Rules And Regulations 100 Flashcards
Rules and Regulations
_____________-To provide uniform rules of conduct, appearance, demeanor, performance, and operations.
Purpose
SCOPE
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) is structured to be a unified entity. These Rules and Regulations are to be applied in a uniform and equitable manner to ________ who relate, in fact or by association, to the JFRD.
Subsidiary activities within the JFRD shall be permitted to develop their own ____________; however, such rules shall not ________ with these Rules and Regulations.
All previous editions of the Rules and Regulations shall be hereby canceled and be superseded by the issuance of these articles.
Additions, deletions, and expansions of these Rules and Regulations shall be made, ____________, by the _______________.
All personnel
Operating rules
Conflict
As needed, by the Director/Fire Chief
JFRD Official Documents
____________ are responsible for the comprehension of these JFRD Official Documents and their content. Copies of the JFRD Official Documents (Rules and Regulations, SOPs, SAPs, SOGs, and Training Manuals) are available via ____________. JFRD personnel are responsible for reviewing updated versions of these documents. All JFRD Official Documents issued will be certified by the _____________ for proper form prior to distribution. The official copies of all these documents will be stored in a__________ at the ______________.
All personnel
Target solutions
Training DIVISION
Master file at the Training Academy
Series identification numbers for JFRD Official Documents:
• 100 series – __________
• 200 series – _________
• 300 series – _______
• 400 series – _____________
• 500 series – _____________
• 100 series – Rules and Regulations
• 200 series – SOPs
• 300 series – SAPs
• 400 series – SOGs
• 500 series – Training Manuals
Knowledge and Application
It is the responsibility of all JFRD personnel, as well as those associated with the JFRD, to read and follow all Official Documents, as well as the ________ and the __________.
At times, situations may arise that are not or cannot be covered by the JFRD Official Documents, Civil Service Personnel Rules and Regulations and/or the Union Contract. In such instances, JFRD personnel are expected to act with promptness, discretion, and in a prudent manner, utilizing ____________ and ________________ practices consistent with the JFRD Mission Statement.
The Civil Service Personnel Rules and Regulations and the Union Contract
Common sense and professionally accepted practices
JFRD Mission Statement
The Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department is committed to _________,_____________,and the ____________ of our great city and county through progressive and professional activities of our ________ divisions to make things better for those who call.
Protecting life, property, and the environment
Five divisions
The ______________ will be adhered to by each level of authority equally when dealing with JFRD matters.
Chain of command
The _________ shall be in command of the JFRD.
Director/Fire chief
The______________ranks directly below the Director/Fire Chief.
Deputy Director/Fire Chief
The position of _____________ ranks directly below that of Deputy Director/Fire Chief.
Division Chief
The position of _____________ ranks directly below that of Division Chief.
Deputy Division Chief
The position of_____________ ranks directly below that of Deputy Division Chief.
Assistant Chief
The position of_________ ranks directly below that of Assistant Chief.
Battalion Chief
The position of _____________ ranks directly below that of Battalion Chief
District Chief
The position of __________ ranks directly below that of District Chief.
Captain
Personal___________ and the use of __________ dictate that certain standards be placed on personal grooming.
There shall be no clothing, hair style, or jewelry allowed that would interfere in any way with the proper _________ and _________ of any PPE or other safety equipment. Clothing, hair styles, or jewelry that would prevent the proper wearing of _________ shall likewise be prohibited.
Personal safety and the use of PPE
Proper wearing and fitting
Uniform items
All personnel shall be in the appropriate uniform per SOP __________at all times.
All personnel shall present a neat appearance and be properly groomed per SOP__ at all times.
SOP 217 (JFRD Uniform)
SOP 218 (Personal Grooming)
JFRD personnel shall obey all ________ orders and ________ given by superiors. Such obedience shall be prompt, willing, and completed to its fullest.
Personnel shall not publicly __________ or make _________comments to anyone about instructions or orders they have received from a superior.
If personnel are given orders that conflict with previous orders, they shall respectfully bring ______________to the conflict. If after being advised of the conflict, the superior issuing the latest orders does not __________ them to relieve the conflict, the _________orders shall stand. Responsibility shall then rest with the _________issuing the _______________ order.
