HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 29-63 - 9/12/1963 - RULES & REGS/FIRE DEPTRESOLUTION No. 29-63
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE.
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 Rules and Regulations of the Fire Department, a copy
of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof are hereby adopted and
approved as the rules and regulations governing said fire department of
the Village of Elk Grove Village.
Section 2. - This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval according to law.
P.'SSED this 12th day of September, 1963
APPROVED this 12th day of September, 1963
sl James R. Gibson
President
Attest:
s/ Eleanor G. Turner
Village Clerk
FIRE DEPARTMENT RULES & REGULATIONS
INTRODUCTION
1. These rules and regulations cannot, nor are they expected to
provide a solution to every question or problem which may arise in
an organization established to render emergency service. It is ex-
pected, however, that they will be sufficiently comprehensive to
cover either in a specific or general way, the obligations and duties
of the members of the ELK GROVE VILLriGE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
2. They are not designed nor intended to limit any member in the
exercise of his .judgment or initiative in taking the action a reason-
able person would take in extraordinary situations. Much by necessity
must be left to the loyalty, integrity and discretion of members. To
the degree which the individual member demonstrates possession of
these qualities in the application of a conscientious discharge of his F
duty, and to that degree alone will the Fire Department measure up to
the high standard required of the service.
3. Nothing in these rules and regulations shall be in conflict with
village ordinances, nor shall they be construed as being such.
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RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE ELK GROVE FIRE DF.PARTAUFITT
ARTICLE 1
All applications for membership shall be turned over to the
Chief and Police & Fire Commission, who shall investigate the fitness
of said applicant and his qualifications, after such investigation
by the Chief and Police & Fire commission, they shall recommend the
acceptance or reliection of said applicant to the department.
ARTICLE 2
Any member wishing; to resign must present his resignation in
writing or in person, if he is physically able to do so, at a regular
mmeting in order to become eligible for honorary membership in the
department.
ARTICLE 3
Drills or meetings are to be held every Monday or oftener when
necessary at the option of the Chief of the department. Attendance
at all drills is compulsory. Ahsence must be excused by one of the
Chiefs.
ARTICLE 4
When an alarm is sounded, all members must report to the fire
station immediately, unless ordered otherwise.
The member who first arrives at the Fire Station shall determine
the location of the fire and shall be in command until the arrival
of an officer. The senior officer present shall take command of the
department.
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ARTICLE 5
A member having any grievance, shall have the privilege of an
appeal to the Police & Fire Commission, who shall investigate the
matter and make a report to the Fire Chief, for a final decision.
Any appeal to the Police & Fire Commission must have the approval of
the Fire Chief.
ARTICLE 6
Any member losing, through negligence, any part of his uniform,
his key or badge shall pay the cost for replacing same.
ARTICLE 7
The following ord;r of business shall be observed at all regular
meetings of the department and Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the
meetings:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting or drill.
3. Report of Officers
4. Report of Committees
5. Unfinished business
6. New business
7. Anything for the good and welfare of the department
B. Second roll call
9. Ad,jour nmemt
10. Adjournment shall be by motion duly made, seconded
and passed.
February 7, 1963
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RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE ELK GROVE FIRE DEPARTM11 T
PREAMBLE:
This Department consists of Volunteer Firemen.
',Phereas, the strict observance of order constitutes the
basis and guarantees the success of an organization.
Be it resolved, that we pledge ourselves to supxoort our
officers ir.the discharge of their duties by being
obedient to their orders and follow in every respect the
rules and regulations of the Fire Department as herein
after provided;
SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY 01" MEMBERS
To be eligible for membership an applicant must be:
1. A male resident of the Fire District being physically
capable, with proof of his 21 birthday, to 40 years
inclusive.
2. Acquainted ;with and ,willing to abid,, by the rul-;s
and regulations.
SECTION 2. RETIHEYENT AGE
1. Any member of the department who has reached the
age of 60 shall be replaced on the roster as an
Honorary Member, with all the benefits accorded
the active member.
2. Any member who has become permanently incapacitated,
through sickness or accident shall be placed on the
Honorary roster.
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3. Any member, after twenty years of service, may upon
request be placed on the Honorary roster.
SECTION 3. DISMISSAL JF MEMBEnS
1. For failure to comply to the rules and regulations,
a member may be suspended from the department by the
Chief.
2.. Any member absent from two consecutive, regular
scheduled, meetings or drills, within a 1 month
period, unle s excused by reason of sickness or
permission of one of the chiefs, shall automatically
be suspended from the department.
3. The Chief must notify the Police & Fire Commission
within 24 hours after any suspension.
4. If a member so suspended should desire to have a
hearing, he may make such a request in writing to
the Police & Fire Commission within 30 days.
