(A) Violations of any township ordinances, Board rules, Department administrative regulations, or convictions of a felony shall subject any personnel involved to disciplinary proceedings. A violation shall be documented by the Chief upon good cause shown or when a violation occurs in his or her presence.
(B) The Chief shall provide a copy of the written reprimand to an alleged violator. The written reprimand shall state the rule that was allegedly violated, the nature of any disciplinary action taken, and the consequences of any further reoccurances. Disciplinary action may range from a reprimand to a suspension, demotion, or dismissal, or a combination of any of the above, depending on:
(1) Seriousness of the violation;
(2) Consequences to the safety of others by the violation;
(3) Potential harm to the Department or the township;
(4) Prior record of the individual; and
(5) The degree of wantonness, if any, of the act.
(C) Any disciplinary action may be appealed to the Township Board, which shall affirm, deny, or modify the disciplinary action taken by the Chief. The Township Board may, on its own initiative, bring charges against any Fire Department personnel. Disciplinary action initiated by the Township Board shall follow the above procedures, except that the responsibilities designated above to the Chief shall be performed by the Township Board.
(D) In addition to such administrative rules that may be promulgated by the Chief, theft of township property or other property at the scene of an emergency shall be cause for dismissal.
(E) Firefighters shall not respond to emergencies, meetings, or training sessions while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substances.
(Ord. 21, passed 1-16-1992)