HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 3-66 - 1/11/1966 - RULES & REGS/PD ON CALL FIRE DEPTRESOLUTION N0, 66
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PAID ON CALL
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 I - That the Village President be and is hereby authorized to
sign the attached documents marked Rules and Regulations for the Paid -On -Call
Fire Department , a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereo,
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 lith day of January , 1966
Jack 0. Pahl
President
Attest:
Eleanor G. Turner
Village Clerk
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
RULES 6 REGULATIONS INDEX * PAID -ON-CALL
Section Subiect
l00 Fire Department: Organization b Administration
200 Chief of Fire Department: Duties b Responsibilities
300 Asst. Chief, Captains b Lieutenants: Duties b Responsibilities
400 Platoon 6 Platoon Officers: Lts. Duties b Responsibilities
500 Company b Company Officers: Capts. Duties b Responsibilities
600 Engineers b Drivers: Duties b Responsibilities
700 Squadmen: Duties b Responsibilities
goo Firemen: Duties b Responsibilities
1200 Drillmaster: Duties b Responsibilities
1300 General Deportment
1400 Fire Department: Reports, Records b Correspondence
1500 Fire BApartment Offenses b Penalties
1600 Charges and Trials for Offenses
1700 Senority List of the Fire Department*s Regulars
1800 Senority List of Both the Regulars b Paid -On -Call Men
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SECTION 100
FIRE DEPARTMENT: ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION
Rule 101 - Order of Rank:
Assistant Chief
Captains
Lieutenants
Firemen
Note: The above positions are filled by part-time or
"Paid -On -Call" personnel who are not subject to the pro-
visions of the Fire and Police Commission Act of the State
of Illinois.
Rule 102 - Absence of Superior: In the absence or temporary dis-
ability of a ranking officer of the Fire Department, the
officer next in rank shall take charge.
Rule 10 - Membership of Fire Department:
A. Appointment and Promotion of "Paid -On -Call"
Members:
Appointment of:"Paid-On-Call" members and promotions
following examinations, shall be made by the recommen-
dation of the Chief of the Fire Department to the Village
Manager, in accordance with the Personnel Rules of the
Village of Elk Grove Village.
B. Removal of "Paid -On -Call" members from the service of
the Fire Department and the Village of Elk Grove Village
shall be by order of the Village Manager in accordance
with the Personnel Rules of the Village of Elk Grove
Village.
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 re-
appointment should he seek same.
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Rule 104 - Violations of Rules or Ordinances: Subordinates
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, Assistant 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 ,repre-
sents, 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 Depart-
ment.
SECTION 200
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Rule 201 - Chief of Fire Department: The Chief shall be the head
of the Department, subject to the laws of the State of
Illinois and Ordinances of the Village of Elk Grove
Village.
Rule 202 - The Chief shall be held responsible for the general
condition and efficient operation of the Department,
and training of members, and the performance of all
other related duties imposed upon him, and shall have
custody and control of all fire department building,
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 with
a copy of the Rules and Regulations so prescribed for
the government of the Department, and will be held
strictly responsible for his knowledge of said Rules
and Regulations.
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Rule 204 - The Chief of Fire Department shall take every measure
to prevent, control and extinguish fires of spon-
taneous, accidental or incendiary nature and to that
end he shall be vigilant and see to it that all laws
and Village ordinances, 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 Ordinance is brought
to his attention, he shall take the proper action in
the matter.
Rule 205 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 inzpections made.
Rule 206 - Buildings_ The Chief of the Fire Department shall ex-
amine or cause to be examined, all buildings and walls
reported to be in a dangerous condition as a result of
fire or accident.
Rule 20 - The Chief shall maintain a library or file of publica-
tions on fire prevention and fire protection and shall
make use of it to the best advantage of all the members.
Rule 208 - 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.
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SECTION 300
ASSISTANT CHIEF „CAPTAINS AND LIEUTENANTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Rule 301 - There shall be an Assistant Chief and Captains, and
Lieutenants, who shall report to the Chief at fires and
assist him in the discharge of his duties.
