§1970. Status of firemen on rolls January 1, 1928
If, on January 1, 1928, the municipality had a population of one hundred thousand or more, the members of the fire department whose names appeared on the rolls thereof on that date are recognized as regularly appointed members of the department and entitled to all rights, including pension time, from the date of their appointment to or in connection with the department. This Section does not apply to substitute members of the department.