All full-time members of the present police force and fire department of the city,
with the exception of the police chief, police reservists (aka reserve officers),
fire chief, volunteer firefighters, part-paid firefighters, and all appointed temporary
full-time and part-time personnel of the police and fire departments, shall be eligible
to the benefits accruing under said Chapters 41.08 and 41.12, Revised Code of Washington
and this chapter by compliance with the regulations of the commission and upon successfully
qualifying for appointment and promotion on merit, efficiency and fitness which shall
be ascertained by such qualifying examination and impartial investigation as the civil
service commission may provide.
