Policy Index

DIAMOND SPRINGS/ EL DORADO
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION 

 

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

 

14.              Apparatus

14.1          1941 Ford Engine

14.1.1    Purpose:  The purpose of these guidelines is not to limit "fun",  but to protect the Association from lawsuits and liabilities, and to comply with State laws and insurance company rules and regulations.

14.1.2    Approved uses: The "Engine" is to be used for musters, parades, Association, and District approved functions.  The Engine is not to be used for personal non-sanctioned activities unless approved by the E-Board.

14.1.3    Children:  All Children who ride on the engine must be in the same area (cab or hose bed) with a supervising adult.  Adult to child ratio must insure the children’s safety.   Children must be seated during operation for safety.

14.1.4    Driver:  The driver must be an Active and District Association member with a current California driver's license, and certified for the operation of the engine. (If used for pumping, then the operator must be certified for pump operation also)  All California vehicle codes must be followed, especially concerning the consumption of alcohol.

14.1.5    Alcohol:  Open containers of alcohol will not be allowed on the vehicle at any time.  No person considered to be under the influence of alcohol (or drugs) shall ride on or in the vehicle during parades, musters, or contests. The Driver has the final say concerning persons in or on the engine.

14.1.6    Violations of the above rules or any California Vehicle Code Laws  will be acted upon by the E-Board.

14.2          Hand Pumper and Trailer

14.2.1    Purpose:  To promote the image of the Association and District.

14.2.2    Approved Uses:  Any function approved by the Association or the District such as but not limited to static or dynamic displays, musters, parades, fundraisers, education, etc.

14.3          Trailer

14.3.1    Purpose:  For the transportation and storage of the hand pumper only, or by special approval of the E-Board for Association or District use.

14.3.2    Requirements for use:

14.3.2.1        Association members only with a current California driver’s license and the proper or adequate vehicle insurance.

14.3.2.2        Trained in the theory, operation, limitations, the loading, unloading, and securing of the pumper and trailer.

14.3.2.3        Trailer operation: An adequate vehicle, 1/2 ton minimum, in good working order must be used as the pulling vehicle.   The vehicle must also have the proper trailer wiring.

14.3.2.4        The authority to act on any item not covered by this policy will rest with the chairperson and committee for the hand pumper.