Bridgman v. Cosse

On May 3, 1935, the board of estimate and contract of the city of Mount Vernon established the position of first deputy fire chief in the fire department of that city, and attached a salary of $3,500 to the office created. The civil service commission of the city placed the position in. the competitive classified service. The local commission has announced an examination open to all male persons who have been residents of Mount Vernon for two years and who have served in a paid fire department as a first grade fireman, and to all members of the Mount Vernon fire department, both paid and…