G203 Use of Cellular Phones and Pagers

Question 1

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Cell phones purchased and assigned to units or groups with the intent of facilitating communication of official AFD business. What three types of cell phones are there within AFD?

Answer 1

Shared- assigned to an apparatus or unit
issued- department issued to an individual
reimbursed- individual receives a cell phone allowance

Question 2

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What are the restrictions on shared or issued cell phones?

Answer 2

Shared or issued cell phones shall not be used to place or receive a call other than official AFD business.

Members may only use shared/issued cell phones when other means of communication i.e. radios/ land lines are not available or appropriate

Question 3

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Do reimbursed phones and issued pagers have the limit of prohibiting personal use?

Answer 3

Nope

Question 4

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Members responsible for shared/issued wireless devices are required to ______ in the event of abuse or loss.

Answer 4

Reimburse the city

Question 5

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What restrictions are placed upon personal and department phones/pagers while on duty? 5

Answer 5

1. When driving and if the vehicle no use of cell phones unless in hands-off mode
2. except for AFD business purposes will be not know talking on a cell phone or writing in or driving in AFD apparatus (unless approved by the company officer),
3. operation members will keep their personal cell phones and pagers on silent at all time
4. there will be no cell phone usage the on scene of an emergency incident unless the incident requires its use
5. there will be no cell phone usage for personal business while on duty in public view

Question 6

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What are the Communication Chief responsibilities as coordinator and administrator of the departments wireless messaging devices? 4

Answer 6

1. Maintain an inventory including number/provider/assign member or unit
2. instruct members on proper use
3. review bills to ensure charges in accordance with contractual agreements
4. forward bills to support services for payment

Question 7

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What counts as a business call related to AFD business?
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Answer 7

1. Incoming/outgoing calls from an emergency scene
2. Calls related to AFD business, nonemergency situation, when no means of communication available/appropriate
3. Incoming/outgoing calls to schedule/reschedule a meeting when other phones not available
4. Calls to assist public

Question 8

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What guidelines govern shared/issued cell phone use?
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Answer 8

1. Cell phones should not be used in other forms of communication are available
2. Keep calls as short as possible
3. When giving out number ensure understanding that phones are for emergency/urgent use only
4. Any received call not complying with policy should be terminated and returned on a regular phone

Question 9

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Problems with shared/issued cell phones/pagers should be reported to ____?

Answer 9

Communications division

Question 10

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Individuals leaving a position where a monthly allowance for cell phone service is allowed must do what?

Answer 10

Notify their assistant chief prior to reassignment or be subject to discipline action including repayment of funds received after reassignment.