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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 - RULES & REGULATIONS FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE RULES, REGULATIONS AND BENEFITS GOVERNING THE DEPARTMENT CHARLES M. SMITH, FIRE CHIEF RULES, REGULATIONS AND BENEFITS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE BUREAUS OF FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA Adopted by the Mayor and the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of jeffersonville, Indiana this 18th. day of September 1989. By virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor and President of the Board of Public Works and Safety, I hereby prescribe the following Rules and Regulations for the Government of the Bureaus of Fire and Fire Prevention of the City of jeffersonville, Indiana. All rules, regulations or orders issued or promulgated heretofore in any manner conflicting with the rules herei~ contained, are hereby revoked, repealed, and rendered inoperative and of no force or effect. To enable Board of Public Works and Safety and Boa'rd of Trustees of Firemen Pension Fund to exercise sound discretion in filling positions within the Fire Department, no appointment to the classification of Fire Fighter shall be deemed final and permanent until after the expiration of a period of one year probationary period. During the probationary period of any such employee, the Board of Public Works and Safety may terminate the employment of such employee. Nothing contained herein shall be used to deny any employee of any rights or any benefits to which he may be entitled under the pension provisions of the City of jeffersonville and the State of Indiana covering employee of the Fire Department. Signed: Dale Orem, Mayor and President Board of Public Works and Safety Signed: Harold Lakeman, Personnel Director and Member Board of Public Works & Safety Signed: Robert Goldman, Works & Safety Manager of Sewage and Member Board of Public SUBJECT JEFFERSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RULES, REGULATIONS AND BENEFITS INDEX ARTICLE I PAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION I - Government ... .. . ..... 5 II Organization .[[[[[[[~''[~ .... ~[[.[.5 IV Grievance Procedure · . ..... 7 V JOB DESCRIPTIONS ......... 37-40 ARTICLE II SECTION II Duties & Responsibilitie ...... 7-9 ARTICLE III MAJORS ~-~ SECTION SECTION I - AuthOrity [[~[.10 ii - Duties & Re b ..... SECTION III - IllneSs, Injury and Accidents ........11 SECTION IV - Transfers, Exchange of Duty Tours. 11 SECTION V - Duties at Fires & Relief at fires ..... 11 Inspection ......................... 12 SECTION VII - Drills and Instructions .~ ........ VIII -Discipline ......................... SECTION VI - 12 SECTION ARTICLE IV CAPTAINS & LIEUTENANTS I - Authority - Administrative Duties .... 13 SECTION 13-15 SECTION SECTION II - Captains ............................ 111 -Lieutenants & Captains. ~..~i..16 SECTION IV - Attitude ..~ ................ 16 SECTION V - Reporting for Duty .................. 16 SECTION VI - Bed and Coverings ................... 17 INDEX (CONT'D) SUBJECT SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION PAGE VII - Reserve Apparatus ........... 17 VIII - Duties at Alarms ........... 18 IX - Replacing Equipment ........ 18 X - sickness & Injury .......... 19 XI - Discipline ................. 19 XII - Accidents to Apparatus ...... 20 XIII - Apparatus Out of Service .... 20 XIV - Drills, Instructions, Tests.21 XV - Fire Hose .................. 21 XVI - Hydrants and Private Protective Systems .......... 21&22 XVII - inspections ................ 22 ARTICLE V FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU 22 SECTION I - Organization ................ SECTION II - Administration Responsibilities and Authority ............... 22 .. .23 SECTION III - Supervisory Authority[ [[~.23 SECTION IV General ............... ARTICLE VI ~ 23 TRAINING ..................................... ARTICLE VII SERGEANTS & DRIVERS SECTION I - How Selected ..... ~.~.~.: .... 24 SECTION II - Duties and Responslbzlltles..24 SECTION III - inspection, Care and Maintenance of Apparatus..24,25 SECTION IV - Driving the Apparatus in response to Alarms ........... 26 SECTION V - Driving, Other than Alarms...26 SECTION VI - At Fires and at any other time while Operating Vehicle.26 VII - General ..................... 26 SECTION ARTICLE VIII PROMOTIONS & DEMOTIONS .27 SECTION I - Conduct ..................... SECTION II - Promotional Procedures and Requirements and/or Demotions ............. % ....... 27 VACATIONS, SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION ARTICLE IX sICKNESS, INJURY, SICK LEAVE, DEATH I - Vacations-Holiday-Incentive'' .28 II- sickness - Injury ............. 23~ III - Sick Leave ................... IV - Death of Family Member ........ 30 ARTICLE X UNIFORMS - REGULATIONS SECTION I - Class A Uniform .............. 30 SECTION II - Class B Uniform... .. .31 SECTION III General ........... ~[[[..[[[[.31 COMPANY JOURNAL ARTICLE XI .................................32 ARTICLE XII GENERAL RULES OF DISCIPLINE AND CONDUCT ......... 32,33,34 ARTICLE XIII WORKING CONDITIONS SECTION I - Work Week -Work Details ...... 35 ARTICLE XIV EMERGENCY CALL-IN - Fire Emergency Bad Weather Manpower Shortage ............ 36 FOREWORD These Rules and Regulations and Benefits are not expected to, nor can they provide for every question and problem which may arise in a department established for emergency service. Much must be left to the conscientious discharge of duty, loyalty and integrity of department members as well as to their intell- igence and discretion. According to the degree in which individ- ual members show themselves to be in possession of these quali- ties and to their zeal, activity and judgement, will be their claim to future promotion. In matters of general conduct not within the scope of depart- ment rules, members should be true to the best instincts of law- abiding, self respecting cltlzen , always regardful and jealous of the good name of the service which they are connected, and in the upholding of the reputation of which'each should feel himself an important part. Rules and Regulations cannot be made in advance that will cover every case, and from time to time general and specific orders necessary to govern the same will be issued. The members of the Fire Department are to familiarize themselves with these Rules & Regulations so that they may be efficient in carrying out their duties, to the best of their ability, as a firefig~ter. They are not designed nor intended to limit any member in the exercise of his judgement or initiative in taking the action a reasonable person would take in extra ordinary situations. OATH OF OFFICE TAKEN BY ALL MEMBERS "Do you solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Indiana and that you will honestly, faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of your trust as Fire Fighter in and for the City of Jefferson- ville, Indiana according to law and to be best of your knowledge and ability, so help you God." SIGNED: DEFINITIONS ~-~ZINISTRATIVE OFFICE: office of the Chief of Department ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: The chief officers of the Fire Department APPARATUS: Any Fire Department vehicle CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT: The administrative head of the Fire Department hereinafter referred to as "Chief" COMPANY: A crew of members under the command of a Company Commander assigned to a station with apparatus. COMMITTEE: In all matters wherein the term committee is used, it shall mean the following: No more than four (4) members of the Fire Department elected by the member of Local $ 558 of the fire- fighters Union, and/or, or either or, no more than four (4) members of the Fire Department selected or elected by those members not belonging to the Union. EMERGENCY VEHICLE: Any vehicle owned and operated by the Fire Department. DISTRICT: The area in which a Company is normally assigned. FIRE FIGHTING APPAP~ATUS: Apparatus equipped with pump, ladders, elevating apparatus and/or fire fighting tools. GENERAL ORDER: An order issued by the Chief to amend or supplement the ' s Rules and Regulation of the Department. GRIEVANCE: Procedure to be followed in handling grievances of Fire Department personnel. HEADQUARTERS: The office of the Chief, the administrative center of the department. IMMEDIATE FAMILY:Shall mean the spouse, child, grandchild, father, mother, grandparents, brother, sister, in-laws, or any relative living in the same household. Special exceptions may be considered. OFFICERS: officers of the fire department in the order of rank: Chief of Department, Deputy Chief, Majors, Captains, Lieutenants,Sergeants Reference to officers shall be by title. ~LATOON: The entire fire fighting personnel on duty assigned to a ~ normal 24 hour period commencing at 0700. PLATOON COMMANDER:A Chief officer or Acting officer assigned to the command of a platoon. QUARTERS: Any engine house, department building, office or yard wherein members are permanently assigned. RULES AND REGULATIONS: The governing rules, Procedures and orders of the department. SHIFT: One shift shall mean a period of 24 consecutive hours commencing at 0700. SPECIAL DETAIL:One or more members assigned without discrimination by the Chief or orders of the Chief to such departmental service and hours of work as he may deem necessary not conflicting with hours of work as designated by State Law. SPECIAL NOTICE:A transitory notice issued by the Chief for the guidance and information of members of the department. SPECIAL ORDER: An order of semi-permanent character, issued by the chief for the administration of departmental affairs. ARTICLE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 1 - FIRE DEPARTFIENT SECTION A. I - GOVERNMENT The Fire Department of the City of jeffersonville, Indiana shall be governed, in addition to and in conformity with the laws of the United States, the State of Indiana, and the City of jeffersonville, the