38 Questions
Who is responsible for maintaining the policy regarding disseminating information to the news media at the Fire Department Headquarters?
All Chief Officers, Company Officers, Incident Commanders, Division Heads, and Supervisors
Who appoints the Staff Public Information Officer for the Las Vegas Fire Department?
Fire Chief
In case of emergencies like train derailments or aircraft crashes involving the Fire Department, who should approve the information released to the news media?
Fire Chief
Who is considered as the primary designated spokesperson for the Las Vegas Fire Department?
Staff Public Information Officer
When should communications personnel notify the Staff Public Information Officer regarding incidents?
As soon as possible for various specified incidents
Which rank of personnel should ensure that the policy regarding disseminating information to news media is maintained?
Chief Officers only
Who should requests for information from the news media be directed to?
Staff Public Information Officer
In which area will information be disseminated to the news media when the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated?
Fire Department Headquarters lobby
What is recommended for descriptions of activities in the fire department?
Keeping descriptions simple and in plain English
Who should be made aware if another member of the fire department, besides the Public Information Officer, interacts with the news media?
The Staff PIO
What should the Incident Commander establish at an incident if needed?
A Public Information Division
What does the establishment of a Public Information Division do for the Incident Commander?
Relieves the need to directly engage with the media
In what situation can the Incident Commander assign a Temporary PIO according to the text?
When unable to handle PIO duties
What is emphasized in terms of public information management during critical command stages?
Establishing a Public Information Division
Why is it important for the Staff PIO to be informed when other fire department members interact with news media?
To ensure consistent information dissemination
What should the public information provided to the media aim to be, according to the content?
'Elementary in nature and plain'
What equipment should Public Information Officers (PIOs) wear at an incident?
Approved fire department turnout gear and red LVFD PIO Incident Command vest
What is the radio identifier used by a Public Information Officer (PIO) on the fireground?
PIO
What should be carried by PIOs working at an incident to perform their function properly?
Fire department pager, fire department cellular phone, and fire department portable radio
How should Public Information Officers be identified at an incident?
By wearing red LVFD PIO Incident Command vest
What item is used to designate a media holding area at an incident?
White “Public Information” barricade tape
What should be the radio identifier for the PIO in charge when multiple PIOs are working at an incident?
PIO-1
What should be used for the parking area of media vehicles at an incident?
Orange “Media” flag
What is the Fire Department's stance on restricting news media representatives from taking pictures or asking questions?
They should never restrict them unless there is interference in an ongoing incident or investigation under their control.
What action should Fire Department personnel take if news media representatives interfere with their operations?
Deal with them in the same manner as any other violator.
Under what circumstances can news media representatives be restricted from taking pictures or asking questions by the Fire Department?
When their actions are interfering with an ongoing incident or investigation under Fire Department control.
What protocol should be followed if the media wants to film damage inside a structure?
They must get permission directly from the property owner after fire department operations are completed.
In a large disaster, what does the Fire Department's protocol specify about granting access to the media?
Media access is allowed under escort by a Public Information Officer and with approval of the Incident Commander.
What consequences do news media personnel face if they interfere with Fire Department operations?
They will be dealt with in a manner similar to any other violator.
When can news media representatives be restricted by Fire Department personnel during an incident?
When their actions interfere with an ongoing incident or investigation under Fire Department control.
Who must approve any requests for media ride-a-longs or extended stays on fire department property?
Staff PIO
What are Acting PIOs required to do according to the Public Information Policy?
Coordinate all actions with the Fire Chief
Who should ensure that media representatives follow all fire department rules, regulations, and policies?
Company Officer
What is the primary role of an Acting PIO?
To coordinate with the Fire Chief
According to the Public Information Policy, what is the protocol for additional PIOs if needed?
Use Acting PIOs who have completed a certified program
Who should be contacted for coordination before visits to Las Vegas Fire Department property by political candidates?
Staff PIO
What action must be taken if an Acting PIO has been temporarily assigned to a Staff PIO position?
Perform all duties required of that position
What is the process for requests for visits by research groups according to the text?
Coordinate with the Staff PIO
Learn about the designated press area for the Fire Department headquarters and the responsibilities of various officers in disseminating information to the news media. This quiz covers the policy and procedures related to handling press during emergencies.
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