standard operating procedure college station fire department

DEPARTMENTAL POLICY
COLLEGE STATION FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: Standard of Conduct POLICY:100.7.10
CATEGORY: General PAGE: 1 of 1
APPROVED BY:
Chief, Fire Department DATE: 3/99
It is the duty and responsibility of all Fire Department personnel, whether on duty or off, to assist
in any emergency within Brazos County in which they have the training knowledge or expertise
to lessen a hazard to any person or property. This shall include individual efforts, as well as
assisting any other safety organization. The employee is considered to be on duty while assisting
with emergencies inside of Brazos County and is covered under city insurance during these
periods. (Exception: This does not apply if the employee is in the employment of or is a member
of an agency that is charged with handling the emergency. Examples: Working for another
ambulance service or volunteering for another fire department)
Employees of the department will conduct themselves properly at all times. They should not
participate in any activity, on or off duty, which is likely to discredit or reflect unfavorably on
themselves or the department. Public criticism or ridicule of the department is strongly
discouraged.
Employees of the department should maintain a high level of integrity and courtesy with the
public and with other members of the department.
rev:9/94;3/99;re#’d 11/02