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HFD Rules and Regs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acting | Serving temporarily in a position in which the member is not ordinarily assigned, usually in a position of higher rank. |
| AWOL | Absence or tardiness indefinite suspension .through proper notification and permission shall be considered |
| Appeal | The right of a member under the law to apply for review from any order of dismissal or suspension by the Fire Chief. |
| Chain of Command | The unbroken line of authority extending from the Chief of the Fire Department through a single subordinate at each level of command down to the level of execution. |
| City Business | Duties, which require that a member be excused from the performance of regular duties to perform other city related duties. |
| COH Employee Policies and Procedures | Along with HFD Guidelines and orders, employees are required to comply with all duly approved COH policies and procedures to include: A. Executive Orders B. Mayor's Policies C. AdministrativePolicies |
| Classified Employee | All positions and their classifications, which are covered under Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. |
| Demotion | Any violation of Rules and Regulations, Guidelines, or by request of a member causing a reduction in the classification of an employee. |
| General Knowledge | A level of knowledge that is broad and not specific or detailed. |
| General Order | A general order shall be defined as a directive from the Fire Chief, Executive Assistant or Assistant Chief that regulates or determines the policies, procedure, operations or activities of the department, its divisions and members. |
| General Order | Additionally, directives received from the Mayor, City Human Resources Department and the Civil Service Commission shall be considered _ |
| General Order | Will be used to permanently change, alter, or amend HFD Guidelines. Will be numbered within a calendar year (i.e.18-001, 18-002) and sequential numbers will be assigned by the Office of the Fire Chief. |
| Insubordination | The failure or deliberate refusal of any member to obey any lawful order given by any superior officer shall be deemed insubordination. |
| Length of Service | The period of time starting from the date, which the oath of office was last administered. |
| Length of Service | The length of time that a member has been engaged in the actual performance of duty. |
| May and Should | Where in use, it is intended that, while not mandatory, it should be followed in the interest of the department. |
| May and Should | Information distributed by Memorandum is for informational purposes and may be permanent or temporary in nature. |
| Obedience of Orders | An order is an instruction or directive, written or oral, issued by a superior officer to a subordinate or group of subordinates. |
| Obedience of Orders | Must be faithfully observed, and any member offending in this regard shall be considered as insubordinate and held strictly accountable. |
| Off Duty | The state of a member during their days off or on authorized leave when they are free of the responsibility of performing usual duties. |
| On Duty | The period of active engagement in the performance of duties. |
| Relieved of Duty | 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. |
| Relieved of Duty | May be with pay or without pay. |
| Resignation | A member voluntarily terminating service with the department. |
| Resignation | Must be accepted by the Fire Chief to be effective. |
| Resignation | Non-classified employees will be considered as having ______ position with the department when absent from work for three (3) consecutive workdays without good cause and proper notification. |
| Shall and Will | Words that indicate that the action is mandatory. |
| Superior Officer | Any member having supervisory responsibilities, either temporarily or permanently, over members of lower rank. |
| Tour of Duty | Work period composed of two (2) 24-hour shifts of duty during an eight (8) day cycle (i.e. Emergency Response, OEC). |
| Working Knowledge | A level of comprehension above that of general knowledge. |
| Fire Chief of the Department | Has the authority and responsibility to promulgate administrative rules and regulations for the department. |
| Fire Chief of the Department | Reserves the right to modify or rescind any provisions of these Rules and Regulations. |
| Officers | Shall be held strictly responsible for the conduct, action, morale, and efficiency of all members under their command and shall enforce the rules and regulations and guidelines of this department. |
| Duty Assignment | Assigned place of work at the designated time on each scheduled work day in the appropriate uniform. |
| Duty Assignment | Members shall not leave _______ (i.e. quarters, fire ground, dispatch console, fire watch detail, fire investigation assignment) except when authorized by a superior officer. |
| Conduct and Behavior | Shall be governed by the ordinary and reasonable rules of good ______ of law abiding citizens. |
| Appeal in Writing | Members receiving unjust orders must first obey the order to the best of their ability and may then proceed to _______ to the Fire Chief through the chain of command. |
| Insubordination | The failure or deliberate refusal of members to obey such orders shall be deemed _____. |
| Insubordination | Flouting the authority of superior officers by displaying disrespect or by disputing their orders shall likewise be deemed _____. |
| United States | Members shall abide by the laws of the |
| State of Texas | Members shall abide by the laws of the |
| COH Ordinances | Members shall abide by the laws of the |
| COH Civil Service Commission | Members shall abide by the laws of the |
| Houston Fire Department | Members shall abide by the laws of the |
| Issuance of Proper Orders | An order or directive received from a designated representative of a superior officer. |
| Issuance of Proper Orders | When the name of the superior officer is given, must be promptly carried out as if it had been issued from that officer personally. |
| Unlawful Orders | No commanding, supervisory, or acting officer shall knowingly or willfully issue an _____ |
| Unlawful Orders | An order which is in violation of any law, ordinance, departmental rule, order, bulletin, or directive. |
| Conflicting Orders | Any order conflicting with any previous order or instruction, issued by another superior officer. |
| Appeals from and Reporting Unlawful or Unjust Orders | Must be made in writing to the Fire Chief, through the chain of command. |
| Reporting Unlawful Orders | Report in writing the full facts of the incident together with their own action to the Fire Chief through the chain of command. |
| Through Official Channels | Any member wishing to address a superior officer shall request and receive permission from their immediate supervisor prior to contacting the next higher level. |
| Through Official Channels | The chain of command shall remain unbroken at all times. |
| Performance of Duty | Prepared and able to perform all lawful duties as defined by their position |
| Performance of Duty | maintain all certifications, standards, and job knowledge skills and abilities as required by their position, minimal accepted performance standards, and immediate supervisor. |
| Performance in a Higher Position | through training and observations, qualify for ____ |
| Habitual or Gross Carelessness | Failing to exercise all reasonable precautions and measures of safety to prevent injury or accidents to fellow members or departmental property |
| Relieve from Duty | Under circumstances of emergency where a member is incapable of performing his/her duty, the officer in command shall _____ with pay, after receiving approval from the Deputy Chief. |
| Members off duty due to illness or injury shall | not absent themselves from the place of their confinement on scheduled workdays, except when leaving for treatment and upon returning home. Officer on duty where the member is assigned must be notified when leaving/returning from treatment. |
| Neglect of Duty | Any member who refuses to answer questions or render statements, material, etc., relevant in any department personnel investigation or an investigation by the City Attorney's Office shall be guilty of |
| Reporting Violations | All members shall be responsible for immediately reporting severe violations to their immediate supervisor. |
| Severe violations | violations that would tend to adversely affect the safe, proper and efficient operation of the fire department, or might serve to damage the reputation of the department |
| Neglect of Duty | Failure to give proper attention to the performance of duty |
| Neglect of Duty | insolence, indifference, and evading duty at an incident or work location |
| Removal of Records | must receive permission from the Fire Chief and removal of any official record from a fire station must be noted in the station and Captain's logs. |
| Executive Order 1-28 | not demand nor receive from any person, any pay, gift, or reward for services rendered |
| Solicitation department property | Members shall not imply that they are a member of, or represent the department to solicit without written permission of the Fire Chief. |
| ANSI Class II | What class vests are required on a highway or roadway? |
| HPD Homicide or Medical Examiner | Deceased person's personal info can be obtained from |
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