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G-157 - 11/27/1973 - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. G_15 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATI0NS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, Du Page County, Illinois , as follows : Ordinance No. G-115 is hereby repealed in its entirety and the following- provisions are hereby adopted as the Rules and Regulations for the Fire Department of the Village of Oak Brook. ARTICLE I. ADMINISTRATION AND COMPOSITION. Section 1. The Fire Department of the Village of Oak Brook has been created by ordinance as an administrative department of the Village. Section 2. The Fire Department includes officers and firemen as provided by ordinance and volunteer firemen as provided by ordinance. Section 3. The Fire Chief, heretofore provided for by ordinance, shall report to the President and Board of Trustees as they may require and shall be under the general supervision of the Village Manager. Section 4. The Fire Chief shall create such administrative divisions or sections within the department and among its personnel as he deems necessary to the functioning. of the department. ARTICLE II. APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION Section 1. Appointment and promotion of officers and members of { the Fire Department shall be in accordance with the laws relating to the powers and duties of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Section 2 . Volunteer firemen shall be appointed by the Fire Chief as needed, ARTICLE III. REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION. Section 1. Removal or suspension of members of the department shall be in accordance with rules promulgated by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Section 2. The Fire Chief, after notice and hearing, may cause the suspension or removal of a volunteer fireman_. An appeal from that ruling shall be to the President and Board of Trustees,' if requested 4vi:thin thirty (30) days ARTICLE IV. ANNUAL INVENTORY, Section 1. Anv_ member of the Fire Department designated by -the Fire Chief , within fifteen (15) days after the lst day of January of each year, shall make an inventory of all public property on hand at the end of the previous year, and the articles of property received during said period and disposed of whether by being transferred, worn out, or condemned. Such inventory shall be made in duplicate, one (1) copy shall be retained for the records , and the original shall be fors-yarded to the Chief of the Fire Department. ARTICLE V. PLATOONS AND PLATOON OFFICERS. Section 1. The regular members shall be divided into platoons , the number of which shall be determined by the Fire Chief and based �.- upon the needs of the community to provide proper fire protection. Each platoon shall consist of adequate manpo,-,=­ to operate effi.ci.ently. -5- ARTICLE IX. LADDER£MEN. C- 4 shall .v )i .... the F re Chief,. uuema:�r � ie� � i�.x Section 2 . General duties of ladder,,-,q--n at fires are to ascertain that all occupants of a burning building are out, to make rescues , �. raise ladders , open up and ventilate burning buildings so that nozzlemen may quickly bring their streams on the fire. Laddermen carrying axes , pike poles , and wearing masks should accompany nozzlet:ten working inside buildings , to open partitions or ceilings. Section 3. Laddermen shall quickly remlove axes, pike poles , EK hooks and -necessary ladders from the apparatus , carry them to the building and use them as directed. Section 4. Laddermen shall be responsible for the operations of the aerial ladder pipe and the deck gun on the quint, and shall proceed to set these up per department' s standards for the operation of master streams appliances . Section. 5. Laddermen will assist the squad_men in performing salvage whenever they have the opportunity and will assist in the covering of holes in the roofs , etc. , where the use of ladders is required. Section 6 . The members of the truck company, known as ladde=m n or truckmen, will be instructed in the operation of Unit #914 and the use of all equipment thereon. They will become specialists in "truck work" but will be given general instructions in all other company work, ie. squad, engine , etc. ARTICLE X. NOZZLEMEN OR ENGINEMEN. Section 1. Nozzlemen (also known as enginemen) shall be designated by the Fire Chief. Section 2 . The duties of nozzlemen shall include the handling of small extinguishers, water, and chemical lines , such as foam, Unox, etc . , to extinguish fires with a minivam amount of water damage. Section 3 . At fires in buildings, hose lines shall be advanced into the building with the nozzle shut off and not opened until the fire is seen. After the main body of the fire is extinguished, the nozzle shall be shut off and the -remainder cleaned