Policy and Procedures

Policy and Procedural Guidelines

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POLICY AND PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES

The Department has in place extensive policy and procedural guidelines.  If you need a policy that is not listed here, please contact Chief North.

Series 1000- The Board of Fire Commissioners

Legal Status and Operation PPG # 1000
Number of Members and Terms of Office PPG # 1110
Election PPG # 1111
Resignation PPG # 1112
Vacancies PPG # 1113
Oath of Office PPG # 1114
Annual Organizational Meeting PPG # 1120
Officers of the Board: Chair PPG # 1210
Officers of the Board: Vice-Chair PPG # 1211
Duties of Individual Commissioners PPG # 1220
Oath of Office PPG # 1230.1
Consultants PPG # 1240
Adoption and Amendment of Policies PPG # 1310
Policy Manuals PPG # 1311
Administrative Procedures PPG # 1312
Suspension of a Policy PPG # 1320
Audit of Expenditures PPG # 1330
Meetings PPG # 1400
Meetings PPG # 1400.1
Executive or Closed Sessions PPG # 1410
Agenda PPG # 1420
Quorum PPG # 1430
Conduct and Order of Business PPG # 1440
Parliamentary Procedures PPG # 1440.1
Audience Participation PPG # 1441
Minutes PPG # 1450
Absence of Fire Commissioner PPG # 1460
The Mission of the Board of Fire Commissioners PPG # 1510
Conduct of Public Official PPG # 1511
Conflict of Interest PPG # 1512
Fire Commissioner Expenses PPG # 1610
Fire Commissioner Expenses PPG # 1610.1
Fire Commissioner Insurance PPG # 1620
Fire Commissioner Compensation PPG # 1630
Commissioner Monthly Meeting Attendance Report PPG # 1630.1
Goals and Objectives PPG # 1710
In-service Conferences for Fire Commissioners PPG # 1720
Liaison with WA Association of Fire Commissioners PPG # 1730
Series 2000 - Personnel
Goals PPG # 2000
Employment of Handicapped Persons PPG # 2101
Workplace Harrasment PPG # 2102
Whistle Blower- Reporting PPG # 2103
Oath of Office PPG # 2104
Collective Bargaining PPG # 2200
Applicability of Personnel Policies PPG # 2210
Fire Chief PPG # 2300
Organization of Staff PPG # 2301
Evaluation of Staff PPG # 2302
Recruitment of Career Staff PPG # 2410
Firefighter Qualifications PPG # 2411
Employment of Staff PPG # 2412
Employment Contracts PPG # 2413
Temporary Positions PPG # 2414
Part-time Staff PPG # 2415
Physical Examinations PPG # 2416
Temporary Disability PPG # 2417
Assignment PPG # 2420
Promotions PPG # 2421
Position Descriptions PPG # 2430
Working Conditions PPG # 2431
Length of Work Day PPG # 2432
Code of Conduct PPG # 2440
Conflicts of Interest PPG # 2441
Dress Code PPG # 2442
Solicitations, Endorsements or Gifts PPG # 2443
Use of Tobacco Products PPG # 2445
Resolution of Staff Complaints PPG # 2446
Alcohol & Drug Testing PPG # 2447
Performance Evaluation- Staff PPG # 2450
Personnel Records PPG # 2500
Termination of Employment PPG # 2600
Resignation PPG # 2601
Retirement PPG # 2602
Probation or Termination PPG # 2603
Disciplinary Action and Discharge PPG # 2604
Table of Offenses and Penalties PPG # 2604.1
Staff Assistance Program PPG # 2605
Reduction in Force PPG # 2606
Compensation Schedule PPG # 2710
Pay Periods PPG # 2711
Payroll Deductions PPG # 2712
Leave Benefits PPG # 2720
Military Leave PPG # 2721
Jury Duty and Subpoena Leave PPG # 2722
Leave of Absence PPG # 2723
Unauthorized Leave PPG # 2724
Shared Leave Program PPG # 2725
Health Insurance PPG # 2730
Retirement Program PPG # 2731
Holidays PPG # 2732
Staff Vacations PPG # 2733
Staff Training PPG # 2740
Travel Expenses PPG # 2741
Reimbursement for Personal Loss PPG # 2744
Food & Beverage Consumptions PPG # 2745
Recognition of Meritorious Service PPG # 2750
Volunteer Firefighters PPG # 2800
Volunteers- Membership Requirements PPG # 2801
Resident Firefighter Program PPG # 2802
Volunteers- Training PPG # 2810
Volunteers- Participation and Training Requirements- Corrective Actions PPG # 2811
Volunteers- Performance Evaluation PPG # 2820
Volunteers- Promotions PPG # 2821
Volunteers- Volunteer Officer Development Program PPG # 2822
Volunteers- Disciplinary Action and Terminations PPG # 2830
Volunteers- Volunteer Sick Leave PPG # 2848
Volunteers- Volunteer Vacations PPG # 2849
Volunteers- Complaint Procedure PPG # 2840
Volunteers- Leave of Absence PPG # 2850
Volunteers- Resignation PPG # 2851
Reimbursement for Volunteer Firefighters PPG # 2860
Volunteer Firefighters Relief and Pension Benefits PPG # 2861

