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112.00 - VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT I. General Requirements A. Vehicles and equipment shall be maintained in a constant state of readiness and availability for complete and immediate use. B. Members shall be responsible for the use and care of vehicles and equipment assigned to them or entrusted to their care. C. Members shall immediately report any loss, damage, or malfunction of apparatus or equipment to the member's supervisor. D. Members shall return vehicles and equipment issued to them or entrusted to their care immediately on separation from service. E. A member required to drive a vehicle owned or operated by the department shall possess an appropriate and valid driver's license. F. Members shall drive in a safe and prudent manner and shall obey all applicable federal, state, and local traffic regulations when driving or operating a vehicle owned by the department. G. Members shall properly wear safety restraint devices whenever driving or riding in a vehicle owned or operated by the department. H. Members driving department vehicles to the emergency scene shall observe the posted speed limit with the following exceptions: 1. May travel 10 MPH over speed limit IF posted speed limit is in excess of 45 MPH. 2. May never exceed a speed which is safe, reasonable and proper for existing conditions. L. When backing fire apparatus, a member shall serve as a guide to assist the driver and insure a safe backing operation. J. Members driving emergency vehicles shall use extreme caution when approaching street intersections and on approach to the emergency scene. K. Members will Chock the apparatus rear wheels anytime the apparatus is parked outside the engine room, including emergencies and other business. II. Use of Department Vehicles A. Vehicles owned or operated by the department shall be used for city business only. City business means any authorized work or activity performed by a member on behalf of the city. B. An officer may authorize brief stops while there company is within its district performing an authorized activity. The company must maintain radio contact and remain available for calls. III. Taking Vehicles Home A. The following members are authorized to take a vehicle home: Chief and Fire Marshal. B. The Fire Chief may authorize other members to take a vehicle home on a case-by-case basis. IV. Injuries and Property Damage An accident or collision involving damage to a vehicle or property or injury to any person shall be reported immediately to the law enforcement agency and the member's supervisor. |