DB 08-06 Cell Phones Flashcards
(14 cards)
The inappropriate use of cellular telephones by Los Angeles Fire Department members has recently contributed to several events that led to discredit to the Department, including a contributing factor in ___.
unsafe driving
The purpose of this policy is to provide standards and guidelines for Department members relative to the use of ___.
City-issued or personal cellular telephone equipment while on duty
When did California law prohibited drivers from using a hand-held wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle?
July 1, 2008
Department policy already prohibits such use, but all members must be aware that California law and Department policy are in essence the ___.
same
When an employee is in doubt as to the proper interpretation of this policy, advice must be obtained from their ___.
supervisor
Prohibited Use:
Cellular telephone equipment shall not be used while driving any ___.
Department apparatus.
Prohibited Use:
Members driving light vehicles non-emergency (excluding rescue ambulances) may use approved ___.
City-issued hands-free devices
Special Duty members, EMS Captains, details
Prohibited Use:
City-issued or personal cellular telephone equipment shall not be used to conduct personal business during the course of an ___.
emergency
Prohibited Use:
Personal cellular telephone use during extended incidents (i.e., brush fires, earthquakes, etc.) that does not distract from our mission may be used with their ___.
supervisor’s approval
Prohibited Use:
Personal cellular telephone equipment shall be secured on the apparatus during ___.
emergency incidents.
-secured on the apparatus
Prohibited Use:
City-issued cellular telephone equipment shall not be used for ___.
private gain or advantage to a Department member, private person, or group.
Conclusion:
Adherence to California law and the above policy will reduce the ___.
liability risk to the Department and adverse public scrutiny.
The purpose of this policy is to provide ___ and ___ for Department members relative to the use of City-issued or personal cellular telephone equipment while on duty.
standards and guidelines
Effective ____, California law prohibited drivers from using a hand-held wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
July 1, 2008