Board of Public Works, and Safety, and by these Rules and Regulations· B. These Rules and Regulations shall become effective on the date of adoption by the Board of Public Works and safetY of the City of jeffersonville, Indiana and shall supersede all department orders, rules and regulations in conflict therewith. C. The Chief of the Fire Department shall have the right at any time, subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works and Safety, to amend, revoke, or make special exception thereto, at his discretion. D. All members of the Fire Department shall familiarize themselves with these Rules and Regulations and all officers shall be responsible for their strict enforcement. SECTION II - ORGANIZATION The Fire Chief may organize the Department into platoons, districts, companies, drill schools, fire prevention bureau, apparatus care, and any other necessary division and branches. He shall prescribe the hours of work for all Fire Department personnel not in conflict with existing State Laws. 1. Platoons shall consist of groups of members of the Fire Department and shall be assigned a definite working arrangement in order to provide adequate personnel to properly perform the duties of the Fire Department. Each platoon may be under the command of an Assisant Chief (Major). Companies shall be composed of a unit of fire or emergency apparatus and its equipment, the necessary number of officers and men, and where more than one company occupies any fire station, the senior officer will assume responsibility for all companies. Each station shall be assigned by the Fire Chief a defined territory which shall be also its building inspection territory. Other branches may be assigned to operate throughout the entire Fire Department. SECTION III - ADMINISTRATION Written reports and communications shall be addressed to the Fire Chief and forwarded through the proper channels. Ascending order of proper channels shall be (A) Station Lieutenant, (B) Captains, (C) Majors, (D) Deputy Chief,(E) Chief. 3. Reports and communications shall be initialed by each officer with his rank, and forwarded without delay to the next higher authority. 4. Copies shall be furnished to all persons concerned with the communications and reports. 5. Majors, Captains, and Lieutenants shall advise each other of all matters of station and department business and policies arising or occurring during their respective tours of duty. B. Communications from the office of the Chief shall follow the same channels in reverse order. C. In emergency, verbal reports and communications may be directed to the supervising authority concerned, followed without delay by written reports through proper channels. SECTION V - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ~i%e grievance procedure for members of the Jeffersonville Fire Department ~11 consist of three (3) steps outlined in the following procedure: A. First, insofar as possible, all grievances shall be adjusted promptly and by direct meeting and contact between the employee and Local representative if requested by said employee, the employee's immediate supervisor, and if the immediate superior so desires, the Assistant Chief for the particular employee. B. Secondly, if the grievance is not satisfactorily settled by completion of the first step outlined above, then the complaint of the employee shall be presented to the Fire Chief within five (5) days after the initial meeting between employee and parties as provided in step one, and the Fire Chief shall thereupon arrange a meeting with the aggrieved employee or any representative said employee may select to help present his case, which said meeting shall not be later than five (5) days after the Fire Chief has received the grievance. C. Third, and finally, if a satisfactory agreement is not reached through completion of step two above described, then the said grievance shall be forwarded to the Board of Public Works of the said City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and within fourteen (14) days after receiving said grievance, the Board of Works will arrange for a final meeting between the said Board, Fire Chief, the aggrieved employee, and any representatives said employee may select to help present his case. The final resolving of all grievances shall be filed with the Fire Chief. ARTICLE II - FIRE CHIEF & DEPUTY CHIEF SECTION I A. SECTION II - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. He shall devote his entire time to the discharge of the duties of his office, and supreme command at all fires he attends. - AUTHORITY Under the administrative jurisdiction of the Board of Public Works and Safety, the Chief of the Fire Department shall be the Chief Executive and administrative officer of the Fire Department and shall have the power and authority to organize, manage and control all activities and branches of the Fire Department, establish suitable measures to make effective the policies, practices, procedures, and Rules and Regulations necessary for the efficient operation of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief or his designated subordinate shall have authority to temporarily fill existing vacancies in promotional positions by assigning a member who will obtain the most efficient results. The member so assigned shall assume the full duties and responsibilities of the position to which he is assigned. shall exercise B. He shall be responsible for the proper management, efficiency, assignment, discipline, and training of all members of the Fire ~-~.:; Department. Co He shall have control over all apparatus, hose, fuel, implements, tools, buildings and all other property of the Fire Department. D. He shall have the authority, subject to final adjudications of the Board of Public Works and Safety, to suspend any member of the Fire Department for a maximum of fifteen (15) days for cause; to reconunend additional suspension against any member for violation of Rules and Regulations governing the operation of the Department and the conduct of its members. E. He shall have authority to reprimand, admonish, assign special details to, or withhold certain privileges from any member for breach of discipline or minor violations of the Rules and Regulations. F. He shall have full charge of and responsibility for the prevention and extinguishment of fire and the necessary and incidental protection of lives and property in conneCtion therewith. He may authorize the saving and protection of lives and property other than at fires. Ke He shall be authorized to make investigations and require full and complete reports from all members of the Department regarding Fire Department duties. He shall, whenever necessary, schedule meetings of the Staff officers for transaction of Fire Department business and shall, whenever necessary, schedule meetings of the entire personnel or any part thereof. These meetings as far as practicable, will be held on alternate platoons and all personnel or any part thereof shall be present unless excused. He shall have authority to require the response of any or all off-duty Fire Department personnel to fires, other emergencies, or other assignments keeping in mind that no one will be treated unfairly and that extra assignments will not conflict with State Law hours of work. He shall submit to the Board of Public Works and Safety an estimate of the maintaining the Bureaus of Fire and Fire Prevention during the next fiscal year, on or before the first day of August in each year. Said budget shall be complete in its detail, specifying manual strength required, sums necessary for payrolls, maintenance, new equipment hose and other additions, etc., as well as such recommendations as he may deem necessary for the advancement and welfare of the Bureau, and increase the efficiency thereof from year to year. 8. L. He shall require and shall receive from each officer and member of the department strict compliance with all Rules & Regulations of the ~--~i department, and prompt, intelligent, faithful service to the City. M. During the absence or disability of any officer or member of the department the Chief may detail an officer or member to the position temporarily vacant. N. He shall exercise proper care of the lives of members under his command. O. He shall conduct such inspections as he may deem necessary for the proper fulfillment of his duties to the City. P. He shall issue from time to time such orders for the government of members of the department as he shall consider necessary. Q. He may condemn uniforms and equipment appurtenant to the attire of members and shall establish the type and regulate the wearing of the department uniform and equipment. R. He shall perform such other duties as the Board of Public Works and Safety may prescribe. S. He shall see that every member is supplied with a book of "Rules and Regulations" of the Bureau of Fire. Members shall acknowledge its receipt by signing book for that purpose and members shall acquaint themselves with contents of the book. T. The Chief shall have the power and complete supervision of assigning and transferring members for the Bureau from station to station, or from company to company, and from one platoon to another platoon as his best judgement may direct. U. He shall prepare annually and submit to the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Council a detailed report in writing of all losses and accidents by fire that may happen within the City and the causes thereof, all investigations, inspections made by the Fire Prevention Bureau and results of same. ARTICLE III - ASSISTANT CHIEFS SECTION 1 - AUTHORITY A. During the absence of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief shall assume the duties, responsibilities and authority held by the Fire Chief. However, in the absence of the Deputy Chief, the Fire Chief may designate an Assistant Chief (Major) to assume command. SECTION II - DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES A. Asst. Chiefs shall perfOrm such duties as the Chief may require. They