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(A) It shall be the responsibility of a member of the Department to make an immediate report of injury or illness while on duty to an officer of the Department who shall immediately report such injury or illness to the Chief.
(B) In the event any member has chest pain, jaw pain, radiating pain in either arm or shortness of breath, the member shall immediately without delay be transported to the nearest emergency medical facility for treatment.
(C) In the event any member is injured or becomes ill while on duty or at a Department function and is transported to a medical facility, an officer shall accompany the member and make an immediate report to the Chief who will make a report to the Mayor of the member’s condition and circumstances surrounding the injury or illness.
(D) Immediately or as soon possible after its occurrence, any member who is injured while on duty shall make a written report to the ranking officer or officer of such injury. The report will include, date, time and nature of injury and what duty was being performed when the injury occurred. The officer receiving the report will make a written report to the Chief of the incident, who in return will complete and file the necessary paperwork with the city.
(E) Immediately or as soon as possible after its occurrence, a member of the Department shall make a written report to the Chief when a member has been charged or placed under arrest for a violation of any law, whether traffic related or criminal in nature. This report shall provide the date, time, location and nature of the arrest and if charges were filed. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the Department.
(Ord. 1700, passed 3-4-2008)
The Chief or designee shall suspend any member up to 29 days for any violation or a combination of violations without notifying the Mayor and City Council of such decision. For any suspension beyond 29 days, a written report shall be made by the Chief to the Mayor and City Council.
(Ord. 1700, passed 3-4-2008)
(A) The members of the Department shall not move or alter any equipment on apparatus, fire fighting equipment or general set-up of the operation of the Department or disarrange the system of operation in any way without the approval of the Chief or equipment officer.
(B) Every member and officer of the Department shall have a valid Illinois driver’s license with a classification of B or better before driving any Department apparatus. The city has requested that every member obtain a Class B CDL Illinois driver’s license in case of time of emergency outside of Department training.
(C) No cadet is authorized to drive any apparatus unless directed to do so by an officer of the Department.
(D) Drivers of Department vehicles and/or apparatus shall respond to scene without delay and at all times maintain control of said vehicle and/or apparatus. Drivers shall obey all traffic rules and regulations as stated in the current Illinois Vehicle Code.
(E) Members of the Department when traveling to the fire station during an incident in their personal vehicle shall obey all traffic rules and regulations, avoid excessive speeds, obey all traffic control devices and signals and maintain complete control of their vehicle at all times.
(F) If any member operates a revolving, flashing or lit blue light all traffic laws shall still be obeyed under the Illinois Vehicle Code. The blue light is a courtesy light and shall be used as such. Any member operating a blue light shall not operate the light outside the corporate city limits by Department rules.
(G) Every member of the Department shall report any and every injury, accident, collision or any other extraordinary circumstance encountered. Damage to property however slight or unusual in nature shall be reported to an officer. Any damage to Department vehicles/apparatus or equipment will immediately be reported to an officer in verbal and written form.
(H) A five-member Accident/Damage Review Board made up of members of the Department will be made up of by the Chief in which he/she will be the convening authority. The Board will review all accidents/damages to Department vehicles/apparatus and equipment and then make a recommendation to the Chief for possible disciplinary or corrective action. A list of such members plus an alternate will be posted.
(I) No persons except members of the Department shall be allowed to ride on apparatus to or from an incident unless authorized by the Chief or an Officer.
(J) The ranking officer or the senior member on duty shall make certain that when the apparatus returns to the station house that all equipment is placed into its proper place and in working condition. The apparatus shall be washed, wiped dry and inspected before it's placed back in to service.
(K) The driver of the apparatus shall make sure that all equipment is in its proper place when the apparatus returns to the station house. A check sheet will be provided to make certain this task is complete. Once complete, a verbal report will be made to the ranking officer or member of the check. Under no circumstances will the members be released from duty until the apparatus is back in service including equipment cleaned, wiped dry and replaced if necessary.
(L) Any equipment lost, stolen or damaged during an incident shall be reported immediately in writing to the Chief or ranking officer.
