The fire department of the city shall be composed of the fire chief, captain and other officers. The chief of the department may recommend the appointment or removal of officers and other members of the department. Any member of the department may be removed for cause by a majority vote of the city council after being given an opportunity for a hearing before the governing body.

(Code 1981; Ord. 2052)

The fire chief is to be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council and shall perform such duties as required by law and as may be requested by the governing body.

(Ord. 1575, Sec. 6)

The volunteer firefighters and the rural firetruck driver and helper shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council and shall be subject to supervision of the fire chief or person in charge.

(Ord. 1575, Sec. 6)

All members of the fire department shall attend any alarm of fire or practice drill in accordance with the regulations of the fire department and the direction of their superior officers.

(Code 1981)

The chief of the fire department shall have full power, control and demand over all persons present at fires and shall direct the use of all fire apparatus and equipment and have absolute command of all firefighters in the discharge of their duties at any fire. The fire chief shall take such measures as may be deemed necessary to the preservation and protection of property and the extinguishing of fires. The fire chief shall have the right to summon any and all persons to aid in removing personal property from any place threatened by fire and to aid in guarding the same.

(Code 1981)

The chief of the fire department, after due notice to members, shall hold a practice drill at least once every month during good weather for the training of the members of the department.

(Code 1981)

The chief of the fire department shall keep a complete record of all fires, drills and meetings of the department the fire chief shall furnish such information as may be required to the State Fire Marshal.

(Code 1981)

The city shall furnish and supply the fire department with all needed vehicles, equipment and fire apparatus and shall furnish a suitable room or rooms for the meetings and drills of said department.

(Code 1981)

It shall be unlawful for any person, including members of the fire department, to use any fire apparatus or equipment belonging to the city for private purpose.

(Code 1981)