Series 3000- Community Relations

Goals PPG # 3000
Annual Report PPG # 3010
Governmental  Relations PPG # 3110
Use of Facilities PPG # 3200
Loans of Department-owned Equipment PPG # 3210
Public Access to Department Records PPG # 3300
Public Access to Department Records PPG # 3300.1
HIPPA- Confidentiality of Patient Information & Staff Verification PPG # 3350.1
HIPPA Training PPG # 3350.2
HIPPA Access, Security & Disclosure PPG # 3350.3
Computer Use Policy PPG # 3350.4
HIPPA Employee Medical Records PPG # 3350.5
HIPPA Notice of Privacy Practices PPG # 3350.6
HIPPA Patient Access, Amendment or Restriction of PHI PPG # 3350.7
HIPPA Records Management & Accounting of Disclosure PPG # 3350.8
HIPPA Designated Privacy Officials PPG # 3350.9
Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs PPG # 3400
Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs PPG # 3400.1
Cooperative Programs with Other Fire Districts and Public Agencies PPG # 3500
Mutual Aid PPG # 3510
Fire Safety Education PPG # 3600
Fireworks Display PPG # 3800
Media Relations PPG # 3900

Series 4000- Operations

General Facility Requirements PPG # 4100.1
Sanitation, Disinfection, Cleaning and Storage Areas PPG # 4100.2
Fire Station Equipment and Tools PPG # 4100.3
Fire Service Equipment PPG # 4100.4
Testing Fire Service Equipment PPG # 4100.5
Ground Ladders PPG # 4100.6
Electrical PPG # 4100.7
Sleeping Areas PPG # 4100.8
Apparatus Areas PPG # 4100.9
Indoor Air Quality PPG # 4100.10
Refueling Areas PPG # 4100.11
Fire Apparatus Inspection, Maintenance and Repair PPG # 4100.12
Automotive Apparatus Operational Rules PPG # 4100.13
Hose Drying Towers PPG # 4100.14
First Aid Kits PPG # 4100.15
Accident Prevention Program PPG # 4200.1
Injuries and Illnesses Reporting: For Firefighters PPG # 4200.3
Accident Investigation PPG # 4200.4
Fire Department Safety Officer PPG # 4200.5
Safeplace Standards PPG # 4200.6
Hazard Communication Program PPG # 4200.8
Management's Responsibility PPG # 4200.8.1
Employee's Responsibility PPG # 4200.8.2
First Aid Training and Certification PPG # 4200.9
Body Protection PPG # 4200.10
Personal Protective Clothing PPG # 4200.11
Eye and Face Protection PPG # 4200.12
Hand Protection PPG # 4200.13
Hearing Protection PPG # 4200.14
Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) Protection PPG # 4200.15
Life Safety Ropes, Harnesses and Hardware Protection PPG # 4200.16
Station Work Uniforms for Members PPG # 4200.17
Airborne Infectious Disease Control Plan PPG # 4200.18
Foot Protection for Structural Firefighting PPG # 4200.19
Respiratory Protection Program PPG # 4200.20
Infectious Disease Control Plan PPG # 4200.21
Head Protection PPG # 4200.22
Emergency Medical Protection PPG # 4400.1
Emergency Fireground Operations- Structural Risk Management PPG # 4400.2
Passport Accountability System PPG # 4400.3
Rapid Intervention Team PPG # 4400.4
Civil Disturbance PPG # 4400.5
Risk Management for Incidents of Violence PPG # 4400.6
Overhaul & Post Fire Documentation PPG # 4400.9
Emergency Fireground Operations- Incident Command System PPG # 4400.10
Rope Rescue Operations PPG # 4400.11
Trench Rescue Operations PPG # 4400.12
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response PPG # 4400.13
Emergency Response to Storm Damage PPG # 4400.14