up with small hoses and nozzles . Section 4 . In laying a line from a hydrant to a fire, a nozzleman' shall drop off the truck with the butt end of the '_nose and a hydrant wrench, connect to the hydrant, and stand by for the signal for water. Section 5 . In laying a feeder line for an engine or pump for other than master stream work, the iiozzleman stretches a 3" or 4" lire or hose taking with him the hydrant valve and the hydrant wrench , and connects the hose to one of the 2-1/2" ports of the hydrant and the i. 7ran valve on the other 2--1/2" port , and stands by for the signal f^ aateL. Section o . In laying feeder lines for master stream work , the no� ;ler�an shall assist Lhe ladderman according to the standards set up for :Waster stream work. S^ction 7 . -In laying a line or lines from the fire to the hydrant or c-stern , a nozzlemian shall drop off at the fire with the nozzle and ample nose to reach the fire, and all necessary tools shall be unloaded. i A the agent multi-ple lines are Called for, the nozzle tan will unload the hose back and will drop off the second bed, the sat_te as the first, FWa certain there is ample hose to reach the fire and then will `., signal the driver to go ahead. The engine shall then be driven to �t-?h�e� c:'-anr�ar� c1-` h-- ho se connected, and the p ^-er operated according to Section 8 . 'The members of the engine company, known as nozzlem.en, will be instructed in the operation of the department' s engines. They will become specialists in "engine work" , especially on their assigned engine , and the use of all equipment thereon, but :,,,Ill be given general instructions in all other company work, ie. truck, squad, etc. ARTICLE XI . -MECHAINTICS . Section 1. The Fire Chief shall appoint' a mechanic, who shall be charged with the duty of maintaining all the apparatus of the depart- ment in good condition and ready for immediate service. Section 2 . The mechanic is responsible to the Fire Chief and m;intenance officer and ,shall keep and maintain the mechanic's files, reports , schedules , tools , equipment , lubricants , parts, etc. , and is responsible for their expenditure and replacement when department policy demands . Section 3. The mechanic shall change the oil and grease in all apparatus in accordance with the "Lubrication Schedule" set forth by the Fire Chief' s office and the specifications set forth .by the manufacturer of the apparatus. Section 4. The radiator and cooling system of all apparatus shall be thoroughly flushed and refilled once every six (6) months. The use of a recognized radiator flushing solution shall be used and the instructions thereon followed. After the radiator is flushed, it is to .be refilled and a rust inhibitor is to be added along with clean. water (exception to rule - vehicle with permanent anti-freeze solution, which shall be done once every twelve (12) months. Section 5 . The mechanic shall work with the apparatus field engineer when he is here to fulfill the semi-annual service contract and any time he is here to do major work on the apparatus . Section 6 . It shall be the duty of the mechanic of the department to maintain, repair, and adjust all fire apparatus and equipment. This member, under the supervision of the Chief of the department shall instruct the drivers or operators of, motor fire apparatus as to their care and necessary lubrication. AR`1CLE XII. SECP.ETARY. Section 1. The secretary shall be designated by the Fire Chief. Section 2 The secretary shall have the custody of office supplies and equipment and shall preserve, and cause to be kept, the necessary books, papers , records and reports which are required by law, and the V"Mage ordinances and the rules and regulations o= the department, as amended from time to time. Such books , papers , and records , etc. shall be kept in such a manner as to be easily accessible , properly filed and indexed. He shall keep a docket, showing the reports required by lava to be made by the Fire Chief. He shall prepare and subrsit- to the Chief of the Fire Department for distribution all blank forts required for the transaction of department business . ARTICLE XIII . 