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Contents
+roduction 3
.ssion Statement 3
Chain of Command 6
Job Descriptions 7
Department Trainings 8
Orientation and Probationary Training 8
Training 9
Disciplinary Process 11
Firefighter Code of Ethics 12
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Introduction
This manual establishes standard fire department specific policies. These policies are meant to
provide guidance when dealing with fire department -specific issues and situations, and to help
ensure department activities are consistent, effective, efficient and safe.
The Department shall provide for the safety, health and wellness of department members
by establishing a fire department -specific policy manual and accompanying procedures.
All fire department personnel shall follow these policies and accompanying procedures to the best
of their ability.
All members will understand and follow these policies and procedures. Officers of the Riverdale Volunteer
Fire Department are responsible to ensure their subordinates understand and follow these policies and
procedures. Officers will document and report deviations to the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, for review.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department is to minimize loss of life, property and the
environment from fires, natural disasters, life threatening situations, and to assist other emergency
agencies.
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CITY OF RIVERDALE
Employment Application
Date:
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last Name
Current
Street Address
z -
City State
Phone E-mail Address,
Have you ever been known by any other name(s) that this company
will require to verify any information on this application?
Position Applied for
Are you 18 years or older?
Have you ever worked for this company?
(for future use)
EDUCATION
Last School attended: '4
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
College
Highest degree earned:
Other Training or Skills (Office Machines Operated,
Special Courses, Computer Skills, etc.) a.
Area of Concentration and/or degree(s), certificates, licenses, endorsements:
Full -Time, Part -Time, Temp or Seasonal?
Are you legally able to work in the United
States?
If so, when?
REFERENCES
Please list three professional references.
Full Name
Company
Address
Full Name Relationship
Company Phone
Address
Full Name Relationship
Company Phone
Address
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PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (LIST EMPLOYERS, STARTING WITH THE CURRENT OR MOST RECENT
Company
Address
Job Title
Responsibilities
Start End
Date Date
Reason for Leaving
Phone
Supervisor
Rate of Pay:
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? YES NO
Company Phone
Address Supervisor
Job Title Rate of Pay: $
Responsibilities
From To Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?
Company
Address
Job Title
Responsibilities
From
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?
MILITARY SERVICE
Are you a military Veteran?
If Yes, Dates of
Active Duty:
DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I authorize investigation of all statements contained in the application. I understand that omission or misrepresentation of facts is cause for
dismissal if this application leads to employment.
I consent to having this application and any accompanying documents treated as public record. (Circle One): Yes or No
Signature Date
The law prohibits discrimination in hiring due to age, race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, disability or veteran's status.
File: Shared/Employment/Employment Application 2017
4/1/2017
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Chain of Command
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Job Descriptions
Chief
The Fire Chief provides administrative direction and leadership for all Fire Department functions,
operations, and personnel through the supervision of staff and a review of their activities. Responsibilities
include reviewing the general operation of the department to determine efficiency, providing direction on
major projects or problem areas, planning for the future, developing and implementing policies and
procedures, and providing policy guidance. In addition, the Fire Chief is responsible, through study and
consultation with municipal officials, for developing recommendations for the protection of life and
property in the municipality.
Assistant Chief 1 & 2
Under direction of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Chief plans, organizes, directs, and administers all
operations of the fire department assigned to him/her by the Fire Chief within the authority delegated.
Also, in the absence of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Fire Chief shall perform ALL applicable duties of the
Fire Chief in a sufficient manner until arrival/return of the Fire Chief. The Assistant Chief may also perform
the same duties as a firefighter.
Captain
Under direction of the Assistant Chief, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the emergency and non -
emergency activities of a fire suppression company; commands emergency response scenes; directs and
performs a variety of staff support functions; plans, organizes, coordinates and directs training,
recruitment, fire inspection, and prevention programs; and performs related work as assigned. A Captain
may also perform the same duties as a Firefighter.
Lieutenant
Under direction of the a Chief or Fire Captain, deploys, supervises and reviews the work of Firefighters,
takes command of fires and other emergency incidents within the municipality unless relieved by a
Captain or Chief, performs the full range of emergency response duties as a member of a response team;
coordinates and participates in non -emergency inspection, training, maintenance and related activities;
assists Fire Captains in providing administrative support for specified departmental programs; and
performs related work as assigned. A Lieutenant may also perform the same duties as a firefighter.
Firefighter
Under direction of a Lieutenant, Captain, or Chief, provides direct services, individually and as a member
of a team in response to fire, rescue, hazmat and other incidents. The Firefighter is certified by the State
of Iowa as Firefighter.
Firefighter Probationary
Under direction of a Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, or Chief, provides direct services, individually and as
a member of a team in response to fire, rescue, hazmat and other incidents. The Firefighter Probationary
may not be permitted to participate in structural firefighting activities which require the individual to enter
or be in close proximity to the building, enclosed structure, vehicle or vessel.
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Department Trainings
Each member of the department is encouraged to attend as many department -sponsored training
activities and other functions as possible. The department trainings are held each week on Mondays.
• Each Member is required to attend at least twelve (12) monthly member meetings annually.
