Off-Duty Employment SOP 102.08

Question 1

Effective date of SOP 102.08?

Answer 1

03/01/2017

Question 2

True or False? Members may use city telephones, computers, or other equipment to conduct outside business while on duty?

Answer 2

FALSE

Question 3

Members mill not be involved or engaged in any outside business or employment which may cause what 3 things?

Answer 3

1. Obstruct, impede, or hinder FD operations in any way or form
2. Bring discredit or criticism upon the FD
3. Cause conflict of interest relating to their position with the FD

Question 4

While engaged in off-duty employment what is expected of FD employees if they received a call out in case of an emergency?

Answer 4

Leave their off duty or outside employment

Question 5

If injured while engaged in off duty employment what benefits is the employee entitled to?

Answer 5

Only those payable through the member’s health insurance

Question 6

Off duty employment is not considered an excuse for what 4 things?

Answer 6

1. Poor job performance
2. Absenteeism
3. Tardiness
4. Refusal to work overtime

Question 7

What is the definition of “Off-duty or Outside Employment?”

Answer 7

Any gainful occupation (other than the DFD) requiring time and energy, whether working for others or self employed