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.