SECTIO. 4. MEETINGS
1. The Department shall meet on the First Monday of
each month, at a time set by the Chief. Special
meetings may be called at the option of the Chief.
The Secretary shall notify each member by postal
card not less than (three) 3 days before any special
meetings or drills.
SECTION 5. PROPERTY OF THE DEPARTMENT
ill property of the Department entrusted to members,
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SECTI01 6.
SECTION 7.
SECTION 8.
shall be kept in good order, and shall not be loaned
to anyone who is not a member of the department.
All property so entrusted is to be returned to the
Chief or the Property Custodian immediately upon the
hold=r ceasing to be a member.
These rules and re,;ulations are subject to the
ordinance of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
,i conspectus committee of three (3) firemen shall
be appointed by the Chief in regards to wages and
welfare benefits of the firemen.
any new member must secure a six (6) month pro-
bationary period before qualifying; for the rank
of firemen.
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FIRE CHIEF
1. Conduct fire -extinguishment operations with primary regard for the
protection of life and property.
2. Take nroper precattionary measures that the premises on which fires
occur are left in such condition that they will not rekindle and further
endanger life or property.
3. Respond to fire alarms and other related emergency calls and deploy
fire apparatus and fire department personnel in the most advantageous
manner for the control and extinguishment of fire and preservation of
life 2nd property.
4. Insure proper management, discipline, and training of the members of
the fire departm--int.
5. Establish suitable measures to put into effect the policies, rules add
regulations and procedures necessary for the efficient operation of the
fire ca.epartment.
6. Maintain a personnel roster for purposes of training records, work
assignments, annual leave schedules, etc.
7. Frequently observe fir; department operations and see that they are
carried out efficiently and in accordance with instructions.
A. Maintain the rules and regulations and fire department library in an
pp -to -date condition, readily available to all fire department personnel.
9. Prlaintain an accurate record of all basiness transacted by the fire
department.
10. i.iaintain a complete record of fire a;:paratus and fire equipment in-
cluding cost, maintenance and operating expense.
11. n"ai.ntain a complete record and cost of fire -station operating supplies,
e.g., brooms, swabs, chamois, sponges, cleaning rags, soaps, polishes, etc.
12. Review official correspondence without delay and take action as re-
quired and appropriate.
13. Submit to the village board an annual budget estimate for fire-fid_,hting
equipment and supplies with supporting justification.
14. The chief shall designate the assistant chief who shall act for him in
his abs-nce.
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ASSISTANT CHIEFS
1. The assistant chefs shall put into effect the polices and procedures
of the fire department. In the absence of the chief they shall be
responsible for the fire department, performing duties and exercising;
the authority of the chief.
2. They shall respond to glarms of fire and other emergencies as regmired
by the chief, and assume command until the arrival of the chief.
3. They shall witness drills, supervise training;, make investigations,
and shall keep themselves fully informed of conditions within their
activity, heed all evidence of neglect or inefficiency and take corrective
action as required.
1. They shall prepare and submit reports and records as required by the
chief and perform other related duties as assigned.
5. In the absence of the regularly appointed captains, assistant chiefs,
with the chief's approval, shall designate qualified members to act in
their stead.
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FIRE CAPTAINS
L. Fire captains shall be in control of their respective vompanies
while on duty 'Ind shall be responsible for putting in effect the policy,
rules and rogulations, practices and procedures of the department.
2. Fire captains shall respond with their companies to all fire
alarms :,nrl emergency calls as directed and wlen first to arrive shall
assume com-sand until the arrival of a superior officer of the fire
dep^'rtment.
3. Fire captains shall familiarize themselves with buildings, streets,
hydrants, etc.
4. Firs captains shall use p;ood jL.dgment in the performances of their
dtties, and at fires, they shall be particularly judicious in laying
hose lines, placing ladders, spotting equipment, calling for assistance
and in other operations necessary to the preservation of life and property.
5. In the absence of re-ularly appointed driver -operators or other
rr;embers assigned to duties reguiring particular skill, fire captins,
with the approval of their immediate superior, shall designate members,
who, in their judgment are fully qualified and properly trained to act
in such positions.
6. Fire captains shall not permit members to go off duty until properly
relieved or until other arran.ements have been authorized by their
immediate superior.
7. Fire captains shall not permit intoxicated or otherwise undesirable
persons to remain in or about quarters at any time. Children will not be
permitted in quarters unless accompanied by an adult. Loitering about
ouarters by any unauthorized persors is prohibited.
0. Fire captains shall cause the assembly of their company personnel
on tho apparatus floor for roll call at the chanp;e of working; shifts L,d
at such other times :1s deemed necessary.
