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Springfield Township Fire Department

POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

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STFD Fire Stations

Paleto Bay, Station 56 Sandy Shores, Station 58

\II. Springfield Township Fire Department:

Ranking / Call Signs
Chief 1 = Chief of Fire Department
Battalion 2 = Assistant Fire Chief
Captain 1, 2 = Captains
Lieutenant 1, 2 = Lieutenants
100 - 199 = FF / Paramedic
200 - 299 = FF / EMT
300 - 399 = FF

Vehicle Structure
The Law Fire Department Vehicle Structure has to be followed during all Official/Serious
roleplays. As you move through the ranks within in your department you will unlock vehicles to
drive during roleplays.
Chief
a. Officer Vehicle
b. Ambulance
c. Firetruck
Assistant Chief
a. Officer Vehicle (only if you're the highest rank on duty, and there are other
units on shift with you)
b. Ambulance
c. Firetruck
Captain
a. Officer Vehicle (only if you're the highest rank on duty, and there are other
units on shift with you)
b. Ambulance
c. Firetruck
Lieutenant
a. Ambulance
b. Firetruck
Firefighter / Medic
a. Ambulance
b. Firetruck
Firefighter / EMT
a. Firetruck
b. Ambulance
EMT
a. Ambulance
Firefighter
a. Firetruck

Policies for Firefighters

When responding to a call, put yourself in route using the name of the vehicle
you are on duty with, unless not on duty
Firefighters must utilize the chain of command in all situations.
Firefighters can not use lights and sirens to their advantage. They may only be
used when responding to emergency situations only.
Members will be asked to stay at the stations theyre assigned to unless on the
air for food, drivers training, fuel. Etc.
When on duty firefighters will act in a professional manner.
Firefighters can respond to the station if they own a vehicle with lights and sirens,
but only if permitted by the fire chief.
Training Policies
All members must complete training before being eligible to be in any fire vehicle.
All trainings will be held by the fire chief or the officer that is appointed by the fire
chief.
Upon completion of the applicant's training completion, the recruits will be placed
on a probation period of 2-3 weeks.
All members will be required to be checked off on apparatus before being able to
drive them on emergency calls.
Must complete HLFD training academy before getting into ANY FD Vehicle.
Must ride along with Senior Firefighters during training period. (2-3 weeks)
Graduating the training academy is determined by the Fire Chief and training
officer.