If personnel are given orders they feel to be unjust or contrary to the JFRD Rules and Regulations, SOPs, SAPs, SOGs, Civil Service Personnel Rules and Regulations, or the Union Contract they must first_______________ to the best of their ability. They may then ________in______, including the ___________ of the incident together with a description of ____________actions, through the chain of command. Personnel feeling aggrieved shall follow the grievance procedures as outlined in the __________________or the ______________.
Suggestions for the improvement of the JFRD are encouraged. Any personnel wishing to make suggestions for improvement may communicate them ________, through the chain of command, to the ______________.
Lawful orders and directions
Publicly criticize or make derogatory comments
Bring attention to
Change them
Latest orders
Superior issuing the latest order
Obey the order to the best of their ability
Appeal in writing
Details of the incident
Description of their own actions
Civil Service Personnel Rules and Regulations or the Union Contract
In writing
Director/Fire Chief
________shall be addressed by their appropriate _____ at all times and shall be referred to in a like manner when not______ addressed.
All Personnel
Titles/rank
Directly
While _______, all personnel shall conduct themselves in an ______ and _______manner at all times.
Personnel shall abstain from abusive ________ and unbecoming ________.
Personnel shall perform their duties in an _____, _______ and ________ manner. They shall also employ _________ and good __________ at all times.
JFRD personnel shall serve the public in ways that do not interfere with the discharge of their ______________. They shall respect the _______of_______ and perform their service with _________.
Personnel shall treat ________ with respect. They shall be ____________and_________ towards the general public and other JFRD personnel. All JFRD personnel are required to speak _______ at all times whether _______or not.
On duty
Orderly and acceptable
Abusive language and unbecoming conduct
Efficient, orderly, and courteous manner
Patience and good judgement
Assigned responsibilities
Rights of individuals
Honesty
All people
Courteous and considerate
Honestly
Under oath
When confronted with an incident of an emergency nature while __________, JFRD personnel shall render _____________ until such time as __________is made and ____________ by duty personnel is complete. This shall also extend to personnel who may be ________________ jurisdictional limits.
Off duty
Necessary aid
Notification is made
Response by duty personnel
Outside their normal
Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
While on duty or on JFRD property, personnel shall not have _________ or have in their __________ any type of alcoholic beverage, illegal drug, or prescription medication for which they do not have a prescription. The only exception to this rule shall be when it becomes necessary to handle such items in the ___________.
While in uniform, whether ________or_______, personnel shall not be ___________ or _________where intoxicants and/or drugs are _____ or being _______.
JFRD personnel shall not use, sell, or distribute illegal drugs or medically unauthorized prescription medications.
Personnel knowing of or suspecting another of using any type of drugs not prescribed to them by a physician shall report this _____________________.
It is the responsibility of all personnel to know if any medications, whether prescribed to them or over-the-counter, will affect or impair their ability to perform their duties.
Ingested
Possession
In the line of duty
On or off duty
Intoxicated or loitering
Sold or being used
Through the chain of command
Professional Ethics
No JFRD personnel shall accept any ______, ______, or __________ incidental to the performance of their duty. Anyone insisting on making a _____gift should be advised that they may donate to the ________ if they desire. Personnel are prohibited from soliciting any business for a _______or_________. Except while exercising their ___________, personnel shall not take an active part in any election or elective position while they are ____________ or in ________. While _________, personnel are prohibited from advertising in any form, the candidacy of any person for elective office. Personnel are prohibited from formally ________________, in or out of ________, at any social or public gathering without permission from the ____________or________________
While ________, personnel shall not furnish information as to how _______ are to be made or recommend any ___________ or ___________ organizations. JFRD personnel shall not recommend any company or brand name of any fire protection _________ or _________. This shall also apply to companies or brands of __________services
Reward, fee, or valuable gift
Cash gift
Fire Museum
Discount or gift
Right to vote
On duty or in uniform
While on duty
Formally representing the JFRD
In or out of uniform
Director/Fire Chief or DUTY Division Chief
While on duty
Repairs
Construction or repair organizations
Appliance or service
Medical services
No personal information shall be given out regarding any JFRD personnel, unless they have given ______________ to do so.
Written permission