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Who should employees seek approval from before taking action on matters outside their normal scope of responsibility?
Who should employees seek approval from before taking action on matters outside their normal scope of responsibility?
- Fire Chief (correct)
- Battalion Chief/Division Head
- Immediate supervisor
- House Captain
Which personnel will have their contact number posted near a phone in the station for emergency recall purposes?
Which personnel will have their contact number posted near a phone in the station for emergency recall purposes?
- Training Division staff
- Supervisors
- House Captains
- Operations personnel (correct)
What must employees do if there is a change in their address, telephone number, or work-related information?
What must employees do if there is a change in their address, telephone number, or work-related information?
- Contact the Battalion Chief/Division Head
- Seek approval from the Fire Chief
- Update information in PeopleSoft, TeleStaff, and ADSelfService (correct)
- Inform the Department of Public Safety
Who is responsible for posting and maintaining the contact number list for operations personnel in the station?
Who is responsible for posting and maintaining the contact number list for operations personnel in the station?
When should employees report any change of address to the Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of State Health Services?
When should employees report any change of address to the Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of State Health Services?
Who should employees report to about any matters that may affect operations?
Who should employees report to about any matters that may affect operations?
In case of emergencies, who are employees subject to recall by?
In case of emergencies, who are employees subject to recall by?
Where should members furnish the department with a telephone number where they can be reached in time of need?
Where should members furnish the department with a telephone number where they can be reached in time of need?
Who should be contacted for change of address instructions?
Who should be contacted for change of address instructions?
When should employees update their address and telephone number in various systems according to the text?
When should employees update their address and telephone number in various systems according to the text?
Study Notes
Conduct Unbecoming
- Conduct that affects departmental morale or operations may be classified as unbecoming.
- Actions that bring discredit or disrepute to the department or its employees are also considered unbecoming.
- Prohibited activities include:
- Agitating or creating dissent within the department.
- Making statements that could negatively impact discipline and order.
- Engaging in initiation practices or hazing.
- First Amendment Rights are not infringed upon by these prohibitions.
Obedience to Rules
- Violating departmental rules or disobeying lawful orders constitutes dereliction of duty.
- Disciplinary action will be taken for violations of rules, policies, or failure to perform assigned duties.
- Employees must promptly report rule violations or misconduct to their supervisor.
- If the supervisor is involved in misconduct, the next officer in the chain-of-command should be contacted.
- Refusal to obey lawful orders or mocking a supervisor is deemed insubordination.
Responsibilities and Reporting
- Employees are responsible for the safe and efficient performance of their duties and must report directly to their immediate supervisor.
- If a violation occurs, the Fire Chief will address the situation, potentially transferring involved employees to different units.
- In cases of continued relationship between violating employees, one may need to resign or face termination.
Social Media Policy
- The department promotes secure social media use to enhance community service.
- The Social Media Policy guides appropriate use and oversight of social media by city employees.
Access and Parking Regulations
- Authorized personnel only may access certain areas, with specific vehicles needing to follow entry protocols.
- Vehicles must enter through designated gates, with restrictions on parking locations and conditions.
- Emergency vehicles have limited parking near hydrants, while staff vehicles must use designated public pay parking.
Reporting Responsibilities
- Employees must report any issues affecting their work assignment or the welfare of their supervisor and department.
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Description
Learn about conduct unbecoming in the workplace, including actions that can adversely affect morale and efficiency. Understand behaviors that can bring disrepute to the department or its employees. Explore prohibited activities such as agitating or creating dissension within the organization.
