The volunteer fire department shall be subject to the following rules and regulations which shall be incorporated in the bylaws of the department:
A. A volunteer firefighter is required, when notified, to respond to alarms of fire and other emergencies.
B. A volunteer firefighter is required to be present at all regular meetings, call meetings and schools presented for the benefit of the firefighters.
C. There shall be at least one regular business meeting each month.
D. Any volunteer firefighter having two (2) unexcused absences in succession or three (3) unexcused absences in a period of three (3) months will be dropped from the fire department rolls.
E. Volunteer firefighters leaving the city for an extended period of time will be required to notify the chief. (1985 Code § 13-213)
F. Any volunteer firefighter refusing to attend training classes provided for him will be expelled from the rolls.
G. Any volunteer member of the fire department shall be expelled from the rolls for the following offenses: (1985 Code § 13-213; amd. 2007 Code)
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. (1985 Code § 13-213)