(A) Alcohol and controlled substance; off duty. When a firefighter has consumed alcoholic beverages in an off-duty situation, and the need arises for fire services or rescue services, he or she shall so advise his or her supervisor upon response to an alarm. A firefighter who has consumed alcoholic beverages shall not be a driver of 1 of the city vehicles.
(B) Alcohol and controlled substance; on duty. Members shall not store, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages or controlled substances while on duty, except when authorized by a supervisor in the performance of duty or when prescribed for personal use by a licensed physician or dentist.
(1) Any member who is taking a controlled substance prescribed by a doctor shall inform his or her supervisor of the substance and frequency of ingestion.
(2) Members shall not appear for duty or be on duty while under the influence of intoxicants as established by State of Minnesota regulations.
(C) Firefighters reporting for duty. Members shall report for duty at the time and place required by assignment or orders and shall be physically and mentally fit to perform their duties. They shall be properly equipped and cognizant of information required for the proper performance of duty so that they may immediately assume the duties. Page call shall constitute an order to report for duty.
(D) Attention to duty. A firefighter carries responsibility for the safety of the community and fellow firefighters. He or she discharges that responsibility by the faithful and diligent performance of his or her assigned duty. Anything less violates the trust placed in him or her by the public and will not be tolerated by the Fire Department.
(1970 Code, § 115:25)