When a paid fire bureau is organized by any city, council, except as provided by section 12101.1 (relating to appointment and demotion of fire chief), may provide for the election or appointment of the officers and companies belonging to the fire bureau by ordinance in accordance with civil service provisions, where applicable. The minimum annual starting salary or compensation to be paid to officers and firefighters by any city shall be established by council.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 12101 - Organization of fire bureau, maintenance and apparatus
Section 12101.1 - Appointment and demotion of fire chief
Section 12102 - Paid fire bureau, election of officers and companies
Section 12103 - Platoon system and hours of service
Section 12105 - Obstructing fire marshal
Section 12106 - Investigation of cause of fire and power of mayor
Section 12107 - Fire chief ex-officio fire marshal
Section 12108 - Compensation insurance for injured volunteer firefighters or special fire police