1TRAINING DIVISION. Section 1. A training officer shall be designated by the Fire Chief and shall be charged with the responsibility for preparing a department training prora-m. Section 2 . The training officer shall be chosen for his ability to teach and only after re has qualified through tiarticipation in special vocational training courses , such as the F.D.I ,C. , and shall be responsible only then t0 the Fire Chief in all `matters relating to the training division. --7- Section 3. The training officer shall. submit to the Fire Chief a proposed training program for the education and training of the mem: ers of this department each year in the month of I-larch, and after it is approved by the Fire Chief shall ad here to 1t Lln'leSS of erwise ordered by the Fire Chief. Section 4 . The regular training sessions or drills of this derart-ment shall be posted monthly. Section 5. All regulars and volunteers are required to attend all drills designated by the training officer with the approval of the Fire Chief. .Section o . All volunteer firemen are required to attend all drills in the month, either the morning or the evening session or each drill. Section 7 . Any and all drills missed, even though permission was received to be absent, must be made up at "make-up drill sessions. Any member absent without permission from three (3) drills in one (1) wear shall be dropped from the department. Section 8 Work at drills shall be done in a quick, orderly and quiet manner. ARTICLE XIV. GENERAL REQUIREIV..ENTS. Section 1. All members shall assist in the work of the department' whether it be their assigned duties or not, and in the absence of any specific orders or apparent work to be done, they shall report to the officer in charge of their company. Section 2. All members shall give strict obedience to the orders Of their appointed officers . Obedience to orders shall be prompt, implicit and unqualified. Section 3. Members shall exercise complete respect for senor officers. All senior officers shall be addressed by proper rank and surname. This shall apply not only to this department but to members of the Police Department as well. Undue familiarity is discouraged. Section 4 . Fire Fighting and emergency operations are the primary functions of the department. Knowledge of regulations, procedure and orders provided as a guide in the performance of required duties at such occurrences shall be the responsibility of all-members. Section 5 . Members reporting for a tour of duty shall promptly place their fire clothing on the apparatus according to their assigned �. duties . Members going off duty shall place their fire clothing neatly on racks or hooks provided for such purpose. Section 6 . Fire alarm signals shall be such as prescribed by the Fire Chief , and it shall be his duty to test or have tested, at a regularly designated time each day, the fire alarm system to see that it is working properly. Section 7 . Each member of the department shall be issued a fire radio receiver as soon as sets are purchased and he shall be responsible to see that it is supplied power and is in good working condition at all times . He will receive a test call every day at a specified time, and, if his set does not function, he shall return it to the fire departmer_fi radio shop and get a spare set, it available , until his radio can be repaired and :returned to him. Scction 8. Upon receiving an alarm or fire or otherwise, every officer and.menber of the fire department on duty shall immediately re�art for fire duty. Apparatus shall leave quarters on the command of the officer in charge. L Section 9 . When an alarm is giver_, off-duty men and volunteer men shall ir-F!ediately proceed to the fire or emergency by the most direct route to assume their assigned duties or assist in any work necessary, unless they are assigned to report to the fire station for driving apparatus, etc. , in which case they will immediately proceed to the fire station b_,r the most direct route and perform the duties assigned. Section 10 . Response to alarms shall be made with all proper sTeed consistent with safety. V:hen responding to alarms , sirens or other warning devices shall be used as needs dictate. These signals si:a_L likewise be used YJ�'1Cn p�SSing through residertL_ al neighborhoods at night when people may be asleep. Sirens shall not be used when returning from alarms. Apparatus stall obey all traffic regulations w.-.en returning. All emergency lights are to be turned off and only the apparatus running lights , headlights, etc. , shall be left on open ret urning from alarms. Section 11. Racing to and from fires is strictly prohibited when more than one (1) commany is proceeding in the same direction, they shall follow in a single line. Section 12 . One-wav streets against traffic shall only be used when. responding to alarms and then only if such is urgent. Section 13. When arriving at an alarm and finding no fire, -the officer in charge shall cause a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the alarri. Upon any sign of fire, the officer in charge sha-11 cause a Line to be laid to the fire or exposure. Section 14. Apparatus shall not be driven over the fire hose unless absolutely necessary. Members of the department shall not allow other vehicles to drive over the fire hose without the permission of the officer in charge. Where drivers of vehicles persist in driving over fire hose, ,.embers shall re::;uest the c000peratior_ of the police department and cause. swrtmons