*Bk 20- Community Relations Flashcards
Ride-along:
Requests made from fire service professionals must be accompanied by an introductory letter with the reason for the ride-along from the requesters _____. In addition, a release of liability needs to be included from the requesters department.
Fire chief
Fire service professionals Ride-along requests shall be made in writing, a minimum of ___ days prior to the date of the desired visit
14
Exception: a last minute verbal request may be considered by the fire chief through the community liaison office.
Fire service professionals ride-along will be a one time only, ___ day stay.
Two
Longer stays must be approved by the fire chief
Ride-along for non-fire service professionals will be approved on an individual basis by who?
The fire chief
Non-fire service professionals ride-along:
Can associates, relatives or friends of members be allowed on a ride-along?
Yes, if they meet the ride-along criteria
Ride-along for non-fire service professionals:
Are explorers or trainees of a reserve firefighter program from other departments allowed to ride-along?
No
Ride-along for non-fire service professionals shall be for observation purposes only and not to exceed ___ hours
8
All requests for a civilian ride-on shall be approved by who?
The affected battalion commander
Requests for an unusual ride-on and/or those in question shall be forwarded where?
Bureau of Emergency Services
A ride-on shall be one time only and of ____ (short/long?) duration
Short
Normally, fire companies shall be _____ (available, CAV, or NAV?) during a ride-on.
What is the exception to this?
- Available
- Companies participating in parades/homecomings where not all persons can be seated in the cab with seatbelt fastened will be CAV with BC and MFC approval
Persons allowed to participate in a ____ (ride-on or ride-along?) are not allowed to accompany the apparatus on any responses.
Ride-on
Ride-Along:
Requests for ride-alongs must be approved by who?
The fire chief
