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Hash Methylphenidate <br /> Hash Oil <br /> (b) The term "drug abuse" includes the use of any controlled substance which has <br /> not been legally prescribed and/or dispensed, or the abuse of a legally prescribed drug <br /> which results in impairment while on duty. <br /> (c) "Impairment" due to drugs or alcohol shall mean a condition in which the <br /> employee is unable to properly perform his duties due to the effects of drugs or alcohol in <br /> his body. When an employee tests positive for drugs or alcohol, impairment is presumed. <br /> Section 3. Prohibitions. <br /> Firefighters shall be prohibited from: (a) Consuming or possessing alcohol or illegal <br /> drugs any time during the work day on any of the city's premises or job sites, including all <br /> city buildings, properties, vehicles and the employee's personal vehicle while engaged in <br /> city business. <br /> (b) Using, selling, purchasing or delivering any illegal drug during the work day or <br /> when off duty. <br /> (c) Being under the influence of alcohol, or prescribed drugs during the course of <br /> the work day. <br /> (d) Failing to report to Battalion Chief any known adverse side effects of medication <br /> or prescription drugs which they are taking. <br /> Violations of these prohibitions will result in disciplinary action up to and including <br /> discharge. <br /> Section 4. Use of Alcohol or Legal Drugs Prior to Emergency Recall. <br /> The parties recognize that employees may be placed in a conflict arising from the <br /> fact that employees are not prohibited from consuming alcohol or legal drugs while off <br /> duty but are subject to emergency recall during off duty hours. Accordingly, when <br /> employees are notified of any emergency recall from off duty, the following procedure <br /> shall apply: <br /> (a) The recalled employee shall advise the officer in charge of the station to <br /> which he/she reports if he/she has consumed alcohol or legal drugs during <br /> the day of the emergency recall and the extent of such activity. <br /> (b) The officer in charge shall assess the employee's condition and fitness for <br /> duty and either assign him/her to duty or, if the employee is determined to <br /> be unfit for duty will not allow him/her to sign in for duty. <br /> 38 <br />