HRFE OG Book

Date of Issue: 2009/01/10

PURPOSE: 


The purpose of Operating Guidelines is to provide a framework for general operating 
procedures/activities.


OBJECTIVE:
To ensure that procedures are carried out uniformly by all members of Halifax Regional Fire & 
Emergency.


SCOPE: 


This Operational Guideline applies to career and volunteer firefighters of Halifax Regional Fire 
& Emergency.


PROCEDURE: 


• Operating Procedures provides a guide to decision-making. The nature and complexities 
of our duties preclude a manual that provides an answer to all situations. As many 
situations may invoke the exercising of individual discretion, initiative, and good 
judgement, deviations from the operating guideline may occur when circumstances create 
sufficient justification. Any deviation may be the subject of a review, and in the absence 
of sufficient justification, may result in appropriate action.


• The development of a new Operating Guideline shall be completed by the Division 
where the need has been identified. The Division shall involve all stakeholders who are 
or will be impacted by the new procedure for input. Once the draft document has been 
fully vetted, then it shall be sent to the Division’s Supervisor for approval. Upon the 
Supervisor’s approval, the Supervisor shall forward to the Coordinator to finalize for FST
approval and sign off.


• Updates, minor changes, etc. to existing Operating Guidelines shall be sent to the 
Coordinator. The Coordinator will update and advise FST of the changes prior to 
implementation and issuance.


RELATED POLICIES/ OPERATING GUIDELINES:


• OG-0001 Operating Guideline Development Process


OPERATING GUIDELINE REVIEW:


This operating guideline shall be reviewed when/if there are changes/amendments to the current 
operating guide framework.