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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 2-66 - 1/11/1966 - RULES & REGS/FIRE DEPTr RESOLUTION NO. 2-66 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE REGULAR FIRE DEPARTMENT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, State of Illinois: Section 1 - That the Village President be and is hereby authorized to sign the attached documents marked Rules and Regulations for the Regular Fire Department , a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth and the Village Clerk is authorized to attest said documents upon the signature of the Village President. Section 2 - That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval according to law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of January , 10,66 Attest: Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk Jack D. Pahl President 0 u FIRE DEPARTMENT RULES & REGULATIONS INDEX *Regular Section Subiect 100 Fire Department: Organization & Administration 200 Chief of Fire Department: Duties & Responsibilities 400 Platoon & Platoon Officers: Lts. Duties & Responsibilities 500 Company & Company Officers: Duties & Responsibilities GOO Engineers & Drivers: Duties & Responsibilities 700 Squadmen: Duties & Responsibilities ICOO Firemen: Duties & Responsibilities 1000 General Deportment 1100 Fire Department: Reports, Records & Correspondence 1200 Fire Department: Offenses & Penalties 1300 Charges and Trials for Offenses 1400 Senority List of the Fire Department's Regulars 1500 Senority List of Both the Regulars & Paid -On -Call Men Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the ordinances of the Village of Elk Grove Village, and subject to the laws of the Fire and Police Commissioner's Act of the State of Illinois, the Management, Administration, control and disposition of the members of the Fire Department. All Members of the Department shall keep and preserve a copy of these Rules and Regulations and be charged with the responsibility of being familiar with and complying therewith, and shall from time to time insert printed copies of new rules, directives, and amendments as they are issued from this office. All rules and regulations and orders heretofore published, which are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. John J. Haar Fire Chief SECTION 100 FIRE DEPARTMENT: ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION Rule 101 - Organization of Fire Department: Chief of Department ...................(Appointed) Lieutenants Firemen Rule 102 - Order of Rank of Fire Department; CHIEF OFFICERS: Chief of Department COMPANY OFFICERS: Lieutenants NON -RANKING PERSONNEL: Fireman Rule 103 - The Rules and Regulations governing the Fire Prevention Bureau are set forth in the Village Ordinance creating the Bureau and in the municipal code of the Village of Elk Grove Village. Rule 104 - Absence of Superior: In the absence or temporary disability of a ranking officer of the Fire Department, the officer next in rank shall take charge. -1- kule 10 - Membership of Fire Department A. Appointment and Promotion of "Regular" Members: Notice of certification to the Chief of the Fire Department by the Board of Fire and Police Commissions of appointment of "Regular" members, also of promotions, following examinations, shall constitute official membership and promotion in the Department. B. Removal of "Regular" Members: Removal of "Regular" members from the service of the Fire Department and the Village of Elk Grove Village, shall be by order of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in the manner prescribed by law. C. Resignation: A member of the Fire Department wishing to resign his position, shall give at least 30 days advance notice in writing to his Chief. A member who withdraws without giving this notice will be deemed disqualified for reappointment, should he seek same. Rule 106 - Violations of Rules or Ordinances: Subordinate officers shall promptly report in writing to the Chief of the Fire Department any incapacity, neglect of duty, disobedience of orders of a superior officer or the violation of any ordinance or regulation and process same through the officers per chain of command. (Lieutenant, Captain, Asst. Chief or Drill Master, Deputy Chief and Chief). Rule 10 - When a fireman is detailed as an officer, he shall possess all of the power and authority of the officer he represents, and his orders shall be obeyed with the same promptness and executed with the same speed as if said orders were given by a regular officer of the Fire Department. SECTION 200 CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Rule 201 - Chief of Fire Department; The Chief shall be at the head of the Department, subject to the laws of the State of Illinois &:ordinances of the Village of Elk Grove Village. - 2 - Section 200 con't: Rule 20 - The Chief shall be held responsible for the general con- dition and efficient operation of the Departmant, the training of members, and the performance of all other related duties imposed upon him, and shall have custody and control of all fire department buildings, fire apparatus, fire equipment, books, records, and other property of the Fire Department. Rule 20 - The Chief of the Fire Department shall prescribe such rules and regulations for the Fire Department from time to time, as he shall deem proper and necessary., Such rules and regulations may provide for reasonable and proper disciplinary measures and penalties for any neglect of duty or misconduct on the part of any member of the department. Each member shall be furnished a copy of the Rules and Regulations so prescribed for the government of the department, and will be held strictly accountable for his knowledge of said Rules and Regulations. RMle 204 - The Chief of Fire Department shall take every measure to prevent, control and extinguish fires of spontaneous, accidental or incindiary nature and to that and he shall be vigilant and see to it that