FIRE POLICE CODE OF ETHICS

As a Fire Police Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind as I protect my brother firefighters in their efforts to save life and property.

To This End:

I Will be alert and constant in my duties at all times.

I Will be constantly mindful of the welfare and rights of others. 

I Will be impartial in my treatment of all persons coming under my jurisdiction. 

I Will be firm, but also courteous and helpful to all and my feelings shall not influence my decisions.

I Will never be vulgar or profane in my speech or actions when on duty. 

I Will cooperate fully with my supervisors, fellow officers and all law enforcement agencies, to provide greater protection to the public and the Fire Department I serve. 

I Will strive to become more proficient in my duties as a Fire Police Officer by diligent study and training at every opportunity. 

I Will regard my badge of a Fire Police Officer as my symbol of trust from my State, Community, and my Fire Department, and act accordingly.

I Will constantly strive to obtain these objectives as I serve as a ..."Fire Police Officer".

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THE WHO, WHAT AND WHY'S OF A FIRE POLICE OFFICER

First of all every Fire Police Officer is an active, and qualified firefighter, then secondly they are a Fire Police Officer. This is very important with our volunteer fire departments where manpower may be minimal during an alarm and the need is imminent to make rescue, render first-aid, suppress a fire, and then to act as a policeman.

Fire Police must also take an oath of office, be sworn in by a Judge or Justice of the Peace, be registered with their Townships, and are mandated by law to be registered as a New York State Peace Officer. To accomplish all of this, they must complete and be certified from the New York State Academy of Fire Science and the New York State Office of Fire Control and Prevention in both firefighters and fire police courses.

The main function of a Fire Police Squad within the Fire Departments are to give that department a protection of safety while at an emergency scene. These Fire Police Officers not only render protection to the emergency personnel, but to their vehicles and equipment from acts of harm, theft, and malicious damage. Some examples of this are: arsonists will try to damage equipment to prevent a fire from being put out, victims may become unstable, relatives/friends may become enraged and attack emergency people, spectators will crowd around and prevent work form being done effectively, or prevent valuable equipment from reaching a scene, and hamper the operations in general.

Fire Police will try to control the actions of a crowd, and keep them at a distance for everyone's safety. Who knows what hidden danger lies at the scene: explosions, toxic fumes and deadly chemicals which may be unseen and undetected, and many other unstable elements too numerous to mention.

Fire Police will control the flow of traffic to assure emergency vehicles quick, safe entrance and egress to the incident. They may halt traffic, block a road off, detour you in another direction, because of the situation and the dangers involved. Space must be retained by them for Mutual Aid equipment, Emergency Vehicles, and when tank trucks must relay water to the scene.

Fire Police will protect the victims, their valuables and property, preserve evidence at a scene. If a victim needs medical attention, to retain the spectators at a distance to show respect of the patients modesty and privacy at such time of pain and agony.

We are there to offer everyone the same treatment and respect as if it was you/strong that were involved. So please, heed our orders, we are there for a reason and know what we are doing. Our task is a needed essential in the saving of lives and prevention of further fire destruction.