Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the Release of Fire Department Records guideline?
Where are records pertaining to Fire Department operations made available for inspection and copying?
What is the timeframe for complying with or denying a request for information?
What is the consequence of issuing information and/or records in violation of the Freedom of Information guideline?
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Who is responsible for informing persons requesting information and/or records about the guideline?
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What is the purpose of the Freedom of Information Request form?
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Under what circumstances can the five (5) business day time limit be extended?
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What is the statutory authority for the Release of Fire Department Records guideline?
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Study Notes
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline
- Effective date of the SOP is January 1, 2022, and it will be re-evaluated on January 1, 2024
- The policy follows the 5 ILCS 140 “Freedom of Information Act”
Purpose of the Guideline
- To establish a procedure for requesting information and public records from the Fire Department
Procedure for Requesting Information and Records
- Records pertaining to Fire Department operations are available for inspection and copying at the Village Hall
- Certain records are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (exemptions listed in the Village Clerk's office)
- Requests for information must be submitted on the Freedom of Information Request form, available at the Village Hall and Fire Department office
- Each request will be complied with or denied within 5 business days after receipt
- The 5-day time limit may be extended up to 10 business days under 5 ILCS 140 Section 3d
- Fire Department members will inform requestors of this guideline and direct them accordingly
- Violation of the Freedom of Information guideline may result in disciplinary actions under the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Rules and Regulations, Dissemination of Information
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This quiz covers the standard operating guidelines for the release of fire department records, including administrative procedures and NIMS compliance.