all laws and Village ordnances, also all orders of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, are observed and enforced. He shall cooperate with other Village Officials, especially with the Building, Health and Police Departments, and where a violation of the law or Village Ordinances is brought to his attention, he shall take the proper action in the matter. Rule 20 - Inspections: The Chief of the Fire Department shall inspect, or cause to be inspected, at least once a year, all schools, public buildings, places of assembly, churches, theaters, manufacturing and industrial buildings, business houses, and multiple family dwellings and shall keep a record of Inspections made. Rule 206 - Buildings: The Chief of the Fire Department shall examine or cause to be examined, all buildings and walls reported to be in a dangerous condition as a result of fire or accident. - 3 - In Rule 20 - The Chief shall maintain a library or file of publications on fire prevention and fire protection and shall make use of it to the best advantage of all the members. Rule 203 - The Chief shall make every effort to attend all fires and direct the officers and members in the performance of their'.. duties. Rule 209 - The Chief shall see that all citizens are kept informed on fire hazards in the community and on the activities of the Department. Rule 210 - The Chief shall see that each fire is carefully investi- gated to determine its cause, and in case of suspicion of incendiarism shall secure and preserve all possible evi- dence, in cooperation with the Police Department, for future use in the case. Rule 211 - Organization -Emergency: The Chief of the Fire Department shall prepare and maintain, on a military basis, an emer- gency organization plan for the entire Department capable, effecting immediate and concerted action in case of riots, catastrophies, disasters, and other emergencies. SECTION 400 PLATOONS E PLATOON OFFICERS DUTIES b RESPONSIBILITIES @ule 401 - The regular members shall be divided into Platoons, the number of which shall be determined by the Chief and based upon the needs of the community to provide proper fire pro- tection. Each Platoon shall consist of adequate manpower to operate efficiently. Rule 402 - A Lieutenant shall be in direct charge of one Platoon and is responsible to the Chief for the efficient operation of the Platoon. Rule 40 - Each Platoon shall have an Engineer, who is designated by the Chief, and who shall, in the absence of the Platoon Officer, exercise the same duties and have the same powers as devolve upon a Platoon Lieutenant and shall take command until the arrival of a superior officer. - 4 - _. .-'i'. „� - i _' , .. r . t -a: ; _ � .. _ -.. „_ ,.y;; �� _. Rule 404 - For fire fighting purposes, all personnel are assigned to "Companies" and are considered in same when figuring Company strength, etc. Rule 40 - Duties -General: The Officer of the Platoon shall be charged with the immediate supervision of Platoons and their quarters and shall be held strictly,responSible fol- discipline, conduct and effici¢¢ncy 6f all member of the Department during their edtlie ehifti Rule 406 - Filing of Orders: The Platoon Officers shal) ke4 oil file all of the directives, general and special orders of the Department, said file to be accessible to all members of the Department. Rule 40 - Platoon Officers shall promptly report in writing to the Chief of the Fire Department, accidents that occur when responding to or returning from a fire alarm, giving the names, residences, and places of business of the wit- nesses to the accident. Rule 403 - Daily Report: Platoon Officers shall make a daily report Rule 412 - The Platoon Officer shall report to the Chief of the Fire Department, in writing, the loss:<of all tools or property of the Fire Department upon returning to quarters. He shall also report any article in his possession belonging to another Department and as soon as possible shall notify the Department to which the article belongs so that the same may be returned. 2M of all alarms attended to by all companies during their tour of duty. Said reports to be submitted within 24 hours after returning from the alarm. Rule 40 - It shall be the duty of the Platoon Officers to see that the buildings, furniture and fixtures committed to their care are kept neat and clean, and that the personal habits of the men are clean and sanitary. Rule 410 - It shall be the duty of the Platoon Officers to see that all apparatus and Equipment committed to their care is in good order and repair and ready for immediate service at all times. They shall cause all apparatus to be examined and cleaned once each day. They shall also see that the "Daily and Weekly tJork Schedule" is carried out. Rule 411 - When any apparatus is out of service for repairs, Platoon Officer shall submit a report to the Chief of the Fire Department stating the time, the date and the name of the Officer giving permission or ordering the repairs, and the amount and nature of the work done on the same. Rule 412 - The Platoon Officer shall report to the Chief of the Fire Department, in writing, the loss:<of all tools or property of the Fire Department upon returning to quarters. He shall also report any article in his possession belonging to another Department and as soon as possible shall notify the Department to which the article belongs so that the same may be returned. 