A. The membership of the department shall consist of such persons as may be appointed by the chief and shall be able-bodied citizens residing in Bethel or its close environs. Determination of whether candidates for appointment are able-bodied shall be made by the chief after a medical and physical examination has been made in a manner prescribed by the chief and approved by the board of governors. Such citizen shall be provided by the department with a Plectron or other communication device.

B. Each applicant shall complete an approved form for membership. [Prior code § 2.36.070.]