9. Fire captains shall cause fire alarm and other watch duty to be
maintained in the manner prescribed by the fire chief.
10. Fire captains shall see that '+11 apparatus ,� d equipment assi�,ned
to or stored in the fire department quarters are properly cared for and
protected.
11. Fire captains shall assign member to work incidental to the cleaning
and maintenance of quarters and apparatus, equalizing the duties -is nearly
as possible.
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FIRE C OTAINS CONIT.
12. 'hen two or more fire captains are located in the same quarters they
shall corfer with each other in regard to repairs, supplies and upkeep of
auarters. They shall share the responsibility equally.
13. Fire captains shall post on the bulletin board, for a period of
30 days, such communications as may require the further attention of the
personnel.
14. Fire captins shall keep in the hack page of the lob; a correct record
of date of assignments to their company, residence addresses, the telephone
numbers arA other pertinent information concerning members of their company.
16. Fire captins shall require that due caution is exercised when leaving;
quarters with fire apparatus.
1G. Fire captins shall require that :all volunteer firefighers, except
driver -operators, wear regulation fire helmtts.
ja=TvG FIRE DEPARTEENT OF,'ICEHS
1. Acting; fire department officers shall assume the responsibilities and.
be accorded all the privileETes of the office in which they are actir_fr.
2. No actin7 fire officer shall alter or annul the standing orders of
the regular officer .without specific authority of a superior officer.
3. At fires or other emergencies re?ularly appointed fire officers shell
have precedence in command over thosa acting in the same rank.
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DRI Vi;R-0PL;iiL TORS
1, Dri-,,,r-operators shall, at ill times, drive and operate apparatus
in a m`inner consistent with safety. Due regard for the welfare of the
oiablic `ind t:,e dep trtmer.t shall govern the operation of all apparatus.
Driver -operators sha11, under t:cie supervision of their fire captains
(ccm,,-)any com,ianders), be responsible for the condition and operation of
apparatus to which they are assigned and be held strictly accountable for
its readiness for service.
3. Driver -operators sha11 acquaint themselves with the topography,
physical conditions, and other matters affecting response to emergencies
on the fire activity.
4. Driver -operators shall familiarize themselves vrith practices -.nd
procedures relative to water supply, fire streams, puma capacities, motor
pump and other ops-,r-ttionc ,vhich will enable them to efficiently perform
their duties.
5. Drivrl.r-operators shall possess a valid U.S. Gov,rnment Oner,torls
Permit, shall know provisions of the vehicle code of the State and
traffic regulations of the activity, ind shall be familiar with their
responsibilities as drivers and pump np rators of fire department autn-
motive equipment.
6. Driver-operltors of structural fire fighting motor apparatus shall
observe the following safety precautions;
A. Authorized riders.
',do person other than :member of the fire department shall be permitted
to ride on fire apparatus, except ,vhen authorized to do so by the fire chief.
B. `darning devices.
1) Red lights and sirens shall be used as emergency warning signals in
responding to alarms.
2) Sirens on motor vehicles shall not be sounded except when responding
to an .jlarm.
C. Speed.
1) Yotor fire apparatus shall be driven at a safe speed under all conditions
and shall not be driven in excess of safe miles per hour in responding to
an alarm of fire.
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DRIVER -OPERATORS CONtT.
2) Fire apparatus shall be slowed down and brought to a stop if necessary
before crossing dangerous intersections or crossing streets against red
traffic lights.
D. Parking at the se'ane of fire
Fire apparatus shall not be parked or left standing at the scene of
alarms in such a manner as to unduly obstruct traffic and free flow of
traffic shall be established as soon as possible.
E. Returning to fire station
1) Motor fire apparatus, when retuning from an alarm of fire, shall be
driven as nonemergency equipment and the drivers shall abide by all
traffic regulations of the station, and of State and local laws off the
station.
2) The fire apparatus shall not be backed into the fire station or backed
un at any time except in emergency, without a man on the rear of platform
or standing to the side and rear o:' apparatus to safely guide the driver.
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FIRS;EN
1. Firemen shall be under the immediate supervision of their captain.
2 They shall extinguish fires and take proper precautions to prevent
rekindle thereof.
3. They shall respond with their units to all alarms and emergency calls
and perform duties as required.
4. They shall keep apparatus, equipment, tools and their uniforms in a
clean and serviceable condition.
5. They shall keep the station and premises neat, clean and in good order.
6. They shall perform related work as their superior officers may require.
GENERAL RULES
ALL METtBERS OF THE FIRE DEP �RTTL= al�LL:
1. Familiarize themselves with and be obedient to the station orders,
rules and regulations of the fire department.
