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FIRE EXPLORER MANUAL
RULES AND REGULATIONS
605.005 CHAIN OF COMMAND
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2008
Current Revision Date: 3/01/22 Next Revision Date: 3/01/25
Author’s Name/Rank: Kerri L. Donis, Fire Chief Review Level: 1
Administrative Support:
Annette M. Grieser,
Executive Assistant ADA
PURPOSE
The responsibility of creating and maintaining a climate that supports the growth,
safety and welfare of youth program participants is that of the Fresno Fire Department
(FFD or Department), as well as that of Fire Explorer Advisors in leadership positions
(Explorer advisors/leaders).
APPLICATION
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OPERATIONAL POLICY
Fire Explorers will:
1. Operate through their Commanding Officers in the transaction of Explorer or
Department business.
2. Promptly notify their Commanding Officers of all matters coming to their
attention affecting the interest or welfare of the Department or the Explorer
Post.
3. Report promptly to their Commanding Officers any accident, sickness, or injury
occurring to them while on Department or Explorer duty, no matter how trivial.
4. Notify their Post Advisor of any change of residential address, telephone
change, or other contact information.
5. Upon receiving an order that is in conflict with a previous order, so inform the
Officer who issued the conflicting order and be governed by his/her instructions.
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6. Know thoroughly their realm of authority and responsibility. Under no
circumstances will they exceed their authority in giving orders, to either the
public or other Explorers.
7. Under no circumstances shall an Explorer engage in any activity which is
unsafe or prohibited. Any direction given by a Commanding Officer which is
contrary to the rules and regulations of the Post will be brought to the attention
of the Commanding Officer and respectfully declined.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
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