Professionalism and Confidentiality Flashcards
What is the main focus of the Chief’s Memorandum (20-39)?
Professionalism and confidentiality in the workplace
Specifically regarding the disciplinary process and investigations
What is the importance of confidentiality in the workplace according to the memorandum?
To protect individual rights to due process and ensure fair investigations
Upholding legal and ethical duties as employees
What does PF&R Rule and Regulation 500.19 state?
‘No member shall be a party to any malicious gossip, report or activity which would tend to disrupt Bureau morale or bring discredit to the bureau or any member.’
What does PF&R Rule and Regulation 500.2 specify?
‘Members shall not conduct themselves in a manner, or be a party to any act, which would tend to impair the good order and discipline of the Bureau.’
What does HRAR 5.01 address?
Discipline and prohibitive actions regarding harmful gossip
Defines harmful gossip as rumor and innuendo based on incomplete facts or fiction
What actions may be taken against employees who violate bureau rules or HRAR?
They will be subject to discipline
Officers/Supervisors and Chief Officers/Managers must enforce appropriate actions
Fill in the blank: All employees are required to know and understand _______.
[PF&R rules and regulations]
True or False: Officers/Supervisors are not held accountable for enforcing bureau rules.
False
Who is the Fire Chief mentioned in the memorandum?
Sara Boone
What is the address of Portland Fire & Rescue?
55 SW Ash Street, Portland, OR, 97204
What is the phone number for Portland Fire & Rescue?
(503) 823-3700
What is the significance of the date September 25, 2020, in the memorandum?
It is the date the Chief’s Memorandum (20-39) was issued