Rule 302 - In the absence of the Chief, the next ranking officer
shall command the Department and be held responsible there-
fore in all respects with the full powers and responsi-
bilities of the Chief'.
SECTION 400
PLATOON !; PLATOON OFFICERS
DUTIES b RESPONSIBILITIES
Rule 401 - The "Paid -On -Call" 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 protection. 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 - For fire fighting purposes, all personnel are assigned to
"Companies" and are considered in same when figuring
Company strength, etc.
Rule 404 - 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
for discipline, conduct and efficiency of all members of
the Department during their entire shift.
Rule 40 - Filing of Orders: The Platoon Officers shall keep on file
all of the directives, general and special orders of the
Department, said file to be accesible to all members of the
Department.
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Rule 406 - 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
witnesses to the accident.
Rule 40 - Daily Report: Platoon Officers shall make a daily report
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 403 - It shall be the duty of the Platoon Officers to see that
the buEldings, 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 40 - It shall be the duty of the Platoon Officers to see that
all apparatus andequipment 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 Sleekly Work Schedule" is carried out.
Rule 410 - When any apparatus is out of service for repairs, Platoon
Officers 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 411 - 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.
Rule 412 - 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 shall be allowed
in or around any Company quarters without the permission,
of the officer in charge.
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Rule 41 - The Platoon's Daily Work Schedule shall be posted on
the Bulletin Board and all of the work shall be com-
pleted according to the schedule.
Rule 414 - The Platoon's Ueekly 'iJork Schedule shall be posted on
the Bulletin Board and all of the work shall be com-
pleted according to the schedule.
SECTION 500
COMPANIES AND COMPANY OFFICERS
DUTIES G RESPONSIBILITIES
Rule 501 - The fire force shall be divided into Companies, the
Rule 505 - Each Company Lieutenant or Captain 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.
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 or Captain appointed by the Chief and
responsible to the Chief for the efficient operation of
the Company.
Rule 50 -
The Company Lieutenant shall, in the absence of a super-
ior officer, exercise the same duties and have the same
powers as evolve 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 or Captain shall preserve the
discipline of his Company and instruct the members in
their duties. Each Company Lieutenant or Captain 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 fire. He shall supervise the
relief of his men during severe fires and keep them in
the most effective condition possible.
Rule 505 - Each Company Lieutenant or Captain 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 thaL no wet hose is placed
on the apparatus. The hose thus placed in the "Dryer"
shall be racked after it has dryed, by the Platoon on duty,
per .fork Schedule.
Rule S07 - For the purpose of teamwork and efficiency on handling the
apparatus and equipment and dividing the work as equally as
possible among all members, the Company Lieutenant and/or
Captain shall assign members of his Company to duties of
drivers, laddermen, and nozzlemen, etc.
SECTION 600
ENGINEERS & DRIVERS
DUTIES S RESPONSIBILITIES
Rule 601 - Engineers: Each Engineer shall be assigned to a piece
of fire apparatus by the Chief, and shall be responsible
for the general appearance and operation of their vehicle.
It shall include the waxing of the apparatus, the painting
of the running boards, the cleaning of all compartments,
tools and the touch-up painting of the body of the apparatus
and any tools and equipment on same that require touch-up
painting. They shall make any small repairs and make sure
that all tools and equipment are in proper working order.
They shall also complete a Daily Gasoline Report. If the
repair work is beyond their capabilities, they are to make
out a 1144ork 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 60 - Drivers shall be designated by the Chief, after having made
a passing grade in Drivers School, from the membership of each
Company. They shall have to pass the Drivers School Test
each year to maintain their appointment. Said schooling
and tests shall be given by the Drillmaster or his associates.
Rule 604 - When a driver is assigned to the apparatus, he then is re-
sponsible for the operation of the vehicle and any defects
found shall be reported to his officer. If the item can be
repaired by the driver, such as tightening a screw or a nut
or a bolt, etc., then the driver, with the approval of the
officer, may do so.
