r/Firefighting • u/TigerBack56 • 7d ago

General Discussion Whats your departments dumbest/strangest policy?

So i come from a military background and I know how stupid some policies can be. Our department has a few i can think of but I wanted to here from the community, what is your departments dumbest/strangest legitimate policy?

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u/arrghstrange Firemedic 7d ago

Taken straight from our SOGs:

Employees may not utilize any equipment/ supplies that give the appearance of intent to sleep. Company Commanders have the discretion to allow the individual to sleep for a portion of the shift. Operational readiness shall not be affected (Uniform items removed, sleeping equipment, etc.). Yeah, we had a field day with this one. It’s why I’ve taken on a position now to help review our SOGs because this wording is piss poor.

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u/EverSeeAShitterFly Toss speedy dry on it and walk away. 6d ago

So the intention is “don’t run calls in pajamas” but the effect is-“you cannot use the bed, but you are allowed to sleep” if I’m understanding it.