Unit Order 01 - Purpose of a Station Order



PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Station Order is to define the definition and use of the Station Order Manual.

SCOPE:

This Station Order Manual applies to all Station Orders contained within the Station Orders Manual.

ORDER:

Station Orders have been created to provide station personnel with a clear understanding of expected actions and behavior.  These Station Orders shall not supercede or be in conflict with any other Department Order, Directive or Procedure.

The Station Orders will remain intact and stored in the Watch Sergeant's office.

When a new Station Order is enacted, a copy will be distrubuted to all Lieutenants and Sergeants, and a copy will be placed on the briefing board.  All new Station Orders will follow the same format:

                  PURPOSE: State the purpose of the Station Order.

                  SCOPE: State to whome the order applies.

                  ORDER: State the Order.