• Each Member is required to attend at least twelve (12) monthly truck inspection/station cleaning nights
annually.
1st Monday:
2"d Monday:
3rd Monday:
4th Monday:
5th Monday:
6:30pm Truck inspections/Training & RVFD Business Meeting
6:30pm Truck inspections/EMS Training
6:30pm Truck inspections/Training & RVFD Business Meeting
6:30pm Truck inspections/Station & Truck Cleaning
No training/Truck inspections
Orientation and Probationary Training
All new members shall undergo an orientation program as set forth by the Training Officer. The main
intent of the probationary period for a new recruit is to learn the operational procedures of the Fire
Department, as well as the location/operation of the small equipment used by the Riverdale Volunteer
Fire Department, and to gain Firefighter training provided by within the recruit's probationary period. The
orientation program shall cover the following topics:
Accountability
Apparatus
Auto Accident Operations
Bloodbourne Pathogens/Communicable disease
Chain of Command
Communications
Community Involvement and Events
CPR BLS (Prior responding to EMS Calls)
Driver Training
Extrication
Fire Scene Operations
Firefighter Survival
Geography
Hazmat Scene Operations
Helicopter Operations
Incident Command including (NIMS 100,200,700)
Mutual Aid Operations
Operating Guidelines
Protective Clothing
Rapid Intervention Teams
Recordkeeping
Rescue Operations
Safety Equipment
Search and Rescue
Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Written Policies
training (Prior responding to EMS Calls)*
NOTE: Training to meet this requirement may be provided by RVFD, the fire service training bureau, a
community college, a regional fire training facility, a local fire department, or any combination thereof.
*Content and extent of communicable disease training shall be consistent with the Iowa Department of
Public Health standards and with the OSHA standard on which this document is based, 29 CFR
1910.1030.
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Training
Training is the single most important element for a safe, professional, and effective fire department. It is
imperative that all members are properly trained on all aspects of firefighting to help safeguard his/her life,
the lives of other firefighters and the lives of those we serve.
Training:
A. Prepares a fire fighter to safely perform his or her duties.
B. Prepares a fire fighter for any change in a procedure or technology or for any new hazard identified in
his or her work environment.
C. Prepares a new fire fighter whose duties include emergency operations to perform emergency
operations. The training will include training in the incident command system.
D. Gives a fire fighter whose duties include structural firefighting training consistent with
established fire ground operating procedures.
E. Prepares a fire fighter for special hazards to which he or she may be exposed during fires and other
emergencies
F. Includes procedures for firefighters engaged in fire ground operations to make his or her safe exit from
a dangerous area if equipment fails or fire conditions change suddenly :AMY
Any training of fire fighters which includes live firefighting exercises will be conducted in
compliance with NFPA 1001- Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications and NFPA
1403- Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions.
No new fire fighter may be permitted to participate in structural firefighting activities or trainings
which require the individual to enter or be in close proximity to the building, enclosed structure,
vehicle or vessel until that individual has completed required training.
The Department will provide all required training (including CEH) to each member (at the department's
expense) at regular scheduled training times with reasonable make-up dates. If a member fails to be
present for any of the department sponsored training, it becomes the member's responsibility to obtain
the training to remain compliant. The department MAY reimburse the member for any out of pocket
expense.
The Department will pay for training (if funds are available) on the following schedule:
Firefighter!
• Firefighter II and instructor
• Haz-Mat up to operations level
• Any class sponsored by local agencies (Iowa/Quad Cities) that meet RVFD criteria and are approved by
the Chief.
• Fire Schools approved by the Chief.
• Medical up to the EMR/EMT level.*
*If a member fails to successfully complete any class, the department WILL require the repayment of any
fees, including: tuition, books, supplies, travel, and room/board. The member will sign a contract with the
department prior to enrollment in an EMT/FR class agreeing, but not limited, to:
• Participating with the department as stated in the SOGs for calls, meetings, and events for a minimum of
three (3) years or the member will repay the department for the remainder of the obligation, total cost
divided by the remaining days.
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All active members prior to the adoption of date of the training standard operated guideline will be exempt
from the Firefighter 1/ Hazmat requirements. All current probationary and new applicants are expected to
have current certification in the following:
• Haz-Mat Operations
• Blood -Borne Pathogens*
• CPR (American Heart)*
• Firefighter 1
* These items are mandatory
All members that have a medical certification are responsible to complete all recertification requirements.
Regularly scheduled training sessions, special training sessions (e.g. initial EMS Certificate courses), are
all considered department -sponsored training. CEH's are granted for attendance at the EMS training
courses when available.
Any member of the department, including Probationary members and medically or physically restricted
personnel, may be assigned to support operations excluding structural firefighting at an emergency
incident.
• Support operations members shall have training based on the duties the member might perform at an
emergency incident. These assignments may be temporary, based upon release from, or completion of,
the factor limiting the individual's on -scene activity.
• Upon request, and approval of the Chief or his/her designee, support operations members may be
permanently assigned.
• These personnel are not to be engaged in any activity requiring the use of SCBA (self-contained
breathing apparatus) or any interior fire attack.
