CHAPTER 2
FIRE DEPARTMENT

SECTION:

3-2-1: Establishment

3-2-2: Organization

3-2-3: Compensation

3-2-4: Appointments

3-2-5: Suspension

3-2-6: Reduction Of Force

3-2-7: Qualifications Of Firefighters

3-2-8: Duties Of Chief And Assistant Chief

3-2-9: Tax Levy For Firefighters' Retirement Fund

3-2-10: Annual Report Of Clerk-Treasurer (Rep. by Ord. 819, 2-18-1997)

3-2-11: Hours Of Work (Rep. by Ord. 819, 2-18-1997)

3-2-12: Rules And Regulations

3-2-13: Liability Of Persons Transmitting Fire Reports

3-2-14: False Alarms

3-2-15: Promotion Program (Rep. by Ord. 736, 4-21-1986)

3-2-16: Mutual Aid Agreement

3-2-1: ESTABLISHMENT:

The fire department is hereby established under the provisions of sections 7-33-4101 to 7-33-4132, Montana Code Annotated, 1979, as from time to time amended, and all other provisions of law giving the city the power to establish and maintain a fire department. (Ord. 703, 4-19-1982)

3-2-2: ORGANIZATION:

The fire department shall consist of the fire chief and as many assistant chiefs and firefighters as the council may from time to time provide, and may include a city electrician and as many assistant electricians as the council may provide. (Ord. 703, 4-19-1982)

3-2-3: COMPENSATION:

The compensation of the fire chief and firefighters shall be as provided by the council from time to time by ordinance. (Ord. 703, 4-19-1982)

3-2-4: APPOINTMENTS:

   (A)   Each appointment shall be first made for a probationary term and the mayor may nominate, and, with the advice and consent of the council, may appoint such chief and assistant chief or chiefs of the fire department and firefighters, who shall thereafter hold their respective appointments during good behavior and while they have the physical ability to perform their duties. (Ord. 855, 3-20-2006)