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Rule 60 Drivers on reporting for duty shall inspect their appa-
ratus and see that the same is in good running order,
noting that :its apparatus is properly supplied with suffi-
cient 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 abra-
sions; check pump and controls; check all master switches
and batteries; check radio speaker 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
inspection of his apparatus after each run. Such in-
spection 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 manu-
facturer 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 6013 -
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.
Rule 60
Drivers shall observe the speed limits which are consis-
tent 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.
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 61 - Drivers of pumpers not actually driving or operating the
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 6 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.
R61e 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.
SECTION 500
FIREMEN
DUTIES b RESPONSIBILITIES
Rule 901 - Duties b 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
superior officers, maintain such apparatus and equip-
ment 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 902 - Chain of Command: They shall make all departmental
reports and refer all official matter relating to the
Department through their immediate superior officers.
Rule 903 - 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 904 - Advancement in the Department: Continuance of service
and advancement in the Department shall depend solely
on merit, character and good conduct. Employment and
discharge, shalt be governed by the Municipal Code.
Rule 905 - Other Duties: Firemen shall perform such other duties
as may be prescribed by their superior officers.
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SECTION 1200
DRILLMASTER
Rule 1201 - Appointment: The Drillmaster shall be appointed by
the Chief of the Fire Department subject to the approval
of the Village Manager.
Rule 1202 - Duties: It shall be his duty, under the direction of
the Chief, to supervise department training. He shall
cause to be formulated such drills and studies as may
be necessary to promote and maintain the highest skill
and efficiency in the operation of the Department. He
shall examine all members of the Department for pro-
ficiency in the territories, fire hydrants and block
numbers between the various blocks in the Village at
least twice a year, and such credit shall be placed on
the efficiency report of each man.
Rule 120 - Authority: He shall, with the approval of the Chief,
have the authority at any time to school or drill any
company or group of companies either at any fire station,
the department school room, or the drill tower or any
other suitable place so designated for the purpose of
special instruction or training.
All members of the ®dpartment will be strictly re-
quired to attend the course of training in the Depart-
ment and must at all times be kept posted on everything
that is taught in the school. All members of classes
will give close attention to all drills and instruction.
Rule 120$ - Standardized Methods and Procedures: He shall keep
himself well informed and up-to-date in the latest methods
in training, procedures,drill and evolutions, and shall
keep the Department well standardized.
Rule 1205 - Other Duties:
He shall set up a complete fire training course and see
that all members actively participate in all instruction
and drills.
He shall designate others to act as temporary or special-
ized instructors as he sees fit.
He shall maintain complete records as to training and
proficiency of each man.
He shall perform such other duties as may be required by
the Chief of the Department.
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SECTION V:-00
GENERAL DEPORTMENT
Rule 1401 - 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 orders or apparent work to be
done, they shall report to the officer in charge of their
Company.
Rule 1402 - All members shall give strict obedience to the orders
of their appointed officers. Obedience to orders shall
be prompt, implicit, and unqualified.
Rule 1403 - Members shall exercise complete respect for senior
officers. All senior officers shall be addressed by
proper rank and surname. This shall apply not only to
this Department, 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 per-
formance of required duties at such occurences shall be
the responsibility of all members.
Rule 1405 - 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.
Rule 1407 - Response to alarms shall be made with all proper speed
consistent with safety. When 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 asleep. Sirens shall not be
used when returning from alarms and apparatus shall obey
all traffic regulations when returning and all emergency
lights are to be turned off and only the apparatus running
lights, headlights, etc., shall be left on upon returning
from alarms.
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Rule 1406 - Racing to and from fires is strictly prohibited.
When more than one Company is proceeding in the same
direction, they shall follow in a single line.
Rule 1400a - When arriving at an alarm and finding no fire, the
officer in charge shall cause a thorough investigation
to determine the cause of the alarm. Upon any sign of
fire, the officer in charge shall cause a line to be
laid to the fire or exposure.
Rule 1410 - Apparatus shall not be driven over fire hose unless
absolutely 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 cooperation of the Police Department
and cause summons to be served.
Rule 1411 - Members at a fire or emergency shall not wander indis-
criminately through buildings. Unless otherwise ordered
they shall remain with the officer or at the apparatus.