2M f= boos: �,r :' _ Rule 41 - Platoon Officers shall politely escort visitors and make proper explanation to them, but all visitors and citizens shall be restricted from interferring with administration and conduct of the company. No visitors sE- 11 be allowed in or around any company quarters without the permisgion of the officer in charge. Rule 40i. - The Platoon's Daily Work Schedule shall be posted on the Bulletin Board and all of the work shall be completed according to the schedule„ Rule 415 - The Platoon's 'rleekly Uork Schedule shall be posted on the Bulletin Board and all of the work shall be ccmpleted according to the schedule,. SECTION <,00 COMPANIES AND COMPANY OFFICERS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Rule 501 - The fire force shall be divided into r'rnpr-.Aes, the number of which shall be determined by the Chief and based upon the needs of the community to provide proper fire protection. Each company shall consist of adequate manpower to operate efficiently. Rule 502 - Each Company of the Department shall be in direct charge of a Lieutenant appointed by the Chief and responsible to the Chief for the efficient operation of the Company. Rule 503 - The Company Lieutenant shall, in the absence of a superior officer, exercise the some duties and have the same powers as devolve upon the Captain. At all other times the Company Lieutenant shall perform such duties as his superior officers may direct. Rule 504 - Each Company Lieutenant shall preserve the discipline of his Company and instruct the members in their duties. Each Company Lieutenant shall direct the operation of his company at fires and carry out the orders of the Chief. He shall report to the Chief the condition in the position to which he has been assigned and make recommendations where needed to more effectively control the firs. He shall supervise the relief of his men during severe fires to keep them in the most effective condition possible. - 6 - i 1 0 Rule 505 - Each Company Lieutenant shall keep or cause to be kept a chronological record of all activities of his company, and also a record of the fire and drill service of each member of the Company. For this purpose and for other secretarial work of the Company, he may appoint one of the members of the Company as Secretary. Rule 506 - Company officers shall see that all hose is thoroughly cleaned and put into the "Dryer" after each time it is used at fires and drills, and that no wet hose is placed on the apparatus. The nose thus placed in the "Dryer" shall be racked after it has dryed, by the Platoon on duty, per Uor"< Schedule. Rule 507 - For the purpose Gf tearrrrork and efficiency in handling the apparatus and equipment and dividing the work as equally as possible among all members, the Company Lieutenant shall assign rccmbnrs of his Company to duties of drivers, ladderman, and nozzlemen, etc. SECTIOid 600 ENGINEERS AND DRIVERS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Rule 601- Engineers: Each Engineer shall be assigned to a piece of fire apparatus by the Chief, and r` -ill be responsible for the general appearance and operation of their vehicle. It shall include the waxing of the apparatus, the paint- ing of the running boards, the cleaning of all compart- ments, tools and the touch-up painting of the body of the apparatus and any tools and egoi,�ment on same that require touch-up painting. They shall make any small repairs and make sure that all tools and equipment are in proper work- ing order. They shall also com;)lete a daily gasoline report....... If the repair is beyond their capabilities, they are to make out a "Work -Order'' and process same through their officer. Rule 602 - All engineers will be assigned, by the Chief, to drive a piece of fire apparatus and will be subject to the rules and regulations governing Drivers. Rule 603 - Drivers shall be designated by the Chief, after having made a passing grade in Drivers School, from the member- ship of each Company. They shall have to pass the Drivers School Test each year to maintain their appoint- ment. Said schooling and tests shall be given by the Drill Master or his associates. - 7 - 'i' i _ _ r. c < "� _ .. _ _. � . _ i,. .: _ r. c < "� _ .. _ _. � . _ i,. .: J ,� Rule 604 - When a driver is assigned to the apparatus in the morning, he then is responsible for the operation of the vehicle and any defects found shall be reported to his 6fficer. If the item can be repaired by the driver, such as tight- ening a screw or a nut or a bolt, etc., then the driver, with the approval of the officer, may do so. RWle 60; - Drivers on reporting for duty shall inspect their apparatus and see that the same is in good running order; noting that the apparatus is properly supplied with sufficient oil, gasoline and water; that the brakes are in proper working order, and that all movable parts are well lubricated; that the tires are properly inflated; that all tires be inspected for cuts, bruises, and abrasions; check pump and controls, check all master switches and batteries, check radio speak- er for proper operation and volume and report the condition of the apparatus to the officer in command. Rule 606 - The driver of each piece of apparatus shall make an in- spection of his apparatus after each run. Such inspection shall include checking all items listed on the check list provided by the Chief. He shall report to his officer a record of the pumping time, hose lines used, and pressures maintained. One of the members of the Company shall be assigned to make an inspection each month of the apparatus to which he is assigned and shall make a report thereon to his officer. Particular attention shall be given to the Inventory Sheets supplied by the Chief and to the Instruction Manual supplied by the manufacturer of the Apparatus. Rule 60 - No member of any Company shall drive fire apparatus except the regularly appointed drivers unless directed to do so by a Department Officer. Rule 603 - Each driver shall be thoroughly familiar with the territory to be served by his Company, including the condition of routes during the different seasons and the location of all water supplies. Pule 609 - Drivers shall observe the speed limits which are consistent with safety, considering traffic, weather, and road conditions. Special care shall be taken when approaching all intersections, the apparatus being kept under control at all times. Rule 610 - Upon response to an alarm, the first driver reaching the reserve apparatus shall drive the apparatus to the fire provided the apparatus is scheduled to respond to the alarm per the Alarm Response Schedule. _E -. __ .. •�ri; :�� �.