Volume 1- Admin Flashcards
Mission- ______ exceptional services to _____ a high quality of life and place for our _____.
Provide
Provide
Community
Vision- ____ a vibrant regional _____, safe and _____ neighborhoods and ________, recreational, cultural, and _________ opportunities power by a high performing government.
Develop Economy Beautiful Exceptional Educational
I-REAP stands for what?
Integrity Respect Excellence Accountability People
EPFD Vision statement-
The El Paso Fire Department will be a ____ in the ___ and ____ service in support of a safe ______ and a ____ regional economy.
Leader Fire Rescue Community Vibrant
Rules and procedures are not intended to ___ any member in the exercise of their ____ or initiative when taking ____ that a ________ person would take in extraordinary situations.
Limit
Judgement
Action
Reasonable
The Fire Chief is vested with authority by Rule __ of the Rules and Regulations of the _____ service_______ to establish rules and procedures.
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Civil
Commission
The right to modify, rescind or add to any rule or procedure of the department is reserved by the….
Fire Chief
Other documents that regulate the Dept: 6 total
City of El Paso Policies City Charter Ordinance 8064 Civil Service Rules and Regulations Articles of Agreement Texas State Statutes
____ _____ will have complete command of and be responsible for ___ activities of the ____ _____.
Fire Chief
All
Fire Department
All matters relative to the ________ of the station will be ________ through the_____ ____.
Station
Coordinated
House Captain
FD Mission statement encompasses ____ operational activities.
Five
The Five Operational activities= FRLHP (Fred Really Likes Hot Pockets)
Fire Suppression and Extinguishment Rescue Life Support Hazardous Conditions Mitigation Public Assistance
FRLHP
Fire Suppression and Extinguishment- activities necessary to _____ or ______ the loss of life and ____ when a fire starts.
Prevent
Minimize
Property
FRLHP
Public Assistance-
Activities that contribute to the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
Support Activities
FFPCTM (Fire Fighter Pete Completed The Mission)
Fire Prevention and Inspection Fire Investigations Pre-emergency Planning Communications Training Maintenance
Conduct/behavior that adversely affects the oral or efficiency of operations may be deemed=
Conduct Unbecoming
Conduct/behavior that brings disrepute/discredit by public to dept=
Conduct Unbecoming
Agitating/creating dissension in dept to create dissatisfaction or ill feelings towards employee or dept=
Prohibited
Any act or statement (oral/written) that effects or could effect discipline negatively or good of dept=
Prohibited.
Promoting initiation or hazing=
Prohibited
Violating rules/procedures or dept or failing to obey lawful order=
Dereliction of Duty
All members are responsible for ________ reporting violations of ____, policies, _____, General Orders and other employee misconduct to their ________.
Immediately
Rules
Procedures
Supervisor
Deliberate refusal to promptly obey a lawful order by sup=
Insubordination
Open disregard or mocking authority, order, or actions =
Insubordination
Members are obligated to perform such assigned activities as required by _____ supervisor whether such ______ is their immediate supervisor or not.
Any
Supervisor
If you feel that an order is in violation of the dept rules you must:
First obey order to the best of your ability
Then describe in writing the full facts of the incident to include your own actions to the FC through the COC.
Members may appeal for relief any order or instructions that are=
Unlawful and/or Unsafe
Member in doubt of nature or detail of assignment will:
Seek clarification from immediate sup/
Orders will be settled at the ______ _____ possible
Lowest
Level
If efforts are to settle disagreements (at the lowest level) are unsuccessful the matter should be directed through the ____-_-_____ and up to the ____ ____ if necessary.
Chain-of-Command
Fire Chief
Non-contractual grievances ____ be made in writing through the ____-__-_____ to the ___ ____ within 10_____ days.
Must
Chain-of-Command
Fire Chief
Calendar
Non-contractual grievances are for:
Employee feels a_____ in their treat, o____, or n____ of duty or a s______ or any other e____.
They may also be submitted when an employee feels aggrieved by a ____ or _____
aggrieved Orders Neglect Supervisor Employee Rule Procedure
General orders are directives that are received from the: M\_\_\_\_ C\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ C\_\_\_\_ H\_\_\_\_ R\_\_\_\_\_ D\_\_\_\_ T\_\_ C\_\_\_\_ S\_\_\_\_\_\_ C\_\_\_\_\_ F\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ A\_\_\_\_\_\_ C\_\_\_\_\_\_
Mayor City Manager City Human Resources Department The Civil Service Commission Fire Chief Assistant Chiefs
Memos are issued for the _______ of ______ information.
Dissemination
General
General Orders are a ______ directive issued to _______ the establishment or _____ of department _____ and procedures.
Written
Communicate
Revision
Rules
When receiving ANY type of order or memo the ______ will ______ explain the order to their _______. The ______ of such info will be entered into the daybook.
