Rules And Regulations

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Fort Lauderdale fire Rescue

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Member

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The term member shall mean any uniformed member of FLFR

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Fire Chief

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The fire chief may organize the department into Divisions, bureaus, platoons, Battalions, and companies

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Fire Chief

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Fire Chief

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Executive director of FLFR.

Fire Chief and all officers are authorized to apprehend for police arrest any person interfering with performance of personnel.

Is responsible for overall management efficiency, discipline, investigations and training of all members.

Responsible for fiscal years expenditures, and apparatus purchases

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Article 3

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Deputy Fire Chiefs - shall assume the full duties, responsibilities and authority of the Fire Chief when absent. Assists the fire chief in directing their assigned areas of organization; ensures personnel and equipment properly allocated, inventoried, and effectively utilized, stations are properly maintained and operations personnel are capable and ready.

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Article 4

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Fire marshal- assume full responsibility for the administration and technical program of the fire prevention bureau.

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Article 5

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Assistant Fire Chief- responsible for the performance of a division through observing emergency and non-emergency operations, managing overtime, assignment pay, and other budgetary operational activities, conferencing with ops personnel and managing the day to day shift and administrative activities.

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Battalion Chief - shall be responsible for the operational and administrative duties and overall efficiency of a battalion.

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Article 7

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Assistant fire marshal - shall assist the fire marshal with duties and assume authority in the absence of the fire marshal.

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Article 7

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Assistant fire marshal - shall assist the fire marshal with duties and assume authority in the absence of the fire marshal.

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Article 8

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Captain / Company officer- shall be the supervisor of a fire rescue company. Also may upgrade to battalion Chief in the absence of. Shall be held responsible for the conduct and efficiency of the members under their supervision cleanliness of the station, all apparatus, supplies and equipment.

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Article 7

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Assistant fire marshal - shall assist the fire marshal with duties and assume authority in the absence of the fire marshal.

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Article 8

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Captain / Company officer- shall be the supervisor of a fire rescue company. Also may upgrade to battalion Chief in the absence of. Shall be held responsible for the conduct and efficiency of the members under their supervision cleanliness of the station, all apparatus, supplies and equipment.

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Article 9

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Driver engineer- under the command of the company officer they shall be in charge of driving and operating emergency fire apparatus within the city or other designated area.

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Article 10A

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Firefighter - responsible for the protection of life and property through firefighting applications.

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Article 10A

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Firefighter - responsible for the protection of life and property through firefighting applications.

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Article 10 B

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Inspector 1&2 - responsible for the protection of life and property through fire inspection and / or education activities. Inspecting buildings, and structures to identify hazards.

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Article 10A

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Firefighter - responsible for the protection of life and property through firefighting applications.

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Article 10 B

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Inspector 1&2 - responsible for the protection of life and property through fire inspection and / or education activities. Inspecting buildings, and structures to identify hazards.

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Article 11

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Reserved.

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Article 12

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EMS crew chief - shall have the responsibility for all emergency medical related matters involving the apparatus and personnel assigned to the MRU. A higher ranking officer assumes responsibility over the scene and will rely on the Crew Chief for input and direction.

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Article 13A

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Fire prevention bureau - shall be responsible for the inspection of all commercial and residential buildings with 3 or more units, temporary structures in use for less than 180 days, special events for fire hazards, immediate threats to life safety in any structure was defined by state statutes, Florida code, county board and appeals CH 1 amendments, and city ordinances of Fort Lauderdale.

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Article 13A

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Fire prevention bureau - shall be responsible for the inspection of all commercial and residential buildings with 3 or more units, temporary structures in use for less than 180 days, special events for fire hazards, immediate threats to life safety in any structure was defined by state statutes, Florida code, county board and appeals CH 1 amendments, and city ordinances of Fort Lauderdale.

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Article 13B

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Training bureau- under command of a battalion chief. Responsible for maintaining records, reports, instructors within the department and the conduct, efficiency and discipline of the personnel assigned to the training bureau.

