The on-duty FLA members shall respond immediately
to the call for service, unless otherwise directed by the Director
or supervisory member in charge. Members shall also be required to
promptly respond to emergency recall or "all-hands" call duties.
The EMS Program Coordinator or his/her designee
shall maintain a schedule of training and drills and shall activate
the FLA for drills or training when and where it becomes necessary.
These training sessions may include any and all mandated training
courses as set forth in the rules and regulations of the FLA and any
elective training sessions as the Director may deem necessary or beneficial.
Members will not be compensated for the time required to maintain
required certifications. The Borough will pay any fees or costs for
the training that is not covered by the state or other agencies.
The EMS Program Coordinator shall keep a permanent
record of the call for service, duty time and attendance at training
sessions of each active member of the FLA.
Any member of the FLA who drives any Borough
vehicle must complete the required driver training as set forth in
the rules and regulations of the FLA. Members of other Borough agencies
who may be required to operate an ambulance must have completed adequate
driver training courses.
All requests for repairs or supplies for the
FLA shall be presented through the EMS Program Coordinator to the
Director for approval. Purchases shall be made in accordance with
applicable state and municipal regulations and shall meet the approval
of the Chief Purchasing Agent of the Borough.
No member of the FLA shall be permitted to tamper
with or fix or repair any apparatus unless directed to do so by the
Director, EMS Program Coordinator, crew chief or line supervisor,
and then only in the case of an emergency.
A.
Performance of duty. All members shall promptly perform
their duties as required or directed by law, FLA rule, policy, or
directive, and by lawful order of a supervisor.
B.
Obedience to laws and rules. Members shall obey all
laws, ordinances, rules, policies, procedures, and directives of the
FLA.
C.
Reporting violations of laws and rules. Members knowing
of other members violating laws, ordinances, or rules of the FLA shall
report same in writing to the Director.
E.
Conduct toward other department employees. Members
shall treat other FLA members with respect. They shall be courteous
and civil at all times in their relationships with one another.
F.
Fitness for duty. Personnel shall maintain sufficient
physical and psychological condition in order to handle the variety
of activities required of an emergency medical technician.
G.
Driver's license. Members operating Borough motor
vehicles shall possess a valid United States driver's license. Whenever
a member driver's license is revoked, suspended, lost, or charged
with driving under the influence of controlled dangerous substances
or alcohol or reckless driving, the member shall immediately notify
the appropriate supervisor, giving full particulars.
H.
Address and telephone numbers. Members are required
to have a telephone or other method of twenty-four-hour contact. Changes
in address or telephone number shall be reported in writing to the
appropriate supervisor within 24 hours of the change.
I.
Members shall at all times keep in force and good
standing their EMT and other required approvals and certifications.
J.
Members shall immediately report to their supervisor
and/or EMS Program Coordinator the filing of all quasi-criminal or
criminal charges, as well as charges of domestic violence or the issuance
of any civil injunction against the member.
K.
Members shall not engage in any conduct contrary to
the good name, order or well-being of the FLA.
L.
Members are required to be truthful regarding their
words and actions relating to the conduct of their duties at all times,
whether under oath or not.
Members shall be subject to the Borough's Employee
Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.
A.
Members shall not volunteer to testify in actions
arising out of FLA employment and shall not testify unless subpoenaed.
If the subpoena arises out of Borough employment or if members are
informed that they are a party to a civil action arising out of Borough
employment, they shall immediately notify the appropriate supervisor
and shall consult with the Director and the Borough Attorney before
responding to any such subpoena, giving a deposition, or signing any
affidavit.
B.
Court appearance. When appearing in court on FLA business,
members shall wear either the FLA uniform or appropriate business
attire.
C.
Department investigations. Members are required to
answer questions, file reports, or render material and relevant statements
in an FLA investigation when such questions and statements are directly
related to job responsibilities. Members shall be advised of, and
permitted to invoke, all applicable Constitutional and statutory rights,
including consultation with counsel, at the member's expense.
