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| 3.01 Absence Without Leave (AW) |
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| Absence or tardiness without proper notification and permission. AW can result in loss of compensation during the absence and may be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including indefinite suspension |
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| Serving temporarily in a position to which the member is not ordinarily assigned, usually in a position of higher rank. |
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| The right of a member under law to apply for review from any order of dismissal or suspension by the Fire Chief. |
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| The unbroken line of authority extending from the Fire Chief through a single subordinate at each level of command down to the level of execution. |
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| 3.06 Chief of the Fire Department or Fire Chief |
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| The Chief Executive of the Fire Department |
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| Duties, which require that a member be excused from the performance of regular duties to perform other city related duties. |
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| The physical area inside the corporate city limits. For Fire Department purposes this shall include any area protected by the HFD. |
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| All positions and their classifications, which are covered under Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. |
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| An officer assigned to exercise command |
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| A unit composed of an officer, who may be a Senior Captain or Captain, an E/O, and as many Firefighters as may deemed necessary. |
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| For FD purposes, the area outside any incorporated limits. |
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| Any violation of Rules and Regulations, Guidelines, or by request of a member causing a reduction in classification of an employee. |
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| The Fire Department of the City of Houston |
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| The act of terminating the service of a member. |
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| A designated area of Emergency Operations under the direct supervision of a District Chief composed of stations and companies. |
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| Fire Stations in which District Chiefs are located. |
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| The 24 hour period during which a member's shift on duty. (i.e. Emergency Operations, OEC) |
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| A level of knowledge that is broad and not specific or detailed. |
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| Obedience to orders of a superior in rank must be faithfully observed, and any member offending in this regard shall be considered as insubordinate and held strictly accountable. |
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| The term means, "as soon as possible and practicable." |
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| Exceeding reasonable or appropriate language |
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| Incapable of the satisfactory performance of duties. |
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| The regular or periodic examination of personnel and station as to appearance, uniforms, equipment, duties, and operations. |
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| The failure or deliberate refusal of any member to obey any lawful order given by any superior officer. |
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| The period of time from the date, which the oath of office was last administered. (The length of time that a member has been engaged in the actual performance of duty. Previous service may be added). |
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"May" is permissive.
"Should" is advisory.
While used in the guidelines is not mandatory, it should be followed in the interest of the department. |
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| A collective term applied to all persons on the department payroll. |
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| Failure to give proper attention to the performance of duty. |
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| A consecutively numbered, written directive that will change, alter, amend, or clarify Fire Department Guidelines, and for information of a permanent nature. They shall be kept in a permanent file. |
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| A consecutively numbered, written directive that will change, alter, amend, or clarify Fire Department Rules and Regulations. They shall be kept in a permanent file. |
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| 3.36 Numbered Safety and Health Bulletin |
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| A consecutively numbered, written directive that will change, alter, amend, or clarify Fire Department Guidelines. Its purpose is to inform personnel about any Safety and Health issues or concerns that may arise, to create and maintain a safe work environment for all. They shall be kept in a permanent file. |
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| 3.37 Numbered Special Bulletin |
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| A written, numbered directive that will cover a specific instance where guidelines will be changed, altered, or amended, for a specific period of time. They may be discarded when the period of time terminates. |
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| 3.38 Numbered Training Bulletin |
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| A consecutively numbered, written directive that will change, alter, amend, or clarify Fire Department Guidelines. Will address any issues that arise regarding special training needs. WILL NOT ADDRESS scheduled trainings or solicit volunteers for training programs. They shall be kept in a permanent file. |
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| The state of a member during their days off or on authorized leave when they are free of the responsibility of performing usual duties. Technically a member is subject to call at all times. |
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| A member is on duty during the period of active engagement in the performance of duties. |
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| An instruction or directive, written or oral, issued by a superior officer to a subordinate or group of subordinates in the course of duty. |
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| 3.42 Outside City Limits (OCL) |
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| For FD purposes the area outside any incorporated limits not protected by the HFD. |
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| A fixed point or location to which a member is assigned for duty. |
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| A grade of official standing. Each class of members of the department is a rank. |
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| The officer having the highest rank in grade, unless otherwise designated. |
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| Action taken in denying a member the privilege of performing their duties in consequence of dereliction of duty, breach of discipline, misconduct, or violation of Guidelines. May be with or without pay. |
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| A member voluntarily terminating service with the department. Must be accepted by the Fire Chief to be effective. Non-classified employees will be considered as having resigned his/her position with the department when absent for (3) consecutive workdays without good cause and proper notification. |
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| Used here-in shall indicate that the action is mandatory. |
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| A group of workers on duty at the same time or the working period of such a group. |
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| Any member having supervisory responsibilities, either temporarily or permanently, over members of lower rank. |
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| Shall always be construed as the Captain in-charge of a fire station. |
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| Words used in the present tense shall include the future. |
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| 3.53 Through Official Channels |
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| Through the hands of each immediate superior officer. |
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| Work period composed of (2) 24 hour shifts of duty during an (8) day cycle (i.e. Emergency Operations, OEC). |
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| Wearing apparel of a member issued, prescribed or as the Fire Chief may dictate. |
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| A level of comprehension above that of general knowledge. |
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