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Article 13A

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Fire prevention bureau - shall be responsible for the inspection of all commercial and residential buildings with 3 or more units, temporary structures in use for less than 180 days, special events for fire hazards, immediate threats to life safety in any structure was defined by state statutes, Florida code, county board and appeals CH 1 amendments, and city ordinances of Fort Lauderdale.

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Article 13B

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Training bureau- under command of a battalion chief. Responsible for maintaining records, reports, instructors within the department and the conduct, efficiency and discipline of the personnel assigned to the training bureau.

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Article 13C

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EMS bureau- under command of a battalion chief. Responsible for EMS in conjunction with the medical director and fire chief. Also assumes duties of the health and safety and infection control officer within the department. Responsible for state licenses and vehicle permits, narcotics ordering, ePCR vendors hospitals, data collection, and any vendors contacting the department for medical services.

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Article 13A

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Fire prevention bureau - shall be responsible for the inspection of all commercial and residential buildings with 3 or more units, temporary structures in use for less than 180 days, special events for fire hazards, immediate threats to life safety in any structure was defined by state statutes, Florida code, county board and appeals CH 1 amendments, and city ordinances of Fort Lauderdale.

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Article 13B

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Training bureau- under command of a battalion chief. Responsible for maintaining records, reports, instructors within the department and the conduct, efficiency and discipline of the personnel assigned to the training bureau.

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Article 13C

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EMS bureau- under command of a battalion chief. Responsible for EMS in conjunction with the medical director and fire chief. Also assumes duties of the health and safety and infection control officer within the department. Responsible for state licenses and vehicle permits, narcotics ordering, ePCR vendors hospitals, data collection, and any vendors contacting the department for medical services.

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Article 13 D

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Logistics bureau/fleet - shall be in charge of all facility maintenance, apparatus maintenance, equipment supplies and associated inventories.

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Article 13A

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Fire prevention bureau - shall be responsible for the inspection of all commercial and residential buildings with 3 or more units, temporary structures in use for less than 180 days, special events for fire hazards, immediate threats to life safety in any structure was defined by state statutes, Florida code, county board and appeals CH 1 amendments, and city ordinances of Fort Lauderdale.

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Article 13B

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Training bureau- under command of a battalion chief. Responsible for maintaining records, reports, instructors within the department and the conduct, efficiency and discipline of the personnel assigned to the training bureau.

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Article 13C

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EMS bureau- under command of a battalion chief. Responsible for EMS in conjunction with the medical director and fire chief. Also assumes duties of the health and safety and infection control officer within the department. Responsible for state licenses and vehicle permits, narcotics ordering, ePCR vendors hospitals, data collection, and any vendors contacting the department for medical services.

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Article 13 D

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Logistics bureau/fleet - shall be in charge of all facility maintenance, apparatus maintenance, equipment supplies and associated inventories.

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Article 13 E

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Emergency management, Homeland Security/domestic preparedness division - Battalion Chief title, and is responsible for grants for all U.S. GOVT terrorism response programs. Responsible for NIMS compliance and CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological,nuclear,explosion) / terrorism within Fort Lauderdale.

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Article 13A

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Fire prevention bureau - shall be responsible for the inspection of all commercial and residential buildings with 3 or more units, temporary structures in use for less than 180 days, special events for fire hazards, immediate threats to life safety in any structure was defined by state statutes, Florida code, county board and appeals CH 1 amendments, and city ordinances of Fort Lauderdale.

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Article 13B

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Training bureau- under command of a battalion chief. Responsible for maintaining records, reports, instructors within the department and the conduct, efficiency and discipline of the personnel assigned to the training bureau.

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Article 13C

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EMS bureau- under command of a battalion chief. Responsible for EMS in conjunction with the medical director and fire chief. Also assumes duties of the health and safety and infection control officer within the department. Responsible for state licenses and vehicle permits, narcotics ordering, ePCR vendors hospitals, data collection, and any vendors contacting the department for medical services.

