(A) There is hereby established and created a fire department which shall be known as the "Posen fire department". Its purpose and object shall be the prevention and extinguishment of fires and the preservation and protection of life and property from and during such fires and emergencies as may occur within the village. It shall consist of a fire chief who shall be appointed by the village president and by and with the consent of the village board of trustees, said fire chief to hold such office for the term of one year and until his successor is appointed and qualified; and such assistant chiefs, captains, lieutenants, engineers and members as may from time to time be appointed by the chief with the concurrence of the village president and board of trustees.
(B) If the chief holds a position or rank attained under the board of fire and police commissioners, he shall revert to that rank or position if he is not reappointed chief of the fire department upon the expiration of his term.
(C) Regular full time members may be appointed by the board of fire and police commissioners after authorization has been received from the village board to conduct the necessary tests. (Ord. 88-15, 4-12-1988; amd. Ord. 93-27, 11-22-1993)