to be served. Section 15 . Members of a fire or emergency shall wear helve-`, coat, boots , and rope hose tool at all tires and each shall have :•7ith him one pair of mitts, one folding spanner wrench, and one flashlight in good work4 ng order. The :Mitts are to be worn as protective gear .whenever the occasion_ demands. Section 16 Members at a fire or emergency shall not wander i_ndiscrii:!inately through buildings . Unless otherwise ordered, they shall remain with the officer or at the apparatus Section 17 . Members shall not smoke Tti it_- le training or when riding the apparatus . A member shall not sA oke at a fire or other evrge~ ^y unless permission is granted by his officer or by the Fire Chief. Section 13 . reamers arriving at false alarms shall make every fort to find the responsible party for transmitting the false alarm. They shall be prapared to testi-cTy in court t should such u�_rson be aoDrehended. S2Ct1o'1 19 . Me.:ber s o-)e-Tat?ng apparatus shall not leave apparatus �nattendza, if at all possible. Section 20 Me-bers , ;, her. opera= ��c� a.pparatus during cold weathe- , src. l take all necessary precautions�to avoid da-mage to apparatus or e i�~ent by freezing- Sec�Cion 21 Vrhen hose is laid across tracks or on streets with fas moving traffic , ade c�uate warning lights and/or devices shall be displaved at least 300 yards each side of the nose, plus telephone L Li1�-' id:LlLUQa d1JSa r..SiCL �o have ate_ �ia_ns stopped. action 22. Members shall report all injuries to the officer in r, � as onn as possible . -9- Section 23 . During fire operations , all members shall be constantly alert to the possibility of arson. Any such suspicion S.1-tall b� CJ. t:iutlicctC�C1 to she officer _L charge _�rr2ed i ateiy. Members at fires shall avoid disturbing any evidence or discussion of fire W tl� unauthorized persons . Section 24 . Articles of any value at fires or e-inergencies shall be tw_ned over to the platoon officer who shall turn over to the police department and receipt for sage requested. If it is evident the valued article belongs to the occupant of the premises , said article nay be turned over to such person after obtaining a receipt. Section 25 . Hours of duty: No member of the fire department shall be required to remain on duty for periods of time which, in the aggregate in any month, amount to more . than twelve (12) hours for each day in the month, dxcept in case of serious conflagration or great emergency. Section 26 . Sick while not in quarters : Members of the fire department, who have been taken sick or who have been injured while absent from company quarters, shall give notice- of such fact to the Chief of the Fire Department without delay, and forward to him a physician's certificate stating the nature of such sickness or injury. Section 27. Sick while in quarters Members of the department beco=ming sick or ill while on duty shall notify their superior officers, who in turn shall notify the Chief of the Fire Department in writing of such fact. Section 28 . Annual furloughs : Members of the fire department, who have served for more than_ one (1) year prior to the posting of furlough lists, may be allowed an annual furlough. The furlough shall commence and end on such days as nay be designated by the Chief of the Fire Department. Section 29 . Assist police: It shall be the duty of every officer and member of the fire department to assist the police in making arrests or quelling disturbances , when called upon to do so'. Section 30 . In matters of general conduct, members shall be governed by the customary rules of good behavior observed by law abiding and self-respecting persons. Members shall conduct them- selves at all times in a manner which will not bring discredit upon the department. .Section 31. Uniforms not to be bought from other members : No rates:der of the fire department shall purchase or wear a uniform of anovher member without. the permission of the Chief of the Fir.- Department. Section 32 . Each member of the department shall be furnished " with the necessary regulation buttons , cap device, and coat badge. It shall be deemed neglect of duty for any member of the fire department to lose or give a7ay any of the regulation buttons , cap devices or coat badges, or other .Village property unless authorized by the Chief of the Fire Department. Section 33 . Upon the resignation or death of any member of the. department , the commanding officer of the company to which said member was assigned shall require the return of all department pro-erty and forward it to the Chief of the Fire Department , unless othe_-wise authorized. S�:aion 34 . Officers shall be just , dignified and firm in their relations with subordinates, and abstain from violent, abusive or ir.