I. Scope:

This standard shall apply to all members of the Vegreville Fire Department in regards to behavior that is not permitted by the department.

II. Behavior:

The following activities are prohibited, by members, while on duty:

A.   Unlawful behavior, gambling, noisy or quarrelsome conduct and lewd or indecent activity.

B.    Threats or acts of violence against members of the public, coworkers or other department members.

C.   Sexual activity to include the possession or use of printed or audiovisual material that is sexually offensive.

D.   Abusive behavior, hazing or harassment of coworkers or members of the public.  Horseplay, practical jokes and other disruptive behavior is also prohibited.

E.    Use of department supplies, tools and materials to clean or repair personal vehicles or property.

F.    Alteration or modification of vehicles, apparatus, buildings, computers or items of equipment owned or operated by the department, without the Chief’s authorization.

G.   Publicly criticizing the official actions or orders of a superior officer.  Nor may a member publicly speak disrespectfully of the department or its members.

H.   Conducting personal business or performing any activity for which the member will receive any form of compensation from anyone, other than the Town of Vegreville.

I.       Sleeping except in designated areas and during prescribed times.

J.      Permanently parking or storing vehicles, trailers, campers, tractors, boats and so forth on department property.

K.   Making a false statement in any official communication or in conversation with another member or citizen.