Volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel shall possess the attributes and qualifications listed below. Volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel shall be appointed by the city manager in consultation with the chief of the fire department, and shall serve under the direction of the chief of the fire department.
A. Be a United States citizen;
B. Be at least twenty one (21) years old at the time of appointment;
C. Be a high school graduate or furnish evidence of successful completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement;
D. Have not been convicted of a crime for which the appointee could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or by imprisonment in the penitentiary of this or another state;
E. Have demonstrated good moral character;
F. Be free of any physical, emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of his duties as a firefighter or emergency medical officer;
G. Have successfully completed the Utah fire academy and training as prescribed by Utah Code Annotated section 53-7-201 et seq. (1953, as amended), and other applicable Utah laws and have provided evidence of successful completion;
H. Complete annual certified training or similar training; and
I. Attain or complete such other attributes or qualifications as the chief of the fire department, mayor and city council may from time to time impose. (Ord. 2003-11, 9-17-2003)