• If permanently assigned to support operations, the member may not be required to complete the
Firefighter 1 course. The member will fill the need of the support operations division, including but not
limited to: exterior support, engineers, rehab, EMS, traffic control etc.
It is the responsibility of each member to ensure that their attendance is documented for each alarm to
which they respond and for each training or special function which they attend.
Personnel will not operate any department apparatus or equipment without first being properly trained
and successfully completing check -offs, approved by the Chief or his/her designee.
If a member fails to attend 12 complete training sessions and meetings as outlined in the SOG's the
member will be immediately dismissed from department due to lack of participation within RVFD.
• Reinstatement will require the entire application process to be followed including a full term of probation
before being considered to return to a full active member.
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Disciplinary Process
Disciplinary action is taken to promote the efficiency of department operations. In exercising discipline,
the department will give due regard to each member's legal rights and will ensure that disciplinary actions
are based on objective considerations without regard to age, color, disability, national origin, political
affiliation, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other non -merit factors.
Where violations are reoccurring, the standard steps shall be followed. In cases requiring severe
measures, one or more steps may be omitted:
• Warning Notice (verbal)
• Written Warning
• Suspense and Final Notice
• Removal from the department.
There will be three (3) classes of discipline. They are as follows:
• Class I: Immediate discharge.
• Class I I: Written warning, suspension, termination
• Class I II: Oral warning, written warning, suspension, termination
Examples of Class I causes:
• Use or under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty.
• Theft of department property or another employee's property.
• Intentional destruction of department property.
• Falsifying reports.
• Gross insubordination such as refusal to work, threatening, abusing or striking a superior.
• Striking or assaulting a fire fighter or bystander
• Lying or willfully omitting critical information on an application.
• Failure to report criminal arrest within 72 hours.
• Criminal conviction that are in consistent with the holding of a position of public trust.
Examples of Class II causes:
• Reckless driving of department vehicles.
• Disobeying traffic laws when responding to the hall.
• Negligent or careless use of department equipment.
• Failure to comply with published departmental or municipal rules or regulations,'?:
• Fighting.
• Criminal arrest (Immediate suspension until criminal proceedings conclude)
Examples of Class III causes:
• Foul and/or abusive language
• Inefficient, incompetent or negligent performance of work.
• Failure to follow department procedures.
• Inability or failure to maintain satisfactory working relations with co-workers and/or citizens.
All warnings, oral and written, shall be documented. Copies of these warnings shall be given to the fire
fighter, with a copy being kept in there personnel file.
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Firefighter Code of Ethics
I understand that I have the responsibility to conduct myself in a manner that reflects proper ethical
behavior and integrity. In so doing, I will help foster a continuing positive public perception of the fire
service. Therefore, I pledge the following...
• Always conduct myself, on and off duty, in a manner that reflects positively on myself, my department
and the fire service in general.
• Accept responsibility for my actions and for the consequences of my actions.
• Support the concept of fairness and the value of diverse thoughts and opinions.
• Avoid situations that would adversely affect the credibility or public perception of the fire service
profession.
• Be truthful and honest at all times and report instances of cheating or other dishonest acts that
compromise the integrity of the fire service.
• Conduct my personal affairs in a mariner that does not improperly influence the performance of my
duties, or bring discredit to my organization.
• Be respectful and conscious of each member's safety and welfare.
• Recognize that I serve in a position of public trust that requires stewardship in the honest and efficient
use of publicly owned resources, including uniforms, facilities, vehicles and equipment and that these are
protected from misuse and theft.
• Exercise professionalism, competence, respect and loyalty in the performance of my duties and use
information, confidential or otherwise, gained by virtue of my position, only to benefit those I am entrusted
to serve.
• Avoid financial investments, outside employment, outside business interests or activities that conflict
with or are enhanced by my official position or have the potential to create the perception of impropriety.
• Never propose or accept personal rewards, special privileges, benefits, advancement, honors or gifts
that may create a conflict of interest, or the appearance thereof.
• Never engage in activities involving alcohol or other substance use or abuse that can impair my mental
state or the performance of my duties and compromise safety.
• Never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin,
ancestry, gender, sexual preference, medical condition or handicap.
• Never harass, intimidate or threaten fellow members of the service or the public and stop or report the
actions of other firefighters who engage in such behaviors.
• Responsibly use social networking, electronic communications, or other media technology opportunities
in a manner that does not discredit, dishonor or embarrass my organization, the fire service and the
public. I also understand that failure to resolve or report inappropriate use of this media equates to
condoning this behavior.
Developed by the National Society of Executive Fire Officers
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By signing this form, I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed the Riverdale Volunteer Fire
Department's Code of Ethic's
I understand that the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department's Code of Ethic's adopted supersedes all prior
handbooks or personnel policies on the subjects contained in it and that the has the right to change,
modify, add to, substitute or eliminate, and to interpret and apply, the policies and rules described therein.
Failure to follow the code of ethics will result in suspension of membership pending the outcome of an
investigation. At the conclusion of investigation, Fire Chief will determine the appropriate corrective action
including, and up to dismissal from Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department.
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