Every firefighter who is included under the relief and compensation provisions of RCW Chapter 41.24 is enrolled for the purpose of providing protection for all such firefighters and their families from death or disability arising in the performance of their duties as firefighters. Any firefighter may enroll under the pension provisions of RCW Chapter 41.24 for the purpose of enabling any firefighter, so electing, to avail himself/herself of the retirement provisions of such chapter. The collection and payment of fees as provided by RCW Chapter 41.24 shall be made and continued by the City for all enrolled firefighters as long as they shall continue to be members of the Fire Department. (Ord. 1546 § 1 (part), 1990: Ord. 632 § 2, 1973).