standard operating procedure college station fire department

DEPARTMENTAL POLICY
COLLEGE STATION FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: Use of City Internet Services POLICY: 100.7.40
CATEGORY: Personal Use PAGE: 1 of 1
APPROVED BY:
Chief, Fire Department DATE: 04/01
Internet use by city employees will adhere to the current established City of College Station
Policies and Procedures, except for certain areas of personal access of the Internet system which
guidelines will be established by each department.
The City of College Station Fire Department anticipates occasional use of on-line services and the
Internet system through the city connection by fire department employees.
The following guidelines have been established for personal access and use with good judgement
and restraint.
1. Internet connection for the employee must be authorized by the Fire Chief.
2. Personal use of the Internet system must not interfere with the performance of
job duties.
3. Personal Internet use for fifty-six (56) hour on-duty employees will be approved
after 1700 hours with proper notification to the station officer. (Proper notification
means notifying the officer making sure all station duties, training classes, etc.
have been completed and the individual will be using the system).
4. Personal Internet use for forty (40) hour employees will be approved for use prior
to 0800 hours, during (one hour) lunch and after 1700 hours with proper
notification of the employees supervisor. (Proper notification meaning the
individual will notify the supervisor they be using the system).
5. Limited personal use of the Internet between 0800 hours and 1700 hours can be
approved at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
6. Improper access and use of the Internet could result in disciplinary action, up to
and including, termination.
Rev: re#’d 11/02