shall cooperate fully with one another and put into effect uniform applications of established policy, rules, orders and the practices and procedures of the department and shall require subordinates to cooperate with one another in applying uniform policy. They shall see that applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders or directions issued for the government of the department are promptly and implicitly enforced and obeyed, and that all derelictions or transgressions that come to their knowledge are promptly investigated and reported to the chief. They shall keep a roster of the membership on their respective platoons and shall maintain balance of personnel between companies and platoons by appropriate details of subordinate. They shall make such reports as are necessary to keep the Chief's office and all other branches fully advised in such a manner as to promote the greatest efficiency. They shall keep an accurate file of all general and special orders, forms, and notices issued to the department. They shall keep a record of all apparatus in the department including license and motor numbers and work resumes and maintenance, and upon notice of a piece being out of service shall assign relief apparatus for replacement when necessary, notifying the Chief of such action. They shall examine for irregularities fire and resuscitation reports and initial them prior to going off duty and before they are transmitted to the Chief's office. Similarly, all other reports shall be signed or initialed as they are transmitted through channels, incorporating recommendations and suggestions when the nature of the subject requires. They shall m~ke at least one inspection each day of Station and inspect company journals, apparatus, men and everything in and about the company quarters, receive all reports, collect any other official matters and have general supervision of the same and report same to the chief. They shall see that all department property is promptly and continually inventoried on company and platoon inventories. Their hOurs of service shall be determined by and subject to direction of the Chief, as the needs of the department may require. They shall be just, dignified and firm in their relations with subordinates, and will see that all rules and orders are strictly obeyed and promptly report by well sustained charges any transgressions of law, ordinances, rules or orders. 10. SECTION III A. - ILLNESS, INJURY, ACCIDENTS Whenever loss of life or injury occurs to a fireman or any other personal as a result of accident at fires or alarms in their districts, they shall report the facts to the Fire Chief. They shall make a careful and thorough investigation into the cause and shall report, in proper form, the results of their investigation, including a list of casualties, damage of property, etc., no matter how trivial. B. They shall promptly investigate reports from company commanders concerning accidents, damage to or loss of any department property or building equipment, and a report of their findings shall accompany the company commanders' report. SECTION IV - TRANSFERS, EXCHANGES OF TOURS OF DUTY, VACATIONS A. They may, when conditions require, temporarily transfer any member of their platoon from one company to another. B. They shall refer to the Chief, with their recommendation, all requests for transfers and may recommend for the good of the service the transfers of any member of their platoon. C. All firefighters of the City of jeffersonville shall be allowed to exchange Kelly Days within their respective fire houses, subject to the approval of their respective Captain of said fire houses. Firefighters exchanging Kelly Days shall first obtain permission from their Captain and the Assistant Chief of the jeffersonville Fire Department or his authorized representatives. D. In the arrangement of vacations and other absences of subordinates, they shall assign members to such periods that a maximum of manpower strength will be maintained at all times, notwithstanding any established schedule and not in conflict with any applicable State law. officer strength shall be maintained at the highest possible level at all times. E. They shall keep a calendar of changes in order that full information may be available for their relief men and one another. SECTION V - DUTIES AT FIRES AND RELIEF AT FIRES A. They shall respond to alarms of fire and other emergencies, assume command and direct operations until relieved of the command by the Chief or Deputy Chief. B. In the performance of this duty they shall deploy and redeploy apparatus and personnel in the most advantageous manner for the preservation of life and property and the control and extinguishment of fire or in otherwise meeting the emergency. C. TheY shall clear streets and restore companies to service as soon as they are no longer needed at the scene. 11. When leaving a fire, the officer in command shall designate the officer to take command of the companies still working at the scene. In the event of a fire or fires requiring the members to work longer than the regular tour of duty, it shall be the responsibility of the officer in charge to see that these men are relieved by the oncoming tour as speedily as possible. SECTION VI - INSPECTIONS A. They shall supervise the building inspections and familiarization tours made by the companies under their command. B. They shall acquaint themselves with all the serious life and fire hazards in the city. C. They shall immediately notify the Fire Prevention Bureau of unusual or dangerous conditions with recommendations for their correction or removal. Copies of such reports shall be sent to the Chief. SECTION VII - DRILLS AND INSTRUCTIONS A. They shall see that all company commanders instruct the members of their commands in the prescribed evolutions, study periods, etc., as shall be posted from time to time by the Training officer. B. They may require any company officer to demonstrate his company's skill in handling fire-fighting equipment as taught. They shall make criticisms, suggestions, and recommendations to the company officers as they may deem advisable. C. They shall call company officers to account for poor, inefficient, or unscientific work of their companies at fires, other emergencies or drills. They shall suggest to the Chief such changes and improvements as they deem advisable. D. They shall hold all officers under their command responsible for promptness in the discharge of their duties, for the condition and efficiency of companies under their command, for any neglect ~n carrvina out. minutely and fully, the uniform regulations, and ~rict ~om~lian~e with a~d application Of all laws, ordinances, Rules and Regulations governing the Fire Department. SECTION VIII - DISCIPLINE They shall be charged with maintenance of discipline and efficiency of their platoon. They shall have the right to issue orders and command the services of any subordinate member of the Department, keeping in mind the responsibilities of the company officer. 12. ARTICLE IV - CAPTAINS & LIEUTENANTS (STATION & COMPANY COMMANDERS) SECTION I A. 1. - AUTHORITY - ADMINISTRATION Company officers shall hold the rank of Lieutenant except in those instances in which designated aUthority requires that a Sergeant temporarily assume the duties of Company officer. 2. Captains, Lieutenants and Acting officers shall strictly obey, conform to, and enforce the provisions of the Rules and Regulations relating to their responsibilities. He shall perform such record keeping and administrative duties as may be necessary SECTION II - STATION COMMANDER (Rank of Captain) A. Lieutenants upon being designated station commander, shall make a careful examination of all Department property to be in their charge, and give a receipt only for what is shown or satisfactorily accounted for, as they will be held strictly responsible for all property they receipt for. B. The station commander shall be held responsible for the condition of the buildings and apparatus and all department property therein. C. Station commanders shall apportion house duties among the members and equalize the assignments as fairly as possible. D. He shall assign duties, and with the approval of the Major establish house rules regulating the work and conduct of the members and units of the station. These rules will not be in conflict with the laws , ordinances, Rules and Regulations governing the Fire Department and shall include the following standard station rules: 13. woRK SCHEDULE: ~i MONDAY ' CheCk SCBA'S, CUtting torch, and Resusciator - Run apparatus for 15 minutes at high idle speed (appox..1000 RPM), Raise and check snorkel boom for proper operation. (3rd. Monday) TUESDAY - Gauge tires , Bleed Air tanks, Check all portable extinguishers. WEDNESDAY - Clean all compartments (staggered schedule), Clean off hose cover. Wash tires and hard suctions w/ tire soap. Wash ladders (staggered schedule). THURSDAY - Run gasoline saws and generators , Check and clean batteries. FRIDAY - Wash windows on truck , Check SCBA's Check hydraulic rescue equipment. SATURDAY - Bleed Air Tanks, Wash truck & wax if scheduled, Tighten all nuts and bolts. Touch-up scratches and chips semi- ~--~nual y. UNIFORMS AND WORK CLOTHING: Every member shall arrive on duty and leave duty in proper uniform. Uniforms and work clothing must be clean, in good repair,and worn in a neat manner° Sleeveless undershirts are not permitted as fatigue attire. EXCHANGE OF TIME: Twenty four hour notice shall be given, except in emergencies. All arrangements shall be made with the officer in charge of the company affected. Proper entry shall be made in the log book and initialed by the officer. Men involved must report to the officer of the company before leaving or reporting for duty. ALL ABSENCES: Absences from duty due to illness, injury, change of tours, must be reported to the Major in charge. UNNECESSARY NOISE: Unnecessary noise or behavior annoying to those wishing to rest is prohibited during sleeping hours. 