�.. . - i _, � .. _ Rule 611 - Drivers shall take care not to operate the fire pump at a greater capacity of R.P.M. than that for which it was designed. Rule 612 - Drivers of pumping apparatus shall be able to make mental calculations of engine pressures required for various sizes of nozzles, lengths of hose, vertical distances of nozzles above or below pumper level, for siamesed lines, and other hook-ups that may be necessary. Rule 613 Drivers of pumpers not actually driving or operating :he pumping apparatus may be ordered by the officer in charge to act as extra nozzlemen or laddermen, etc. Drivers of apparatus other than pumpers shall act as extra nozzlemen or laddermen upon arrival at fires as may be ordered by the officer in charge. SECTION 700 SQUADMEN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Rule 701 - General duties of squadmen at fires are to ascertain that all occupants of a burning building are out, to make rescues, to set up lighting when needed or called for by an officer, to care for any injured persons at the fire scene or help to transport them to the hospitals, perform salvage operations; to reduce water damage by spreading salvage covers where they will do the most good, usually below the fire. They shall quickly assemble the contents of the rooms involved so as to cover as much property as possible with one cover. After the fire, water and debris shall be removed, holes in the roof covered, if possible, and salvage covers shall be cleaned and dried. Rule 702 - Squadmen are responsible for rescue and first aid treatment of victims of accidents, fires, illnesses, etc., and shall be expert in the use of Department's resuscitators, stretchers, rescue tools, etc. - 9 - SECTION FOO FIREMEN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Rule 901 - Duties & Responsibilities: Firemen shall perform all duties assigned to them by their superior officers. They shall acquire knowledge of the operations of all the various types of apparatus, tools and equipment in use in the Department, and under direction of their super- ior officers, maintain such apparatus and equipment and tools in a clean condition and in readiness for operation at all times. Firemen shall constantly promote their physical and mental welfare. Courage in the face of danger is one of the traditions of the Fire Department. Rule 0,02 - Chain of Command: They shall make all departmental reports and refer all official matters relating to the Department through their immediate superior officers. Rule 901 - Courtesy and Cleanliness: Firemen shall be courteous and helpful in their relations with the public and strictly observe the rules of cleanliness and neatness in their persons and surroundings. Rule 90L - Advancement in the Department: Continuance of service and advancement in the Department shall depend solely on merit, character and good conduct. Employment and dis- charge shall be governed by the Police and Fire Commission. Rule 90 - Other Duties: Firemen shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by their superior officers. - 10 - SECTION 1400 GENERAL DEPORTMENT Rule 14 1 - All members shall assist in the work of the Department whether it be their assigned duties or not, and in the absence of any specific oPders or apparent work to be done, they shall report to the officer in charge of Their Company. Rule 4 - All members shall give strict obedience to the orders of their appointed officers, Obedience to orders shall be prompt, implicit, and unqualified. Rule IL:03 - Members shall exercise complete respect for senior officers: All senior officers shall be addressed by proper rank and surname. This shall apply not 6nly to this Oepartment, but to officers of the Police Department as well, Undue familiarity is discouraged. Rule 1404 - Fire fighting and emergency operations are the primary functions of the Department. Knowledge of regulations, procedure and orders provided as a guide in the perfor- mance of required duties at such occurences shall be the responsibility of all members. Rule 1Ls05 - Members reporting for a tour of duty shall promptly place their fire clothing on the apparatus according to their assigned duties. Members going off duty shall place their fire clothing neatly on racks or hooks provided for such. Rule 1406 - Fire alarm signals shall be such as prescribed by the Chief, and it shall be his duty to test or have tested at regularly designated time each day the fire alarm system to see that it is working properly. -11- �.-�� _ � �,� �� ,.,. - << , � - -.. _ .__ ... �r. ., Rule 1407 - Response to alarms shall be made with all proper speed consistent with safety, !dhen responding to alarms, sirens, or other warning devices shall be used as needs dictate. These signals shall be dispensed with when possible in the vicinity of hospitals, schools, and theaters when open and occupied; and any other place of public assembly when similarly occupied. Discretion shall likewise be used when passing through residential neighborhoods at night when people may be asleepr Sirens shall not be used when returning from alarms and apparatus shall obey all traffic' regulations when returpi.ng and all emergency lights are to be turned off and only the apparatus running lights, head- lights, etc., shall be left on upon returning from alarm. Rule 1403 - Racing to and from fires is strictly prohibited. 