5.g) Staff Report-FD Valid DLSCANDIA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April 15, 2014
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, Administrator
Re: Valid Drivers' License, FD Operations Policy
Background:
The fire department has an operational policy that covers hiring, membership requirements and various
policies including those pertaining to drivers' license requirements. During a recent review of this section
of the policy, the City Attorney identified some inconsistencies with the City of Scandia Personnel Policy
and some areas of concern. Proposed changes to this section are included in your packet.
Issue:
Should the fire department operations policy section regarding a valid drivers' license be updated to be
more consistent with the personnel policy ?
Proposal Details:
The revisions would require a firefighter to report any legal activity that may impact their drivers' license
to Chief. Similar to language in the City of Scandia Personnel Policy, the employee may be placed on
unpaid leave or other alternatives depending upon the circumstances. The provision not allowing a
firefighter to respond to emergency calls has been removed as directed at the Council work session.
Options:
1) Approve changes
2) Amend and then approve changes
3) Make no changes to the Fire Department Operational Policy.
Recommendation:
Option 1.