(Ord. 1700, passed 3-4-2008)
No member shall respond outside the service area of the Department unless ordered to do so by the Chief, ranking officer or Mayor. In the case of mutual aid request by another Department which is already on scene or en route, the members will respond without delay.
(Ord. 1700, passed 3-4-2008)
(A) The hours of duty for the Department’s night shift will be from 2000 until 0600 the next day (8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.). The Chief or Mayor may, in an emergency status, temporarily alter the hours while said emergency exists.
(B) Members shall report promptly at 2000 hours (8:00 p.m.) for duty. If any member is going to be delayed, the member will make arrangements for a temporary fill-in.
(C) No member shall leave from duty before 0600 (6:00 a.m.) the morning of ending tour unless they have secured another member to cover the remaining time.
(D) No member shall fail to report for scheduled duty. If such members fail to report for duty promptly in uniform, the senior member on duty shall make arrangements for a fill-in by calling the senior-most member first and working down the list. The member who fails to show for duty will forfeit the remaining duty period and be subject to disciplinary action by the Chief. Such absence shall be considered absence without leave and shall stand suspended until a written report by the Chief is made to the Mayor and City Council of such suspension.
(E) The members of the Department on night duty shall nightly be responsible for the removal of debris from and around the station house. They shall clean the sleeping quarters, day room, and communications room, meeting room, conference room, entryway, hallways and all restrooms and locker rooms including the workout area.
(F) Members on night duty shall be responsible for the removal and emptying of all trash receptacles within the station house nightly and place trash/garbage in the trash dumpster provided by the city.
(G) Members on night duty shall be responsible for removing snow from the walkways around the exterior of the station house. Deicing product will be placed when appropriate and in such a manner as to provide a safe walkway. The city will be responsible for removing snow/ice from the parking lot areas.
(H) All members shall report in clean duty uniforms, they shall be clean. The member shall be clean-shaven, sideburns will not extend below the ears, moustache will not extend below the chin or any portion that will interfere with the proper seal of a face mask. Each member’s hair will not extend past the shoulder or not able to fit under the issued Department helmet.
(I) No member shall be allowed to work in place of another member unless approved by the Chief or officer. In the event a switch of the same rank is made, no approval will be needed. Switches of different rank can be approved by any officer.
(J) Duty changes shall be made in writing and noted on the permanent posted schedule for assignment.
(Ord. 1700, passed 3-4-2008)
(A) (1) No member will report to duty while under the intoxication of alcohol and/or prescribed medications that may hamper their ability to operate or function in the performance of their duties. If any member is suspected of being under such influence they may be ordered to go to the nearest medical facility for blood test. In alcohol-related cases the member may be ordered to respond to the Police Department for a breathalyzer test. In each incident, if the member refuses they will immediately be placed on suspension, relieved of duty and the Chief will make written notice to the Mayor’s office for dismissal.
(2) While on duty, no member shall drink intoxicating beverages or take illegal drugs of any kind nor for any reason permit or allow intoxicating beverages or illegal drugs to be brought on to Department premises or property. Any member found to be in possession of these items shall be subject to discipline including termination and or criminal charges.
(3) If any member is found to have an illegal narcotic in his or her system, he or she shall immediately be terminated from the Department without prejudice.
(B) No member shall lend any portion of their uniform to any person outside of the Department without the permission of the Chief.
(C) A member of the Department detailed to a funeral, parade detail or special detail shall report in full uniform unless specified by the Chief. Absence from such details shall be granted only by the Chief or the ranking officer of the detail.
(D) Each member of the Department is personally responsible for each piece of their equipment, including badge, nameplate, collar insignias, shirt, trousers and wallet badge. Any member losing this equipment while not in the performance of their duties will be responsible for payment to the city for such replacement.
(E) In the interest of the economy, every member shall do their best to conserve the Department's water, gas, fuel, electricity, supplies, etc. All lights shall be turned off at the switch when members leave the area. All doors shall be closed in order for the heating, air conditioning and ventilation to perform properly and efficiently.
