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SECTION 109.010 GENERAL ORDERS
GENERAL ORDERS
Section 1
Under direction of the Fire Chief, members detailed to head the various divisions, and
sections of the Department shall have charge of the administrative duties of their
respective division and section and will be responsible for the maintenance of
discipline and authority.
Section 2
Members may, upon application to the Fire Chief, be granted leaves of absence as
provided by the ordinance of the City of Fresno and applicable state and federal laws,
when such leaves are requested because of illness, death, or injury of a member of
their immediate family.
Section 3
Suggestions for the improvement of the Department or the well-being of the
membership will, when presented through proper channels, be welcomed and
carefully considered.
Section 4
Members making recommendations for changes, alterations, or improvements will
follow City policy.
Section 5
All members of the Department will be regarded as a part of the working force and
may be required to perform such duties as circumstances of the service demand.
Section 6
Members are subject to off-duty details and extra duty required to cope with
emergencies or to effectively represent the Department in civic and other functions.
Effective Date: October 2007 Billy P. Alcorn, Fire Chief
Current Revision Date: 12/18/2023 Section 109.010
Next Revision (1) Date: 12/18/2026 Page 1 of 2
Section 7
When a member receives an order that is in conflict with a previous order, he/she shall
so inform the officer who issued the conflicting order and be governed by his/her
instructions.
Section 8
Any member having cause to believe he/she have been unjustly or unfairly treated
may appeal through channels to the Fire Chief.
Section 9
Whenever a member of the Department makes claim against one or more parties for
damages arising from an on-the-job accident, member shall promptly notify the Fire
Chief of such claim through the chain of command.
Section 10
Provided it does not interfere with Departmental activities, solicitation in company
quarters for the sale of uniforms, uniform accessories, or other related business may
be permitted only by written authority of the Fire Chief.
Section 11
In the transaction of Department business, members, unless otherwise ordered, will
operate through their immediate superior officer.
Section 12
All members of the Department irrespective of the division or section to which they are
assigned, or the duties they perform, are subject to the rules and regulations and
orders concerning the government of the Department, particularly such rules and
regulations as apply to conduct, discipline, and adherence to laws and ordinances.
Effective Date: October 2007 Billy P. Alcorn, Fire Chief
Current Revision Date: 12/18/2023 Section 109.010
Next Revision (1) Date: 12/18/2026 Page 2 of 2