§ 78-28. Assignment of certain positions without competitive examination; removal or transfer of certain persons.

(a)

The fire chief or designee is authorized, in the fire chief's discretion, to make assignments to the positions of fire apparatus operator, firefighter/rescue technician, section chief, battalion chief, assistant chief and deputy chief, without the use of written competitive examinations.

(b)

Any fire apparatus operator, firefighter/rescue technician, section chief, battalion chief, assistant chief or deputy chief in the department may be removed or transferred at the pleasure of the fire chief. Such person so removed or transferred shall resume the nondiscretionary rank or title in the department held immediately prior to such person's appointment to fire apparatus operator, firefighter/rescue technician, section chief, battalion chief, assistant chief or deputy chief. Such person shall be notified in writing of the removal or transfer.

(Code 1977, § 11-3001(b))