(A) The Membership of the Fire Department shall consist of such persons as may be required and appointed by the Chief and shall be able-bodied persons residing within close proximity to the center of the town, preferably property owners whose business activities are normally within the confines of the town, and who have telephones in their homes. Determination of whether candidates are able-bodied or not shall be made by the Chief.
(B) No person who has been convicted of a felony shall be eligible for membership on either the volunteer Fire Department or the Rescue Squad.
(Prior Code, § 31.17) (Ord. passed 12-16-1952; Ord. passed 9-8-1981)