Ord 26-2024 Amendment to Increase Number of Fire Captains to Add Deputy Fire Marshal Position 06/18/2024 Ordinance No. 26-2024
Ordinance amending the code of ordinances Chapter 50, Article II,
Section 34 to increase the number of Fire Captains from 15 to 16 for
the purposes of adding a Deputy Fire Marshal position to assist with
fire code enfora NOT APPROVED
WHEREAS, the necessary to increase the
number of Captains to allow for more thorough code enforcement evaluation, fire
investigation, and increased command structure; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances Chapter 50-34 limits the
number of civil service positions within the Fire Department; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls City Council wishes to increase the number
of Captains for the City of Wichita Falls Fire Department by amending Chapter 50-34.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . Chapter 50, Article II, Section 34 is hereby amended to increase the number
of Fire Captains from 15 to 16 for the purpose of adding a Deputy Fire Marshal position
to assist with fire code enforcement and fire investigation.
2. This ordinance amending Chapter 50 shall go into effect on July 18, 2024
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of June, 2024.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk