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2 <br /> <br /> <br />3. Command Response Vehicles are assigned to assure that specific employees are able to respond <br />to emergency and non-emergency fire department business and incidents without delay. These <br />individuals are an integral component to the response, control, mitigation, and management of the <br />Fire Department and are required to be able to immediately respond when requested. Reasonable <br />use of a response vehicle by an employee is acceptable provided the employee is immediately <br />available to respond to an emergency incident and is within a 15-minute response time from the <br />City of Little Canada. Examples of acceptable non-incident uses are running general errands to <br />the supermarket, pharmacy or bank, etc. or travel to Fire Department training or conferences. <br />Unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to parking the vehicle at bars, nightclubs, etc., <br />when not on official fire department business. <br /> <br />4. Individuals assigned the use of a Command Response Vehicle are responsible for the care, <br />appropriate use, and the public image reflected by the use of that vehicle. Careless driving, <br />following too closely, failure to signal, failure to yield, braking suddenly and expressing anger to <br />another motorist are examples of behavior that reflects poorly and negatively on the fire <br />department. Members should remember that they are always under the close scrutiny by the <br />public when operating a fire department vehicle. <br /> <br />5. Individuals assigned the use of a Command Response Vehicle must comply will all traffic laws <br />and are responsible for any driving violations/fines that result from their driving. The driver and <br />any passengers shall use a seat belt restraining system at all times when the vehicle is in motion. <br /> <br />6. Individuals assigned the use of a Command Response Vehicle are strictly prohibited from <br />operating a fire department vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and are likewise <br />prohibited from using prescription or over the counter medication which may impair their ability <br />to safely operate a motor vehicle. <br /> <br />7. All Command Response Vehicle maintenance costs are the responsibility of the Fire Department. <br />Vehicle mileage and maintenance will be logged and evaluated on a regular basis to help <br />determine vehicle performance and use and will aid in the vehicle replacement schedule. <br /> <br />8. Operators of an assigned Response Vehicle shall follow all applicable departmental standards as <br />they relate to emergency vehicle operation. <br /> <br />Use of a Fire Department Command Response Vehicle requires the adherence to all the above standards.