14. CARD PLAYING OR GAMES - Not permitted until all station work is finished. ENGINEERs AND ALL PERSONNEL SHALL THROUGHLY - Check their apparatus each A.M. and before leaving the scene of the operation, and again upon return to quarters. Unless told otherwise by the Engineer, the officer can assume that apparatus and equipment are in order and in proper place. LEAVING STATION GROUND - Is prohibited without permission of the officer in charge. LOUD, COARSE, OR PROFANE LANGUAGE - Or any conduct unbecoming a firefighter is strictly prohibited at any time. NO ONE - Except Fire Department personnel will be allowed in dormitories at any time, unless given permission by the officer in charge. EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND CLEANING - Shall be made daily of all equipment. Any exceptions to satisfactory condition shall be promptly reported to the Major. DRILLS & SCHOOLS - There shall be a minimum of four (4) hours Company School drill for each company each week. ALL MEMBERS - Will be held responsible for their actions, according to Rules & Regulations° The highest ranking officer of each platoon at each station shall be the Station commander of that Station unless otherwise provided by proper authority and shall be held responsible for the conduct and efficiency of the members of his platoon, the cleanliness of the station , all apparatus, supplies and equipment assigned to the station. The station shall be maintained in a neat, clean and serviceable condition at all times. The sidewalks, station grounds, gutters and streets in front of the station shall be kept free from litter and encumbrance, lawns and shrubbery shall be well kept. He shall see that all visitors to the station are accorded respectful treatment. For the purpose of maintaining discipline and morals, he may exclude any person not a member of the Department, and shall exclude, by arrest if necessary, any person who is disorderly, inebriated, or under the influence of narcotics. 15. SECTION III - LIEUTENANTS A. CO. COMMANDER) CAPTAINS (ST. COMMANDER) Station commanders shall be in command of one or more units of automotive apparatus and the members assigned to it, and shall be responsible for the apparatus and the conduct, efficiency and training of the members under his command. They shall assign duties at fires, in the station, or other details to the members under their command. They shall respond to alarms, leading the members of their command as directed in saving of lives and property and in the prevention and extinguishment of fire. SECTION IV - ATTITUDE All officers shall be just, dignified and firm in their relationship with subordinates. They Shall abstain from violent, abusive or immoral language in giving orders and directions, as well as in conversation. SECTION V - REPORTING FOR DUTY ASSEMBLY 1. Promptly at 7:00 A.M. each morning, alarm system will be sounded from the Alarm office, and all members reporting for duty shall be present at this time. 2. If the company is in the act of assembling, or is already assembled, and an alarm of fire is received, the oncoming members, without further orders, shall take their position on the apparatus. 3. When an officer and members arrive at the station for duty and find that the company is working at a fire, the company officer shall immediately order all members to equip themselves with fire clothing and be ready for fire dutY. As soon as the entire unit is ready, the officer, regardless of the time, reports to the officer in charge of the fire with his entire crew for orders as to relieving the other unit of the Company from duty. Members not present at 7:00 A.M. will be recorded as being late, and any member failing to report by 7:30 A.M. can be denied the right to work that day and shall lose one days' pay. His name shall be reported immediately to the Deputy Chief. Any member habitually reporting late will be subject to disciplinary action. All official communications received during the preceding tour of duty shall be read and explained to the members, and their signatures obtained on the reverse side of those communications requiring acknowledgment. SECTION VI - BEDS AND COVERINGS They shall see that all beds, linen, blankets are properly cared for in the following manner. 1. Bed linen shall be changed as necessary to keep beds in a neat and sanitary condition. 2. A bed, when properly dressed, shall have two sheets, pillow, pillow slip and bedspread, all arranged in a neat manner. 3. All bedspreads will be subject to approval of the Chief before being purchased. 4. Beds and springs shall be washed and mattresses aired at least twice yearly. B. 1. They shall use their discretion in permitting the members to occupy the beds during the day. This discretion will be used with reference to night detail duties at fires, night detail duties, or legitimate reasons. 2. Members shall not be permitted to occupy the beds when off duty without express permission of the Major. SECTION VII - RESERVE APPARATUS Reserve apparatus and equipment stored in company quarters shall be accompanied by a complete inventory. Any addition to or subtraction from the inventory list shall be reported to the Deputy Chief by telephone. The inventory must be checked when receiving or removing the apparatus and equipment. Any Regular Reserve apparatus being returned to use by another company in an unclean or abused condition shall be reported by telephone to the Deputy Chief followed by a written report in the company log. officers of the station where the reserve apparatus is stored shall see that the reserve apparatus is given the same care as the regularly assigned apparatus and equipment. 17. SECTION VIII - DUTIES AT ALARMS Company commanders shall respond with their apparatus and company to alarms by the most direct safe route, and see that all rules governing drivers are enforced. All proper dispatch consistent with safety shall be used in reaching the scene of the emergency. B. They shall see that all members of their company are properly equipped with fire fighting clothing before leaving the station in response to an alarm. C. They shall observe the speed of the apparatus as registered on the speedometer and not allow it to become unreasonably dangerous. D. They shall, when following another apparatus to an alarm remain at least two hundred feet to the rear, and shall not pass unless receiving a clear signal from the leading officer to do so. E. 1. officers shall instruct their companies in the detection and preservation of the causes of fires, and every effort shall be made to avoid the destruction or removal of such evidence by anyone other than members of the Fire Pr'evention Bureau, when they are called to the scene. 2. If in the opinion of the officer in charge of the fire, the cause appears suspicious, the Major shall be instructed to call the Chief and Chief Inspector of the Fire Prevention Bureau. 1. Pump company officers shall stay with their companies to direct the operations of their lines subject to the officer in charge of the fire. G. They shall see that all tools and equipment are accounted for before leaving the scene of operations. At quarters the equipment shall be inspected for serviceability· They shall immediately report to the Major any lost, damaged, or defective equipment. H. If no emergency is found at the location given in the alarm assignment, they shall verify the address with Central Alarm and follow instructions from the Major or officer in Charge. I. Upon return to quarters, company officers shall notify Central Alarm of their return and verify that his company i's in service. J. When any apparatus is unable to respond to an alarm for any reason whatsoever, the company commander shall notify Central Alarm. The same procedure will be followed when the apparatus is ready for service. The facts of the matter shall be entered in the station log. K. Relief at Fires: See Article III, Sec. V, Para. E. 18. SECTION ~-~: a. SECTION X - SICKNESS & INJURY A. The names of members who become reported immediately to the Major. IX - REPLACING EQUIPMENT Company officers shall immediately forward a report, through channels when property, apparatus, equipment, tools or appliances have been condemned, stating the reason for and the person doing the condemning. Replacement, repair or final disposition of the matter shall be reported through channels and entered in the daily log. sick or injured on duty shall be On or off duty injuries shall be recorded in the daily log by the Captain, stating the exact date, time, details and witnesses. Regular sickness or injury reports will be filled out and the prescribed procedures will be adhered to. SECTION XI - DISCIPLINE A. Station Commanders are authorized to recommend citations, and and · commendation for , or admonishments, reprimands, suspensions dismissals against the members of their command. ~-~. B. Such recommendations shall be made in conformance with the provisions of the Rules & Regulations. C. They shall submit written reports to the Major when any member of their command shows indifference or continued inability in the performance of drills, operations at fires or other duties. D. They shall notify the proper officers of inefficiency or improper conduct of members not in their command when such actions have been personally witnessed by them. E. 1. Every member shall have the right to inspect the records concerning themselves which are kept. 2. Any member finding themselves aggrieved by an entry or omission in their records may file an appeal, in writing, with his superior officer who shall forward it to the Deputy Chief. The Deputy Chief shall render a written opinion thereon and forward all papers of the appeal to the Fire Chief for final disposition. SECTION XII - ACCIDENTS TO APPARATUS ~-~' A. If when responding to, at, or returning from an alarm, the apparatus is involved in an accident, or some defect develops in the apparatUs or engine that would cause serious damage if operations were continued, they shall stop and act as follows: 1. They shall inform the chief whether any members or other persons were killed, or if injured, the extent of injury (have first aid rendered immediately if necessary). Give engine number, location and state as nearly as possible the type of help needed (police, ambulance, wrecker, photographer, etc.). If the persons have been removed, state where they were taken. 