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What is a service that the Family Liaison Officer can arrange for the family?
What is a service that the Family Liaison Officer can arrange for the family?
- Last Alarm ceremony
- Fire Department Procession
- Honor Guard at Funeral Home
- Post-funeral meal and facility (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Funeral Service walkthrough?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Funeral Service walkthrough?
- Honor Guard at Funeral Home
- Fire service walkthrough at funeral home
- Prayer services (correct)
- Fire Department Pall Bearers
Who can provide services during the funeral?
Who can provide services during the funeral?
- Family Liaison Officer
- Honor Guard
- Fire Department Pall Bearers
- F.D. Chaplain (correct)
What is a special request that the Family Liaison Officer can arrange for the family?
What is a special request that the Family Liaison Officer can arrange for the family?
What is a symbol of respect that can be provided during the funeral?
What is a symbol of respect that can be provided during the funeral?
What is a service that the Family Liaison Officer can arrange for the family, depending on the type of death?
What is a service that the Family Liaison Officer can arrange for the family, depending on the type of death?
What is a consideration for the Family Liaison Officer when arranging the funeral services?
What is a consideration for the Family Liaison Officer when arranging the funeral services?
What is a responsibility of the Family Liaison Officer?
What is a responsibility of the Family Liaison Officer?
What is the primary role of the Family Liaison Officer during the funeral process?
What is the primary role of the Family Liaison Officer during the funeral process?
What is the significance of obtaining a photo of the firefighter for the funeral director?
What is the significance of obtaining a photo of the firefighter for the funeral director?
What is the purpose of the Fire Department offering pallbearers for the funeral?
What is the purpose of the Fire Department offering pallbearers for the funeral?
What is the significance of having clergy present at the funeral?
What is the significance of having clergy present at the funeral?
What is the purpose of the Fire Department chaplain's services?
What is the purpose of the Fire Department chaplain's services?
What is the significance of the Last Alarm ceremony?
What is the significance of the Last Alarm ceremony?
What is the purpose of the Fire Department's walkthrough at the funeral home?
What is the purpose of the Fire Department's walkthrough at the funeral home?
What is the significance of the crossed aerial ladders at the cemetery entrance?
What is the significance of the crossed aerial ladders at the cemetery entrance?
Who is responsible for obtaining the bell for the Last Alarm?
Who is responsible for obtaining the bell for the Last Alarm?
What is the primary responsibility of the Procession Officer?
What is the primary responsibility of the Procession Officer?
Who is responsible for meeting with the funeral home director?
Who is responsible for meeting with the funeral home director?
What is the purpose of the Walk Through?
What is the purpose of the Walk Through?
Who is responsible for instructing personnel for the Walk Through?
Who is responsible for instructing personnel for the Walk Through?
What is the role of the ALS Unit?
What is the role of the ALS Unit?
Who is responsible for obtaining white gloves for the Honor Guard and Pall Bearers?
Who is responsible for obtaining white gloves for the Honor Guard and Pall Bearers?
What is the purpose of the coordination meetings attended by the Procession Officer?
What is the purpose of the coordination meetings attended by the Procession Officer?
What is the primary purpose of establishing a system for staging and coordinating vehicles?
What is the primary purpose of establishing a system for staging and coordinating vehicles?
Who should be contacted to obtain necessary apparatus for crossed aerial ladders?
Who should be contacted to obtain necessary apparatus for crossed aerial ladders?
What is one of the special considerations in the procession that may involve the firefighter's home or fire station?
What is one of the special considerations in the procession that may involve the firefighter's home or fire station?
Who should be involved in determining traffic control needs for the funeral procession?
Who should be involved in determining traffic control needs for the funeral procession?
What is the purpose of contacting the Street Department?
What is the purpose of contacting the Street Department?
Who may be used to assist with vehicle staging if available?
Who may be used to assist with vehicle staging if available?
What is one of the tasks related to vehicle staging?
What is one of the tasks related to vehicle staging?
Why may 'No Parking' signs be posted around the funeral home and church?
Why may 'No Parking' signs be posted around the funeral home and church?
Who is responsible for meeting with Police Departments for traffic control assistance during processions and parking?
Who is responsible for meeting with Police Departments for traffic control assistance during processions and parking?
What is the purpose of developing maps of all routes and distributing them to F.D., P.D., and the Survival Action Officer?
What is the purpose of developing maps of all routes and distributing them to F.D., P.D., and the Survival Action Officer?
What is the primary responsibility of the Church Officer?
What is the primary responsibility of the Church Officer?
What is the purpose of practicing moving the casket on and off the pumper with pallbearers?
What is the purpose of practicing moving the casket on and off the pumper with pallbearers?
What is the significance of having an ALS Unit on standby during the funeral?
What is the significance of having an ALS Unit on standby during the funeral?
Who is responsible for controlling the media during the funeral?
Who is responsible for controlling the media during the funeral?
What is the purpose of obtaining firefighter's gear for placement on apparatus during the procession?
What is the purpose of obtaining firefighter's gear for placement on apparatus during the procession?
What is the significance of coordinating with the Family Liaison Officer for special requests of the family?
What is the significance of coordinating with the Family Liaison Officer for special requests of the family?
Study Notes
Funeral Arrangements for a Firefighter
- The Family Liaison Officer is available 24/7 to assist the family and provide necessary phone numbers in writing.
- The family can decide to use all, parts, or none of the Fire Department's funeral ceremonies.
Funeral Ceremony Options
- Burial in Class A Uniform
- Casket Flag
- Honor Guard at Funeral Home
- Fire Department Pall Bearers
- Honorary Pall Bearers
- Use of Fire Department Chaplain's Services
- Fire Service Walkthrough at funeral home
- Last Alarm ceremony at church or other location
- Crossed aerial ladders at entrance to cemetery
- Bag Pipers at church and cemetery
- Bugler - Taps at cemetery
- Flag Presentation at the cemetery
Procession and Logistics
- The Procession Officer is responsible for coordinating the funeral procession from the funeral home to the church and cemetery.
- Duties include:
- Attending coordination meetings to determine funeral details
- Establishing a system for staging and coordinating vehicles at all locations
- Coordinating with the Family Liaison Officer for special considerations in the procession
- Contacting the police department for assistance with traffic control and route planning
- Directing staged vehicles as they line up for the procession
- Arranging for procession escorts
- Vehicle order for processions:
- Lead Escort
- Fire department vehicle used as flower car
- Hearse or Pumper used as caisson
- Family vehicles
- Pall Bearers (if not riding on flower vehicle/caisson)
- Honorary Pall Bearers
- Honor Guard/Color Guard
- Fire Department Chief vehicle
- Other Hoffman Estates Fire Department vehicles
- Hoffman Estates Police Department Vehicles
- Vehicles from other fire departments
- Vehicles from other police departments
- Family's friends and private vehicles
- Rear Escort
Church Officer Responsibilities
- Coordinating all activities and ceremonies at the church
- Attending coordination meetings to determine funeral details
- Working with the Survivor Action Officer and Family Liaison Officer to ensure a smooth ceremony
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Quiz about the funeral ceremonies offered by the Fire Department and the role of the Family Liaison Officer. It explains the options available to the family and the responsibilities of the officer.
