Medina Volunteer Fire Department - Fire Chief Guidelines and Procedures - Purpose, Code of Conduct, and Policies

Sep 13, 2026

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Guidelines and Procedures for the Medina Volunteer Fire Department define the governing bylaws and the operational framework for members. The document outlines the organization’s purpose, including protection of lives and property from fires, medical emergencies, and disasters, while supporting the safety and effectiveness of the Fire Chief and firefighters. It also establishes educational and prevention programs, guidance to communities within the Medina Fire Protection Area, and authority for acquiring and managing property and conducting related organizational activities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages56

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

A-1 PURPOSE

A-2 CODE OF CONDUCT

A-3 CODE OF ETHICS

A-4 COMPLAINTS AGAINST FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL

A-5 SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

A-6 DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES

B-1 ALARM RESPONSE PROCEDURES

B-2 DRIVER’S LICENSE POLICY

B-3 EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT

B-4 EQUIPMENT OUT OF SERVICE

B-5 FIRST TO ARRIVE DUTIES

B-6 HOSE MAINTENANCE

C-1 MAJOR MEDICAL INCIDENTS

D-11 MUTUAL AID

E-1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

MVFD Standard Operating Guidelines and Procedures 201 9 The By Laws and the Standard Operating Guidelines and Procedures (SOP) of the MVFD shall govern the members. Adopted and Approved by Board of Directors Meeting June 05, 2019 Fire Chief Shane Keese Contents CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................ 2 A-1 PURPOSE......................................................................................................................................... 4 A-2 CODE OF CONDUCT..................................................................................................................... 6 A-3 CODE OF ETHICS............................................................................................................................. 8 A-4 COMPLAINTS AGAINST FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL ........................................... 10 A-5 SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY .............................................................................................. 13 A-6 DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES................................................................................................... 16 A-10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM ............................................................................................... 19 B-1 ALARM RESPONSE PROCEDURES ......................................................................................... 20 B-2 DRIVER’S LICENSE POLICY...................................................................................................... 23 B-3 EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT............................................................... 25 B-4 EQUIPMENT OUT OF SERVICE .............................................................................................. 27 B-5 FIRST TO ARRIVE DUTIES...................................................................................................... 29 B-6 HOSE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 32 B-10 JR FIREFIGHTER PARTICIPATION .................................................................................... 35 B-12 PROBATIONARY PERIODS .................................................................................................. 37 B-15 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ......................................................................................................41 B-16 REDUCTION FROM CODE 3 TO CODE 1 RESPONSE .....................................................43 B-17 SUSPECTED DRUG OVERDOSE ............................................................................................44 B-18 TESTING APPARATUS PUMPS............................................................................................45 B-19 VEHICLE ACCIDENT DEBRIS REMOVAL ..........................................................................47 B-20 VEHICLE FIRES ........................................................................................................................48 B-21 VEHICLE RESCUE AND EXTRICATION.............................................................................. 50 C-1 MAJOR MEDICAL INCIDENTS................................................................................................. 52 C-2 OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR MEDICAL AID RESPONSES ..................................... 53 C-4 OPERATIONS WITH AMBULANCE PERSONNEL............................................................... 54 D-11 MUTUAL AID ............................................................................................................................ 55 E-1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM ................................................................................................ 56 | | MEDINA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, Inc.
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FAQs

What governs members in the Medina Volunteer Fire Department guidelines document?

The bylaws and the Standard Operating Guidelines and Procedures (SOP) of the MVFD govern the members.

What is the stated purpose of the MVFD?

The MVFD promotes, establishes, supports, and maintains a volunteer fire department to protect lives and property endangered by fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters.

What kinds of activities and programs does the MVFD aim to provide?

The MVFD provides informational and educational programs on fire prevention and protection and supports social and fraternal relations among people interested in fire prevention improvements.

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