2. When apparatus or equipment is involved, they shall inform Headquarters of the following: Engine number, location, reason for inability to continue to alarm location. 3. They shall leave a member to gather all information concerning the accident and, if possible, the apparatus shall continue to the alarm location. 4. They shall, when traffic is blocked due to the accident, use their best judgement in clearing the street, avoiding further damage to apparatus or equipment, and await the arrival of a wrecker or Fire Department mechanic. · 1 be filled out on the scene of any accident and as Re ort shal ~ . ...... ~ ~he Assistant Chief 5. p . e~urn Lo u~, - · soon as possible a~ter ~ q--~ ~]]owed bv the required shall be notified by te±ephone or ~u~, ....... written reports. 6. Responding to an alarm of a building fire and a tire becomes deflated or "Blows Out", continue to destination, if possible; if not, stop and comply with Paragraph "A" above. B. They shall cause the arrest of any person who willfully, by violating traffic regulations, causes a delay or accident to fire apparatus enroute route to an alarm of fire. They shall stop and assign a member to await the arrival of police, if manpower will permit, then proceed to the alarm. SECTION XIII - APPARATUS OUT OF SERVICE A. They shall not put their apparatus out of service without permission of the Major or Deputy Chief. B. They shall report their apparatus out of service for changing.hose, drills, if necessary, minor repairs, or upon order of a superlor officer for special assignment or detail. SECTION XIV - DRILLS, A, INSTRUCTIONS, TESTS They shall report to the Major their desire to withdraw their apparatus and company out of quarters and shall report, in proper form, all drills, schooling, instructions, and special assignments. ~11 officers shall assist in instructing the members of companies in approved methods of rescue, firefighting, fire prevention, public relations, fire inspections, etc. They shall attain the necessary proficiency to instruct and drill the companies in the use and handling of equipment and apparatus. They shall make special efforts to give their personal attention to members who fail, through ordinary instruction, to meet the required standards, or to any member showing poor initiative in drills or other duties. SECTION XV - FIRE HOSE A. All hose loaded in the apparatus shall be changed at least once every four months in the standard manner now being applied by special orders. B. Before being loaded on the apparatus, the hose shall be examined for weak spots, the couplings wiped clean and the gaskets examined for serviceability. C. Hose beds shall be clean and dry before loading is begun. D. They shall report their company ready for service when six hundred feet of hose has been loaded, then complete load. E. Annual hose tests shall be conducted in the manner provided by the National Fire Protection Association. F. All damaged hose shall be thoroughly cleaned and dried, the damaged area clearly defined by suitable markings, rolled with male end in, and sent to Headquarters. G. Wet hose shall not be loaded or left in the hose load except when dry hose is not available. H. 1. Fire hose on the apparatus shall always be dry. Damp or wet hose shall not be left on the apparatus longer than necessary. When the apparatus is in quarters, there shall be no pressure carried or stored in the booster line. - HYDRANTS AND PRIVATE PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS A. Defective hydrants shall be reported immediately upon discovery to the proper authorities or owners, via Central Alarm. B. Hydrants shall be properly closed after each use. SECTION XVI ~-~ 21. Fire Department connections for standpipe, sprinkler, and water curtain systems in the company's inspection district shall be inspected at least once each six months. They shall keep an accurate record of all the hydrants and private protective systems and keep an accurate record of all hydrants and protective systems out of service. SECTION XVII A. - INSPECTIONS They shall help maintain adequate inspection records of the mercantile, industrial, hospital, nursing homes, schools, hotels, and other buildings where the fire or life hazard is appreciable. These records shall include stairways, elevator shafts, private protection devices and systems, best means of entrance, and all other information of importance in the performance of Fire Department duties. They shall instruct the members of their companies in the important features of those buildings as brought out by inspections. They shall inspect the uniforms and fire clothing and shall require the members to keep themselves and their clothing neat and in good repair. ARTICLE V - FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU SECTION I - ORGANIZATION The Fire Prevention Bureau is established as Ordinance No. 1658 adopted by the Common Council of the City of jeffersonville, November, 1965, as amended, and to be amended from time to time. B. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall consist of two Majors as the Fire Chief may authorize or designate. SECTION II - ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY A. 1. The Marshal of the Bureau shall have general charge of the inspection of buildings, premises and structures for fire hazards and the enforcement of the Fire Prevention Code. 2. They shall maintain communications and cooperate with various other city and State Departments and officials in the performance of their duties. 3. They shall be directly responsible to the Fire Chief, to whom they shall report, and whose orders they shall execute. 4. They shall be responsible for the efficient operation of the Fire Prevention Bureau. They shall be assigned by the Fire Chief certain hours of work, but he and his assistants shall be subject to call at all times for fire or other emergencies. 22. C. They shall have headquarters as assigned by the Fire Chief. They shall keep his office advised on their movements when out of quarters. They shall maintain all records and files entrusted to them and pertinent to their duties. SECTION III - SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY A. 1. They shall assist in planning and directing Fire Prevention activities of the Fire Department. 2. They shall make, or cause to be made, investigations of all fires and submit reports of them to the Fire Chief. B. They shall issue bulletins as needed regarding matters of Fire Prevention and shall supervise the keeping of all records and reports pertaining to the Fire Prevention Bureau. C. They shall make such reports to the Fire Chief or other proper authority as may be necessary to acquaint such authorities with the activities of the Fire Prevention Bureau. SECTION A. B. IV - GENERAL They shall perform such other duties as the Fire Chief may prescribe. Inspectors shall perform the assignment with a clear conception of the objectives desired, and in such a manner as to reflect credit upon the Fire Department. ARTICLE VI A. - TRAINING Classes shall be conducted by designated personnel for recruits, probationary and permanently appointed officers and members, apparatus operators, companies as units, and other specialized groups as the need arises. B. All members assigned thereto shall attend such classes of training unless specifically excused. C. Satisfactory performance of training activities shall be required of all personnel. D. A Chief of Training (so designated by the Fire Chief) may require company officers to demonstrate the proficiency of their company in the evolutions and practices appropriate to their apparatus. E. All requests from company officers for training materials, instructions, assistance, etc., shall be made through the Major. ARTICLE VII - APPARATUS DRIVERS - SERGEANTS ~-~STION I - HOW SELECTED A. A member of the Fire Department who has completed not less than two years service may be eligible for promotion to Sergeant. All drivers must have and maintain a valid Indiana Drivers License. SECTION II - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. He shall be directly responsible to his Company officer, to whom he shall report, and whose orders he shall execute. B. He shall be responsible for the care of the finish, the mechanical working parts of the apparatus he is assigned to, and the equipment carried thereon with the assistance of other personnel. C. He shall personally start, drive and operate the apparatus in his care when assigned to that duty by the Company officer. D. He shall avoid bloCking the street to other apparatus to a minimum, or turning around in the middle of a block, unless necessary to properly perform a layout or return to a source of water. E. He shall keep the backward motion of his apparatus to a minimum at all times, alarms and non-alarms. For precautionary reasons it is advisable to use the backward motion only when there is other personnel there to direct him. SECTION III - INSPECTION, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF APPARATUS A. He shall, with the assistance of other members of the Department and under direction of the Company officer, inspect the apparatus and equipment each morning when accepting responsibility from the off going driver, and after each run, making sure that all visible parts are in good working order, as well as the brakes, ignition, cooling system and radio. He shall check the level of the fuel and oil and water and add that amount needed to replenish the supply used. He shall check the batteries and record same. He shall, with the help assigned by the Company officer, thoroughly clean the apparatus and equipment each morning, or according to an established schedule or