Sierra County Fire Protection District #1

______Approved By Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 Date Chairperson

Updated: December 14th, 2010 Mission Statement: To provide our residents and guests a responsive, caring and properly managed Fire / Rescue Service. We provide these in an effort to ensure the highest quality care and enhance our citizen’s quality of life. This shall be accomplished through the provisions of essential services such as:  Public Education  Fire Prevention / Code Enforcement  Emergency Medical Services at the basic non – transport level  Control of the Spread of Fire or Explosion  Mutual Aid assistance to other Fire / Rescue Agencies as needed, with their assistance when needed

SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1 GOALS PURPOSE STATEMENT: In order to accomplish its mission, the goals of the SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1 are stated in the following sections and have been identified as critically important in making the achievement of this mission possible.  PUBLIC EDUCATION To reduce the risk of death, injury, and property destruction by fire through education of our community’s citizens, business managers, and property owners of the fire and safety hazards within their domain.  OPERATIONS To efficiently organize the department’s resources in order to assure timely response and effective emergency operations on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.  TRAINING To consistently improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities, of the department personnel and at all levels of the organization, in order to improve the effective and professional service to the community.  ADMINISTRATION To maintain an efficient program of administration and information management to provide the organization with the ability to make appropriate decisions that will work toward the achievement of the organization’s mission statement.  PUBLIC PERCEPTION To conduct all aspects of our business under the highest standards of ethics, morality, and fiscal responsibility while striving to maintain an equitable balance among the needs of the individual members, the organization, and the community that we serve. Training 1) All entry level volunteers will complete the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 Entry Level Training. Volunteers will respond to incident and only act up to their level of training under the guidance on Incident Commander. Training’s will be conducted as a district. There will be a minimum requirement of 2 trainings per month, location’s not specific. Trainings will be led by qualified personnel. Stations: 1) Stations shall be kept clean and orderly inside, and maintained around the outside perimeter. Any repairs needed to stations need to be reported to the Chief or his/ or her designee. 2) Members present at the station shall be respectful of the county roads, property and atmosphere, exhibiting courtesy and professionalism. 3) Responders shall not block roads, station doors with their personal vehicles.

Trucks: 1) Trucks shall remain in quarters, unless responding to an incident, training, or maintenance. 2) Any emergency repairs, modifications to a truck, shall not compromise safety or cause further damage to the equipment and the Chief, or his/ or her designee must be notified immediately. 3) It is the responsibility of the last driver of the truck to both notify the Chief, or his/ or her designee, as well, post on the station board, any uncorrected problems that a truck or apparatus has.

Responders: 1) Drivers of Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 fire trucks must be acknowledged members of a department within the fire district, at least 18 years of age, and be certified, in compliance with DMV, to drive a specific truck.

Initials ______2 2) All responders shall not be impaired by drugs or alcohol and shall abide and by the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1, Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Mutual Aid & Auto Aid Responses: When responding to these incidents, contact the requesting agency, via radio, ask the agency the type of equipment needed. Before responding, assess the consequences of a fire apparatus leaving the district and if there is a response in the district, will there be adequate equipment and personnel to respond to an incident within the district. When equipment is dispatched to a Mutual Aid or Auto Aid response, if the call does not come through Sierra County Sheriff dispatch, the responding department needs to notify Sierra County Sheriff dispatch that the responding department will be out of the district on a Mutual Aid or Auto Aid response. This is to insure that if there is an incident in the respective department’s response area, the department covering the district will be dispatched to that incident.

Personal Protective Equipment: Each firefighter will be accountable for the equipment checked out to them and an inventory property list will be used for each firefighter. All firefighters at the scene of a fire or incident, when in close proximity to the structure or vehicle, shall wear full firefighting gear, including at minimum: turnout coat; bunker boots and pants; helmet; hood; and gloves. The intent of this is not to require that protective gear be worn at the scene of an incident where no immediate hazard exists. All firefighters shall don respiratory protective equipment for all interior structural fires; fires in other confined spaces; areas where an oxygen deficient or toxic atmosphere may exit; and at other incidents that require respiratory protection. Masks may be removed after the fire has been knocked down and the building and/or area has been thoroughly ventilated and the air tested. Members raising ladders, operating lines outside a fire building, performing exterior ventilation (roofs, etc.) or other external activities are not mandated to use respiratory protective equipment. However, it is strongly suggested that SCBA be worn while performing these or similar operations. When masks are removed, they shall not be dropped or left in a building or other area where they may be subject to damage.