-Lmoderate language in giving orders or directions . Officers shall enforce strict obedience of all rules , regulations and practices by mcmbers or employees under their command and report, by well supporl- ,t charges , transgressions thereof. r� Section 35 . ierlbers shall not visit the headquarters of the Sef or� t o_ L-_�cirs � i2�mot permission 1 mimed at� nnmmandin g officers . If such permission is denied, they may fortaard a request ion an interview by mail stating the purpose of the interview. �.. Section 36. Political activities : No member of the department shall be a delegate to or member of any political or party convention, and shall not take part in political campaigns or solicit contributions for any political party, club, or association or for any other political purpose . Section 37. Members shall not solicit or contribute, nor cause to be solicited or contributed, any money, or other valuable article or ? ?2�j , to be used in connection %Iith a matter affecting the department —. 'hout the =„ri"ten permission of the Chief of the department. This ?° does not apply t0 honey for house assessments such as comr.li ssary, r;_ dues to official organizations, or other similar authorized purpose. Qection 38 . A�ewers shall treat the business of the department as confidential. They shall not discuss matters for publication, without the permission of the Chief of Department. This does not preclude explaining department routine to visitors . Section 39 . `4enlbprs shall not deliver any address on fire .department matters without written approval of the Chief of the Deoartment. Section 40 . Members when answering the station telephones shall .give the following information and in the order listed: Fir Department, unless it is the business lines, then it is : -r ire Prevention Bureau, and. .surname of individual answering the telephone. Members calling shall identify themselves as follows : Rank and surname and_ indicate to whom they wish to speak. Section 41. Members shall not A. violate any oath of office they take. E. Neglect or shirk any duty lawfully assigned. C. Refuse to obey and carry out any lawful orders given. D. Absent the:.:selves from quarters or any other assignment to duty without permission from proper authority. D, Indulge in the use of drugs or narcotics without medical permission. F . Indulge in or be u-nder the influence of intoxicating beverages :,,bile on duty or at any time while in uniform. C --hen in unifor !, enter any palace <here intoxicating beverages are sold or dispensed except in line of duty. Use indecent, p:cofane , or ur�civ_�1 language. I . Engage in indecent or immoral conduct_ - u `'„rage in any altercation, co-': nit an assault; or Violate . any law, or do anyth� q fo-r T.'7hicti they may be arrested. K. "Ia:_e a false state7men—' -v,'ith Intent to deceive any senior or investicrati -ng o=`icer in the line of duty L . Tillfu?lv damage any department property or handle any in a manner. -zl Neglect or refuse to pay legal debts when due. N. Solicit or accept any compensation , rev7ard or consideration for services performed in the line of duty, or any gift or donation as a member of the department, without the written approval of the Chief of the - department. O. Use official letterheads or stationary for personal business . P . Lend, sell or give away any department property except with the permission of the Chief of department, Q. M: cabers of the fire depart-ment shall not loan their uniforms or any portion thereof. r R. Religion shall not be discussed in or about the department headquarters . No member of- the fire department shall ridicule, criticize or joke with another member of the fire department regarding his religious beliefs . S . Card games, checkers , dice and other devices are prohibited on apparatus floors , and gambling for money or other articles of value in or about any fire station of the department is strictly prohibited. Section 42. Members shall -report for and go off duty in the uniform prescribed for the season of the year and the occasion. No badge, button, or lodge pin shall be worn upon their uniforms except those authorized by the Fire Chief. The summer uniforms shall be worn from April lst to September 30th each year. The winter uniform is to be worn at all other times unless special permission is granted by the Fire Chief. (NOTE: The uniform schedule shall be posted on the bulletin board and shall be considered a part of this rule and regulation. Section 43. Uniforms shall at all times be clean and neatly, pressed so that members reflect credit upon the department by their appearance and demeanor. ` Section 44 . When reporting to time quarters of any superior officer of the Village or official of the Village, members shall wear tie proper uniform for the season of the year. Section 45 . Coat badges shall be properly displayed on the lei_ breast, when wearing the uniform. Section 46 . Equipment: Officers and members of the fire �- de�,artm=tint shall purchase and own the necessary and regulation eRuii9mtint required for the fire duty as prescribed by the Chief of tie fire department. Company officers shall inspect and see -hat each member has provided himself with the necessary equipr!ent. Section 47. Private telephones Every member of the :fire derja -I—eixt shall have a private telephone and the same shall be l Lstt d cinder his name. Section 43 . A member of the department shall devote his whole time and attention to his fire duties . He is expressly prohibited fro. -ollowing any other calling:, or occupation, or being engaged in anv other b�ls iness , unless per?