Legal Documents of Jefferson City

There is hereby established a fire department to be supported and equipped from appropriations by the city council. All apparatus, equipment, and supplies shall be purchased by or through the city and shall be and remain the property of the city. The fire department shall be composed of a chief and such number of physically-fit subordinate officers and firemen as the city council shall appoint in accordance with fire protection policies established by the city council. (1996 Code, § 7-301)