Uniformed Fire Officers Assocation

August 6 , 2004
854 PASS ALONG BULLETIN
#11 of 2004

Random Drug Testing - The Department implemented the Random Drug Testing Policy effective August 1, 2004. (Please see D.O. #61.) Although the policy is in effect, it is our understanding that the Department has not yet begun testing. The unit responsible for drug testing has hired and trained the personnel necessary to begin testing and testing may begin at any time. We want to once again inform the membership that if you have a substance abuse problem you must seek treatment. If you do come forward, there are many treatment options available to you. You will not face disciplinary charges if you come forward for treatment but you must seek help immediately. You will not have this option available to you once you have been selected for random testing. Please call the UFOA office and speak to one of your trustees if you have any questions. If you test positive for the use of any illegal drug, you face immediate termination.

Apparatus Safety - Once again we want to remind all officers that the Department will hold you responsible for the safe operation of apparatus. If regulations are violated you will be subject to charges. Please review all Safety Bulletins and Department regulations regarding the operation of apparatus. When you violate these regulations, not only do you put your career at risk, but also you give the Department the ammunition it needs to close firehouses. We are our own worst enemy. Arrive at the box as quickly as possible but do so by obeying all Department regulations. Please talk to your chauffeurs and the UFA delegate in your company. We must all work together on this issue. Response to alarms should not be a competition between companies.

WTC Lost Property Report- All members are reminded that September 1, 2004, will be the last day a Lost Property Report (FS-211) will be accepted for equipment lost at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. FS-211's can be completed online, printed and forwarded through normal channels. Only FS-211's will be accepted.

Lost Personal Property - Information regarding property found at the World Trade Center site and landfill can be obtained by contacting: Michael Henley, Evidence and Property Control Specialist, World Trade Center Project, Manhattan Property Clerk at 646-610-5531 or faxing a letter to One Police Plaza Rm S20, Fax: 646-610-6148.

Republican National Convention – Picketing at MSG has been suspended but please keep in mind the days of the RNC are August 28-September 2. Please check the UFOA Hotline for updates.

Fraternally,

Peter Gorman

Publications Committee: President
S. Carbone; J. Dunne; A. Parrinello

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