Article 100-Sec 7

Question 1

To ride a medic unit it must be cleared with…

Answer 1

EMS Battalion Chief, or an EMS Division Captain

Question 2

All riders intending to ride Engines, Ladders, and Aid Cars must be authorized through

Answer 2

BC’s office

Question 3

Notification for on duty crews must include

Answer 3

rider name and reason for ride, ride date and time and

status of the ride waiver forms and Battalion Commanders of the ride-along details.

Question 4

How many hours in advance must a ride along be made?

Answer 4

48

Question 5

Ride alongs for an individual can only occur how many times in a 30 day period

Answer 5

once

Question 6

What are age limitations of ride along?

Answer 6

18 or 16 with Fire Chief’s approval and parental

consent

Question 7

These 2 FD forms must be filled out prior to ride along

Answer 7

FD 170-Observer Request
Ride Waiver
FD 171-PT confidentiality

Question 8

What time must a rider must leave, unless Special permission for an extension of this
time may be granted

Answer 8

2200

Question 9

If available the rider will be given this…

Answer 9

e provided with a garment (such as an observer jacket), or other item that identifies them as a rider

Question 10

Riders will not participate in firefighting or rescue activity unless

Answer 10

they have been preauthorized to do so by the on-duty Battalion Chief