Fitness for Duty

Question 1

Fitness for Duty SOP:

Answer 1

• SOP 02.04.03
  
  • Fitness for Duty

Question 2

Fitness for Duty required steps:

Answer 2

Issue: Fitness for Duty

Immediate Actions (within 2 hours)

• Place unit out of service
  
  • Adjust staffing to maximize in service units
• Keep the employee at the work location
• Do not let the employee eat, drink or use the restroom
• Order someone (preferably a supervisor to stay with the employee)

Investigate

• Review SOP 02.04.03 Fitness for Duty
• Written statements from all parties and witnesses
• Review personnel file

Notify

• Battalion Management Team (BC and EMS Supervisor)
• Uniformed Fire Officer
• Professional Standards Office if applicable
• Staffing coordinator (Ops406) if employees are not able to work
  
  • Place on administrative leave, update telestaff/FOCUS
• EAP referral

Document

• Supervisors notes (names, date, time)
• FRD-025-Fitness for Duty Evaluation

Follow up

• Progressive discipline based on findings
• Delegate training for the shift to LT or Master Technician on SOPs, station policies, and impact of not being fit for duty
  
  • Review training in 3 working days, have the training delivered in 6 working days

Monitor employee’s behavior for signs of similar behavior