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SCBA:

Students can feel assured when using the Delaware State Fire School SCBA equipment, the facepiece and air
pack will be completely disinfected before issued to them for any class. The Delaware State Fire School permits
students to bring and use their department's Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for training classes. In fact, for in-
service classes, it is required. The Delaware State Fire School has an air system for re-filling bottles at Training
Centers. The system is capable of filling high-pressure bottles only. The Fire School is not responsible for loss or
damage to personal units.

USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES: (Mobile Phones, Cameras, Laptops, Tablets, etc.)

The Delaware State Fire School permits students to use a laptop, or notebook, or tablet device or an electronic
textbook to take notes and other course-related activities of the class with approval of the lead Instructor. It is the
responsibility of the Instructor to decide when, if, and what types of technology is to be used or permitted during
class.

Electronic devices, including mobile phones, operated in a classroom or on the drill grounds is prohibited by all
personnel. Instructors or Instructor Aides may use a mobile phone only in the performance of their duties. All
mobile phones must be in the off or vibrate mode and non-visible during class instruction.

No pictures or recordings shall be taken of class instruction for personal use or publication in the social media
environment without the approval of the Fire School Director or his designee by any personnel.

Individuals who do not adhere to the policies concerning appropriate use of electronic devices during a class may
be asked to leave the facility.

DRESS CODE:

As times have changed so have some of today’s fashions. The Delaware State Fire School, however, is foremost an
educational facility. With that constantly in mind, the dress code is designed to promote a healthy and safe, distraction-
free learning environment.

 No shorts or sleeveless shirts
 No flip-flops or open toe shoes
 No bare midriffs
 Visible body piercings shall be limited to the ear
 No dangling earrings shall be worn when performing evolutions
 No exposed jewelry shall be worn with the exception of wedding rings
 No sexually explicit logos on shirts
 Hats (including bandanas or do-rags) cannot be worn during classroom instruction
 Spandex, Yoga Pants, or variation thereof are not permitted

The dress code policy will be enforced for any DSFS class that is held at a center (including New Castle and Sussex),
including In-service classes held at a center. In-service classes held off-site are not subject to this policy.

Chiefs and Training Officers, PLEASE make sure your students coming to classes at the DSFS are dressed properly.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR:

 The use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes (including smokeless tobacco and vapor) is prohibited within
boundaries of all state workplaces including all buildings, facilities, indoor and outdoor spaces, and surrounding
grounds owned by State.

 Students are expected to be on time for all classes and to remain in class unless excused. In keeping with
sound educational practice, and in fairness to those students who do comply, those who miss the roll call or
who leave during the class will NOT be given credit for that block of instruction.

 All students are expected to act professionally and courteously and to show respect to others at all times.
Anyone displaying aggressive or offensive behavior WILL BE REMOVED from class.

 Walking on the grass is prohibited.
 Students are not to discard trash, etc. on the property except in the designated containers.
 Students are to respect the community and not speed, drive recklessly, or sound their sirens in the vicinity of

the Delaware State Fire School property.
 Transportation to/from the Delaware State Fire School is the responsibility of the student and/or their

department. Students are not to linger on the property after class has ended.

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