(F) The members of the Department on night duty shall weekly be responsible for thoroughly inspecting equipment and completing the weekly check sheets properly. They shall report any and all missing, broken or malfunctioning equipment by completing the proper form and reporting it to the equipment officer.
(G) No member of the Department while properly at rest in the Department sleeping room shall be unnecessarily disturbed.
(H) No vehicles or equipment other than those owned by the city shall be parked or stored in the engine room unless by permission of the Chief.
(I) No member shall leave the station while on call or an incident without first obtaining permission of the officer in charge. Any member who does so shall be considered leaving post without permission and disciplined.
(J) No member shall permit any visitor in the station house after 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights and after 12:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. No member shall allow any nonmember into the second floor area of the station house at any time, nor shall they allow any intoxicated person or one who is under the influence of narcotics onto city property at any time.
(K) All personal telephone calls shall be limited to five minutes and shall be local only. No personnel shall make long distance telephone calls that are not Department-related.
(L) The ranking officer or senior firefighter shall inspect and proofread any and all reports and check sheets to ensure that they are completed properly and with all necessary and proper information.
(M) No member shall excuse himself or herself from a scene, incident, training, duty or detail without the permission or knowledge of the ranking officer in charge of said detail or incident. Every member shall return to the station house on the apparatus they arrived on scene in unless excused by the officer in charge or special circumstances exist where it is impractical (i.e. apparatus has returned or on another assignment and personnel kept at scene).
(N) No member of the Department shall direct a stream of water on any personnel, bystander, civilian unless ordered to do so by the officer in charge or unless said subject has visible flames emitting from them and it is necessary to preserve life.
(O) It shall be the responsibility and duty for every member who comes in contact with any object of value or firearm to immediately inform the officer in charge of such discovery and see to it that the item is turned over to the proper authority.
(P) Any member who comes in contact with or discovers any items of evidentiary value will immediately inform the officer in charge who will see to it that the item or items are turned over to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.
(Q) No member will appropriate or take possession of any items from the scene of any incident.
(R) Except by permission of the Mayor and City Council, no member shall receive any reward or payment for services rendered. No member will demand any such payment or reward.
(S) No member shall use obscene or inappropriate language while on duty. Every member will treat every citizen or contact with the respect they deserve. (It is understandable that members may at times come in contact with persons where it may become necessary to defend themselves. If this occurs the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction shall be notified immediately.)
(T) No member shall wantonly or maliciously make any false report against another member of this Department.
(U) No member shall be permitted to defame a fellow member or criticize the actions or orders of a senior firefighter or officer in charge.
(V) No member of this Department shall commit the offense of insubordination. Insubordination shall be the failure or deliberate refusal of any member of this Department to obey a lawful order given by a superior officer or the ridiculing of a ranking officer's orders in or out of their presence.
(W) No member shall gamble or place bets on city-owned property.
(X) No advertising material, posters, private notices or other disfigurement shall be displayed or permitted anywhere in or on Department premises without permission of the Chief.
(Y) No information relative to the affairs or daily operations of this Department shall be discussed or furnished to any personnel not connected with the Department unless authorized by the Chief.
(Ord. 1700, passed 3-4-2008)
(A) Turnout gear will be worn while on apparatus responding to and while returning from the scene of an incident.
(B) All members will wear full turnout gear and SCBA while on scene of any fire-related incident, HAZ MAT incident, or other incident the officer in charge deems necessary to wear such equipment. The officer in charge or safety officer is the only authority to release personnel from this responsibility.
(C) Every member of the Department will keep their turnout gear when not in actual use in their assigned locker which is provided by the Department. They will keep their assigned locker clean and closed but accessible for periodic inspection by any officer of the Department. There will be no inappropriate material posted in such locker.
(D) Any member who places their turnout gear outside of their assigned locker while on duty will remove their equipment and place it back in to their assigned locker when their tour of duty is complete.
(Ord. 1700, passed 3-4-2008)