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DEPARTMENTAL POLICY<br />

COLLEGE STATION FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />

SUBJECT: Driving Violations/Arrests POLICY: 100.7.20<br />

CATEGORY: General PAGE: 1 of 1<br />

APPROVED BY:<br />

Chief, Fire Department DATE: 3/99<br />

DRIVING VIOLATIONS/ARRESTS<br />

Reporting Incidents<br />

Fire Department employees are required to report all incidents involving DWI (Driving While<br />

Intoxicated) arrests or traffic citations for moving violations to their immediate supervisor within<br />

seventy two (72) hours of the incident. The supervisor will compile a written summary of the<br />

incident within twenty four (24) hours of the initial report. All reported information will be<br />

forwarded to the Assistant Fire Chief through the proper chain of command.<br />

Personnel who hold positions requiring the operation of a motor vehicle must maintain a valid<br />

driver's license, and an acceptable driving record, as per city policy.<br />

DWI - Driving While Intoxicated<br />

Misdemeanor DWI conviction resulting in the loss of a required professional license or<br />

certification will result in reassignment or termination of employment.<br />

Employees convicted of misdemeanor DWI may be subject to disciplinary action at the discretion<br />

of the Fire Chief. Disciplinary action may include termination of employment. Any employee<br />

convicted of misdemeanor DWI but not terminated will be required to successfully complete an<br />

alcohol rehabilitation program approved by the Fire Chief.<br />

An employee convicted of any felony crime will be terminated.<br />

rev:4/94;re#’d 11/02

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