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Toppenish Fire Department Administrative Policy Manual ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY MANUAL The purpose of these policies is to cause prompt, courteous and efficient service from the officers and members of the Toppenish Fire Department to the citizens of Toppenish. It is hereby made the duty of the officers of the Toppenish Fire Department to cause these rules and regulations to be enforced and the Officers shall be held responsible for such enforcement. Any violations of these rules and regulations and any neglect of the duties and responsibilities shall be placed before the Public Safety Director for disciplinary action. All members of the Fire Department shall familiarize themselves with the contents of the Policy Manual. Further, all members of the Fire Department shall familiarize themselves with any Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) or Informational Bulletins which may supplement the Policy Manual. Emergencies may arise from time to time which cannot be foreseen and for which no policy is provided. It is expected that all members of the Department shall act at such times with discretion, good judgment, promptness, and in the best interest of the citizens and the Department. In matters of general conduct not within the scope of Department rules, members shall be true to the best instincts of law-abiding, self-respecting citizens. They shall always be aware of and jealously guard and uphold the good name of the fire service. All members of the Fire Department shall familiarize themselves with the City's policies regarding personnel issues such as the harassment policy, affirmative action policy, etc. Copies of City of Toppenish policies may be obtained in the Fire Administration Office. INDEX 10.000 ORGANIZATION – JOB DESCRIPTION 20.000 DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS 30.000 UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS 40.000 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES 50.000 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES 60.000 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN INDEX 10. ORGANIZATION – JOB DESCRIPTION 10.000 – ORGANIZATION – JOB DESCRIPTION 1 10.001 – DEFINITIONS 2 10.002 – PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR 3 10.003 – CAPTAIN 5 10.004 - TRAINING & INVESTIGATION OFFICER 7 10.005 – FIREFIGHTER 8 10.006 – VOLUNTEERS 12 INDEX 20. DEPARTMENTAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 20.000 – CODE OF ETHICS 1 20.001 – RULES & REGULATIONS 2 20.002 – CHARGES RESULTING IN DISMISSAL 4 20.003 – BULLETIN BOARD 4 20.004 – USE OF INTOXICANTS OR DRUGS 4 20.005 – ABSENCE FROM DUTY 5 20.006 – NEGLECT OR FAILURE TO COMPLY 5 20.007 – DISORDERLY CONDUCT 5 20.008 – COWARDICE 5 20.009 – INSUBORDINATION OR DISRESPECT 6 20.010 – INCOMPETENCE 7 20.011 – PROPERTY 8 20.012 – TELEPHONE 8 20.013 – UNTRUTHFULNESS 8 20.014 – SLEEPING WHILE ON DUTY 9 20.015 – UNCLEANLINESS 9 20.016 – ACCEPTING/SOLICITING A BRIBE 9 20.017 – POLITICS 9 20.018 – RACE 9 20.019 – FEIGN SICKNESS OR INJURY 10 20.020 – CITY PROPERTY 10 20.021 – IDENTIFICATION 10 20.022 – DEBTS 10 20.023 – DEPARTMENTAL VEHICLES 10 20.024 – PRIVATE VEHICLES 11 20.025 – CREDENTIALS 11 20.026 – NEIGHBORHOOD DISPUTES 11 20.027 – ILLEGAL ACTS 11 20.028 – GAMBLING 11 20.029 – GRATUITIES 12 20.030 – PRIVATE MAIL 12 20.031 – REPORTING OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES 12 20.032 – REPORTING VIOLATIONS 12 20.033 – LOITERING 13 20.034 – PUNCTUALITY 13 20.035 – REMOVAL OF RECORDS 13 20.036 – EMPLOYEE ASSIGNMENT 13 20.037 – TOBACCO PRODUCTS 13 20.038 – REPORTING DURING ILLNESS/INJURY 13 20.039 – COMMERCIAL TESTIMONIES 14 20.040 – COURTESY 14 20.041 – BUSINESS CARDS 14 20.042 – REPORTS 14 20.043 – ASSOCIATION WITH UNDESIRABLES 14 20.044 – VISITATION 15 20.045 – MEDIA RELATIONS 15 20.046 – LEAVE OF ABSENCE 15 20.047 – FIREARMS 15 20.048 – UNIFORMS 16 20.049 – ORDERS 17 20.050 – COMMUNICATIONS 18 20.051 – COMPUTER USAGE 19 20.052 – HARASSMENT IN WORKPLACE 20 INDEX 30. UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS 30.000 – UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS 1 30.001 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM DRESS SHIRT 1 30.002 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM DRESS BLOUSE 1 30.003 – UNIFORM DRESS HAT 1 30.004 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM TIE 1 30.005 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM DRESS TROUSERS 2 30.006 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM DRESS SHOE 2 30.007 – CLASS”A” UNIFORM BELT 2 30.008 – UNIFORM SHIRT COMMAND 2 30.009 – UNIFORM SHIRT 2 30.010 – UNIFORM TROUSERS 3 30.011 – UNIFORM T-SHIRT 3 30.012 – UNIFORM JUMP SUIT 3 30.013 – UNIFORM WINTER COAT 3 30.014 – UNIFORM SPRING/SUMMER JACKET 3 30.015 – UNIFORM WORKSHIRT 4 30.016 – UNIFORM CAP 4 30.017 – UNIFORM DUTY BOOT 4 30.018 – UNIFORM BADGE AND COLLAR BRASS 4 30.019 – UNIFORM NAME PLATE 4 30.020 – UNIFORM TIE BAR OR TACK 4 30.021 – SHOULDER PATCHES 4 30.022 – OFFICER RANK INSIGNIAS 4 INDEX 40. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES 40.000 – WORK HOURS 1 40.001 – OVERTIME HOURS 1 40.002 – DAILY DUTY SCHEDULE 4 40.003 – STATIONS 7 40.004 – PRIVATE USE OF EQUIPMENT 9 40.005 – STATION PHONES 9 40.006 – PHYSICAL TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT 10 40.007 – STATION TOURS 10 40.008 – UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 10 40.009 – REFLECTIVE MARKINGS 11 40.010 – CLOTHING ORDERS 12 40.011 – SICK LEAVE 12 40.012 – JURY DUTY 15 40.013 – EXCHANGE OF SHIFTS 15 40.014 – LEAVE DAYS 18 40.015 – INJURY AND ILLNESS REPORTS 19 40.016 – ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION 21 40.017 – ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM 24 40.018 – FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICER 25 40.019 – MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY 27 40.020 – EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY 29 40.021 – LIFE SAFETY ROPES, HARNESSES 30 40.022 – EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROTECTION 32 40.023 – INFECTION CONTROL PLAN 32 40.024 – RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT 32 40.025 – AUTOMOTIVE FIRE APPARATUS 42 40.026 – AUTOMOTIVE APPARATUS RULES 43 40.027 – FIRE APPARATUS MAINTENANCE 45 40.028 – AERIAL LADDERS 46 40.029 – TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 49 40.030 – FIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT 51 40.031 – GROUND LADDERS 53 40.032 – ELECTRICAL 56 40.033 – SANITATION, DISINFECTION, CLEANING 58 40.034 – APPARATUS AREAS 59 40.035 – HOSE DRYING TOWERS 60 40.036 – EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS 60 40.037 – WILDLAND FIRE OPERATIONS 60 40.038 – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 62 40.039 – EYE PROTECTION 64 40.040 – WILDLAND PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY 65 40.041 – APPARATUS STANDARDS 66 40.042 – OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS 68 40.043 – EQUIPMENT FOR WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING 69 40.044 – AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 70 40.045 – FIRST-AID FOR WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTERS 71 40.046 – TRAINING FOR WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING 72 40.047 – FOOT PROTECTION 74 40.048 – HEAD PROTECTION 75 40.049 – HAND PROTECTION 76 40.050 – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 77 40.051 – EMERGENCY FIREGROUND OPERATIONS (ICS) 80 40.052 – EMERGENCY FIREGROUND OPERATIONS 83 STRUCTURAL 40.053 – EMERGENCY INCIDENT ACCOUNTABILITY 86 40.054 – RAPID INTERVENTION 88 40.055 – CIVIL DISTURBANCE