A. Membership, Appointment: The membership of the department shall consist of such persons as may be appointed by the chief and shall be able bodied citizens residing within the city limits, preferably property owners whose business activities are normally within the confines of the city, and who have telephones in their homes. Determination of whether candidates for appointment are able bodied shall be made by the chief after such medical and physical examinations have been made as by the chief may be determined necessary, and approved by the board of councilmen. (Ord. 48, 3-24-1960; amd. 1982 Code)
B. Suspension Or Discharge: Any member of the department may be suspended or discharged from the department by the chief at any time he may deem such action necessary for the good of the department. On written request of such member to the board of councilmen, he shall be given a public hearing on charges brought by the chief.
C. Salaries: The city shall pay to the Wells volunteer fire department the sum of forty dollars ($40.00) per month.
Any damage in excess of ten dollars ($10.00) to apparel worn by a member at a fire shall be paid for by the city.
Any salary, with the exception of that paid the chief, shall be paid in one check to the president and treasurer of the social organization, to be distributed as the members so desire.
D. Paraphernalia; Badge, Insignia:
1. Badge: Each member of the department shall be issued a badge designating his rank.
2. Vehicle Insignia: Each vehicle of a department member shall carry a suitable insignia or identification.
E. Police Powers: All regularly appointed members of the department shall have the same powers and authority as policemen of the city while going to, attending, and returning from a fire, save and except that such authority shall pertain only to the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 48, 3-24-1960; amd. Ord. 123, 4-27-1982)