Rule 1412 - 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 shalt be prepared to testify in court should
such person be apprehended.
Rule 1414 - Members operating apparatus shall not leave apparatus un-
attended, if at all possible.
Rule 1415 - Members when operating apparatus during cold weather shall
take all necessary precautions to avoid damage to apparatus
or equipment by freezing.
Rule 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 radio dispatcher to
have any trains stopped.
Rule 1417 - 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 unauthorized persons.
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Rule 1415 - Articles of any value at fires or emergencies, shall
be turned over to the Police Department and a receipt
for some requested. if it is evident that the valued
article belongs to the occupant of the premises, said
article may be turned over to such person after obtaining
a receipt.
Rule 1420 - Hours of Duty: No members 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
conflagration or great emergency. '
Rule 1421 - Sick While in Quarters: Members of the Department be-
coming sick or ill while on duty shall notify their
superior officers, who in turn shall notify the Chief
of the Fire Department in writing of such fact.
Rule 1422 - Sick While Not in Quarters: Members of the Fire Depart-
ment 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 Department without delay,
and forward to him a physician's certificate stating the
nature of such sickness and injury.
Rule 1423 - 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
to do so.
Rule 1424 - In matters of general conduct, members shall be governed
by the customary rules of good behavior observed by law-
abiding and self-respecting persons. Members shall
conduct themselves at all times in a manner which will
not bring discredit upon the Department.
Rule 1425 - 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.
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Rule 1426 - 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 author-
ized by the Chief of the Fire Department.
Rule 1427 - 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
Department, unless otherwise authorized.
Rule 1428 - Officers shall be just, dignified and firm in their re-
lations with subordinates, and abstain from violent,
abusive or immoderate language in giving orders or
directions. Officers shall enforce strict obedience of all
rules, regulations and practices by members or employees
under their command and report by well -supported charges
transgressions thereof.
Rule 1425 - 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.
Rule 1430 - 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 purpose. No
member of the Department shall make a contribution to any
political party, club or association or for any other
political purpose unless otherwise authorized by the Chief
of the Fire Department.
Rule 1431 - 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 matter
affecting the Department without the written permission of
the Chief of the Department. This rule does not apply to
money collected for house assessments such as commissary,
dues to official organizations, or other similar authorized
purpose.
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Rule 1432 - Members shall treat the business of the Department as
confidential. They shall not discuss matters for pub-
lication, without the permission of the Chief of the
Department. This does not preclude explaining department
routine to visitors.
Rule 1433 - Members shall not deliver any address on Fire Department
matters without written approval of the Chief of the'
Department.
Rule 1434 - 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 1435 - 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.
E. Indulge in the use of drugs or narcotics with-
out medical permission.
F. Indulge in or be under the influence of intox-
icating beverages while on duty or at any time
while in uniform.
G. Shen in uniform enter any place where intoxica-
ting beverages are sold or dispensed except in
line of duty or otherwise authorized by the
Chief of the Fire Department.
H. Use indecent, profar,:e, or uncivil language.
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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. Willfully 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 con-
sideration, 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. Member 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 Depart-
ment shall ridicule, criticize or joke with another
member of the Fire Department regarding his religious
beliefs.
S. Gambling for money or other articles of value in or
about any Fire House of the Department is strictly
prohibited..
Rule 1436 - 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 their
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.
Note: The uniform schedule shall be posted on the Bulletin
Board and shall be considered a part of this rule
and regulation.
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Rule 14 - uniforms shall at all times be clean and neatly pressed
so that members reflect credit upon the Department by
their appearance and demeanor.
Rule 143u - Uhen 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 1435 - Coat badges shall be properly displayed on the left breast
when wearing the uniform.
Rule 1440 - Equipment: Officers and members of the Fire Department
shall purchase and own the necessary and regulation equip-
ment required for the fire duty prescribed by the Chief
of the Fire Department. Company Officers shall inspect and
see that each member has provided himself with the nec-
essary equipment.
Rule 1LL) - Disturbance: Except in the lire of duty, members of the
Department shall not be disturbed during hours of sleep.
