Case Study: West Orange Fire Department achieves clear, up-to-date, legally vetted policies with Lexipol

The need to update policies and provide guidance for personnel led the West Orange Fire Department's decision to work with Lexipol

West Orange Fire Department, a full-service career department with 5 stations and 88 members, faced an overwhelming, outdated policy manual and legal exposure that undermined clear expectations and effective leadership. Chief Anthony Vecchio sought a comprehensive solution and was introduced to Lexipol’s Fire Policies and Procedures through a policy-writing class.

Lexipol provided state-specific fire policies, an online platform for instant distribution and acknowledgement, and Implementation Services to customize content for West Orange’s needs. As a result of Lexipol’s regular, legally vetted updates and same-day reissue capability, the department now has clear, up-to-date policies that set parameters for behavior, productivity and operations and ensure every member receives and signs updated guidance.

West Orange Fire Department

Anthony Vecchio

Chief