(a) Training.
(1) All members must take and pass all required training courses as they become available.
(2) Drivers must demonstrate their skills periodically for an examiner.
(3) Pump operators must prove their ability periodically for an examiner.
(4) All drivers shall have a valid Ohio operator's license and any expiration or suspension shall be promptly reported in writing to the Chief together with a statement of when such person may reasonably expect to again have a valid operator's license.
(b) Participation.
(1) Every member is expected to answer all alarms, except as hereinafter indicated, unless it is impossible to do so.
(2) Every member is expected to be present and assist in department work detail.
(3) Every member is expected to attend the stated and special meetings of the department. If your regular employment compels your absence you will be excused.
(4) Every member is expected to assist and participate in any special projects which the department undertakes.
(5) Members responding to an alarm, arriving too late to go out with trucks, shall remain "ready" at the station and do clean up work until dismissed.
(6) All members, when so requested, shall lend assistance to any police officer who is making an arrest, or who is in need of assistance, by providing help or information to such police officer or agency.
(7) The Chief and Officers may, from time to time, detail, dispatch, or otherwise require firefighters to be assigned to emergency units and to perform emergency medical services as required under the laws of the State, as they deem necessary.
(8) All off-duty firefighters are required to take the appropriate actions they feel necessary to prevent the spread of fire or preserve the well-being of those in danger or injured in an emergency until appropriate emergency units arrive to handle the situation.
(c) Restrictions and Prohibitions.
(1) The use of siren, red light or sticker, is a privilege, not a right, and their use, without express permission by the Chief or Officer designated by him, is prohibited.
(2) Siren, red light, or sticker, shall be removed from the vehicle promptly when requested by the Chief. The same must be removed at the time of sale of your vehicle.
(3) Any person using a siren, red light or sticker unwisely, or in violation of law, will be directed to remove same.
(4) Members on probation shall not drive equipment unless directed to do so by an Officer.
(5) No person under eighteen years of age shall drive any equipment on an emergency run.
(6) No person who is ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall drive or participate in any way in the handling of an emergency.
(7) The seat beside the driver of any vehicle, except ambulance, shall be reserved for an Officer.
(8) No person shall censure, reprimand, or criticize any member or other person for any action or inaction either during a period of emergency or at any other time. Any comments regarding the conduct, action or inaction of any person shall be directed privately to an Officer.
(9) None of our vehicles on the way to any emergency shall pass any other of our vehicles without a "clear path" signal from the driver of the vehicle to be passed. After giving such signal, it is the responsibility of the driver being passed to maintain such clear path even if it becomes necessary for the signaling driver to pull off the roadway. If it isn't definitely safe, don't give the "clear path" signal.
(10) No person shall discuss with, or within hearing distance of any person outside the department, the cause or extent of damage in regard to any emergency.
(d) Warning; Dismissal.
(1) Any member, or probationary member, who fails to attend alarms, meetings, training or work sessions, or violates any part of these regulations, shall be considered by the Officers and given a warning by the Chief.
(2) Such warning may include disciplinary action.
(3) Repeated, or continuing failure to comply will result, after a hearing before the Officers, in dismissal from the department.
(Ord. 11- 85. Passed 3-5-85; Ord. 17-18. Passed 5-1-18.)