Rule 1442 - Private Telephones: Every member of the Fire Department
shall have a private telephone and same shall be listed
under his name.
Rule 141:3 - A member of the Department shall devote his whole time
and attention to his fire duties. He is extremely pro-
hibited 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.
Rule li st - 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 1445 - Probationers: To Observe; All original appointments
of firemen to the Fire Department shall be for a pro-
bationary period of one year, continuation in the service
being dependent upon 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
dismissed from the service of the Fire Department.
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Rule 141;6-
The loss of any coat, cap, badge, or other Department
property shall promptly be reported to the officer on
duty.
Rule 11917 -
Each member is responsible for all equipment assigned
to him, and when his membership in the Department is
terminated, or while under suspension, he shall return
all Department property in his possession.
Rule 1441; -
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.
Rule 11.145 -
Rewards: All rewards of money or gifts made out to the
Fire Department for rendering fire service shall be
reported 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 Firemen's Asso-
ciation of Elk Grove Village.
ule 1450 -
All members,.except Chief Officers, shall be required
to have a physical examination yearly after reaching the
age of forty (40) years. The Chief of the Fire Depart-
ment will 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 of the Department is found physically unfit,
he shall be put on the inactive rolls of the Fire Depart-
ment.
Rule 1451 - On accident calls, 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 & CORRESPONDENCE
Rule 1501 - The following reports, etc. are to be completed and
submitted 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.
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Fire Department Alarm Report
Rescue Squad Report
Training Report
Daily Log Sheet
Payroll Sheet
Off Duty Sheet
Vehicle Bork Order
Oxygen Tank Service Record
Record of Receivables
Radio Log
State Fire Marshal's Report of Fire
Daily Gasoline Report
Rule 1502 - All "Monthly, Weekly, and ruarterly 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
responsible 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.
B. Fire Department Rescue Squad Report: A Fire Depart-
ment Rescue Squad Report shall be made out by the
Platoon Officer on duty every time the Fire Depart-
ment responds to an alarm for rescue, resuscitation,
special duty, accidents, and emergency first aid.
This includes first 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 sessions, 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.
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F. Sleeper Sheet: A Sleeper Slieet shall be made out
by the Platoon Officer on duty for all personnel
ordered to duty by the Chief, for the purpose of
filliAg 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 con-
sidered absent without leave. An off duty permit
shall be made out for the absence and the word
Permit struck out and the words "Absence Without
Leave" typed in place, thereof.
H. Vehicle Work Orders: A Vehicle Work 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.
1. Oxygen Service Record: 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.
J. 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 Loa: 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 Marshal Fire Report: A State Fire
Marshal's Fire Report shall be made out by the
Platoon Officer on duty, for every Fire Depart-
ment 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.
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N. 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 mans 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.
Note: The booklet "Employee Evaluation -A
Guide to Performance Standards", pre-
pared 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.
SECTION 1600
FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFENSES 6 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.
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Incapacity or inefficiency in the service.
7.
Disobedience of orders.!
8.
Disorderly conduct.
9.
Being absent from duty without permission.
10.
Using coarse or profane language to a superior
officer or to any member of the Department.
11.
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.
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15. Neglect to comply Ath rules governing fire
clothing, uniformsi etc.
16. Neglect to appear neat and tidy.
17. Receiving a bribe of money, or other valuable.
18. Accepting a gift or reward from a person for
a service rendered, or pretended to be rendered,
as a member of the Department.
19. 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 deportment rules
under Section 1400.
Rule 1602 - Disciplinary Measures: Paid -On -Call Firemen may be
suspended up to 10 days or removed by the Village Manager
in accordance with the Personnel Rules of the Village of
Elk Grove Village.
Rule 1603 - Department Property - To Turn In: A member of the Fire
Department, upon suspension for a period of five (5)
days or more, shall promptly surrender all Department
property in his possession, which property shall be
retained by the Chief of the Fire Department and returned
to the member when relieved from suspension or restored
to duty.
Rule 1604 - 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 6 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 and addresses of witnesses. Respondent
shall be served with a copy of charges and shall be re-
quired 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 to the
Chief of the Fire Department.
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