according to any special orders. When necessary, he shall, with the help assigned by the Company officer, apply wax to protect the painted surfaces of the apparatus and equipment, and at all times when possible, protect the apparatus from unnecessary damage from the sun, rain or any other condition which will damage the apparatus or equipment thereon. The absence of any report to the contrary from the driver- operator will justify.the company officer in assuming that the apparatus and equipment are in efficient operating condition and in readiness to respond to all alarms. The foregoing does not prevent the Company officer from questioning the condition of any apparatus assigned to his command, and in the event of doubt of its condition, it shall be the duty of the officer to immediately consult with his superiors on the matter, and if deemed necessary, submit a written report to the Fire Chief. Batteries: 1. The drivers shall see that the storage batteries are regularly inspected and readings taken. All wiring, leads and terminals shall be carefully examined, and all connections at battery covered with corrosion inhibitor. Water shall be added to cells as required to keep plates covered. He shall notify the Company officer of any defects found. Tires 1. - Chains: Drivers shall keep all tires in good condition and shall keep tires properly inflated. Tires shall be kept washed with clean water as needed and shall be soaped properly with the tire soap provided each and every Wednesday. Chains shall be installed on tires when and as directed by Company officer. Lubrication: 1. The drivers shall be held responsible for the proper greasing and lubrication of all Fire Department apparatus and vehicles, under the direction and supervision of Company officers and perhaps with the assistance of the Fire Department Mechanic. 2. When the work is performed, an entry of the same shall be made on the Work Resume of such apparatus or vehicle together with the name of the member performing such work and the name of the officer supervising such work. 3. such lubrication, greasing and maintenance shall be performed as established policy and under any special orders that may be written from time to time. 4. He shall, under the direction of the Company officer, and under established policy,.provide anti-freeze to any Fire Department vehicle requirlng same. 25. SECTION A. IV - DRIVING THE APPARATUS IN RESPONSE TO ALARMS He shall exercise caution when driving any Fire Department apparatus and shall cross all intersections with care. Where.a stop sign or a red traffic light is visible, he shall not cross without the warning devices being operated, and then cross with extreme caution. He shall follow the most direct safe route to the address given in the dispatch unless a specified route is indicated by the Officer in charge. He shall discuss with the officer dangerous traffic or other conditions which might prove hazardous to the apparatus. SECTION V - DRIVING, OTHER THAN ALARMS A. He shall, when returning to quarters or at any time when not responding to an alarm, obey all traffic laws. SECTION VI - AT FIRES AND AT ANY OTHER TIME WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE A. He shall assist the company in replacing the equipment used at a fire, emergency or at any time vehicle is used. B. 1. He shall operate the apparatus according to orders from his company officer. 2. He shall give his undivided attention to his duties, avoiding any visiting or idle conversation while the apparatus is in operation. 3. He shall, at all times, remain with his apparatus unless ordered away by his Company Officer. SECTION VII - GENERAL A. He shall give his Company officer timely notice of supplies needed for the proper maintenance of the apparatus. B He shall be responsible for the recording of supplies issued to the apparatus, making certain that all records are properly kept in that respect. C. He shall perform such other related duties as the Company Officer may prescribe. D. He shall note and report the engine over-heating, or any faulty oil pressure gauge reading. He shall not over-speed the engine. E. He shall make no repairs to the apparatus without direct permission of the Company Officer, except in extreme emergency on the fire ground. F. He shall flush and thoroughly clean the pump before the pump is placed in service after any foul water has been introduced into the pump, unless otherwise ordered by the Company Officer. He shall examine and clean the pump strainers after each drafting operati°n. Slow rate of speed shall be maintained on wet or slippery streets and turning into or passing through intersections. 26. ARTICLE VIII - PROMOTIONS SECTION I - CONDUCT A. Members, when promoted to Officers, are expected to act honorably in such capacity. Differences of opinion on a specific order from a superior officer must, and will be, discussed with the superior officer and NOT with subordinates. SECTION II - PROMOTIONS, DEMOTIONS AND/OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION A. Whenever, in the opinion of the Fire Chief or on recommendation of Assistant Chiefs, a demotion to a lower grade becomes necessary because of the failure of a Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, etc., to fulfill his duties or fails to cooperate to his fullest ability or because of incompetence, then the Chief shall recommend such demotion to the Board of Works and Safety of the City of Jeffersonville. B. Any officer or Sergeant (Engineer) shall submit in writing any reason for resigning from position held and who shall so arbitrarily or without just cause resign his position as officer or Sergeant, Driver shall be considered in neglect of, evading, or shirking duty and of conduct prejudicial to good order. C. Any and all applicants for promotion shall be treated fairly, honestly and with no malice. (Ref. Jeffersonville Fire Department Grading Sheet for Firefighters Promotions). D. Demotions: The Mayor or Board of Works and Safety may demote persons holding these positions without the need for a formal hearing. However, a member may not be demoted to a rank below that which he or she held before being appointed to the upper level policy making position. The number of upper level policy making positions in a department are determined by the authorized size of its force and the particular rank and pay structure employed. SECTION III - DISCIPLINARY POWERS OF THE FIRE CHIEF In addition to the disciplinary powers of the safety board, the chief of the department may, without a hearing, reprimand or suspend a member of the department for a maximum of five working days. The chief must notify the safety board of the action and the reasons for it within 48 hours. The member who has been disciplined may ask the safety board, also within 48 hours, to review the reprimand or suspension. However, the safety board is not required to hold a hearing. ARTICLE IX - VACATION, SICKNESS, INJURY, SICK LEAVE, DEATH SECTION I - VACATIONS Vacation in regular and single categories will run from January 1st. to December 31st. of same year. All vacations days must be picked by December 15th. of same year. The Vacation officers starting January 1st. of each year will be the Majors and Lieutenants at Fire Headquarters. Each man will be allowed three calendar days to pick vacation. These days start from the time he is notified by the Vacation officer. If the vacation is not picked in this time period this person will be passed over and put on the bottom of the list. All vacations and holiday time must be approved by Vacation officers. Vacation Officers are those assigned to take this assignment, Chief or Deputy Chief only in emergencies. No more than three (3) persons on vacation for any given reason per platoon. No exceptions, EXAMPLE: Two persons on vacation one calls in sick, funeral leave or extended leave, this will be three (3) persons. If three (3) persons vacation have been approved this is the only exception. All vacation days will be categorized no later than January 31st. of said year. There will be only two vacation categories. Seniority will prevail in these two only, REGULAR and SINGLE. REGULAR VACATION: These days will be picked either three days or six days consecutively,these days will not be changed or traded for any reason. The first regular vacation must be picked by February 15th. of said year, and second pick by April 15th. of same. SINGLE,HOLIDAY & INCENTIVE: The total vacation may be taken as single vacation. These days are the only days that may be changed or traded or split into 12 hours(0700-1900 or 1900-0700). To change or bump 48 hours notice before time is taken is required. No day limitations, unless it interferes with regular vacation. SPLIT DAYS that require movement of personnel must be requested prior to 19:00 hours. After 19:00 the split will be denied. Traded time carries no seniority. VACATION BENEFITS: 6 MO. - 1 YR. 1 YR. - 4 YR. 5 YR. - 9 YR. 10 YR. -14 YR. 15 YR. -19 YR. 20 YR. -24 YR. 25 YR. -30 YR. PLUS BIRTHDAY .............. 3 DAYS ............. 7 DAYS ............. 8 DAYS ............. 9 DAYS ............ 10 DAYS ............ 11 DAYS ............ 12 DAYS AT NO TIME WILL THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE BE LEFT WITHOUT SUFFICIENT FIRE PROTECTION FOR ANY REASON. 