9-901. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. ' Classification' means the names of the positions, and the ranks and classes thereof, in the police and fire departments and peace officers' units subject to this article. 2. ' Month' means thirty days. 3. ' Peace officers' include regularly salaried deputy sheriffs, policemen and police officers of duly organized police departments. 4. ' Professional firefighter' means a member of an organized and paid fire department.
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