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Article 13 D

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Logistics bureau/fleet - shall be in charge of all facility maintenance, apparatus maintenance, equipment supplies and associated inventories.

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Article 13 E

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Emergency management, Homeland Security/domestic preparedness division - Battalion Chief title, and is responsible for grants for all U.S. GOVT terrorism response programs. Responsible for NIMS compliance and CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological,nuclear,explosion) / terrorism within Fort Lauderdale.

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Article 14

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General Rules

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Article 15

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Communications and reports

Chain of command shall always be followed. Telephone answering shall include fort Lauderdale station #, their rank, and last name. No city phone use for private or long distance calls without BC permission.

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Article 16

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Department Chaplain- to foster and ensure spiritual, emotional support to personnel and families. Complete confidentiality and trust between chaplain and members.

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Article 17

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Article 18

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Lieutenant and assignment- shall have responsibility for all emergency medical related matters involving the apparatus and personnel assigned to a MRU. Shall have functional and authority and direct supervisory responsibilities in EMS/ foreground related matters. Highest ranking paramedic shall accompany the patient to the Ear in the event of a discrepancy.

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Article 19

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Station grounds - shall be cleaned and maintained daily. No off duty person shall be allowed to sleep within the firehouse without the permission of a chief officer. All stations will be inspected by a battalion chief on a monthly basis. A standardized formal report shall be given to the Assistant chief within the first week of the month. Assistant chiefs shall be perform a station inspection on a quarterly basis. Hours of watch shall be between 0700-2200 hours each shift. Visitors will not be permitted in the station after 2200 hours. Linens maintained by each station and ordered via chain of command. O2 and air cylinders will be at stations 2,13,53. Every Tuesday the status of these shall be reported to logistics by 1000 hours.

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Article 20

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Apparatus - shall be checked out by 0815 hours. Shall be waxed 3 times a year, April 1st, August 1, and December 1st. An observer that wants to ride has to sign a hold harmless agreement before riding on the vehicle. Forms shall be forwarded and approved by the Emergency services Deputy Chief. No person shall be on the bed or fly section of a ladder truck when being raised or lowered except in an emergency situation. Out of service unit shall first be approved by the battalion chief and then notify the communications center. An operative IQ work order must be performed when replacing or repairing equipment is necessary. Non-meal or personal shopping is permitted without the BC approval. All apparatus shall be locked and secured when not occupied by personnel.

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Article 21

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Personal protective equipment - it is the responsibility of each member to maintain his or her own gear throughout their entire tenure with the city. All proper ppe shall be worn at all times on calls when appropriate. All gear request have to gain approval from the BC and the AC which will then contact logistics. Lost bunker gear is replaced at the employees request. Damage or lost gear due to employee negligence may be subject to discipline. Damage gear must replaced by logistics and loaner gear is then given out. Stolen gear must come with a police report and chain of command followed.

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Grooming - hair color must be groomed, clean and in good condition.

Hair must be natural looking. No extreme colors shall be permitted. Hair may not be worn below the bottom of shirt or blouse collar, or must be worn tied up.

Sideburns shall not extend past bottom of earlobe and width of 1-1/2 in.

Mustaches shall not extend past 1/2 inch from corner of the mouth downward or horizontally.

Must be clean shaven at all times.

Fingernails shall be no longer than 1/4 inch from tip of finger. Shall be kept clean and free of decorations. Standard colors of nail polish must be worn.

A wrist watch and one finger ring may be worn on each hand. On neck chain may be worn and remain under the uniform and out of sight. No visible piercings such as tongue rings, gauges, or face piercings shall be permitted.

A single piercing on each earlobe with a stud diameter no larger than 1/4 in.

Face tattoos, neck, scalp and hand tattoos are prohibited with the exception of 1 to be finger tattoo on each hand. Those hired before Jan 1st 2016 are grandfathered to this policy

Intentional mutilation of any body part is prohibited.