'dhen more than one Company is proceeding in the same direction, they shall follow in a single line. Rule 1409 - When arriving at an alarm and finding no fire] the Officer in charge shall cause a thorough investigatidn to determine the cause of the alarm, Upon any sign of fixe, the officer in charge shall cause a Mine to be laid to the fire or exposure. Rule 1410 - Apparatus shall not be driven over fire hose Unless abso- lutely necessary. Members of the Department shall not allow other vehicles to drive over fire hose Without the permission of the officer in charge. Where drivers of vehicles persist in driving over fire hose, members shall request the cooper- ation of the Police Department and cause summons to be served, Rule 1411 - Members at a fire or emergency shall not wander indiscrim� inately through buildings. Unless otherwise ordered they shall remain with the officer or at the apparatus. Rule 1102 - Members shall not smoke while training or when riding the apparatus. A member shall not smoke at a fire or other emergency unless permission is granted by his officer or by the chief officer. Rule 1413 - Members arriving at false alarms shall make every effort to find the responsible party for transmitting the false alarm. They shall be prepared to testify in court should such person be apprehended. Rule 1411 - Members operating apparatus shall not leave apparatus un- attended, if at all possible. - 12 - Rule 1415 - Members when operating apparatus during cold weather shall take all necessary precautions to avoid damage to apparatus or equipment by freezing. Pule 1416 - When hose is laid across tracks or on streets with fast moving traffic, adequate warning lights and/or devices shall be displayed at least 300 yards each side of the hose, plus telephone requests to the railroad dispatcher to have any trains stopped. Rule 11:17 - Members shall report all injuries to themselves and others. Rule 1418 - During fire operations all members shall be constantly alert to the possibility of arson, Any such suspicion shall be communicated to the officer in charge immediately. Members at fires shall avoid disturbing any evidence or discussion, of fire with unathorized personsi Rule 141 - Articles of any value at fires or emergencies shall be turned over to the Police Department and a receipt for same requested. It it is evident the valued article belongs to the occupant of the premises+ said article may be turned over to such person after obtaining a recebpti Rule 1420 - Hours of Duty: No member of the Fire Department shall be required to remain on duty for periods of time which, in the aggregate in any month, amount to more than twelve hours for each day in the month, except in case of serious con- flagration or great emergency. Rule 1421 - Sick While in Ouarters: Members of the Department becoming sick or ill while on duty shall notify their superior offi- cers, who in turn shall notify the Chief of the Fire Depart- ment in writing of such fact. Rule 1422 - Sick ':chile Not In Quarters: Members of the Fire Department who have been taken sick or who have been injured while absent from company quarters shall give notice of such fact to the Chief of the Fire Department without delay, and forward to him a physician's certificate stating the nature of such sickness and injury. Rule 1':23 - Vacation Leave: Members of the Fire Department who have served for more than one year prior to the posting of vacation lists, may be allowed an annual vacation. The vacation shall commence and end on such days as may be designated by the Chief of the Fire Department. - 13 - Rule 1=(24 - Assist Police: It shall be the duty of every officer and member of the Fire Department to assist the Police in making arrests or quelling disturbances when called upon to do so. Pule 1425 - in matters of general conduct, members shall be governed Rule 1423 - Upon the resignation or death of any member of the Depart- ment, the Commanding Officer of the Company to which said member is assigned, shall require the return of all depart- ment property and forward it to the Chief of the Fire Depart- ment, unless otherwise authorized. Rule 1425 - Officers shall be }ust, dignified and firm in their re- lations with subordinates, and abstain from violent, abu- sive or immoderate language in giving orders or directions. Officers shall enforce strict obedience of all rules, reg- ulations and practices by members or employees under their command and report by well -supported charges, transgressions thereof. Rule 1430 - Members shall not visit the headquarters of the senior officers without permission of their immediate commanding officers. If such permission is denied, they may forward a request for an interview by mail stating the purpose of the interview. - 14 - by the customary rules of good behavior observed by law- abiding and self-respecting people. Members shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner which will not bring discredit upon the Department. Rule 111,25 - Uniforms not to be Bought From Other Members: No member of the Fire Department shall purchase or wear a uniform of another member without the permission of the Chief of the Fire Department. Rule 1427 - Each member of the Department shall be furnished with the necessary regulation buttons and with the necessary cap device and coat badge. It shall be deemed neglect of duty for any member of the Fire Department to lose or give away any of the regulation buttons, cap devices or coat badges, or other Village property unless authorized by the Chief of the Fire Department. Rule 1423 - Upon the resignation or death of any member of the Depart- ment, the Commanding Officer of the Company to which said member is assigned, shall require the return of all depart- ment property and forward it to the Chief of the Fire Depart- ment, unless otherwise authorized. Rule 1425 - Officers shall be }ust, dignified and firm in their re- lations with subordinates, and abstain from violent, abu- sive or immoderate language in giving orders or directions. Officers shall enforce strict obedience of all rules, reg- ulations and practices by members or employees under their command and report by well -supported charges, transgressions thereof. Rule 1430 - Members shall not visit the headquarters of the senior officers without permission of their immediate commanding officers. If such permission is denied, they may forward a request for an interview by mail stating the purpose of the interview. - 14 - Rule 1:31 - Political Activities: No member of the Department shall be a delegate to or member of any political or party con- vention, and shall not take part in political campaigns or solicit contributions for any political party, club, or association for any political purpose. No member of the Department shall make a contribution to any political party, club, or association or for any other political purpose. Rule 1432 - Members shall not solicit or contribute, nor cause to be solicited or contributed, any money or other valuable article or thing, to be used in connection with a ma ?