AND/OR RIOTS 90 40.056 – RISK MANAGEMENT FOR INCIDENTS/VIOLENCE 94 40.057 – EMERGENCY INCIDENT REHABILITATION 95 40.058 – OVERHAUL & POST FIRE DECONTAMINATION 98 40.059 – CONFINED SPACE RESCUE OPERATIONS 101 40.060 – TRENCH RESCUE OPERATIONS 103 40.061 – ROPE RESCUE OPERATIONS 104 40.062 – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS 109 40.063 – COMPANY LOG 112 40.064 – WAFIRS REPORTS 114 40.065 – MEDICAL INCIDENT REPORTS 116 40.066 – CHECKLISTS & WORKSHEETS 118 40.067 – ACCIDENT REVIEW AND REPORTING 118 40.068 – AUTHORIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS 122 40.069 – VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS 123 40.070 – TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS 125 40.071 – BUILDING INSPECTIONS 126 40.072 – SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS 127 40.073 – RESPONSE GUIDELINES 134 INDEX 50. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES 50.000 – AUTHORIZATION OF DEPARTMENT SOP MANUAL 1 50.001 – PREPERATION OF THE SOP 2 50.002 – SAFETY STANDARS FOR FIREFIGHTERS 3 50.003 – VEHICLE AND STATION SAFETY STANDARDS 4 50.004 – UNIFORM CLEANING 16 50.005 – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 17 50.006 – PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT 21 50.007 – CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION 22 50.008 – STATION TOUR GUIDELINES 23 50.009 – RIDE OUT PROCEDURE 25 50.010 – SERVICE REQUEST AND WORK ORDER FORM 27 50.011 – RELEASE OF PUBLIC RECORD 29 50.012 – SAFETY SUGGESTION FORM 31 50.013 – SUPPLIES REQUESTED 32 50.014 – STATION AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSPECTIONS 33 50.015 – LOST/DESTROYED, DAMAGED OR STOLEN EQUIPMENT 34 50.016 – PRIVATE USE OF DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 36 50.017 – EMPLOYEE HAZARD COMMUNICATION MARKING 37 50.018 – USE AND OPERATION OF WASHER/EXTRACTOR 38 50.019 – FUEL CARD PROGRAM 39 50.020 – PROCEDURES FOR TRACKING MATERIALS 40 50.021 – DUTY-RELATED INJURIES 41 50.022 – SERIOUS INJURY/DEATH 45 50.023 – CONDITIONAL RETURN TO DUTY 50 50.024 – PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 51 50.025 – INCIDENT REHABILITATION 52 50.026 – CARBON MONOXIDE RESPONSE PROCEDURES 58 50.027 – REPORTING OF FIRES/COMMERCIAL FOOD 61 50.028 – STRUCTURAL FIRE TACTICAL POLICY 62 50.029 – EMERGENCY RESPONSE 64 50.030 – INCIDENT COMMAND 66 50.031 – EMERGENCY CALL UP 88 50.032 – SAFETY MONITORING 89 50.033 – RESETTING OF PRIVATE ALARM SYSTEMS 90 50.034 – KNOX BOX STYSTEM 91 50.035 – HOSE RELOADING 92 50.036 – PRE INCIDENT PLANNING AND TACTICS FOR 93 TARGET HAZARD BUILDINGS 50.037 – CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING 95 50.038 – EMERGENCY RESONSE TO CRIME SCENES 98 50.039 – MUTUAL AID ALERT SYSTEM 100 50.040 – PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM 101 50.041 – EMERGENCY DRIVING 104 50.042 – DEPARTMENT PICTURES 107 50.043 – APPARATUS INVENTORY 108 50.044 – EMERGENCY FIREGROUND OPERATIONS 109 50.045 – FIREGROUND OPERATIONS-STRUCTURAL 111 50.046 – MAYDAY GUIDELINE 116 50.047 – RAPID INTERVENTION FOR RESCUE 125 50.048 – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS 129 50.049 – BOMB RESPONSE PROCEDURE 132 50.050 – FILLING FIRST AID CYLINDERS 135 50.051 – EMS EQUIPMENT RETURN 136 50.052 – PREVENTING SPREAD OF INFECTIONS DISEASE 137 50.053 – STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTE 138 50.054 – MONTHLY STATION EMS INVENTORY 139 50.055 – HEPATITIS B VACCINATION 140 50.056 – SEMI-AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATORS 141 50.057 – NEWBORN BABY TRANSFER POLICY 143 50.058 – WILDLAND FIRE RESPONSE 145 50.059 – FIRE INVESTIGATORS 147 50.060 – INVESTIGATOR CALL UP 149 50.061 – OUTSIDE SCHOOLS 150 50.062 – TRIAL/TRAINING FIREFIGHTER TRAINING 152 50.063 – TRAINING AND USE OF SCBA AND P.A.S.S.
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