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PURPOSE: Promote a safe, harmonious and effective work force.

Progressive steps (typical, not mandatory):
1. Verbal counseling — documented in the supervisor’s file, non-disciplinary.
2. Verbal reprimand — written memo, signed, may go to the central file.
3. Written reprimand — discussed with the Fire Chief first; member may attach a response.
4. Disciplinary suspension without pay — not more than 30 consecutive calendar days, and not more than 30 days in any 12-month period.
5. Demotion — Personnel Action Report plus letter, signed by member, supervisor and Chief.
6. Dismissal — Fire Chief approves. Severe conduct may skip straight here. CFD is at-will.

Beyond a written reprimand the member gets a letter of intended discipline and three calendar days to respond in writing. Appeals: initial probationary personnel generally cannot appeal. Others appeal written reprimand / suspension / demotion / dismissal in three steps (supervisor → next manager → Chief). Chief is final on anything less than dismissal. Grievance against the Chief goes to the Board Chair.

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