_ter affecting the Department without the written permission of the Chief of .he Department. This rule does not apply to money collected for house assessments such as commissary, dues to official organizations, or other similar authorized purpose. Rule 1433 - Members shall treat the business of the Department as con- fidential, They shall not discuss matters for publication, without the permission of the Chief of the Department. This does not preclude explaining department routine to visitors. Rule_ILL - Members shall not deliver any address on Fire Department matters without written approval of the Chief of the Fire Department. Rule 1435 - Members when answering the station phones shall give the following information and in the order listed! Elk Grove Village Fire Department, unless it is the business lines..... then it is: Elk Grove Village Fire Prevention Bureau, and surname of the individual answering phone. Members calling shall identify themselves as follows: Rank and surname and indicate to whom they wish to speak. Rule 1436 - Members shall not: A. Violate any oath of office they take. B. Neglect or shirk any duty lawfully assigned. C. Refuse to obey and carry out any lawful orders given. D. Absent themselves from quarters or any other assignment to duty without permission from proper authority. - 15 - E, Indulge in the use of drugs or narcotics without medical permission. F. Indulge in or be under the influence of intoxicating beverages while on duty or at any time while in uniform, G. When in uniform enter any place where i.otoxicating beverages are sold or dis- pensed except in line of duty. H. Use indecent, profane, or uncivil language, I. Engage in indecent or immoral conduct. J. Engage in any altercation; commit an assault or violate any law, nor do anything for which they may be arrested. K. Make a false statement with intent to deceive any senior or investigating officer in the line of his duty. L. 'Jillfully damage any Department property or handle any apparatus in a careless or reckless manner, M. Neglect or refuse to pay legal debts when due. N. solicit or accept any compensation, reward or consideration for services performed in the line of duty, nor any gift or donation as a member of the Department, without the written permission of the Chief of the Department. 0, Use official letterheads or stationary for personal business.. P. Lend, sell or give away any Department property except with the permission of the Chief of the Department. Q, Members of the Fire Department, shall not loan their uniforms or any portion thereof, R. Religion shall not be discussed in or about the Department quarters, No member of the Fire Department shall ridicule, criticize or joke with another member of the Fire Department regarding his religious beliefs. IWIM "�'1 �. . �e��. S. Gambling for money or other articles of value in or about any Fire House of the Department is strictly prohibited. Rule 1437 - Members shall report for and go off duty in the uniform prescribed for the season of the year and the occasion. No badge, button, or lodge pin shall be worn upon tineir uniforms except those authorized by the Chief. The summer uniform shall be worn from April 1st to September 30th each year. The winter uniform is to be worn at all other times unless special permission is granted by the Chief, dote: The uniform schedule shall be posted on the Bulletin Board and shall be considered a part of this rule and regulation. Rule 1430 - Uniforms shall at all times be clean and neatly pressed so that members reflect credit upon the Department by their appearance and demeanor. Rule 1435 - blhen reporting to the quarters of any superior officer of the Village or official of the Village, members shall wear the proper uniform for the season of the year. Rule 1440 - Coat badges shall be properly displayed on the left breast when wearing the uniform. Rule 1441 - Equipment: Officers and members of the Fire Department shall purchase and own the necessary and regulation equip- ment required for the fire duty as prescribed by the Chief of the Fire Department. Company officers shall inspect and see that each member has provided himself with the necessary equipment. Pule 1-;42 - Disturbance: Except in the line of duty, members of the Department shall not be disturbed during hours of sleep. Rule 1443 - Private Telephones: Every member of the Fire Department shall have a private telephone and the same shall be listed udder his name. Rule 119,4 - A member of the Department shall devote his whole time and attention to his fire duties. He is expressly prohibited from following any other calling or occupation, or being engaged in any other business, unless permission is given by the Chief of the Fire Department. - 17 - Rule 1445 - Always on Duty: A member of the Department, for dis- ciplinary purposes, shall be considered as being on duty at all times. Although certain hours are allotted to a respective member of the Department for the performance of duty on ordinary occasions, yet he is required to respond immediately, day or night, in any emergency on notice that his services are required. Rule 11:4 '- Probationers - To Observe: All original appointments of firemen to the Fire Department shall be for a probationary period of one year, continuation in the service being dependent on the conduct of the appointee, and his fitness