General Orders

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1. Personnel Information (41)

1.01 – General Orders / S.O.P. System1.23 – Insubordination
1.02 – Off-Duty Employment1.24 – Failure to Cooperate or Be Truthful
1.03 – License to Drive a Motor Vehicle1.25 – Violation of Federal, State, or Local Laws
1.04 – Rideout Pay1.26 – Retirement Procedures
1.05 – Time Keeping Procedures – Overtime Compensation1.27 – Use of Assigned City Vehicles
1.06 – Security and Use of Portable Radios1.28 – Grooming, Hygiene, and Personal Appearance
1.07 – Change of Name, Address, or Telephone Number1.29 – Use of IFD Network Computers
1.08 – Pornographic Materials in Fire Department Buildings1.30 – Probationary Substitute and Roving Firefighters
1.09 – Tobacco/Smoke-Free Workplace1.31 – Use of Cellular Phones
1.10 – Sexual Harassment and Discrimination1.32 – Mandatory Use of RMS System
1.11 – Conduct Unbecoming1.33 – Internet Use
1.12 – Jury Duty and Subpoenas1.34 – Use of Email
1.13 – Firefighter’s Bill of Rights1.35 – Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing
1.14 – Mandatory Use of Seat Belts1.36 – Social Media
1.15 – Vehicular Accidents1.37 – Internal Ethics
1.16 – Fifth Person Staffing1.38 – Privacy of Firefighters Seeking Behavioral Health Assistance
1.17 – Vehicular Maintenance – Engineer Responsibilities1.39 – Department Examinations and Employee Conduct
1.18 – Uniform Policy1.40 – Bullying & Harassment
1.19 – Election of Merit Board Members1.41 – Funeral Services
1.20 – Substandard Performance1.42 – Modifications to Department Property
1.22 – Neglect of Duty

2. LEAVES (18)

2.01 – Recruit Disability2.10 – Medical Care for Line of Duty Injuries
2.02 – Vacation Days – Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP)2.11 – Returning to Full Duty from Limited Duty Status
2.03 – Military Leave of Absence – Military Kelly Flex2.12 – Reporting off Sick and Back to Duty
2.04 – Funeral Leave of Absence2.13 – Going on Sick Leave from PFE
2.05 – Family and Medical Leave Act Policy2.14 – Work Performance Evaluation Before Returning to Duty
2.06 – Vacations2.15 – Maternity-Parental Leave Policy
2.07 – Trading of Duty Time2.16 – Time off for Fire-EMS Related Education
2.08 – Reporting for Duty – Absent without Leave2.17 – Donation of Time
2.09 – Disability Leave2.18 – Limited Duty

3. PROMOTIONS (1)

3.01 – One Year Probation for Promoted Personnel

4. Transfer / ReAssignment (3)

4.01 – Administrative Discretion4.03 – Transferring Across Shifts
4.02 – Posting of Department Vacancies

5. Fire Stations (7)

5.01 – On-Duty Meal Assessment5.05 – Maintenance of Non-IFD Vehicles at Fire Stations
5.02 – Firefighters’ Personal Safety5.06 – House Captain Administration
5.03 – Use of Women’s and Men’s Quarters5.07 – Station Exhaust Systems
5.04 – Silent Watch

6. Training (12)

6.01 – Case Management6.07 – Fire Stop Program Response
6.02 – Seniority Ranking6.08 – Reimbursement for Travel Expenses
6.03 – Mandatory Monthly Station Training6.09 – Fitness for Duty
6.04 – Primary and Secondary Driver / Operator Program6.10 – Mandatory Firefighter Re-Training / Re-Orientation Skills
6.05 – Second Officer Certification Program6.11 – Work Performance Evaluation
6.06 – Performance Evaluation Program6.12 – Physical Fitness Evaluation

7. Grievances (2)

7.01 – Discrimination Grievance Procedure7.02 – Internal Grievance Procedure – Uniform Personnel

8. Discipline (2)

8.01 – Progressive Discipline as Applied by Superior Officers8.02 – Hearings by the Board of Battalion Chiefs

9. Operating Procedures (9)

9.01 – Media Relations and Media Contact9.06 – Safe Operating While Working at Roadway Incidents
9.02 – Mandatory Use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus9.07 – Overtime Calling
9.03 – Security and Use of Equipment9.08 – Protective Clothing and Equipment
9.04 – Emergency Vehicle Operations9.09 – Emergency Recall
9.05 – Witnessed Emergency While Responding to an Emergency

Last edited May 6, 2026

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