�mission is given by 'L`.he Chief of the sire Department. . Section 49 . Always on duty : A. ?:member of the department , for disc iniinary purposes , shall be considered as being on dutZ7 at all ti= s . Although certain hours are allotted to a respective member of the department for the performance of duty on ordinary occasions, he is required to respond immediately, day or night, in any emergency on notice that his services are required. -12- Section 50 . Probationers - to observe: All original appoint meats of firemen to the fire department shall be for a probationary period of one (1) year , continuation in the service being dependent upon the conduct of the appointee , and his fitness for the perform- ance o-. the duties to which assigned, as indicated by the quality of his .;ork and by reports and recom endations of his superior officers . If during the said one (1) year , the appointee proves unfit , he will A be d�.spissed from the service of the fire department by the Fire Chief. Section 51, The loss of any coat, cap, badge, or other department prc-:e_ty shall nroraptly be reported to the officer on duty. All negligent losses must be replaced at losers expense. Section 52 . Each member is responsible for all equipment assi-pried to him, and when his membership in the department is termin- ated, lie shall return all' department property in his possession. Section 53 . No person, not a member of the department, unless author-zed by a department officer, shall be allowed to ride on the I pparatus or to handle equipment. Section 54. All- fire. department rubber lined hose shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test at least once a year of not less than one-half (1/2) the hose' s rated pressure (Example: 600 pounds test hose will be tested at 300 pounds. ) held at that pressure for at least three (3) minutes . (Refer to the National Fire Codes for detailed information) . Section 55. Rewards: All rewards of money or gifts made out to the fire department for rendering fire service shall be reported in w•;citing to the Fire Chief through the ranking officer of the - company of which the officer or member receiving said reward is a member. Said report shall be made within five (5) days after the receipt of the reward and all money shall be paid over to the V .11age of Oak Brook Firemen's Pension Fund Treasurer, who shall deposit same according to law. Section 56 All volunteer members shall be required to have' a physical examination _yearly, at the expense of the Village , after reaching the age of fifty-five (55) years . The Chief of the Fire Department will provide the forms and will send the member to the doctor handling such examinations for the Village. Section 57 . Department members shall not leave quarters- until properly relieved or dismissed by the platoon officer in charge. ARTICLE XV. RECORDS. Section 1. The following records , -reports , etc. are to be completed before the tour of duty is considered completed. Those mars'-zed with an. asterisk shall be submitted to the Fire Chief for review and they will then be forwarded to the responsible people for processing. 1 . Alarm of fire* 2 . Alarm of non-firer 3 . Alarm of emergency rescue* 4 , %ttendance record* 5 . Volunteer payroll fo,m* 6 . Drill report* 7 . Off duty permit* S. Vehicle work order* ° . State Fire Marshall Fire Report* 10 _ Hose records 11. oxygen and compressed air service records 12 . Daily log 13 . Radio log 14 . Daily gasoline records ~' 15 . Monthly gasoline report 16 . Monthiv apparatus run report. Section 2 . All "monthly, weekly and quarterly, reports are to be completed and processed before the tour of duty is considered complete for the day listed st_ed -for said report to be ^fade out. ^heYr will be forwarded to the responsible people for processing. Section 3 . The foll-.,Ting is a list of daily , weekly, monthly, and quarterly records , reports , etc. , and directions concerning them: A. Alarm of fire: An alarm ,of fire report shall be made out by the platoon officer on duty every time the fire department responds to an alarm of fire. B. Alarm of non-fire : An