for the performance of the duties to which assigned, as indicated by the quality of his work and by reports and recommendations of his superior officers. If during the said one year, the appointee proves unfit, he will be dis- missed from the service of the Fire Department. Pule IL�d - The loss of any coat, cap, badge, or other Department pro- perty shall promptly be reported to the officer on duty. Rule 1443 - Each member is responsible for all equipment assigned to him, and when his membership in the Department is termina- ted, or while under suspension, he shall return all Depart- ment property in his possession. Rule 144S - No person, not a member of the Department, unless authorized by a Department officer, shall be allowed to ride on the apparatus or to handle equipment. Pule 1450 - Rewards: All rewards of money or gifts made out to the Fife Department for rendering fire service shall be re- ported in writing to the Chief through the ranking officer of the Company of which the officer or member receiving said reward is a member. Said report shall be made within five (5) days after the receipt of the reward and all money shall be paid over to the Village of Elk Grove Village. Rule 1•'s,"i - All members, except Chief Officers, shall be required to have a physical examination yearly after reaching the age of forty (1s0) years. The Chief of the Fire Department wi l l provide the forms and will send you to the doctor handling such examinations for the Village. Also, the Village will bear the expense of said examinations. If a member is found physically unfit, he shall be put on the inactive rolls of the Fire Department. Q Rule 11,52 - On all alarms, all men on call shall report to the Fire Station. Only the Paid -On -Call duty Officer and the Chief Officers shall respond to the alarm. SECTION 1500 FIRE DEPARTMENT: REPORTS, RECORDS S CORRESPONDENCE Rule 1501 - The following reports, etc. are to be completed and sub- mitted to the Chief before the tour of duty is considered completed. They will be reviewed by the Chief and returned to the responsible people for further processing, filing, etc. Fire Department Alarm Report Rescue Squad Report Training Report Daily Log Sheet Payroll Sheet Off Duty Permit Vehicle Work Order Oxygen Tank Service Record Record of Receivables Radio Log State Fire Marshal's Report of Fire Daily Gasoline Report Rule 1502 - All "Monthly, Jeekly & Quarterly Reports" are to be completed and submitted to the Chief before the tour of duty is considered complete for the day listed for said report to be made out. They will be returned to the re- sponsible people for further processing, filing, etc. Rule 1503 - The following is a list, of daily, weekly, and quarterly reports, records, etc. and directions concerning them: A. Fire Department Alarm Report: A Fire Department Alarm Report shall be made out by the Platoon Officer on duty every time the fire department responds to an alarm of fire. This includes calls indicating the presence of smoke. - 19 - _ _ � � .i'; _- r " Rule 1503 cont. B. Fire Department Rescue Squad Report: A Fire Department Rescue. Squad Report shall be made out by the Platoon Officer on duty every time the Fire Department responds to an alarm for rescue, resuscitation, special duty, accidents, and emergency first aide This includes fltst aid to victims who are treated at the fire station, C. Training Report: A Training Report shall be made out by the Platoon Officer on duty for all regular and special drills or training sessionsl Training Officers meetings, and shift training sessions] when such training is supervised or given by an officer. D. Daily Log Sheets: A Daily Log Sheet shall be made for each tour of duty by the Platoon Officer on duty. E. Payroll Sheets: A Payroll Sheet is to be made out by the Platoon Officer on duty for all regular and special training sessions, Training Instructors meetings, fire alarms, rescue squad alarms, and whenever else the Chief may deem it advisable. F. Sleeper Sheet: A Sleeper Sheet shall be made out by the Platoon Officer on duty for all personnel ordered to duty by the Chief, for the purpose of filling a vacancy created by a man being off duty or out of quarters or whenever else the Chief may deem it advisable to order a man to duty. G. Off Duty Permits: An off duty permit shall be made out by the Platoon Officer on duty for all off duty time granted a man. All off duty time must be approved by the Chief or the man shall be considered absent without leave. An off duty permit shall be made out for the absence and the word permit struck out and the words "Absent Without Leave" typed in place there6f. H. Vehicle Work Orders: A Vehicle !.fork Order shall be made out to the Mechanic, but forwarded thru the Platoon Officer on duty whenever repairs, adjustments, etc. are required on apparatus and fire equipment and such repairs are beyond the capabilities of the man making out the vehicle work order. The mechanic will process and then forward same to the Chief. - 20 - 1. Oxygen Service Records: The oxygen service records shall be kept current weekly by the men responsible for a particular vehicle. The Oxygen Service Record need not be forwarded to the Chief. S. Record of Receivables: The Platoon Officer is responsible for recording or having recorded all items received while on duty and is responsible to type or have typed, the monthly Record of Receivables and then to submit it to the Chief. K. Radio Log: Every Officer and man is responsible to log all radio communications he has from the base station transmitter. Same shall be recorded in the Radio Log Book. L. State Fire Marshall Fire Report: A State Fire Marshall's Fire Report shall be made out by the Platoon Officer on duty, for every Fire Department Alarm Report which indicates a fire loss was incurred. M. Daily Gasoline Report: All gasoline pumped daily shall be recorded by the engineer on duty and filed for the monthly recapping. M. Personnel Performance Rating Reports: 1. An "Employee Improvement Program Report on Probationers" shall be made out by the Platoon Officer for the probationary men on his Platoon. Each month for the first six months and then the final probationary report at the end of the man's probation (one year unless otherwise extended.) 