Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department

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Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department
New Volunteer Orientation Program 2006 Part
2 Policies Procedures
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StandardOperatingProcedures
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SAFETY

• The most basic value at stake in any emergency is
  life, especially human life. Safety begins with
  me.

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Work Related Injuries Policy

• Contact the Battalion Chief on Duty upon any
  injury for further protocol
• May go hospital of choice when appropriate
• Must fill out injury form at the fire rescue
  administration office within 24 business hours of
  incident/accident

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Vehicle Accident

• If you have an accident while driving any RCFRD
  apparatus you must
• Contact BC on duty
• Complete Accident report at admin office within
  24 business hours of accident

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Driving Policy

• Volunteer must be 21 years of age and have 2
  points or better in order to be eligible for
  insurance to drive vehicles.
• Their must be memo in your personnel file
  indicating that your DMV record is suitable and
  you are eligible to drive.
• Must take approved EVOC in order to drive
  emergency equipment in emergency capacity. VDFP
  or VAVRS are okay

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Intoxicating Controlled Substances Policy

• Prohibited for any personnel to be on fire
  rescue property while under the influence of
  intoxicating substances or controlled substance
  as defined in the Drug Control Act of VA.
• Prohibited to consume Intoxicating Substance or
  other controlled substances while on FR property
• Prohibited for any personnel to store
  intoxicating substances or C.S. on FR property.

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Tobacco Products Policy

• Use of any tobacco product is prohibited in any
  interior area of FR stations with the exception
  of bay areas.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to use tobacco
  products in approved areas
• Tobacco is prohibited in County owned and county
  insured FR vehicles

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Use of Respirators Policy

• FR personnel who have a beard or facial hair at
  any point where the SCBA face-piece is designed
  to seal w/face, or hair that could interfere with
  the operation of the unit, shall not be permitted
  to use SCBA at emergency or non-emergency
  incidents including training exercises
  hazardous or potentially hazardous atmospheres.

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Respirator.continued

• FR personnel using SCBA shall not compromise the
  protective integrity of the SCBA for any reason
  when operating in IDLH atmospheres or in a
  atmosphere where the quality of air is unknown.

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Protective Clothing Policy

• It is the policy of this department to utilize
  protective clothing and equipment that at a
  minimum meets generally accepted standards for
  all personnel that are actively engaged in fire
  or rescue activities that require such attire

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Protective Clothingcontinued

• Protective Gear consists of
• Helmet
• Eye protection
• Turnout coat and pants
• Bunker boots
• Firefighting gloves
• Protective hoods
• Face piece

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Protective Clothingcontinued

• During EMS rescue ops while operating power or
  extrication equipment members shall wear
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection (may be removed to com with
  patient)
• Helmet
• Gloves
• Bunker gear, if possible

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Infectious Disease Policy

• Purpose
• Definitions
• Who is at risk
• Procedures
• Proper Disposal
• Reporting Procedures

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Vaccinations

• Hepatitis B and Tetanus/Diphtheria
• Call Cheryl Bean, County Nurse at
• 387-6068 for an appointment
• Varied office hours
• This is offered FREE for our Volunteer Personnel
  and is highly recommended!

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Notice of Privacy Practices

• Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department is
  required by law to protect our patients health
  care information.
• Do not share patient information unless
  authorized to do so.
• Discussing patient information with others is not
  appropriate and against the law if you are not
  following this brochure.

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Harassment Policy

• All personnel have the right to work in a
  professional atmosphere that promotes equal
  employment/volunteer opportunities and prohibits
  discriminatory practices, including harassment
  based on race, color, religion, age, sex,
  national origin, disability, status as a veteran,
  or any other protected status.

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Sexual Harassment

• The County has an obligation to maintain a place
  of employment /volunteering that is free of
  harassing, abusive, or disruptive conduct. Sexual
  harassment constitutes discrimination, is illegal
  under federal and state laws and county policy,
  and will not be tolerated. The County is
  committed to taking positive corrective action
  where the need arises.

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Conclusion

• We have many more policies and procedures that
  you should review in your station. If you have
  any questions please call me at 561-8060.
• You may now proceed to Part 3 of New Volunteer
  Orientation.