Rules and Regs Flashcards
Which part of the city charter says the Fire Chief shll have supervision and control over the FD
Article V, Section 59 of the city charter
Which part of the local govt code says the Fire Chief has authority to discipline?
Chapter 143
Orders issued for the purpose of instruction, clarification of policy, and establishment of procedure or rules
Administrative Orders
documents issued that serve to direct, guide or impel toward an action or goal
Directives
If a member is offended by joking, ribbing, agitation, who should that member notify?
His supervisor and the offending party.
Any member who refused to answer questions or render statements, or material relevant to an investigation shall be guilty of?
Neglect of Duty and subject to disciplinary action.
Any member whos drivers license is suspended, revoked, or expired shall notify who?
Their superior officer and promptly notify the fire chief in writing via CoC.
When shall the officer in command have the authority to relieve member from duty pending investigation by Fire Chief?
Circumstances of emergency such as intoxication, willful refusal to obey orders, or where the interest of the Department will suffer.
When is transportation of civilians allowed on apparatus?
At the discretion of the company officer, where such transportation eliminates a threat to safety of the civilian.
If for some reason a member who has agreed to assume the duties of another Member cannot report for duty due to illness or injury, who needs to be notified? Who makes the notification?
The member who agreed to assume the tour of duty must notify the company officer or district officer whos command is affected.
When off duty members are recalled, where are they to report?
They shall report to their regularly assigned stations unless ordered to do otherwise by superior officers.
Members shall no leave their assigned areas except:
In the line of duty
Upon authorization by supervisor
Directed by Dispatch
at the end of scheduled tour of duty.
When is the company officer to check the emergency doorbel?
Emergency doorbell shall be checked immediately prior to retiring to ensure its operating properly.
What shall be done if a member is given an order that violates policy, directive, or department rules?
Must first obey the order to the best of their ability and may then proceed to appeal such orders to the Fire Chief via CoC.
No member is required to obey which orders?
Any order that violates laws of the US, Tx or ordinances of San Antonio.
