Ord 22-2025 Amend Code of Ordinances Ch 50 Art II Sec 34 to Increase Number for Firefighter Rank 05/20/2025
OrdinanceNo. 22-2025
Ordinance amending the code of ordinances Chapter 50, Article II,
Section 34 to increase the number in the Firefighter rank from 72 to 76
for the purposes of reducing the use of overtime and to assist with the
Crisis Aid Response Team (CART)
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Fire Department finds it necessary to increase the
number of Firefightersto reduce overtime and assist with the Crisis Aid Response team;
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 Firefighters 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
Firefighters from 72 to 76
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., L OCAL G OVERNMENT C ODE §143.021:
Classification Title Number of Positions
Firefighter Trainee As Required
Firefighter72 76
Fire Equipment Operator 39
Fire Lieutenant 28
Fire Captain 16
Fire Battalion Chief5
Deputy Fire Chief 1
3. This ordinance amendingChapter 50 shall go into effect on June 19, 2025
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the20day of May 2025.
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