Medical Aids All responders to medical aid calls shall wear the proper PPE required in the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1, Exposure Control Plan. See attachment.

NOTE: OSHA REQUIREMENTS 1910.156 (f) (1) (ii) Approved self contained breathing apparatus with full face piece, or with approved helmet or hood configuration, shall be provided to and worn by fire department members while working inside buildings or confined spaces where toxic products of combustion or an oxygen deficiency may be present. Such apparatus shall also be worn during emergency situations involving toxic substances.

Emergency Response: 1) Emergency calls will be dispatched by Sierra County Sherriff Department all volunteers will be toned out. Incident Commander or Chief will determine necessary resources and responder required. 2) Before responding from any fire house, the respective department being dispatched needs to notify Sierra County Sheriff by telephone or radio that they are responding to the incident. 3) No responders will ride outside the cab of a fire truck or on the back of any fire truck and seat belts will be utilized at all times. 4) All code 3 responses will not exceed the speed limit, and pay attention to the weather, road and traffic conditions. 5) All code 3 responses will not violate state vehicle laws in any manner. 6) Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 assumes no responsibility for Emergancy responses involving personal vehicles. 7) Prior to responding to a fire call, responders shall visually inspect the fire trucks for signs of obvious problems, such as low or flat tires, fluid leaks, or other problems that would impact the function of the vehicle. 8) Before you depart the fire station, it is the responsibility of each apparatus operator to make sure the engine bay doors are closed after they depart the fire station. 9) All radio transmissions should be clear text, short and brief. Do not use 10-code.

Initials ______3 Emergency Scene Protocol:

1) The first responder on scene will assume the role of Incident Commander (IC) until higher-ranking officer overrides to assume IC. 2) The chain of command from top to bottom will be as follows:  Incident Commander  Fire Chief  Assistant Chief  Fire Engine Operator  Fire Fighter 3) The Incident Commander at the scene will establish a tactical frequency. When emergency response vehicles arrive on scene, they will transmit over the radio, on SCFPD#1 fire net, that they are on scene and, at that time, they will switch to the assigned tactical frequency. Only use assigned frequencies to the incident, do not use other frequencies. 4) If the need arises for additional equipment and resources from neighboring fire districts, and cooperating agencies, the Incident Commander will put the request for additional resources through the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 dispatch, so resources can be tracked. 5) When approaching an emergency scene, slow your response; access the emergency situation for scene safety and advise if additional response is required or cancel incoming resources. If access to scene is blocked do to weather or road conditions, do not attempt to access the scene and risk getting a SCFPD#1 vehicle stuck and unavailable. 6) When backing or maneuvering a fire truck, have someone assist in directing you, if possible. 7) Do not leave the emergency scene at your own discretion without reporting to the IC. IC will release farthest equipment away from their station first to get them back in their response area, under certain circumstances, closer equipment may be released, due to district coverage. 8) Do not leave a fire scene in the event a rekindle is likely, and all attempts to minimize the rekindle have been exercised. 9) Firefighters should be working under the direction of the Incident Commander in teams of two or more. Firefighters entering the structure should be doing so in order to accomplish a tactical objective and will back up personnel before entering structure. 10) We will respond to wildland fire responses, as per the mutual aid agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. If a SCFPD #1 volunteer arrives before the forest service, we will do everything we can to contain the fire within our capabilities and training. Personnel shall attempt to extinguish fire if possible, without sacrificing safety to contain a fire. When the forest service arrives, we will turn over the responsibility to the forest service and we will assist the forest service. If structures are threatened, we will protect the structures. 11) After each response, an incident report will be filled out. Incident commander will be responsible for collecting information according to Sierra County Fire Protection District #1, Ordinance No. 9901. 12) With the auto aid agreement with Beckwourth fire, make sure they are continued to the incident or cancelled, based on your assessment upon arrival at scene.

Radio Communications 1) EMS radio traffic takes precedence over fire traffic. 2) No personal business shall be conducted on fire district radios. 3) All radio communications shall be clear, brief, short and to the point. Think about what you are going to say, before you say it. 4) Each member shall be responsible for the radio or pager issued to him or her. Any malfunctions of equipment shall be reported immediately to the Chief or his/ or her designee, and a radio or pager repair request from will be filled out. Issued equipment will remain in possession of the person it was issued to.

