Ride-Out Program SOP 103.05

Question 1

What is the effective date of SOP 103.05?

Answer 1

04/01/2017

Question 2

List 3 intentions of the Ride-out Program

Answer 2

1. Provide the means for citizens to observe first hand what firefighters do
2. Improve relations with the community
3. Increase support for the FD through a positive interaction with our citizens

Question 3

What is required before an person is authorized to ride-out?

Answer 3

Meet one of the criteria

Complete the proper procedure

Question 4

If a participant does not meet the criteria for a ride-out who may approve the ride-out on a case by case basis?

Answer 4

Assistant Fire Chief

Question 5

What SOP are all visitors expected to abide by?

Answer 5

SOP 103.04 Visitors to Fire Stations

Question 6

List 3 persons eligible to ride without prior application upon the production of proper identification. (Unless prohibited pursuant to the listed exceptions)

Answer 6

1. Fire Explorers
2. Firefighters from other jurisdictions
3. DFD employees and their family members

Question 7

List the 6 exceptions by which a citizen is not allowed to ride out.

Answer 7

1. Class B misdemeanor or higher conviction
2. Under indictment or information in any court for a crime classified as a Class B misdemeanor or higher
3. History of drug use
4. Adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to mental institution
5. Have provided false information on an application
6. Have intent or motive other than the stated purpose of this policy

Question 8

Who may grant eligibility to an application otherwise not meeting requirements of the policy?

Answer 8

Chief Officer of Battalion Chief rank or above

Question 9

What is the age requirement for a ride-out?

Answer 9

16 years of age or older

Question 10

Can a rider participate in FD operations?

Answer 10

NO

Question 11

When may a rider participate in a medical emergency?

Answer 11

When approved by company officer to meet the requirements of a course

Question 12

Other than those riders not requiring an application what form should a rider fill out to request a ride out?

Answer 12

Denton Police Department Application for Civilian Observer/Rider

Question 13

With whom should a request for ride out be submitted?

Answer 13

Denton Fire Department Administrative Office
Or
EMS Battalion Chief

Question 14

What must all participants, regardless of whether an application was required or not, complete before taking part in the program?

Answer 14

City of Denton Release and Indemnification form

Question 15

Who must sign the City of Denton Release and Indemnification for Minors form?

Answer 15

Parent or guardian

Question 16

Who’s discretion is riding assignments?

Answer 16

Senior Staff

Question 17

Who has priority for space for a ride-out?

Answer 17

Paramedic students

Question 18

What will the company officer assign to each participant of the ride out program?

Answer 18

Escort

Question 19

What are 3 responsibilities of the escort during a participants ride-out?

Answer 19

1. Show rider around the station and explain basic rules and regulations of the department
2. Show the rider their assigned place to ride and explain the procedure to follow during an alarm and all safety precautions
3. On the fire ground the Driver will act as escort

Question 20

Where is the rider expected to stay on the fire ground?

Answer 20

With the apparatus to which they are assigned

Question 21

How frequently may a person ride-out?

Answer 21

1 time every 3 months unless approved by the Fire Chief in writing (not including participants not requiring an application)