alarm of non-fire shall be made out by the platoon officer on duty every time the fire department responds to alarms other than alarms of fire and alarms of emergency rescue C. Alarm of emergency rescue : An alarm of emergency rescue shall be made out by the platoon officer on duty every time the fire department responds to an alarm of rescue transport, inhalator transport, rescue squad not needed, first aid, and mutual aid for emergency rescue. D. Attendance record: An attendance record is to be made out by the platoon officer on duty for all regular, platoon, and special drills , platoon officers and officers co-immand �. meetings , all alarms and whenever else the Fire Chief may deem it advisable. E. Volunteer payroll form: A volunteer payroll form shall be made out by the platoon officer on duty for all personnel ordered to duty by the Fire Chief. F. Drill report: A drill report shall be made out by the platoon officer on duty for all regular, platoon, and special drills , and platoon officers meetings , and officers Command meetings and whenever else the Fire Chief may deem it advisable, G. Off duty permits: An off duty permit shall be made out by the platoon officer on duty for all off duty time granted a man. All off duty time must be approved by the Fire Chief or the ran shall be considered absent without leave. An off duty permit shall be made out for absence and the work "Permit" struck out and the words `Absent Without Leave" tvped in place thereof. 11. Vehicle work order : A vehicle N,�7ork order shall be made out to the mechanic, but forwarded through the platoon officer on duty whenever repairs , adjustments , etc. , are required on apparatus and fire equipment and such repairs are beyond the capabilities of the man making out the vehicle *.,ork order. The mechanic will complete all the work requested and process the vehicle work order as indicated on the form. l ., 'lose records : The Dlatoon officer on duty shall be responsible for keeping the hose records up to date by recording the use of hose . j O,,,vgen and compressed air service• records : Service records shall ba kept current weekly by the officer on duty• :. Daily les : A da 'v _tog shall be kept by the platoon officer on dintv . r ne shali -record the day , date roll call , weather report at 8 : 00 A.2':. , all activities , goods Yeceived, and sign the same in blue ink and record all ala=s in red ink L for each tour of du y. -14- L. Radio log: Every officer and man is responsible to log all radio communications he has from the base station transmitter. The same shall be recorded in the radio log book. �.. ii. Daily gasoline records : All gasoline ptmiped daily shall be recorded by the men on duty and filed for the monthly recapping. N. Monthly gasoline reports : (Recap of daily reports) The platoon officer on duty the lst day of every month shall compile the "Monthly Gasoline Report" for the previous month. O. Monthly apparat-Ls run report: The platoon officer on duty is responsible to log all apparatus mileage on the monthly apparatus run report book, P Fire Prevention Bureau monthly report: The Director of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall make out the Fire Pre- vention Bureau monthly report for the months assigned: Platoon "A" January, March, May July, 'September and November `.. Platoon "B" - February, April, June, August October and December q_. Fire Prevention Bureau report and correspondence: 1. The fire inspectors shall make out "Inspector's Route Cards" daily and shall send them to the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau on the last day of each month. 2. The inspector's "pink" copy of all orders issued shall be sent daily to the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau. 3. Monthly summary of inspections : Each inspector shall make out a monthly . summary of inspections report. The report shall become a part of the Fire Prevention Bureau monthly report. R. Weekly vehicle inspection report: The platoon officer on duty shall make out the weekly vehicle inspection report. `- S. Vehicle service report : The mechanic shall make out the vehicle service report whenever he lubricates the vehicle, tunes up the motor, or winterizes the radiator. Section 4. Any and all correspondence wkitten on fire department stationary, or pertaining to this department ' s activities , shall be sent to the Fire Chief for his review and approval prior to mailing or handing out , processing, etc. ARTICLE XVI. VIOLATION OF RULES, REGULATIO vS OR OR=,7AY7CES. Section 1. Any member of the fire department , who shall be guilty of violation of any of the rules and regulations herein- before set forth, or of any one or more of the following offenses "chile on or off duty, shall be subject to one or more of the penalties hereinafter provided: 1. Conduct unbecoming a fireman or employee of the department. 