Rules & Regulations

Question 1

The ______ is the proper route for vertical communication among department members.

Answer 1

chain of command (100.04)

Question 2

an employee may bypass the official chain of command and ______

Answer 2

directly advise the Fire Chief in writing of the violation(s) (100.08)

Question 3

On-duty personnel must carry

Answer 3

their issued picture identification at all times (300.09)

Question 4

Employees shall conduct themselves at all times, both on and off duty, in such a manner as to reflect most favorably on the department. ________ an employee shall include that which brings the department into disrepute or reflects discredit upon the employee as a member of the department or that which impairs the operation or efficiency of the department or employee.

Answer 4

Conduct unbecoming (200.19)

Question 5

The purpose of discipline is to address and to correct identified job performance, conduct, and attendance problems. When appropriate, disciplinary actions shall be _____ in nature and shall be consistent with the seriousness of the infraction.

Answer 5

progressive (300.01)

Question 6

First Offense Disciplinary

Normally, progressive discipline starts as an _______ with a supervisor making a brief notation of the date and circumstances.

Answer 6

oral reprimand (300.02)

*An informal referral to the EAP may be appropriate at this time, as outlined in department SOP(s).

Question 7

Second Offense Disciplinary

A _______ is appropriate for the second violation of the same or similar nature.

Answer 7

written reprimand (300.02)

*A formal supervisory referral to the EAP should be considered at this time

Question 8

Third Offense Disciplinary

The third offense
of the same or similar nature will warrant a ______

Answer 8

suspension (300.04)

Question 9

Fourth Offense Disciplinary

The fourth offense of the same or similar nature may result in _______

Answer 9

dismissal (300.05)

Question 10

_______ may conduct oral counseling and may issue written reprimands.

Answer 10

Any supervisor (300.06)

Question 11

Only the _______ has the authority to suspend, to demote, to dismiss an employee, or to grant an employee an EAP Disciplinary Diversion (as provided in and explained in department SOP(s)).

Answer 11

Fire Chief (300.07)

Question 12

An employee shall report his or her involvement in an arrest or a pending criminal or civil court action (excludes child custody and divorce) within ______ to his or her battalion chief, division deputy, or division supervisor.

Answer 12

24 hours (500.01)

Question 13

No employee is expected to or shall obey any order that he/she knows to be contrary to federal or state law or county ordinance. At the time the unlawful order is issued, the employee shall ______

Answer 13

advise the issuing authority of its illegality. Should that authority persist in demanding compliance, an employee of superior rank or status to all parties involved should be summoned to decide the controversy. (700.04)

*Unlawful Orders

Question 14

Employees who receive orders that they feel are unjust or contrary to department SOPs, GOs, or Rules and Regulations are ________

Answer 14

required to obey the order, but may then proceed to appeal that order at the earliest opportunity. (700.05)

*Improper Orders

Question 15

Upon receipt of an order that is in conflict with any previous order or instruction, the affected employee shall _____. If the superseding command is held in force, it shall be obeyed, thereby, rendering all previous orders ineffective.

Answer 15

respectfully advise the person issuing the superseding order of the conflict. (700.07)

Responsibility for countermanding the original instruction then rests with the individual issuing the superseding order.
conflicting orders