[1959 Code, sec. 432. 1951, ch. 534, sec.
149] [Amended 9-9-1957 by Ord. No. 765A; 5-23-2005 by Res. No. 1247]
There shall be a Fire Department headed by a Fire Chief. The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of a majority of the full Council and shall serve continuously unless terminated pursuant to § SC2-10. The compensation for the Chief shall be determined by a majority of the full Council. All subordinate personnel shall be appointed as provided in § SC3-4.C of the City Charter.
[1959 Code, sec. 433. 1951, ch. 534, sec.
150] [Amended 5-23-2005 by Res. No. 1247]
The city shall have the power to appoint as
many full-time, paid officers and employees to serve in the Fire Department
as the Council may decide. All full-time, paid officers and employees
of the Fire Department, except the Fire Chief, shall be appointed
as provided in § SC3-4C of this Charter.
[1959 Code, sec. 434. 1951, ch. 534, sec.
151] [Amended 5-23-2005 by Res. No. 1247]
The city may use the services of as many special,
part-time or volunteer firefighters as the Council deems necessary.
All shall be under the direction and supervision of the Fire Chief.
