The bylaws of the department shall include the following:
A. All volunteer Fire Department members are required, when notified, to respond to alarms of fire and other emergencies;
B. A member is required to be present at all regular meetings, called meetings and schools presented for the benefit of the firefighters;
C. At least one regular business meeting of the members shall be held each month; (2014 Code § 13-208)
D. Any member having two (2) unexcused absences in succession or three (3) unexcused absences in a period of three (3) months will be expelled from the Fire Department rolls;
E. Any member leaving the Town for an extended period of time is required to notify the Chief;
F. Any member refusing to attend training classes provided for members of the department will be expelled;
G. Any member of the Fire Department may be expelled from the rolls by a majority vote of the members of the company and approval of the Chief for the following offenses:
1. Conduct unbecoming a firefighter;
2. Any act of insubordination;
3. Neglect of duty;
4. Any violation of rules and regulations governing the Fire Department; or
5. Conviction of a felony. (2014 Code § 13-208; amd. 2018 Code)
H. Members with less than ten (10) years' service are required to attend school and achieve certification as soon as practically possible. Members with ten (10) or more years' service have three (3) years in which to be certified by training. (2014 Code § 13-208)