Chapter 3

Question 1

Members shall NOT

Answer 1

• Engage in any activity that is detrimental to the department
• Engage in a conflict of interest to the department
• Use their position with the department for personal gain or influence
• Fight
• Abuse their sick leave
• Steal
• Use alcoholic beverages, debilitating drugs, or any substance which could impair their physical or mental capabilities while on duty
• Engage in any sexual activity while on duty

Question 2

All members SHALL:

Answer 2

• Follow SOP’s and SOG’s of both EFRS and COE
• Use training and capabilities to protect the public at all times on and off duty
• Work competently in their positions to cause all department programs to operate effectively
• Always conduct them to reflect credit on themselves and the department
• Supervisors will manage in an effective, and considerate manner: subordinates will follow instructions in a positive, cooperative manner
• Always conduct them in a manner that creates good order inside the department
• Keep them informed to do their jobs effectively
• Be concerned and protective of each member’s welfare
• Operate safely and use good judgement
• Observe work hours of the position
• Obey the law
• Keep them physically fit
• Becareful of department equipment and property

Question 3

Define SOP’s

Answer 3

Standard Operating Procedures

• The laws of the department and these directives must be adhered to
• use words like “must” and “will”
• If not followed, may resuld in possible legal implications for a member

Question 4

Define SOG’s

Answer 4

Standard Operating Guidelines

• Guidelines developed for the safe and efficient mitigation of a myriad of events
• may be deviated from and are flexible, provided you can justify your actions
• Use words such as “Shall” and “May”

Question 5

Where can SOP’s and SOG’s be accessed

Answer 5

• Electronically-
  
  • Intranet and online group’s link
• Hard Copy-
  
  • Upper management offices
  • Training school
  • Fire Investigations
  • Fire Prevention
  • ERCC

Question 6

Provide examples of possible SOP topics

Answer 6

• Dress
• Conduct
• Station duties
• Training procedures
• Fire Response

Question 7

How are members notified of changes to SOP’s and SOG’s?

Answer 7

• Blanket Email
• Notice or bulletin delivered in hard copy to each firehall

Question 8

What are the discipilnary actions available to:

District Chief

Answer 8

• Counseling
• Extra station duties
• Suspension of privilages
• Verbal reprimand
• Written reprimand
• Suspension with pay

Question 9

What are the discpinary actions available to:

Deputy Chief

Answer 9

• Verbal Reprimand
• Written Reprimand
• Suspension with Pay
• Suspension without pay
• Demotion
• Dismissal

Question 10

What are the disciplinary actions available to:

Captain

Answer 10

• Counseling
• Extra station duties
• Suspension of privilages
• Verbal reprimand
• Written reprimand

Question 11

What are the disciplinary actions available to:

Platoon Chief

Answer 11

• Suspension of privilages
• Verbal reprimand
• Written reprimand
• suspension with pay

Question 12

What are the disciplinary actions available to:

Fire Chief

Answer 12

• Written reprimand
• Suspension with pay
• Suspension without pay
• Demotion
• Dismissal

Question 13

Where are notices and bulletins located?

Answer 13

• On station bulletin boards
• Typically in kitchens and captain’s office.