PA/ID 2-13 Social Media Policy

Question 1

Employees participating in Social Media are subject to ALL applicable Department and City policies even when using social media….?

Answer 1

ON or OFF DUTY

Question 2

DEPARTMENT and /or City policy prohibits engaging in conduct tending to bring the City or FdNY into disrepute, including engaging in harassing or discriminatory conduct..

Answer 2

Engaging in behAVIOR ONLINE, even in personal capacity , may subject an employee to disciplinary action

-postings on social media must comply with all laws and FDNY policies regarding the confidentiality of information

Question 3

Employees:

Answer 3

• should be mindful about disclosing or alluding to their status as a member of FDNY
• are prohibited from revealing Dept. affiliations of other individuals without express consent of that individual
• may not use FDNY LOGO or name in any postings or feature logo or name on any web page (website/social media banner or profile photo)for commercial purposes

Question 4

FDNY personnel shall NOT post phots of themselves in UNIFORM, unless the uniform was worn during an event for which a uniform is required. FDNY personnel are prohibited from posting a photograph of themselves, if , at the time, the wearing of a uniform is prohibited…(not apply to Dept. Ceremonies)

Answer 4

Members are prohibited from taking photographs, video taping or recording audio while working unless authorized by OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION

Question 5

PROHIBITED from engaging in any type of social media contact with PATIENTS, FIRE VICTIMS OR ANY MEMBERS of the public with whom they interact in their capacity as FDNY employees, to the same extent contact is prohibited by other means of communication…such communications deemed INAPPROPRIATE, a breach of CONFIDENTIALITY or an invasion of privacy

Answer 5

Employees are prohibited from engaging with minors with whom they interact in the course of their FDNY employment unless specifically authorized by a Dept. Assistant Commissioner or DC

• never use City email address for social media
• no right to privacy on FDNY computer

Employees should make CLEAR DISCLAIMER that the statements and views expressed are theirs and do not reflect the views of the FDNY

Question 6

Prohibited from having OWN WEBSITE (FIREHOUSE –E-33) WITHOUT permission from the FIRE COMMISSIONER AND OFFICER OF PUBLIC INFORMATION, is such a site creates the appearance of being affiliated with or sponsored by the FDNY

Answer 6

Request submitted to OPT through WEbsite /Social media form

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