OP 21 - Community Outreach Procedure (04) Flashcards
What is a program that creates, perpetuates and maintains good public relations between the PFD and the community,
A program that is consistent with the PFD’s mission of protecting lives and property while ensuring that the fire station remains a visible and vital element in the community?
Community outreach program
Who will be responsible for overall coordination within their division?
Deputy chief.
Who will approve, coordinate, and supervise a stations community involvement?
The BC that is administratively responsible.
Who will have the overall responsibility of establishing a viable community outreach program germane to their neighborhood?
Station manager, they must submit a written perspective of their fire prevention outreach program to their BC.
In a double house, the other captain will assist and share a joint responsibility for their program.
What will PFD staff units do in relation to the community outreach program?
Provide technical expertise when requested, printed materials and provide fire prevention specialists for groups of 50 or more.
What programs, in addition to the annual fire prevention GM, is required to be administered by field forces?
Police workshops, Pre-school programs, and adopt-a-school programs.
What are a part of the community and can serve as a meeting place to interface with various community groups?
Fire Stations.
Due to security and manpower concerns, all activities will be coordinated through the respective division chief. Also all fire stations should be the show places of the community ( clean grounds and building).
