EEO -Training Bulletin

Question 1

Who determines whether behavior is offensive/unwelcome?

Answer 1

RECIPIENT

its the IMPACT, not the intent, that is the determining factor

Question 2

Workplace?

Answer 2

Firehouse
Drill
Fire/Emergency
Inspections
Headquarters/Medical Office

FIRE DEPARTMENT AFFILIATED FUNCTIONS(PARADES, MARATHONS, BALL GAMES, FUNERALS, PARTIES, DANCES, PICNICS…OUT OF CITY OR OFF DUTY)

Question 3

Face to FAce communication works 90% of the time to stop offensive behavior…however,

Answer 3

harassed person may communicate this complaint to Officer, EEO officer/counselor

if the Officer is the harassing individual, communicate to next level of supervision

Question 4

Keeping an accurate record of the facts pertaining to events that constitute harassment/discrimination and /or sexual harassment/discrimination is ESSENTIAL to support complaint…

Answer 4

Do NOT attempt to remove offensive material from boards, lockers, etc.

• OFFICer or EEO officer shall remove these items
• EVIDENCE should be DATED by the OFFICER and forwarded to the EEO officer, after telephone notification is made…..EEO officer will send acknowledgement to officer and/or complainant
• complainant should keep personal journal
• complainant should retain copies of performance evaluations