Emergency Response to Reported Suicide PPG # 4400.15
Emergency Response to a Bomb Threat PPG # 4400.16
Water and Ice Rescue Incidents PPG # 4400.18
Response to Crime Scene and Fatality Incidents PPG # 4400.19
Response to Brush and Grass Fires PPG # 4400.20
Response to LPG Carrier and Container Emergencies PPG # 4400.21
Response to Flammable Liquid Fires PPG # 4400.22
Response to Electrical Fires and Hazards PPG # 4400.23
Standard Response to Emergency Situations PPG # 4400.24
Incident Scene Safety PPG # 4400.25
Initial Fire Suppression Tactics for Residential or Partially Developed Areas PPG # 4400.26
Vehicle Fires and Accidents PPG # 4400.27
Emergency Medical Responses PPG # 4400.28
Carbon Monoxide Responses PPG # 4400.30
Standby Teams PPG # 4400.35
Emergency Fireground Signal PPG # 4400.36
Emergency Incident Rehabilitation PPG # 4400.37
Confined Space Rescue Operations PPG # 4400.38
Helicopter Response PPG # 4400.39
Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Firefighting PPG # 4400.40
Wildland Personnel Accountability PPG # 4400.41
Apparatus Standards for Wildland Firefighting PPG # 4400.42
Occupant Restraints and Enclosures for Wildland Firefighting PPG # 4400.43
Equipment for Wildland Firefighting PPG # 4400.44
Aircraft Operations for Wildland Firefighting PPG # 4400.45
First Aid for Wildland Firefighters PPG # 4400.46
Training for Wildland Firefighters PPG # 4400.47
Eye Protection for Wildland Firefighting PPG # 4400.48
Hand Protection for Wildland Firefighting PPG # 4400.49
Foot Protection for Wildland Firefighting PPG # 4400.50
Head Protection for Wildland Firefighting PPG # 4400.51
Urban Wildfire Operations PPG # 4400.52
Fire Investigation PPG # 4500
Fire Training PPG # 4600.1
General Training Requirements PPG # 4600.2

Series 5000- Non-Service Operations

Goals PPG # 5000
Property Records PPG # 5100
Risk Management PPG # 5200
Liability Insurance PPG # 5210
Property Damage PPG # 5220
Records Management PPG # 5300

Series 6000- Fiscal Management

Goals PPG # 6000
Budget Preparation and Adoption PPG # 6010
Fiscal Year PPG # 6011
General Levy PPG # 6110
Benefit Charge PPG # 6111
General Obligation Bonds PPG # 6120
Gifts PPG # 6130
Disposal of Surplus Real or Personal Property PPG # 6131
Fire Suppression Fee Schedule PPG # 6150
Investment Funds PPG # 6160
Purchasing: Authorization and Control PPG # 6200
Purchasing: Bids and Contracts PPG # 6210
Voucher Certification and Approval PPG # 6300
System of Accounts and Funds PPG # 6410
Management of District Bank Account PPG # 6420
Monthly Financial Reports PPG # 6430
Audits PPG # 6440

Series 7000- Facilities

Goals PPG # 7000
Master Plan PPG # 7100
Site Acquisition PPG # 7210
Finance PPG # 7220
Construction Design PPG # 7230
Selection of Architect or Engineer PPG # 7231
Facility Specifications PPG # 7232
Construction Phase PPG # 7240
Project Supervision PPG # 7241
Contractor Assurance PPG # 7242
Contractor Surety Bonds and Insurance PPG # 7243
Maintenance of Records PPG # 7244
Acceptance of Completed Project PPG # 7245
State Environmental Policy Act Compliance PPG # 7250
Operation and Maintenance of District Facilities PPG # 7300
Security PPG # 7310
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance PPG # 7320

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