§ 15-104 Probationary period.

Preliminary to a permanent appointment as firefighter there shall be a period of probation for such time as is fixed by the civil service rules, and no person shall receive a permanent appointment who has not served the required probationary period. The service during probation shall be deemed to be service in the uniformed force if succeeded by a permanent appointment, and as such shall be included and counted in determining eligibility for advancement, promotion, retirement and pension.

§ 15-105 Oaths of office.

Each member of the uniformed force shall take an oath of office and subscribe the same before an officer of the department empowered to administer an oath.

§ 15-106 Warrants of appointment.

Every member of the uniformed force shall have issued to him or her a warrant of appointment signed by the commissioner.

§ 15-107 Grades of members of the uniformed force.

Members of the uniformed force, upon appointment, shall be assigned to the fourth grade; after one year of service in the fourth grade they shall be advanced to the third grade; after one year of service in the third grade, they shall be advanced to the second grade; after one year of service in the second grade, they shall be advanced to the first grade; and they shall in each instance receive the annual pay or compensation of the grade to which they belong.

§ 15-108 Salary during absence from duty caused by injury or sickness.

Each member of the uniformed force shall be paid full pay or compensation during absence from duty caused by injury or sickness, except as otherwise provided by law.