(a) The Fire Department shall consist of a Fire Chief and an Assistant Fire Chief who shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by Council.
(b) The Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief shall continue in office until removed therefrom for the causes and under the powers and procedures provided for the removal of officers by Ohio R.C. 733.35 to 733.39 inclusive, or by voluntary retirement or voluntary separation.
(c) The Fire Department shall consist of at least Three (3) full-time Firefighters and not more than forty (40) part-time firefighters.
(d) The Fire Department’s ranks shall also consist of the following Company Officers: One
(1) Fire Captain and at least (4) Fire Lieutenants.
(e) Company officer ranks and positions may be filled by appointment by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by Council.
(Ord. 12-2023. Passed 5-9-23.)