I. Scope:
This standard shall apply to all members of the Vegreville Fire Department, who operate or use the equipment owned or operated by the Department.
II. Standards:
A. Vehicles and equipment shall be maintained in a constant state of readiness and availability for complete and immediate use.
B. Members shall be responsible for the use and care of vehicles and equipment assigned to them or entrusted in their care.
C. Members shall immediately report any loss, damage or malfunction of apparatus or equipment to their supervisor.
D. Members shall return vehicles and equipment, issued to them or entrusted to their care, immediately on separation from service.
E. A member required to drive a vehicle owned or operated by the department shall possess an appropriate and valid driver’s license.
F. Members shall drive in a safe and prudent manner and shall obey all applicable federal, provincial and local traffic regulations when driving or operating a vehicle owned or operated by the department.
G. Members shall properly wear safety restraint devices whenever driving or riding in a vehicle owned or operated by the department.
H. Members shall not use tobacco products while driving or riding in a vehicle owned or operated by the department.
I. Any accident or collision involving damage to any vehicle or property or injury to any person shall be reported immediately to the appropriate law enforcement agency and to the members’ supervisor.
