The Fire Department shall consist of a Fire Chief and such other officers, firemen and personnel as Council shall deem advisable. The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the Director of Public Safety with the affirmative vote of five (5) members of Council. Other officers, firemen and personnel shall be appointed by the Director of Public Safety subject only to applicable Civil Service provisions of this Charter. Members of the Fire Department shall be transferred, reduced, removed, suspended or otherwise disciplined by the Director of Public Service subject only to the applicable Civil Service provisions of this Charter.
(Amendment passed by electorate 11-2-10)