Policy Text
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SUBSTATION HOLDING FACILITY
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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TITLE: FIRE SUPPRESSION PRE-PLANNING
NO: B-107
EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/22/2004
REVISED: 08/06/2020
APPROVED BY: Commander Timothy Posey
REVIEWED: 01/15/2021
REFERENCE: Title 15, Section 1028
POLICY:
The Substation Sergeant will designate a Fire Prevention Officer. The Substation
Sergeant will be responsible for the training of the staff in the use of firefighting
equipment and will be responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all fire-
related equipment.
When there are inmate(s) present, there will be at least one officer trained in the
use of all fire equipment, general fire, and life safety.
DIRECTIVE:
The Fire Prevention Officer will maintain current training in accordance with Title
15, Section 1028, and the general principles related to Fire and Life Safety in
detentions facilities as provided through the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Training
Division.
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