Use Of Fire Department Vehicles SOP 107.04

Question 1

Effective date of SOP 107.04?

Answer 1

06/13/2017

Question 2

For what reasons will FD vehicles be used?

Answer 2

Only for city business

Question 3

What is the definition of city business?

Answer 3

Any authorized work or activity performed by a city employee or other person on the behalf of the city

Question 4

What city policy defines city business?

Answer 4

409.05

Question 5

Who may assign vehicles to individuals for take home?

Answer 5

Fire Chief

Question 6

Why may a vehicle be approved for “take home”?

Answer 6

To assure the performance of city business

Question 7

Is the approval of a “take home” vehicle a vested benefit or right?

Answer 7

NO. It may be denied, revoked, or suspended at any time for any or no reason

Question 8

For whom will “take home” vehicles be for?

Answer 8

On call employees

Question 9

What city policy defines “on call” employees?

Answer 9

409.05

Question 10

What is the definition of “on call” employees?

Answer 10

Those subject to being summoned to perform city work or duties beyond their normal work hours

Question 11

What is any person who operates a city vehicle responsible to report?

Answer 11

Any servicing, repairs, or maintenance needed to the appropriate person or department

Question 12

What will an employee who uses their personal vehicles while conducting city business maintain?

Answer 12

Current liability insurance and driver’s license in accordance with Texas law

Question 13

What is required before any vehicle, apparatus, or medic unit is moved?

Answer 13

All person are seated and secured with seat belts in an approved riding position

Question 14

When will supervisors check every employee’s DL to determine that they possess a valid and appropriate license?

Answer 14

First shift of January

First shift of July

Question 15

To whom will an employee report a change in the status of their DL?

Answer 15

Their supervisor

Question 16

Where will a supervisor forward the information they received of a member who has experienced a change in the status of their DL?

Answer 16

To Fire Administration through the normal chain of command

Question 17

In what situations are members required to notify their supervisors immediately and no longer drive or operate a city vehicle?

Answer 17

DL suspended

Charged with a D.W.I or D.U.I.

Question 18

When does the annual drivers license review of all city employees take place?

Answer 18

January of each year

Question 19

How many moving violations, accidents, or combination of the two in the past 12 months will disqualify an employee from operating a city or FD vehicle?

Answer 19

3 or more

Question 20

How many moving violations, accidents, or any combination of the 2 in the past 36 months will disqualify an employee from operating a city or FD vehicle?

Answer 20

4

Question 21

A D.W.I. or D.U.I. conviction, including probated sentence, will disqualify a member from operating a city or FD vehicle if occurring in the past how many months?

Answer 21

36

Question 22

True or False? A Suspended, expired, or non-Texas license will disqualify an employee from operating a city or FD vehicle?

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

How long do new hires with an out-of-state license have to obtain a Texas license?

Answer 23

30 days

Question 24

If during the annual drivers license review of all city employees an employee is found to be within 1 violation of disqualification from driving what will occur?

Answer 24

The employee and their immediate supervisor will be notified

Question 25

What are 2 requirements that must be met before a driver backs a vehicle?

Answer 25

1. A clear and unobstructed view | 2. There is at least 1 spotter to the rear of the apparatus to assist in backing

Question 26

What 2 categories are motorized vehicles divided into?

Answer 26

1. Category One Vehicles | 2. Category Two Vehicles

Question 27

What are Category One Vehicles primarily used for?

Answer 27

Fire suppression purposes

Question 28

What is the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of category one vehicles?

Answer 28

Exceeds 11,000 pounds

Question 29

What is required before any member of the department operates a category one vehicle?

Answer 29

Successful completion of the departments driver training program and have the proper license from the Texas DPS or be a student driver under the supervision of a qualified driver

Question 30

What are Category Two Vehicles primarily used for?

Answer 30

Support Services

Question 31

What is the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of a category two vehicle?

Answer 31

11,000 pounds or less

Question 32

What is an exception to the rule that all persons in a vehicle will be seated and secured in an approved riding position any time the vehicle is in motion?

Answer 32

Firefighters attending a patient in the patient compartment of a medic unit will be secured to the extent that is practical and still be able to deliver proper medical care

Question 33

True or False? Riding on the tailboard, running board, or other exposed position is allowed in certain situations?

Answer 33

FALSE

Question 34

What will happen if a person is standing while riding in a vehicle?

Answer 34

Immediately suspended pending an investigation of the incident

Question 35

Can a person dismount a moving vehicle?

Answer 35

NEVER

Question 36

When will hearing protection be used in a vehicle?

Answer 36

When provided anytime the vehicle is in motion and whenever the audio warning devices are being used

Question 37

What are 5 conditions to hose loading on a moving apparatus?

Answer 37

1. Safety Observer with unobstructed view of operation and both visual and voice contact with the apparatus operator 2. Vehicular traffic excluded or controlled 3. Apparatus speed less than 5 mph 4. Apparatus not moved until all person are aware 5. No standing in the hose bed. Members on tailboard step off prior to movement

Question 38

Who is strictly accountable for enforcing all conditions of hose loading operations on a moving apparatus?

Answer 38

Officers

Question 39

When are vehicle assignments reviewed and approved?

Answer 39

Annually

Question 40

What city policy outlines the annual review and approval of vehicle assignments?

Answer 40

409.05 section 4.2.4.

Question 41

What are the 4 basis for vehicle assignments?

Answer 41

1. On-call status 2. Subject to recall 3. Residence location in accordance with city policy 4. Best interests of the department and city

Question 42

What city policy outlines residence location for vehicle assignments?

Answer 42

409.05 section 4.2.2.

Question 43

For what purpose may an employee use a city vehicle to transport any person?

Answer 43

Only for the purpose of performing city business

Question 44

True or False? Employees operating city vehicles may transport family members or friends for non-city business

Answer 44

FALSE

Question 45

Who may grant authorization to transport family members or friends in a city vehicle?

Answer 45

Supervisors when there is a demonstration of good cause and urgent need. No blanket exception on a continuing basis

Question 46

True or False? Employees authorized with take-home vehicles are authorized to make reasonable, brief, and limited stops before or after assigned work shifts to conduct personal errands.

Answer 46

TRUE

Question 47

Can alcoholic beverages or any other intoxicant be transported in a city vehicle off duty?

Answer 47

NEVER

Question 48

What will an employee who is off duty for more than 72 hours do about their take home vehicle?

Answer 48

Park the vehicle at the COD service center and make arrangements with their supervisor about the location

Question 49

When is the use of red lights and/or sirens authorized by a member with a take-home vehicle?

Answer 49

Only when being used as an emergency vehicle