Return to the Station 1) All response trucks should be filled with water, oil and fuel, and left ready for the next response. 2) It is the responsibility of the truck operator to make sure all equipment batteries on that apparatus are in the OFF position and electrical and air lines are connected to the apparatus, where appropriate. 3) Before leaving the station, make sure all lights are off and doors are secure.

Initials ______4 Active Firefighter

The Active Firefighter Shall be trained in all components of Structure, Wildland and Vehicle firefighting as well as Medical Aids, as training presents itself. a. No more than three (3) business meetings in succession shall be missed without make-up’s. b. All missed trainings must be made up and signed by an officer within 30 days of the training. If your attendance drops below the requirement for “Active Firefighter” you will receive a letter advising you of this and asking you to either make up the trainings with your Battalion Chief or choose to drop to “Reserve Firefighter.”

Reserve Firefighter

c. No more than three (3) business meetings in succession shall be missed without make-ups. d. No more than six (6) training meetings per year will be missed without makeup’s. If your attendance drops below the requirement for “Reserve Firefighter” you will receive a letter advising you of this and asking you to either make up the trainings with your Battalion Chief or choose to drop to “Inactive Firefighter.”

Inactive Firefighter

You may be placed on the Inactive Firefighter roster of the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1. This may have happened due to a decline in attendance at regular meetings or trainings, or your request. The Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 recognizes that due to life changes it may be very difficult for individuals to meet their volunteer obligation with the Department.

An Inactive Firefighter will not be allowed to respond on emergency calls placing themselves or other firefighters in jeopardy.

Member at Large

A “Member at large” may have a special background to offer to the Department, and may choose to respond on emergency calls, and shall not act beyond their level of training (i.e. Water Tender Driver or Radio Operator).

Restoring your status

It is understandable that life changes may not let you maintain the level of participation to maintain an Active or Reserve Firefighter status. In such case you may be dropped to Reserve or Inactive until such time that you decide to restore your prior status or choose to retire from the Fire District. If your status has dropped from Active to Reserve, you may restore your prior status by: 1. Contacting your Battalion Chief and making up the missed trainings. 2. Maintaining the Active Firefighter obligation.

If your status has dropped to Inactive, you may restore your status to by: 1. completing a new “New Firefighter Check List,” 2. Attending three consecutive trainings 3. Maintaining the Active or Reserve Firefighter obligation

I have received a copy of, read, understand and agree to abide by the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1, Standard Operating Procedures Guide.

Signed: ______Date: ______

Initials ______5 SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1 P.O. Box 255, Sierraville CA 96126

Inventory / Property List

The following property – safety gear – items have been issued to me by the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1, I agree to be responsible for the following items:

Checked Out Item Size / Serial #

______Fire Helmet (Structure) ______Fire Helmet (Wildland) ______Fire Helmet (Shield) ______Goggles ______Turn-out Coat ______Turn-out Pants ______Bunker Boots (Structure) ______Nomex Hood ______Nomex Coat (Wildland) ______Nomex Pants (Wildland) ______Gloves (Structure) ______Gloves (Wildland) ______Suspenders ______Flashlight ______Radio – Charger ______Pager – Charger ______Wildland Gear ______Fire Shelter ______Spanner Wrench ______Gear Bag ______Other (Misc) ______

Upon my termination or resignation with the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1, I agree to return the above listed items in satisfactory condition, if any of the above items listed become lost, damaged, stolen, or otherwise, I will notify the fire chief immediately.

Signature:______Date:______

Initials ______6 SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Exposure Control – Abbreviated Version

*This SOP is the shortened version from the more in depth version. Please see the longer version for training/specifics. A copy of the long version will be kept in the file cabinet in the fire office and a copy on the bulletin board for all personnel to access.

Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services involve inherently dangerous tasks. Addressed in this standard operating procedure for bloodborne pathogens and other infectious body fluids. While some risk is always assumed by the volunteer, there are ways to mitigate exposure to blood or potentially infectious fluid.

