§ 97 — Vacancies above the grade of firefighter
Sacramento City Code (current through Supplement No. 4, July 2026, and Ord. 2026-0022) · Sacramento City Charter § 97
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§ 97 Vacancies above the grade of firefighter.
When a vacancy arises in the fire department above the grade of firefighter, the chief of the fire department may, with the approval of the city manager, assign a member of the department from the next lower rank to fill the position until such time as the absent member shall return or the vacancy be filled by appointment. The member so assigned shall, during the member's incumbency receive the salary attached to the position thus temporarily held.