2. An "Employee Improvement Program Report of Performance Evaluation" shall be made out by the Platoon Officer for the men of his Platoon in the month of March each year, and must be submitted to the Chief by the first of April thereof. (Vote: The booklet "Employee Evaluation -A Guide to Performance Standards", prepared by the International Fire Chief's Association shall be used as a guide in completing these above mentioned forms. Rule 1504 - Correspondence: Any and all correspondence written on Fire Department Stationary, or pertaining to this Department's activities, shall be sent to the Chief for his review and approval prior to mailing or handing out, processing, etc. - 21 SECTION 1600 FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFENSES & PENALTIES Rule 1601 - Fire Department Offenses: Any member of the Fire Department who shall be guilty of violation of any of the rules and regulations hereinbefore set forth, or of any one or more of the following offenses while on or off duty (except as hereafter provided), shall be subject to one or more of the penalties hereinafter provided: 1. Conduct unbecoming a fireman or employee of the Department. 2. Immoral conduct. 3. Neglect of duty. 4. Violation of any criminal law. 5. Inattention to duty. 6. Incapacity or inefficiency in the service. 7. Disobedience of orders. 3. Disorderly conduct. $. Being absent from duty without permission. 10. Using coarse or profane language to a superior officer or to any member of the Department V.I. Insubordination or disrespect toward a superior officer. 12. Using coarse or profane language to a citizen. 13.. Neglect to treat an officer or member of the Department, or another person, civilly and respectfully. 14. Making a false official report. 11r. Neglect to comply with rules governing fire clothing, uniforms, etc. 16. Neglect to appear neat: and tidy. 17. Receiving a bribe of money, or other valuable. 13. Accepting a gift or reward from a person for a service rendered, or pretended to be rendered, as a member of the Department. 15. Neglect to report any member of the Department known to be guilty of violating any rule or regulation issued for the guidance of the Department. 20. Failure to report inefficient probationers. 21. Any violation of the general department rules under Section 1000. -2.2 - ��� _� �: . ,. <<: , .�� �.; �,�� _, r ,; Rule 1602 - Penalties: A. Reprimand B. Suspension by the Chief of the Fire Department for a period not to exceed five (5) days without pay. C. Suspension, during investigation, by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for a period not to exceed legal limits as set by law. D. Discharge from the Fire Department and the service of the Village of Elk Grove Village, after a hearing duly held as required by law. Whenever disciplinary action is taken against a member of the Department, the Chief of Fire Department shall post a record of same on the Personnel Record of the member affected. Rule 1603 - Disciplinary Measures: The Chief of the Fire Department may, in proper cases administer the penalties enumerated in sections A and B of Rule 1602 above and when the penalty is an officie.l reprimand, he shall cause a record of same to be transcribed upon the Personnel Record of the offender. A suspension order by the Chief of the Fire Department under Section (B) shall in no case exceed five (5) days. The enforcement of all other penalties as outlined in said Rule 1602 is reserved to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for regular firemen and officers. Rule 1604 - Department Property - To Turn In: A member of the Department, upon suspension for a period of five (5) or more days, shall promptly surrender all Department property in his possession., which property shall be retained by the Chief of Fire Depart- ment, and returned to the member when relieved from suspension or restored to duty. Rule 1605 - During any period of suspension, a member of the force shall not wear or display his official uniform, or any part thereof. SECTION 1700 CHARGES AND TRIALS FOR OFFENSES Rule 1701 - Preferring and contents of Charges: Any superior Officer may prefer charges against a subordinate for any one or more of the foregoing offenses. Charges shall specify the rule violated, the general nature of such violation, and the names -• 23 - Rule 1701 - con't. and addresses of witnesses. Respondent shall be served with a copy of charges and shall be required to submit a written statement in answer thereto. Additional charges shall be preferred where a respondent refuses to submit a written statement. Charges together with respondent's statement shall be forwarded through official channels to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner. Rule 1702 - Subordinates May Make Comptaints: A subordinate having a complaint against another member of the Department for a violation of rule, or deeming himself aggrieved, shall make a statement thereof under oath, attaching names of witnesses, and transmit same directly to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Rule 170; - Service of Charges: A copy of charges shall be served on the respondent not less than five () days before date of trial. Return of such service shall be by a receipt of the' respondent on a retained copy of such charges or by affi- davit of the officer serving the same. It is the duty of an officer to whom charges are sent for service to secure service and make return thereof without delay. )lule 1704 - The Commanding Officer of a member or employee of the Depart- ment named as respondent, as well as those jtteferring charges, shall be present when the case is scheduled to be heard. - 24 - i�. ., ..