Auc 202 Substance Policy

Question 1

What level of alcohol elicits a positive test result

Answer 1

.05 blood concentration

Question 2

Which locations fall under a fdny premise

Answer 2

Any fdny division or battalion office, Firehouse,ambulance station, or other location owned, leased or operated by Fdny including parking facilities adjacent to such premises

Question 3

When working a member tells you he’s on prescription medication that might impair his physical abilities what is your next course of action

Answer 3

Seek a determination from bhs. Send the member to bhs for a fitness for duty determination. Document the referral to bhs in the unit journal.

Question 4

If members are suspected of using drugs at quarters what actions should a good Lt Take

Answer 4

Prohibit on and off duty members from leaving premises
Anyone leaving must be documented by the investigating officer report must state reason why they left sent to Chief of Department
Immediately relieve on duty members from responding to emergencies
Immediately place unit oos
Notify BC
Notify Bitts
Company journal entry

Question 5

What are the duties of an investigating officer

Answer 5

Conduct a roll call Of on and off duty members
Advice the members of their right to have representation before questioning
If the investigating officer believes the members were using drugs they shall be sent for testing and document in the report sent to the chief of department

Question 6

When the testing unit comes to quarters

Answer 6

Members shall not make any public announcement over the intercom or otherwise regarding their arrival

Question 7

Retest of a positive result a member has to

Answer 7

Respond within 30 days of the result

Have the same specimen tested again at ny state DOH and fd approved site member have to pay for retest

Question 8

1st offense of illegal drug use while on or off duty section 4

Answer 8

Penalty up to 90 days suspension 2 years of testing referral to Csu

2nd offense up to termination

Refusing to provide a test result termination

Drug related arrest up to termination

Question 9

Dwi/Dwai convictions penalties

Answer 9

Mva No injury 15–30 days pay

Mva with injuries 30-60 days pay 2 years of testing

Mva serious injuries or death up to termination

Proby terminated for refusal to cooperate in testing or positive result of violating the policy