28. SECTION III A. - SICK LEAVE Whenever a member of the Fire Department is incapacitated from duty because of an injury Sustainedin the performance of his duty, he shall be entitled to injury leave with full pay during the period in which he is unable to perform his duties or light duty or until such time as he has been accepted for retirement by the Firemen's Pension Board of Trustees. Any member who as accumulated three (3) sick days for the calendar year, will be required to submit a doctors statement for each additional sick day taken, or be docked a days pay. After three (3) days a doctors statement must be in the Chief's office within 48 hours. Extended Sick Leave : Is required to submit a doctors statement every seven days to keep the department notified of his progress. Extended sick leave will consist of 4 pay periods (2 months) after that they'll be required to go before their perspective pension board. Physician Letter: Defining regular duties and light duties, must be signed by attending physician. SECTION IV - FUNERAL LEAVE Three (3) calendar days leave with pay shall be granted to a member in case of death of a member of his immediate family. Immediate Family shall mean: Spouse, Child, Grandchild, Father, Mother, Grandparents, Brother , Sister, In-Laws, or any other relative who was living as a member of the household. Other Family Members: Shall~ be entitled to one (1) day off work without loss of pay or time. Other family members consist of Uncle, Aunt, Niece, Nephew, Spouses' Grandparents, cousins. Emergency OR Personal Leave: Is any time not covered under the other allotted leaves, this time will be paid back to the City within fifteen (15) days after taken. This time can only be taken when all other time is gone. ARTICLE X - UNIFORMS - REGULATIONS SECTION I - CLASS A UNIFORM Uniform Trousers with proper braid (soutache) Uniform Cap with proper insignia Black Navy style oxfords Black socks (plain - no design) uniform jacket with badges and insignia White Uniform shirt Black Tie Black Garrison belt with approved buckle White Tee Shirt 30. SINGLE -HOLIDAY & INCENTIVE DAYS: MAY NOT BE PICKED MORE THAN 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE. ~IDAY TIME: . Those persons working any of the fourteen (14) Holidays will be credited 12 hours Holiday time for those days worked. The 24 hours will not be given until after you work that full Holiday 24 hours. This will be the only category that anytime may be carried over from the past year, and only from the following Holidays listed: 2. 3. 4. 5. Thanksgiving Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Years Eve Holiday time must be taken in 12 or 24 hour periods. HOLIDAY LIST 1. NEW YEARS DAY 8. 2. KINGS BIRTHDAY 9. 3. WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY 10. 4. GOOD FRIDAY 11. 5. EASTER SUNDAY 12. 6. MEMORIAL DAY 13. 7. INDEPENDENCE DAY 14. LABOR DAY VETERANS DAY THANKSGIVING DAY DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY NEW YEARS Eve SECTION A. Ft II - SICKNESS - INJURY Any member of the Fire Department, who on account of illness or injury, is unable to report to his Company Quarters at the next unit shifting time, must cause a notice to that effect to be given to the Officer in charge of his station on or before 0630. Sick call after 0630 will not be permitted. On all such notices or reports the officer in charge shall notify the Deputy Chief. Members on sick or injured leave, when physically able, may be required to report to their Company Officer at least once a week, or the Department Doctor, if so ordered. Members on sick or injured leave shall not leave the City, except on notification approved by the Chief. Any officer or Member who shall feign physical disability, or shall make false statements relative to any injury, or illness, shall be subject to immediate suspension. Any firefighter injured while employed by another employer or any other person for which remuneration of any kind is received, will not be paid sick pay by the City. Members becoming ill or injured while on duty covered under Article IV, Section X, Paragraph A & B. 29. SECTION II - CLASS B (Work) UNIFORM uniform Trousers with proper braid (soutache) Uniform Cap, baseball cap with proper logo, black Navy style toboggan ~% cap (plain, no ornamentation) - optional, seasonal. ~Black navy style oxfords, ankle boots or approved walking shoes. Black or white socks (plain - no designs) Uniform jacket with badges and insignia (seasonal) White uniform shirt with badges and lnslgnl and white tee shirt (staff officers). Blue uniform shirt with badges and insignia and navy blue or white tee shirt Black garrison belt with approved buckle Black button front wool (plain) sweater (optional) Navy blue sweat shirt with logo (optional) Navy blue coveralls with arm patch (In quarters work, or during training). Navy blue sweat pants with logo, worn during exercise sessions (optional) SECTION III - GENERAL A. Members assigned to wear name tags, shall wear them on shirts over right breast pocket. B. All shirts, both blue and white, shall have shoulder straps. C. Shoes shall be kept shined and in good repair. D. All uniform clothing shall be kept neat, clean and in good repair. E. Whenever uniform jackets are worn, both button and/or zipper, badges, shoulder patches and should insignia shall be displayed on same. F. Every member shall arrive on duty and leave duty in proper uniform of the season or day. G. Special orders may be issued from time to time as may become necessary. H. Bunker clothing (night clothing) including boots, helmets, coats, bunker pants, etc. shall be kept in good repair and clean and be of the prescribed type as may be set down in Special Orders. I. All shirts are to worn in a neat manner and tucked inside trousers. Sweat shirts need not be tucked into trousers. j. uniform shirt or blue tee shirt or sweat shirt shall be worn anytime personnel leave quarters, except when dispatched on emergency runs. K. The officer in charge shall dictate uniform to be worn for training. L. Every member shall maintain a complete change of Class B uniform in their assigned locker. ARTICLE XI - COMPANY JOURNAL A. The company journal shall be in itself an accurate and complete ~,~ history of the operations of the on-duty platoon each day. B. The company journal shall be kept by the member assigned and under the supervision of the Station Commander. C. All oncoming personnel shall sign company journal and time reporting to duty. ARTICLE XII - GENERAL RULES OF DISCIPLINE AND CONDUCT A. All members of the Department are directed to acquaint themselves with the established rules and regulations of the department, and with all general and special orders, and a strict observance of them is insisted upon. B. The City shall permit the use of a Bulletin Board, located in the respective fire houses, by the Fire Department members, for the posting of notices concerning Fire Department members business and activities. All such notices shall be signed by the President or other authorized official of the Fire Department members. All such notices shall be submitted to the Chief or his representative for approval prior to posting. C. Admonishments, reprimands, suspensions, or dismissal may be recommended for violations of any of the following rules of conduct and discipline. ~i i. EaCh member shall co-operate with other members of the Fire Department and other Departments of the City. 2. All messages must be delivered properly and promptly to the person concerned. 3. All members of the Fire Department shall promptly and thoroughly obey all orders received from superior officers pertaining to Fire Department duties. 4. Any officer or member who shall feel aggrieved at orders given or by treatment accorded him by any officer or member may prefer written charges against such officer or member. Such charges shall state all facts in connection with the order or treatment complained of. 5. Profanity, immoral or indecent language by officers or members will not be tolerated; nor disrespectful language spoken to or of any superior officer. 6. All members shall refrain from cruel treatment of any person, regardless of their offense. 7. No altercations will be permitted among members, none with ~-~ visitors. .... 8. Members must give their rank and name upon request. 32. 9. No member shall be a party to any immoral or indecent conduct. 10. No member shall conduct himself in any way that will tend to bring discredit or ill repute to the Fire Department or any of its members as a group or as individuals. 11. Ail telephone calls must be answered in a ~roper and courteous manner in the manner prescribed elsewhere in this manual. 12. Ail members shall report to duty on time. 13. No member shall be absent from duty without permission. 14. Members must be efficient in their performance of all duties. 15. All members shall be neat and clean except when duties or assignments obviously prevent. 16. While on duty, or attending any matters of the Fire Department, all members must be in the prescribed uniform unless otherwise given permission. 17. No alteration shall be made to any item of uniform equipment which shall cause it to differ from the established standard condition and appearance. 18. All members shall have hair cut neatly and be clean shaven when reporting for duty. Hair nor beards shall be permitted so as to interfere with the proper use of helmets, caps, or breathing ~-~ apparatus. 19. Members shall carefully protect from waste or abuse of public property, all supplies and fuel in quarters and at fires, water, gas, fuel, electricity, and shall not lend or give away any public property. Company Commander shall be consulted on same. 20. The various companies shall have and attend such drills as may be prescribed. All the required duties such as drills shall be properly and efficiently performed. 21. No drugs, narcotics nor intoxicating liquor shall be allowed in any fire station. And no person under the influence of drugs, narcotics or intoxicating liquor, or whose presence is otherwise undesirable shall be allowed in stations. Any member guilty of intoxication on duty may be punished by dismissal from the Fire Department. 22. No member of the Fire Department shall knowingly make a false official report. 23. Items on the station bulletin boards shall be checked at the beginning of each tour of duty and new items thereon read by each member. ~, 24. All members must keep their company officers informed as to their correct home address and telephone number or numbers where they can be reached. 33. 32. 33. 25. Members of the Fire Department are prohibited from engaging in any form of gambling on Fire Department premises. 26. Members shall keep their officers advised of all matters of interest to the Department and may make suggestions and recommendations for increasing its efficiency. 