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FIRE EXPLORER MANUAL
RULES AND REGULATIONS
605.007 PARTICIPATION, DISCIPLINE, AND MEMBERSHIP
STATUS
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. Attend every scheduled Explorer meeting which they are available to attend.
2. Notify the Post Advisor or designee any absence from a scheduled Explorer
meeting, prior to the start of that meeting.
3. Cooperate with any investigation by the Explorer Post or Department officers
for violations of these Rules and Regulations.
4. Be subject to disciplinary action upon being found guilty of committing
infractions of these Rules and Regulations.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
1. Disciplinary Procedures:
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a. The Post Advisor may provide disciplinary action for infractions of these
Rules and Regulations. Any action that requires restricted activities or
discharge will be subject to the Designated Chief Officer approval.
b. The Department Grievance Procedure may be used by Explorers only
within the Explorer organization. The Fire Chief and the Designated
Chief Officer have final determination.
c. Every Explorer will be familiar with and conform to the policies and
procedures of the Department as stipulated in the manual. Explorers
who violate any rules, regulations or policies of this Department or the
Explorer program will be subject to disciplinary actions.
d. Discipline may be dispensed in one of the following manners:
Oral reprimand
Written reprimand
Imposing a probationary period during which any further violation
of any kind will result in dismissal from the Post.
Dismissal from the Post
e. The Post Advisor or Associate Advisors will initiate procedures when the
need exists for disciplinary action. All serious infractions will be
reviewed by the Designated Chief Officer.
f. If the Explorer is placed on probation, his/her ride-along qualification will
be suspended until such time as the period of probation has ended.
2. Membership Status: Membership in the Post is at the discretion of the Fire
Chief, Post Advisor, or Designated Chief Officer and may be revoked at any
time. Failure to follow the requirements of the manual, the Standard Operating
Procedures of the Department, and/or the specific instructions given by the
Advisors, Department officers or members will be considered ground for
immediate dismissal.
PROCESS
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INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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