It is the volunteer firefighter/emergency medical care provider’s primary responsibility to protect themselves from any exposures. This can be done by (in no particular order):

1. Minimizing contact with patient 2. Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) 3. Washing hands frequently with appropriate soap and water 4. Using hand sanitizer or sanitizing wipes if soap and water are not available 5. Keeping uniform or turn outs clean and free from infectious materials 6. Keeping equipment clean and serviceable 7. Maintaining scene safety and situational awareness 8. Wearing the appropriate gear for the situation

Important things to know: All body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious, including blood, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal, synovial (joint), pleural, pericardial, peritoneal, and amniotic fluids, vomitus, salvia/sputum, urine, and feces. Body substance isolation should and will be practiced. Determination of exposure shall be made without regard to use of personal protective equipment. An exposure occurs whenever there is contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials through open wounds, mucous membranes, or parenterally (by injection). The degree of risk depends on the degree of exposure.

Critical factors in determining risk in any exposure include: A. Communicability B. Dosage of the disease-producing organism C. Virulence of the disease-producing organism D. Host resistance

Potential risk from airborne diseases is also dependent on the duration of exposure and the amount of ventilation.

Potential risk from blood borne diseases is dependent on type of exposure per the Centers for Disease Control. Risk level increases going down the following list of types of Exposure: A. Blood/body fluid contact with intact skin B. Blood/body fluid contact with mucous membranes, i.e., eyes, nose, mouth C. Blood/body fluid contact with an open area of the skin D. Cuts with sharp objects covered with blood/body fluids E. Contaminated needle stick injury/Human bite

Initials ______7 Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation will be performed only as a last resort if no other equipment is available. Pocket masks, bag- valve- masks, and other ventilation devices are readily available for use during resuscitation efforts.

Personal Protective Equipment: PPE shall be provided for the volunteers and used at all times with the appropriate PPE to be determined by on-scene conditions. No SOP or PPE can cover all situations.

Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 shall provide: Gloves (non-latex will be provided upon request for allergic individuals) Gowns, Face shields, goggle, masks, head and shoe covers (in the medical bags) Pocket masks and Bag-valve masks (in the medical bags) Red bags (hazmat bags) to put hazardous and infectious waste in (in medical bags) Training to use above mentioned equipment appropriately Other as required

Members are responsible for notifying appropriate authority if any of the above are defective or missing.

Laundering of turnouts if exposure occurs will be at the cost of the fire district. Do not launder turnouts at home.

The fire district will keep a line item in the budget to cover vaccinations for trained and certified medical volunteers through Sierra County Health Department. Members may receive re-imbursement for Hep B, Hep A, MMR, and D/T. The volunteer is not required to have these vaccinations unless required by certification (i.e. EMT). Vaccination budget will also include TB testing if needed.

If exposure occurs: See longer version for specifics and forms. 1. As soon as feasible wash affected area with soap and water. If unavailable use hand sanitizer. Eyes or mouth should be rinsed with saline or sterile water solution. 2. Notify Battalion Chief or Officer in Charge (OIC). 3. Get treatment as soon as feasible. If an emergency, go to nearest emergency department. If non-emergent then must be seen by the next business hours. 4. Paperwork must be filled out by Officer in Charge, attending doctor or nurse, and workmans compensation coordinator. 5. Follow-up/post-exposure evaluation will be offered for testing and counseling if required. 6. Confidentiality between exposed volunteer, OIC and medical provider is priority and the law!

For any questions or concerns, please contact your battalion chief, captain or EMS Coordinator.

I received information and understand the contents of this Standard Operating Procedure (Blood Borne Pathogens/Exposure Control). I understand I am required to abide by the procedures above if I am to respond on any incident (medical, fire, etc) with any potential of exposures listed above. I also understand that I am encouraged to ask questions or share any concerns with my captain or battalion chief.

Volunteer signature______Date______

Captain/Battalion signature______Date______

Training Officer (If required) signature______Date______

Initials ______8 SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1 DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

Drug, Alcohol & Substance Abuse by Existing Employees and volunteers

It is the policy of the District to maintain a safe working environment for all employees and volunteers and to ensure a sound and safe operation for all employees and volunteers and the public. Substance abuse can affect job performance, and employee, volunteer and public safety. The District has a significant interest in ensuring the health and safety of its employees and volunteers, and an obligation to ensure that its employees and volunteers do not present a safety risk to the public at large. Therefore, the District expects all employees and volunteers to conduct themselves appropriately and be in a sound mental and physical condition while at work so that they can perform their jobs satisfactorily.

The District will be firm in identifying and disciplining those employees and volunteers who use drugs and abuse alcohol in violation of the District's rules and who do not voluntarily seek assistance. To achieve these goals, the District has established the following rules and regulations about the use, possession, and sale of drugs and alcohol by its employees and volunteers. Specifically, District policy prohibits employees and volunteers from working while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other prohibited substances as defined in this policy. This policy applies to all employees and volunteers when they are performing any District-related business. It also applies to employees and volunteers operating District vehicles or equipment.