27. officers shall be referred to by their proper title. 28. All members of the Department should bear in mind the fact that they are employees of the city, that they are paid for service rendered to the city, which service the city has the legal and moral right to demand in any emergency. 29. Any member failing to respond to a second, general alarm, or other special emergency, issued by the Chief or officer in charge, without giving good and sufficient reasons there for, shall be subject to disciplinary action. 30. The Department is organized and maintained, and its members paid, to contend with Fire Department business and not with any particular set of religious or political opinions. 31. Any member of the Department, who, being under charges, shall not either before trial or judgment, cause any person to interfere, personally or by letter in his behalf with the Chief. Information relative to the business affairs of the Department shall not be furnished any person or persons not connected there with except as authorized by the Chief. No member shall lend his name, as a member of the Department, to any commercial or business enterprise; nor shall he approve or countenance the use of the name, uniform or prestige of the Department for any such purpose. 34. No member of the Department not actually on duty, shall be allowed to wear the uniform of the Department, or any part thereof, for the purpose of identifying himself as a member of the Department, except while going to and from his home to company quarters, nor in order to gain admittance to any place of public amusement, or for any other purpose whatsoever, unless so ordered by, or with the knowledge of, the Chief or Assistant Chief acting in his stead. 35. All members of the department shall be regarded as a part of the working force and may be requested to perform such duties as circumstances of the service demand. 34. D. It is hereby made the duty of all officers and members of the Department to take notice of all violations of the Rules and Regulations and to prefer, or cause to be preferred, charges against the person for violations, forwarding them to the Chief through the regular channels. Charges may be drawn on any of the following offenses, to wit: Intoxication Neglect of Duty Absence without leave Disobeying orders of superior officers Disrespect to superior officers Conduct prejudicial to good order Use of profane or unseemly language Shirking duty at a fire Bringing intoxicating liquors or narcotic drugs into stations. Eo Violations of a specific section of these rules and the . specifications of one or more shall contain a brief recital of the facts and circumstances which make up the offense; also the fact of any prior charges having been preferred against the member and the number of times. ARTICLE XIII - WORK WEEK The work week of the members of the Jeffersonville Fire Department shall be not more than fifty-six (56) hours , except as their employment may be subject to the State Statues concerning emergencies and/or overtime. ~ertime Pay: Is paid only for actual hours worked, after 212 hours ertime is in effect. WORK DETAILS: Off going platoon shall be out of bed and have beds made by 0645, personnel will be awaken at 0630 by officer in charge. Command of platoon shall be formally exchanged between 0645 and 0700. On coming officers shall locate off going officers and exchange information of past days activities, on coming officer shall visually inspect quarters and apparatus and enter remarks in journal. 0700 to 0730 0715 0730 to 0900 0900 to 1200 1200 to 1300 1300 to 1630 1630 to 1700 1700 Until Ail personnel throughly check apparatus equipment and gear. Radio and Tone Test Coffee Break Normal house duties, apparatus maintenance and/or such other work, duties or training as may be specified. Lunch Break Beds may be occupied by special permission of Company Officer, Co. Officer shall bear in mind adequate house watch is maintained. Smoking is not permitted by anyone while on/or occupying beds. Clean, Sweep, and wipe down trucks. Break for evening meal, after meals anyone using kitchen facilities shall clean and secure such facilities. ~,~ EMERGENCY CALL IN: FIRE EMERGENCY - Instituted by the Chief or Deputy Chief through Central Alarm, at which time the Kelly Crew will called first. Pay rate: at $15.00/hr. with 3 hour minimum. No one will be released until 1 (one) hour service has occured. This category is mandatory. BAD WEATHER - Call in will be worked by all members of the Jeff Fire Department on a rotating roster. Work twelve (12) hours at their pay rate of pay, with a 12 hour notice before on duty. This time will be worked by the scheduled member only. A refusal is the same as working. MANPOWER SHORTAGE - Call in will be worked by all members of the Jeff Fire Department on a rotating roster, with a 12 hour notice. This category will have a option of 12 or 24 hour shifts. A refusal is the same as working. Bad Weather and Manpower Shortage will be called in by the Platoon Commander (Majors) or Station Commander (Captain) this will be their responsibility based on the rotating roster. 36. MAJORS: JOB DESCRIPTION PLATOON COMMANDERS LOCATION: FIRE HEADQUARTERS AUTHORITY: During the absence of the Fire Chief/ or Deputy Chief he shall assume the duties, responsibilities and authority held by the Chief. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: They shall see that applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations orders or directions issued for the government of the department are promptly and implicitly enforced and obeyed. They shall keep a roster of the members of their respective platoons and shall maintain balance of personnel between companies. They shall examine all fire reports and initial them prior to going off-duty. They shall make at least one insPection each day of Stations and inspect Company journals, apparatus, men and everything in and about the Company quarters, receive all reports, collect any other official matters They shall see that all rules and orders are strictly obeyed and promptly report sustained charges any transgressions of law, ordinances, rules or orders. They shall recommend all requests for transfers any member of their platoon. They shall maintain man-power strength within their platoon. (Vacation days, Xtra days, Illness, etc.) They shall keep a calendar of changes available for their relief man. They shall respond to alarms of fire and other emergencies, and assume command until relieved of the command by the Chief or Deputy Chief. They shall supervise the building inspections and tours made. ~i~ They Shall notify the Fire Prevention Bureau of unusual or dangerous conditions. 37. cAPTAINS : Station Commanders LOCATION: One (1) at each house AUTHORITY: Record keeping and administrative duties, shall enforce the provisions of the Rules & Regulations relating to their command. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The station commander shall be held responsible for the condition of the buildings and assignments and all property therein. He shall apportion house duties among the members and equalize the assignments. 1. Work details 2. Uniforms and work clothing 3. Exchanges of time 4. All absences 5. Occupying of beds 6. Leaving station grounds 7. Equipment inspection & cleaning 8. Conduct and efficiency of the members of his platoon. He shall enter in the Daily Journal an accurate and complete account of all actions of the station apparatus and personnel. He will assume Major's duties in his absence. 38. JOB DESCRIPTION LIEUTENANTS: Company Commander LOCATION: One (1) @ each house AUTHORITY: will be vacation officer at each house, shall enforce the provisions of the Rules & Regulations relating to their command. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Company commander shall be held responsible for the condition of the buildings and assignments and all property therein. He shall apportion house duties among the members and equalize the assignments. 1. Work details 2. Uniforms and work clothing 3. Exchanges of time 4. All absences 5. Occupying of beds 6. Leaving station grounds 7. Equipment inspection & cleaning 8. Conduct and efficiency of the members of his platoon. They shall enter in the Daily Journal an accurate and complete account of all actions of the station apparatus and personnel. They will assume Captain's duties in his absence. 39. JOB DESCRIPTION SERGEANTS: Deputy Company Commander LOCATION: Designated Station house & apparatus DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: He shall have a thorough knowledge of all apparatus. He shall provide guidance to all drivers in their care and maintenance of vehicles. He shall assume temporarily the duties of Lieutenants in there absence. He shall be responsible for the care of the finish, and is assigned to. mechanlca working parts of the apparatus he He shall be responsible for mazntaznlng the vehicle log. He shall report all repairs needed on his apparatus. He shall exercise caution when driving any fire department apparatus · He shall follow the most direct route to the dispatch given. He shall assist the Company in replacing the equipment used at a fire or emergency. He shall remain with his apparatus unless ordered away by his superior officer. He shall have a valid Indiana drivers license ENGINEERS: Rank of Private LOCATION: Designated station house & apparatus DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: He shall be responsible for the care of the finish and mechanical working parts of the apparatus he is assigned to. He shall be responsible for maintaining the vehicle log. He shall exercise caution when driving any fire department apparatus. He shall follow the most direct safe route to the dispatch given. He shall assist the Company in replacing the equipment used 'at a fire or emergency. He shall remain with his apparatus unless ordered away by his Company officer. He shall have a valid Indiana drivers license. 40.