35.02 ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP.

The Fire Department consists of the Fire Chief and a voluntary roster of as many firefighters as the Council shall fix from time to time by resolution; however, the roster shall include no more than 26 members at any time. If the roster falls below 10 members, the Fire Chief shall notify Council. Any citizen of Iowa over sixteen (16) years of age is eligible for membership, provided, however, that no such citizen who is less than eighteen (18) years of age shall become eligible for membership until said person’s parent or guardian shall first file written consent with the Clerk.

(Ord. 09-2023 – Jun. 23 Supp.)

35.03 DUTIES OF MINORS LIMITED.

It is the duty of the Fire Chief to prohibit any member of the Fire Department who is less than eighteen (18) years of age from driving any fire truck, entering any burning building, or performing any other duties of hazard or danger, except in case of emergency caused by a shortage of available manpower with which to protect life or property.

35.04 APPROVED BY COUNCIL.

All persons appointed to the Fire Department shall be submitted annually to and approved by a majority of the Council members.

(Ord. 09-2023 – Jun. 23 Supp.)

35.05 TRAINING.

All members of the department shall meet the minimum training standards established by the State Fire Marshal and attend and actively participate in regular or special training drills or programs as directed by the Fire Chief.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 100B.2[4])

35.06 COMPENSATION.

Members of the department shall be designated by rank and receive such compensation as shall be determined by resolution of the Council.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[4])