In furtherance of this policy:

A. No District employee or volunteer who is on duty shall: 1. Use, possess, or be under the influence of illegal or unauthorized drugs or other illegal mind-altering substances; or 2. Use or be under the influence of alcohol to any extent that would impede the employee’s or volunteer’s ability to perform his or her duties effectively.

B. No employee or volunteer shall perform duties that, because of drugs taken under a legal prescription, the employee or volunteer cannot perform without posing a threat to the health or safety of the employee, volunteer or others.

Employees and volunteers shall refer any questions regarding their rights and obligations under this policy to the Fire Chief.

The District's Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy is not a contract and therefore should not be interpreted as a contract. The District reserves the right to amend this drug-free workplace and substance abuse program as necessary. Any revisions that do occur will be provided by written notification.

Definitions

a. Alcohol: Means the intoxicating agent in beverage alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or other low molecular weight alcohol, including methyl or isopropyl alcohol.

b. Alcohol Concentration: The alcohol in a volume of breath expressed in terms of grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath as indicated by an evidential breath test under this regulation. An alcohol test is considered positive when a verified confirmation test indicates a breath alcohol content greater than 0.04. Blood tests shall not be used to determine alcohol concentration, unless administered by on-site police or public safety officials in a post accident situation.

c. Controlled Substance (Drug) Test: The method of detecting and measuring the presence of controlled substances, whether legal or illegal, in a person's body. A controlled substance test may be either an initial test or a confirmation test. An initial controlled substance test is designed to identify specimens having concentrations of a particular class of drug above a specific concentration level. It eliminates negative specimens from further consideration.

Initials ______9 Controlled substances will be tested under the Department of Health and Human Service guidelines. The primary (initial screening) controlled substance test thresholds for a verified positive test result are those that are equal to or greater than: Marijuana Metabolites (THC) 50ng/ml (nanograms per milliliter) Cocaine Metabolites 300ng/ml Phencyclidine (PCP) 25ng/ml Opiates Metabolites (1) 2,000ng/ml Amphetamines 1,000ng/ml

(1) 25ng/ml if immunoassay

A confirmation drug test is a second analytical procedure to detect the presence of a specific drug or its metabolite. The confirmation procedure is conducted independent of the initial test and uses a different technique and chemical principal in order to confirm reliability and accuracy. The confirmatory controlled substance test thresholds for a verified positive test result are those that are equal to or greater than: Marijuana Metabolites (THC)(1) 15ng/ml Cocaine Metabolites (2) 150ng/ml Phencyclidine (PCP) 25ng/ml Opiates: Morphine 300ng/ml Codeine 300ng/ml Amphetamines Amphetamines 500ng/ml Methamphetamine (3) 500ng/ml

(1) Delta-9-tetrahydrocannobinol-9-carboxylic acid (2) Benzolecgonine (3) Specimen must also contain amphetamine at a concentration greater than or equal to 200ng/ml.

d. Department of Transportation (DOT) Guidelines: Controlled substances and alcohol testing rules (49 CFR Part 199 ORSPA-Pipeline), Part 219 (FRA-Railroad), Part 382 (FHWA-Commercial Motor Vehicle), Part 654 (FTA-Mass Transit and 14 CFR 61 (FAA-Aviation) setting forth the procedures for controlled substance and alcohol testing (49 CFR Part 40) in all transportation industries.

e. Employee: Means any person who may be a regular, volunteer, seasonal, part-time, or temporary help employee, i.e., salaried or hourly, who actually performs work for the District.

f. Illegal Drugs/Controlled Substances: Includes any drugs (legal or illegal), the sale, use, or possession of which is unlawful.

g. Other Prohibited Substances: Means any substance which may affect an employee's performance at work, including, but not limited to, inhalants, sedatives, stimulants and narcotics, which may be legal substances, but are improperly used or abused, improperly used prescription drugs, and improperly used over-the-counter drugs.

h. Prohibited Conduct:

1. Unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, or consuming any controlled substance at any time while conducting or performing District business, regardless of location. This includes while operating or being responsible for the operation, custody or care of District equipment or property, on District property, or while subject to duty (i.e., standby duty);

2. Reporting to work while a volunteer or employee's ability to perform job duties is impaired due to on- or off- duty alcohol use or drug abuse; or

3. Possessing or selling (directly or through a third party) illegal drugs or providing illegal drugs to anyone (including employees and volunteers), while on duty.