2. Attend i.11 Hires or alarms to 'nhich they may be assigned, detailed,
or summoned rind exert their greatest energy and best ability to perform
their full duty under any and Lill circumstances.
3. Exercise precautionary measures to avoid injury to themselves and
others while in the performance of dtiy.
4. Exercise due caution to avoid unnecessary damage to or loss of
department property.
5. Be responsible for the safe keeping and proper care of all department
property in their charge.
6. Practice economy in the use of supplies and metered services and see
that waste is avoided.
7. Accord obedience, respect, and courtesy to superior officers and
those performing the duties of a higher rank.
F. Ba courteous and respectful in their dealings with the public.
9. If relieved from duty under charges, promptly surrender all department
property to their immediate superior officer, who will retain such property
pending disposition of the case.
10. When assigned to act in hither rank, accept responsibility for the
performance of the duties of that person.
11. Immediatel- report to their immediate superior officer any accidents,
sickness, or injury occurring to themselves while on duty, no matter
how trivial.
12. Keep their persons, uniforms and lockers in a neat and clean condition.
13. Promptly notify their immediate superior officer of all matters coming
to their attention :affecting the interest and welfare of the department.
14. Participate in drills and other department training activities as
directed, be thoroughly familiar with all equipment they may be required
to use in the full performance of their duties and perform related work
as required.
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GENERAL RULES GONIT.
15. All regular members of the fire department shall be regarded as a
part of the working force and may be required to perform such duties as
circumstances of the service demand.
16. "!hen two or more members of ranks below captain find themselves in a
position which requires initiative action, the senior member will assume
command until relieved by a superior fire officer.
17. „o member shall, on or off duty, use the uniform, badge of the fire;
department, for the purpose of personal gain.
18. Members shall not, by using the uniform, badge, or prestige of the fire
department, attempt to influence the vote of any person for or against any
candidate for public office.
19. Members shall avoid political or religious arguments in quarters or
elsewhere while on duty.
20. No member shill conduct himself in a manner, or be a party to any act
which vould tend to impair the good order and discipline of the fire
department.
21. No information relative to the business ,affairs of the fire department
shall be furnished persons not connected therewith, except as authorized
by the fire chief and the commanding; officer of the station.
22. No member shall report for, or be on duty under the influence of any
intoxic",ting liquor, drug, or compound; no': shall he absent himself from
duty or render himself unfit to fully perform his duties for reasons
,attributable to or produced by indulgence in intoxicants.
23. No member shall be a party to any malicious gossip, report, or
activity which would tend to disrupt- fire department morale or bring dis-
credit to the fire department or any member thereof.
24. Fembers shall not use obscene, uncivil, or boisterous language ut
fires, in quarters or while engaged in games in 1llhich the fire department
is represented. Engagement in altercations under any circumstances is
prohibited.
25. The falsification of records, the making of misleading entries or
statements with intent tn deceive, cr the willful mutilation of any useful
useful fire department record, book, paper or document will be considered
a serious offence.
26. Smoking by members will not be permitted at any time or place where
smokinr7 is prohibited by regulations and viol"ztions of this rule will be met
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GENEtinL RULES C01\11T.
26. by fire department discipline. Smoking 1 11 be pr*hibitedon all firo-
fighting apparatus =r d 'it fires sm d emergencies. R.easonai6le exceptions � ev
may be made by the fire officer in charge when emergency nc longer
exists but this authority will not extend to permitting smolzinc on
fire -fighting, apparatus !it an," time or under any conditions. rira-
fighting apparatus 3s d;£in-d in this section does not ineldde
passenger cars, pickups, or tr-insportation wr,,Fons.
27. Ineficieney or indifference of members in the performance of their
duties shall be suf,'icient cause for di3iplinary action.
28. ,To member shall willfully disobey any laviful order issued by a
superior officer; nor shall he spetk disrespectfully of or to any
superior officer or any other rierriber of the fire department.
2'). The violation Of �r_y of the provisions of the rules .nd regulations
or orders of the fire department, or the neglect or evasion of the
duties prescril)odstt?.11 he th sut),lect of disciplinary action.
30. ;-enbers shall. �ith thy; contents of all
communications oosted on tulletin hoard.
51. The roofs of fire stntrons, sidewalks, .,nd :-utters in front of
quarters shall be; ;cent cl,� :n and free f�,om obstructions. lro
of ).ny nature sh=al he sweptor thrown into str-^ts or putters during
the cleaning of quart,rs.
152. IFembers shill not change or alter the arrangements of fire -fighting
equipment on innaratu3 without the annroval of the fire chief.
33. It i2iall bb the duty of the officers in charf,e of anis alarm to
fill out the proper report.
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