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Table of Contents Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac Policies & Procedures Table of Contents Purpose Mission Statement Organizational Chart Department Divisions & Functions Department Forms Oath of Office Code of Ethics 100.00 Position Description > .01 – Fire Chief > .02 – Assistant Fire Chief > .03 – Fire Marshal > .04 – Battalion Chief > .05 - Captain > .06 - Engineer > .07 – Firefighter > .08 – Civilian Fire Inspector/Investigator Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac 101.00 Uniform & Appearance Regulations > .01 – Uniforms > .02 – Use of Uniforms > .03 – Hair Styling > .04 – Jewelry & Body Piercings > .05 – Tattoos & Brands > .06 – Body Mutilation > .101 – Uniform Distribution 102.00 Conduct > .01 – General Conduct > .02 – Rules & Regulations > .03 – Language > .04 – Respect for Co-Workers > .05 – Harassment/Tolerance > .06 – Hazing > .07 – Work Hours > .08 – Absence > .09 – AWOL > .10 – Interference in Governing or Discipline > .11 – Resolving Doubt > .12 – Off –Duty Employment > .13 – Rewards/Donations > .14 – Giving Information > .15 – Violation of any Rule > .16 – Disciplinary Procedures > .17 – Call for off-duty Personnel > .18 – Obeying Orders > .19 – Conflicting Orders > .20 – Right to make Suggestions > .21 – Finding/Reporting deficiencies > .22 – Resignations > .23 – Identification cards > .24 – Representing the Department > .25 – Department Business > .26 – KRONOS > .27 – Smoking of Tobacco products > .28 – Driver’s License > .29 – Complaints > .30 – Citizen Complaints Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac > .31 – Subject to Call > .32 – Setting example > .33 – Personnel Management > .34 – Respect for Rank > .35 – Enforcement of Rules > .36 - Reports > .37 – Duties & Responsibilities > .38 – Standing Orders 103.00 Benefits > .01 –Vacation accrual- Non Civil Service > .02 – Sick Leave Accrual- Non Civil Service > .03 – Vacation accrual – Civil Service > .04 – Scheduled Vacation > .05 – Unscheduled Vacation > .06 – Cancelling Vacation > .07 – Sick Leave accrual – Civil Service > .08 – Sick Leave on Holidays > .09 – Doctor Appointments > .10 – Required Doctor Statements > .11 – Doctor Statements > .12 – Separation Pay > .13 – Higher Education > .14 – Shift Exchange > .15 – TAD > .16 – Maternity Leave > .17 – Light Duty > .18 – EAP > .19 – Hiring Procedures > .20 – Fire Watch Hiring > .21 – Reporting for Fire Watch > .22 – Lap Over > .23 – Special Event Hiring > .24 – TIFMAS Assignments 104.00 Collective Bargaining Contract Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac 105.00 Administrative > .01 – Certifications > .02 – Nepotism/Marriage > .03 - Stores/Restaurants > .101 – School Attendance > .102 – SOP Review > .103 – Promotional Tie Breaker > .104 – Supply Ordering > .105 – Street Lights 106.00 Special Orders > .01 Drug Testing Facility > .101 Battalion Chief Duties 107.00 Fire Marshal Policies/SOP’s > .01 Determining Cause > .101 – Report Quality Assurance > .102 – UTMB Incident Reports > .103 – On Shift Fire Investigator > .104 – Open Burning > .105 – FMO Leave > .201 – FMO Operations > .202 – FMO Inspections > .203 – FMO Investigations > .204 – Report Q & A 108.00 Safety Policies/SOP’s > .01 – Seatbelts > .02 – Equipment Storage > .03 – Injuries/Accidents > .04 – Emergency Response > .05 – Safety Training Program > .06 – Fire Department Ladders > .101 – First Responder > .102 – Medical Helicopter LZ > .103 – Ladder Belts > .201 – SCBA > .202 – Protective Clothing > .203 – Accountability System > .204 – Mayday Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac > .205 – Injury/Accident Investigation > .206 – Safety Vests > .207 – Physical Fitness > .208 – Safety Officer Duties 109.00 Operations Policies/SOP’s > .01 – Last Unit Leaving the scene > .02 – Fire Watch on a Fire Scene > .03 – Burn Victims > .04 – Finding a Corpse > .05 – Finding Valuables > .06 – Apparatus Placement > .07 – Utilizing Civilians > .08 – Off Duty Personnel > .09 – Discovery of an Incident while responding > .101 – Staffing > .201 – Incident Management > .202 – Two in/Two out > .203 – Safe Baby > .204 – Fire Attack Nozzles > .205 – Tropical Weather > .206 – Seawall Rescues > .207 – Hydrant Testing > .208 – Aircraft Emergencies > .209 – GMR Incidents > .210 – Offshore Rescues > .211 – Public Assistance 110.00 Communications Policies/SOP’s > .01 - Telephones > .02 – Cell Phones & Pagers > .03 – Computers/I-Pads > .04 – Radio # Assignments > .05 – Terminology > .06 – City E-Mail > .07 – Dispatch Problems > .08 – Confidential Information > .101 – Communications > .102 – GMR Communications > .201 – Portable Radio Placement Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac 111.00 Fleet/Facilities Policies/SOP’s > .01 – Responsibility > .02 – Open House Concept > .03 – Visitors > .04 – Records & Orders > .05 – Stations/Assigned Apparatus > .06 – Station Staffing > .08 – Station Dues > .09 – Station Duties > .10 – Lawns > .11 – Repairs > .12 – Apparatus Readiness > .13 – Apparatus out of service > .14 – Apparatus Limits > .15 – Hose > .16 – Personal work > .17 – Firearms > .18 – Personal Vehicles > .201 – Apparatus Deployment > .202 – Apparatus Backing > .203 – Brush Trucks > .204 – Aerial Maintenance Appendix I. Probationary Firefighter Manual Appendix II. Finance Emergency Management Plan Appendix III. Memos Legend A Two digit following the section number indicates a Rule/Regulation A 100 number following the section number indicates a Policy A 200 number following the section number indicates an SOP Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac PURPOSE The purpose of the Galveston Fire Department Operations manual is to provide guidance and a framework for the efficient and effective completion of our duties, functions and responsibilities necessary to carry our mission. These rules do not cover every contingency, and all members of Galveston Fire Department, when confronted with such a situation, are expected to act in a manner consistent with the mission of this organization and the City of Galveston, and in a manner that will further demonstrate capabilities and professionalism of these organizations. All Galveston Fire Department personnel shall, in addition to the GFD Policies & Procedures, follow all provisions in the City of Galveston Personnel Policy Manual, Galveston Civil Service Rules, City Ordinances, State Statutes, the current collective bargaining agreement. Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac Mission Statement The Galveston Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services for the community. We will protect lives and property through; Fire Prevention Public Education Firefighter Safety Fire & Rescue Operations Emergency Medical First Response Disaster Management Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac Organizational Chart Original Date: 10-10 Revision Date: 02-13 Review Date: 02-14 Fire Chief: Fire Chief Assistant Fire Chief Administrative Aide Battalion Chief Battalion Chief Division Chief (3) (3) Battalion 1 Battalion 4 Fire Marshal Captains (12) Captains (9) Inspectors (2) E1,E2,E5,T1 E4,E7,E8 Civilians Engineers (15) Engineers (12) Administrative E4,E7,E8,L7 Assistant E1,E2,E5,T1,SQ5 Firefighters (30) Firefighters (24) E1,E2,E5,T1,SQ5 E4,E7,E8,L7 Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac Division Description Original Date: 10-98 Revision Date: 02-14 Review Date: 02-15 Fire Chief: Administration Function - Direct, Coordinate and provide support for all Fire Department programs - Direct payroll, budget preparation and control and maintenance of records. - Prepare and present reports and summaries as required by city administration. - Coordinate and direct operational plans and procedures for the department. - Coordinate and direct the hiring and promotional procedures. - Coordinate Fire Apparatus maintenance with the City Fleet Management. - Coordinate and direct Bid Procedures and purchasing for the department. - Ensure compliance with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection regulations and all state and federal laws. Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac Division Description Original Date: 02-07 Revision Date: 02-14 Review Date: 02-15 Fire Chief: Operations Function - Respond to all calls for assistance - Maintain facilities and equipment - Perform hydrant maintenance - Assist in conducting public education programs - Participate in Training Galveston Fire Department Rules & Regulation 2014 Edition Ch F-X ang PD e w Click to buy NOW! w m o w c .d k. ocu-trac Division Description Original Date: 10-98 Revision Date: 02-14 Review Date: 02-15 Fire Chief: Fire Prevention/Investigation Function - Conduct fire safety inspections and test fire protection systems to ensure code compliance. - Investigate and determine the origin and cause of fires that occur in buildings and vehicles within the city. - Responsible for issuing fire
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