Supervisor
Immediately
Subordinates
Receipt
All GOs, SOs, Memos, and misc info will be issued and posted by the Chief’s A______ a_____.
Administrative
Analyst
Fire HR is _____ with keeping all employees ____ of new and revised city policies.
Tasked
Informed
Any supervisor, coworker or other agent, of the city who knew OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN of the alleged sexual harassment and did not take immediate action to correct it may be personally liable, in accordance with Texas Labor code-
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Immediate- in terms of sexual harassment means-
Within the shift
If a superior and subordinate are dating it is the responsibility of the ______ to report it to the ____ ____ through Fire _____ ______.
Superior
Fire Chief
Human Resources
If you have questions about the social media policy you should ask:
Three answers
Supervisor
Professional Standards Office
And/or
Fire Human Resources
Employees have an affirmative duty to report any conduct that violates this (social media) policy to an:
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Immediate Supervisor/Manager
Fire Human Resources
PSO
You can’t post, transmit, or otherwise disseminate info which you have access to because of a result of your employment unless you have-
Written permission from the Fire Chief OR Designee
Employees may not divulge info gained by reason of their position or authority; make statements, speeches, appearances , and endorsements; or publish materials that could reasonable be considered to represent the views or positions of the city or the department without express authorization from the
FIRE CHIEF or Designee
You should Log off from the computer when-
It is left unattended
All computers will be____ ___, even when not ___ ___
Left
On
In
Use
All fire station computers will be restarted at least ___ per shift, preferably at ____ _____
Once
Shift
Change
Fundraising and/or solicitation by city employees on duty and/or on city property without authorization from the______ or designated representative is strictly ________.
City Manager
Prohibited
Passing the can for hardship fund raising is allowed with the approval from the
FIRE CHIEF
Employees will not engage in any outside activity pertaining to other organization while on duty, except
By permission of the fire chief
8600 Montana
All areas at 8600 are restricted to authorized personnel only except for the second floor waiting room.
8600 Montana entrance
East side entrance
8600- vehicles will not park on the
West side north of the gate
Employees will not distribute any petition, questionnaire, poll, letter or other such documents while on duty except by permission of
Fire Chief
Employees will seek approval from the____ prior to taking action on matters outside their normal scope of responsibility. This includes matters with other city departments.
Fire Chief
Operations personnel (permanent and swing) will have their contact number posted on a list near…
A phone in the station so they can be quickly reached in the event of an emergency recall.
Who is responsible for posting and maintaining the phone number list at the station?
House captain
Employees must _____ inform their supervisor when a change in A_____, T_____ number or work-related info is made.
Immediately
Address
Telephone
Change in address, phone number, etc employee will update their info where?
People soft
Telestaff
ADSelfService (DoITS)
Employees must also report a change of address to____ and that’s done by contacting______ division for instructions
DSHS
Training
The right to revoke at anytime can be done by the
FIre Chief
Outside employment is limited to _____ hours per week
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In-order to work outside of the department an employee must?
Fill out an application for permission from the Fire Chief
Employee must submit a new application whenever
Outside employer changes Job Title changes Duties changes Work location changes Schedule changes
Completed outside employment applications are forwarded to ____ _____ through the _____-__-______.
Fire Chief
Chain-of-Command
Secondary job applications that have been approved by the _____ _____ are valid for _ years. from date of a______.
Fire Chief
2
Approval
Change in access to security level request to…
Battalion Chief
Deputy Chief
Division Head
Things that require you to notify the chief within 24 through PSO offices.
Arrest
Indictment
Conviction
Received deferred adjudication as a result of an offense
Outstanding warrant
Law enforcement citations for misconduct ( e.g. public intoxication, disorderly conduct, petty theft, etc.) will also be reported, except for routine traffic tickets.
Expired or suspended driver’s license.
Notification (of arrest or other listed offenses) will be made by means of city network ____ to FD-________.
Standards
DSHS (and TCFP) requires reporting of any criminal offense for anything other than a Class_ _________
C
Misdemeanor
DSHS license or certificate holders must notify DSHS within:
Within 5 business days
Things that require notifying DSHS within 5 business days.
Arrests Criminal Charges Indictments Convictions Deferred Adjudication Deferred disposition Court orders for community supervision.
DSHS may take disciplinary action against a license or certificate holder for ____ to____ with reporting requirements.
Failures
Comply
(TCFP Notification) When you are convicted (in any state) you and the _______ must make notification within ___ days from the ______ or you will face sanctions.
Department
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Conviction
Notification of conviction me be made via _____ or _ ____ to the tcfp office in Austin.
