(A) The heretofore established and ongoing Department in the city is hereby affirmed in its continuation for the benefit of the city specifically, and the community generally, to the extent that the services thereof are contracted for, as the case may be, and pursuant to Joint Powers Agreement entered into by the city for the rendition of fire suppression services and response to emergencies, to enforce city fire codes, investigate fires, and provide fire safety education to the public.
(B) The Department shall be administered by the Fire Chief and such other officers as provided in these rules and regulations. The Department shall have as many firefighters as the Governing Authority deems necessary, provided the total number of positions in the Department including officers, firefighters and probationary firefighters shall not be less than 20 nor more than 30. The Governing Authority shall hire firefighters in accordance with these rules and regulations and other laws and applicable to hiring. Reduction or increase of the personnel of the Department shall be determined by the Governing Authority in its sole discretion upon available data including consideration of any relevant information such as recommendation of the Chief as the Governing Authority deems necessary in order to promote the efficiency of the Department. The Department chain of command shall be defined in the Department rules and regulations.
(Ord. 333, passed 2-12-96)