I.
Purpose
To establish a standardized operational policy
regarding alcohol use / consumption at it applies to safe Fire District
operations, in conjunction with the District’s Rules of Conduct.
II.
Policy
A.
Any employee who has consumed alcohol within the previous eight hours
should remove him / herself from availability for incident response.
Any employee who is impaired by alcohol or drug use must voluntary
remove him or herself from availability for incident response. For
the purposes of this policy impaired is defined as any of the following:
1.
Legal intoxication, as defined by the California Vehicle Code, as it
pertains to commercial drivers.
2.
An odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the person.
3.
Visible physical signs of impairment as defined by the California Penal
Code.
B.
During events in or on facilities, equipment or during activities
insured by the District, at which alcohol is consumed, there must be a
distinct separation. For the purposes of this policy, the
“distinct separation” is defined as:
1.
District operated fire stations.
2.
District insured vehicles
3.
Any incident or request for service by the public or other agency.
a.
An exempting for consumption and sales of alcohol will be granted to the
Association for Labor Day.
C.
Approval of any event, as described in section B., must be obtained from
the Fire Chief.
D.
Alcohol related behavior that is unlawful, unbecoming or resulting in
reduced public trust will not be tolerated. This behavior
tarnishes the professional image of the men and women of the Fire
District. Such behavior may result in disciplinary action.
E. Alcohol may not be carried
in any District insured vehicle or on any District operated property
without the permission of the Fire Chief. There is a standing
exemption for cooking spirits.
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