Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department

Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs)

Approved by: Chief Niemietz

Fire Department Computer Access

Purpose: To establish guidelines for the use and access of the computer systems by FD personnel.

Scope: This SOG establishes FD computer system usage by personnel.

Report room or shift computer:

· Report room computer is accessible to all personnel.

· This computer may be used for internet browsing, email, research, etc.

· If you type or use personal information on this system, the CVFD makes no guarantee or warrantee as to privacy of this information!

· This computer should be used for reports, printing, internet, word processing, etc.

· This system should have everything you need to accomplish most tasks.

· All current Department documents are accessible from all systems in the Cibolo Forms network location. All new forms must be created there as well.

Office computer system:

· There is limited and restrictive access to Office computer.

· When personnel are required to accomplish specific tasks said personnel are provided access to the office computer.

· Office computer system is for FD related business.

· No downloaded materials will be placed in any file on the computer.

All computer access:

· There will be no display, download or storage of any sexual related material.

· No program(s) will be loaded into the computer.

· Chief authorizes what programs are to be loaded.

· Chief authorizes any and all access as deemed necessary.

· Access to the FD Computers is a privilege and can be revoked.

· Children are not permitted to use FD computers.

· Content filters are installed on all FD owned systems.

· Attempts to circumvent filters will not be tolerated.

· At this time wireless internet is provided to all with Wi-Fi devices

· The Wi-Fi is a privilege and can be turned off if abused.