The on-duty employees shall respond immediately to the call
for service, unless otherwise directed by the officer in charge.
The Chief or his/her designee shall maintain a schedule of training
and drills and shall activate the Division 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 Division and any elective training sessions as
the Executive Board may deem necessary or beneficial. Employees 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 Training Officer shall keep a permanent record of the duty
time and attendance at training sessions of each employee.
Any member of the Division of Emergency Medical Services who
drives any Borough vehicle must complete the required driver training
as set forth in the rules and regulations of the Division. 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 Division shall
be presented to the Chief for approval. Purchases shall be made in
accordance with applicable state and municipal regulations and meet
the approval of the Chief Purchasing Agent of the Borough.
No member of the Division shall be permitted to tamper with,
fix or repair any apparatus unless directed to do so by the Chief
or line officer, and then only in the case of an emergency.
General conduct.
A.
Performance
of duty. All employees shall promptly perform their duties as required
or directed by law, Division rule, policy, or directive, and by lawful
order of a supervisor.
B.
Obedience
to laws and rules. Employees shall obey all laws, ordinances, rules,
policies, procedures, and directives of the Division.
C.
Reporting
violations of laws and rules. Employees knowing of other members violating
laws, ordinances, or rules of the Division shall report same in writing
to the Chief.
E.
Conduct
toward other Division employees. Employees shall treat other employees
with respect. They shall be courteous and civil at all times in their
relationships with one another. When on duty and in the presence of
the public, officers should be referred to by rank.
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. Employees operating Borough motor vehicles shall possess
a valid U.S. driver's license. Whenever a driver's license is revoked,
suspended, or lost, the employee shall immediately notify the appropriate
supervisor, giving full particulars.
H.
Address
and telephone numbers. Employees 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.
Employees shall be subject to the Borough's employee drug and
alcohol testing policy.[1]
A.
Employees
shall not volunteer to testify in actions arising out of Division
employment and shall not testify unless subpoenaed. If the subpoena
arises out of Borough employment or if employees 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 Chief 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 Division business, employees
shall wear either the Division uniform or appropriate business attire.
C.
Division
investigations. Employees are required to answer questions, file reports,
or render material and relevant statements in a Division investigation
when such questions and statements are directly related to job responsibilities.
Employees shall be advised of, and permitted to invoke, all applicable
constitutional and statutory rights, including consultation with Counsel,
at the employee's expense.
D.
Truthfulness.
Employees 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.
