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Appendix C LIVERMORE-PLEASANTON FIRE DEPARTMENT GENERAL OPERATIONS G.O.#: EFFECTIVE DATE: PREY. DATE: SECTION: SUBJECT: Substance Testing Policy Page 1 of 12 Page(s) I. PURPOSE: Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department ("LPFD") is committed to providing a safe and drug-free work environment. This commitment is placed in jeopardy when any employee uses drugs or alcohol in a manner that violates the law or LPFD policy. A department member with a substance abuse problem poses a risk to the safety and welfare of themselves, their co-workers, and the public at- large. This policy is adopted to address the negative effects that drug and alcohol misuse and abuse can cause in the workplace and to prevent future negative effects from occurring, including accidents and injuries. II. POLICY: A. All content herein shall be referred to as the LPFD Substance Testing Policy ("Policy"). B. All supervisors and managers ("Supervisors") in LPFD are responsible for actively taking steps to carry out this Policy. C. This Policy applies to all LPFD employees and individuals seeking employment regardless of rank with respect to alcohol and drugs, including any and all substances, drugs or medications,whether legal or illegal,which could impair an employee's ability to effectively and safely perform the functions oftheir job("Covered Employee"or"Covered Employees"). D. All testing pursuant to this Policy shall be conducted through independent third-party collection facilities, laboratories,and Medical Review Officers,all of whom are not affiliated with LPFD,the City of Livermore,or the City of Pleasanton. E. With respect to alcohol,the following conduct by Covered Employees is prohibited: I. consumption of alcohol within four hours of beginning work; 2. purchase of alcohol from a brick-and-mortar retailer while on-duty and in LPFD uniform, or while on-duty and driving or acting-as-passenger in a vehicle reflecting LPFD insignia; 4894-5387-2224 v2 38