AUC 332 Public speaking and Press policy

Question 1

All members are prohibited from making statements that are disruptive to the operations of the Department, or that would disclose confidential information including, but not limited to, statements about:
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Answer 1

3.3.1
A. Evolving Department policies;
B. Investigations;
C. Legal proceedings;
D. Security precautions;
E. Medical information of others including, but not limited to, the identity of patients, the medical status of a patient, and the home address and telephone number of a patient; and
F. Other information protected from disclosure by law.

Question 2

If no supervisor is present on-scene and if a press inquiry does not interfere with Department operations, members may respond to press inquiries only for the following non-confidential information:
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Answer 2

3.4.3
A. Type of incident or event;
B. Number of patients or victims, if known; and
C. The hospital(s) to which the patient(s) or victim(s) are being transported. Members shall not discuss the condition of patient(s) or victim(s), the care provided or other confidential information

Question 3

All requests to ride in Fire Department vehicles by any individual not authorized to be present in a Fire Department vehicle, must be forwarded to and approved by whom?

Answer 3

3.5.1

The Chief of Operations.

Question 4

Members of the Department are encouraged to contact the Press Office whenever they have knowledge of a newsworthy event involving the department or any of our members. This includes (but is not limited to) activities on or off duty. In order for newsworthy events to be publicized in a timely fashion the press desk must be notified when?

Answer 4

8.4

Members should also be reminded that immediate notification to the Press Office is imperative