Ord 55-2024 Increase Number of Fire Captains to Add A Deputy Fire Marshal 10/15/2024 Ordinance No. 55-2024
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 enforcement and fire investigation
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Fire Department finds it 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. Section 50-34 of the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"Sec. 50-34. Civil service positions designated.
(a) The following positions in the fire department are classified under civil
service in compliance with V.T.C.A., LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE §143.021 :
Classification Title Number of Positions
Firefighter Trainee As Required
Firefighter 72
Fire Equipment Operator 39
Fire Lieutenant 28
Fire Captain
Fire Battalion Chief 5
Deputy Fire Chief 1
3. This ordinance amending Chapter 50 shall go into effect on November 14, 2024
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of October, 2024.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk