11 Pa.C.S. § 12102: Paid fire bureau, election of officers and companies.

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.