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HomeMy WebLinkAbout207.005 - Community Identification for Fire Apparatus STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES MANUAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT 207.005 COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE APPARATUS EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 2007 Current Revision Date: 9/20/19 Next Revision Date: 9/20/22 Author’s Name/Rank: Timothy J. Fulmer, Administrative Battalion Chief Review Level: 1 Administrative Support: Sherrie L. Badertscher, Management Analyst II PURPOSE Recognize the value of identifying with the community it serves, by allowing Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) companies to display artwork on fire apparatus that represents the district in which it resides The following are benefits to this policy: 1. Increase fire company identity, pride, and morale. 2. Increase ownership of fire equipment and district by members and the community it serves. 3. Increase neighborhood involvement and interest in each of the City of Fresno’s (City) fire stations. APPLICATION Company officers and crewmembers assigned to a fire company and district. OPERATIONAL POLICY Apparatus decals will not be altered. Items such as, but not limited to, flags, stickers, decals, logos, emblems or insignias will not be affixed to the apparatus without prior approval from the apparatus committee and fire administration executive staff. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE This section intentionally left blank. Section 207.005 Page 1 of 2 PROCESS A review of the proposed design will be conducted by the apparatus committee and the executive staff. Fire companies interested in participating in this program may submit a conceptual design to the apparatus committee chair for review. The conceptual design may be developed with the assistance of a local graphic design company approved by the Department. Geographic landmarks, neighborhood themes, and areas of city pride should be considered for inclusion in the artwork. The final product may consist of a plastic or vinyl decal. The following requirements exist in order to obtain approval: 1. The fire company design must identify, recognize, and/or engage the neighborhood in which it resides. 2. The design may be discussed at a council district meeting or with a council member in which the fire company resides. 3. The design must articulate service to the community. 4. The company officers of all shifts must approve the design. Company officers interested in participating in this program should consult with their respective battalion chief for further information and prior to submission. INFORMATION This section intentionally left blank. DEFINITIONS This section intentionally left blank. CROSS-REFERENCES No cross references recognized. Section 207.005 Page 2 of 2