AUC 332- Public Speakin

Question 1

What is FD’s principal avenue of Communication with press and public?

Answer 1

OFFICE of PUBLIC INFORMATION

Question 2

IC , in charge of scene of an incident or event is herby designated to act as the FD’s spokesperson during such incident or event, until arrival of ?

Answer 2

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER for PUBLIC INFORMATION or his designee

Question 3

Any member receiving an inquiry from the press, should refer to ?

Answer 3

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Question 4

No member, EXCEPT one designated by OFFICER OF PUBLIC INFO, FIRE COMMISSIONER, OR AN IC , IN CHARGE may hold himself as FD spokesperson or otherwise expressing views of the FD

Answer 4

DOES NOT APPLY TO ON SCENE

Question 5

ON SCENE PRESS?

Answer 5

member receiving inquiry from a press rep. shall refer to IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Question 6

IF NO supervisor is on scene and press inquiry does NOT interfere with Dept. Ops, members may respond to inquiries only for the FOLLOWING NON CONFIDENTIAL INFO:

Answer 6

T.N.T.
A. TYPE of incident/event
B. NUMBER of patients
C. HOSPITAL patients/victims transported

MEMBERS SHALL NOT discuss PATIENT CONDITION OR VICTIMS/CARE PROVIDED

Question 7

ANY member responding to press inquiry should notify supervisor as soon as practicable….Supervisor (OFFICR ) SHOULD notify ?

Answer 7

OFFICE of PUBLIC INFORMATION of press inquiry