2 . Immoral conduct. 3 . Neglect of duty. 4. Violation of any criminal law. 5. Inattention to duty. 6 Incapacity or inefficiency in the service . 7 . Disobedience of orders 0 D ..,ti ,, 1 9 . Being absent from duty without permission. 10 . Using coarse or profane language to a superior officer or to any member of the department. 11. Insubordination or disrespect toward a superior officer. 12 . Using coarse or profane language to a citizen. 13 Neglect to treat an officer or member of the department, or another person, ciui_l_1_y and respectfully. 14. raking a false official report. 15 . Neglect to comply with rules governing fire clothing , uniforms, etc. 16 : Neglect to appear neat and tidy. 17. Receiving a ,brbe of money, or other valuable . 18 . Accepting a: gift or reward from a person for a service rendered, or pretended to be rendered, as a member of the department. 19. Neglect to report any member of the department known to be guilty of violating any rule or regulation issued for the guidance of the department. 20 . Failure to report inefficient probationers . Section 2 . Penalties 1. Reprimand. 2. Suspension by the Chief of the Fire Department for a period not to exceed legal limits as set by law. 3. Suspension, during investigation, by the Board of Fire and - Police Cormnissioners for a period not to exceed legal limits set by law. 4. Discharge from the fire department and the service of the Village of Oak Brook after a hearing duly held as required by law. Section 3. Disciplinary measures : The Chief of the Fire Department may, in proper cases, administer the penalties enumerated in Section 2 above. Mhen the penalty is an official reprimand, he shall cause a record of the same to be transcribed upon the personnel record of the offender. A suspension order by the Chief of the Fire Department under Section 2 above shall in no case exceed legal limits as set by law. The enforcement of all other penalties as outlined is reserved to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for regular firemen and officers . For volunteer firemen and officers ,' the Fire Chief may enforce according to the laws and ordinances of the Village of Oak Brook. Section 4. Department property - to turn in: A member of the �- department, upon suspension for a period of five (5) days or more, shall promptly surrender all department property in his possession, which property shall be -retained by the Chief of the Fire Department, and returned to the member when relieved from suspension or restored to duty. Section 5 . During any period suspension, a member of the force shall not wear or display his official uniform, or any part thereof. ARTICLE XVII. CFARGES AND TRIALS. Section 1. All charges and trials for offenses herein shall be made and conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by- the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and the statutes in such case made and provided. Section 2 . Preferring and contents of charges : Any superior. officer may prefer charges against a subordinate for any one or more of the foregoing offenses . Charges shall specify the rule violated, the general nature of such violation, and the names and addresses of witnesses . The defendant shall be notified of the c:n; tents cif c:haraes and cha l l he rpoui rPd to c bTni t- A wr; ttPn G statement in answer thereto. Additional charges shall be preferred where a: defendant refuses to submit a written statement. Charges together with defendant's statement shall°be forwardedthrough official channels to the Chief of the Fire Department. Section 3. Subordinates may make complaints: A subordinate having a complaint against another member of the department for a violation of rule, or deeming himself aggrieved, shall make a state_. ment thereof under oath, attaching names of witnesses, and transmit same directly to the Chief of the Fire Department. Section 4. Service of charges: A copy of charges shall be served on tze 3efendant not less than five (5) days before the date of trial. Return of such service shall be by a receipt of the defendant on a retained copy of such charges or by affidavit of the officer serving the same. It is the duty of an officer to whom charges are sent for service to secure service and Make return thereof without delay. Section 5. The commanding officer of a member or employee of the department named as defendant, as well as those preferring charges, shall be present when the case is scheduled to be heard. ARTICLE XVIII. All prior ordinances of the Village of Oak :Brook in conflict with the.,-provisions of this ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict. PASSED and APPROVED this day of f.,AujCtdrf , 1973. APPROVED: tes", � ,,I t�°aJ. President ATTEST: ti o � J2 m ` Village Clerk AYES: NAYS: T ABSENT: / r