Initials ______10 i. Reasonable Suspicion or Probable Cause: Means a belief based upon an objective and articulate set of facts sufficient to lead a prudent and reasonable person to suspect that an individual is under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, other prohibited substance, or mind-altering substance. Reasonable suspicion shall, whenever possible, be evaluated based on personal observations by the Fire Chief and/or supervisor who is familiar with the employee's typical behavior. Whenever possible, two (2) responsible managers or supervisors should participate in the evaluation. These facts may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Odor of alcohol on the breath 2. Staggering gait, loss of balance, or disorientation 3. Red and/or watery eyes if not explained by a health or environmental cause 4. Drastic and unexplained changes in behavior 5. Drastic and/or unexplained mood swings 6 Unexplained drowsiness 7. Incoherent and/or slurred speech 8. Dilated pupils 9. Serious injury

Employees and volunteers reasonably believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall not be permitted to engage in further work. In addition, such employees and volunteers shall not be permitted to drive themselves from the worksite. A supervisor will see that the employee is transported to the designated collection center.

j. Serious Injury. Any injury a person suffers on the job that requires medical treatment beyond first aid. All injuries of any kind must be reported to the Fire Chief.

Use of Prescribed Legal Drugs

An employee or volunteer may continue to work, even though under the influence of a medical prescribed legal drug, if District management has determined, after consulting with a competent medical authority, that the employee or volunteer does not pose a threat to their own safety or their co-workers, and that the employee's or volunteer’s job performance is not significantly affected by the legal drug.

Employee's and Volunteer’s Responsibilities

a. Each and every applicant, employee and/or volunteer is expected to be alcohol and drug-free.

b. Each and every employee and volunteer is expected to have read the drug-free workplace and substance abuse policy.

c. The Fire Chief, or his designee, will be responsible for the administration of this policy.

Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Procedures

a Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination or removal from volunteer firefighter list.

b. An employee or volunteer must inform his or her supervisor when using a prescription drug or over-the-counter medication, which may affect the employee's ability to perform the job safely or that otherwise poses a hazardous risk to the employee, volunteer, fellow employees and volunteers, or District's property.

c. An employee or volunteer who refuses to submit to a drug or alcohol test immediately when required by this policy or law enforcement personnel will be treated the same as an employee who has failed an alcohol or controlled substance test, by becoming subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or removal from volunteer firefighter list.

d. All supervisory and management personnel shall undergo professional training in the detection of alcohol/drug use and abuse. Initials ______11 SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

It is the policy of the District that it is a drug free workplace. Therefore, employees and volunteers are prohibited from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of controlled substances in the workplace.

The District has prepared an employee and volunteer statement on drugs in the workplace, which each employee and volunteer shall review and sign. As discussed in the statement, employees and volunteers who participate in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of controlled substances shall be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, termination.

Because of the dangers of drugs in the workplace, the District has established a drug free awareness program that will periodically provide employees and volunteers with information regarding the hazards of drug abuse and the availability of treatment for individuals with drug, alcohol and other substance abuse problems.

Initials ______12 TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

The Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 will reimburse active volunteer fire fighters and Emergency Medical Technicians, as defined in the Standard Operating Procedures for the District, for training and reasonable related expenses (including mileage reimbursement, lodging and/or meals at the sole discretion of the Commission). Payment reimbursement shall be made upon presentation of a certificate, or equivalent documentation, showing successful participation and completion of a sanctioned or otherwise approved curriculum, training or class.

Initials ______13 SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1 EMPLOYEE STATEMENT ON DRUGS IN THE WORKPLACE

I, ______, fully understand the dangers of drugs in the workplace and I further understand that if I unlawfully manufacture, distribute, possession or use a controlled substance in the workplace, I will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination, or that I will be required to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.

I also understand that I must abide by the District's Drug Free Workplace Policy, and notify the District of any criminal drug statute conviction against me no later than five (5) days after such conviction.

I further understand that if I am taking any prescription medication or any over-the-counter medication that could impair my ability to function normally or operate vehicles or equipment, I will inform my supervisor immediately so that I do not jeopardize the safety of myself or any other person in the workplace.

______Signature Date

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