In-person
The TCFP for for conviction Form #
These notifications are processed through the _____ _ _____ to the ____
Form #0014
Chain of command to the PSO
Fd members who are excluded by the OIG must: _____ inform their immediate _______
The info will be forwarded through the _____ _ _____ to the ____ _____
Immediately
Supervisor
Chain of command
Fire Chief
An employee who is doubt of the appropriateness of their particular style, mode of dress, or who requires an accommodation should consult their______-
Supervisor
Nails should not exceed
1/4 inch
_____ hair styles are prohibited
Extreme
Male hair length- may cover the _____ ____ portion of each ear. May extend to, but not past, the _____ of the uniform shirt _____.
Upper half
Bottom
Collar
Sideburns will not extend below
The bottom of the ear
Side burns will not extend below _____ of ear, will be of ____ length and must end with a _______ horizontal _____.
Bottom
Even
Straight
Line
What kind of mustache is permissible?
Neat evenly trimmed mustache where no portion of the mustache extends 1/2 below the upper lip.
All items relative to the uniform shall be approved by the
Fire Chief
The regulation FD uniform including t shirt will no be worn for non-official purposes except by permission of the
Fire Chief
Once the uniform request form is completed it will be sent to _____ using the email FD-________
Logistics
FD-Uniforms
If uniforms are requested, and are denied by logistics the employee will be given a ______ why they were.
Reason
_______ _____ will be responsible for having a uniform order for their area picked up from ______
Battalion Chiefs
Logistics
Employees will sign for their new uniforms. The copy of the uniform receipt log will be forwarded by ____ to FD-______
FD-Uniforms
Types of boots approved:
Dept approved black safety boot
Black low-quarter oxford shoe
Boot voucher expires ___ days from issuance
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What is required to pick up boots with a voucher?
Photo ID
Only the footwear listed on the voucher is considered _____ ______
Standard Issue
If you want to provide your own footwear you have to present them to the______ _____
Battalion Chief
The & officer should be contacted for questions or concerns regarding safety shoe requirements.
H&S
Where dress blues when meeting with:
FC or ACs
During the winter months _____ officers will wear the uniform ____ when on FD business such as _____, special ______, or when at City _____.
Chief Blazer Meetings Events Hall
FC has how many bugles?
5 crossed bugles
Where does the collar insignia go?
Centered on each collar 1” above the tip
Where does the blazer insignia go?
Affixed to each lapel, centered in the upper lapel (above the notch) 1 inch from the corner.
Blazer will have stars indicating ___ full years of service.
5
Fire dept patch location on shirt and blazer
Upper sleeve, 1 inch below the seam on the left shoulder.
El Paso
Fire
Department
Sizes for Pull over
2 3/4
3 1/2
2 3/4
Necklaces should not exceed
1/4 inch
Medical condition necessitating a variance from these regulations may submit medical documents to ____ ____ through _______ ______.
The employee should keep a copy to present to ______ if variance is questioned.
Fire Chief
Human Resources
Supervisors
If an employee is more than __ minutes late AWO.
Employees who are ____ or ___ may be subject to _______ action.
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Tardy
AWO
Disciplinary
Prior approval by ____/____ _____ is required before OT is worked when not due to _______ response. (___ ____)
Chief
Acting Chief
Emergency
Late Call
Voluntary _______ is not authorized while an employee is on leave status unless prior approval is granted by the _____ ____ or ______.
Overtime
Fire Chief
Designee
Employees compensated at the 56 hour pay rate will work 24-hour tours of duty as specified in ______ of _______ or as required by the ____ ____.
Articles of Agreement
Fire Chief
Work hours
M-F
M-S
Sunday
1300-1700
0800-1100
0800-0900
Sleeping is prohibited between
0700-2000
If a member fails to report for duty, a member of the off-going shift will be selected to remain on duty until such member reports or other arrangements are made. This is to be reported immediately to the ______ _____ and _____ _____. Overtime will be paid from the end of their schedules shift or word period.
Battalion Chief
Deputy Chief
Roll call
The on-coming officer will commence formal shift change actives at ___, and perform roll call to ensure all personnel have been properly relieved and dismiss the ___ going ____.
1145
Off
Shift
Shift change
All new ____ and __s made since the last tour of ___.
Officers will ____ the station, apparatus, and equipment to ensure that all is ____ and in____.
They will inspect the professional appearance of the personnel, to include ____ and ____ for duty.
Memos GO's Duty Inspect Clean Place Uniform Fitness
Missing equipment will be reported_____.
The ____ of the company discovering the _____ will email their ____ _____ to document that the item was missing at shift change. This will provide a ____ ____ if the equipment is not accounted for.
Immediately Officer Discrepancy Battalion Chief Time Stamp
Officers will compile staffing entries to be entered into _____. They will report any pertinent info to their ____ ____ and make all necessary entires in the ______ _____.
Telestaff
Battalion Chief
Company Ledger