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Who is responsible for maintaining the policy regarding disseminating information to the news media at the Fire Department Headquarters?
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 (correct)
- Only the Fire Chief
- Only Chief Officers
- Only Communications personnel
Who appoints the Staff Public Information Officer for the Las Vegas Fire Department?
Who appoints the Staff Public Information Officer for the Las Vegas Fire Department?
- Division Heads
- Fire Chief (correct)
- Communications personnel
- Fire Department Headquarters
In case of emergencies like train derailments or aircraft crashes involving the Fire Department, who should approve the information released to the news media?
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 (correct)
- Division Heads
- Incident Commanders
- Company Officers
Who is considered as the primary designated spokesperson for the Las Vegas Fire Department?
Who is considered as the primary designated spokesperson for the Las Vegas Fire Department?
When should communications personnel notify the Staff Public Information Officer regarding incidents?
When should communications personnel notify the Staff Public Information Officer regarding incidents?
Which rank of personnel should ensure that the policy regarding disseminating information to news media is maintained?
Which rank of personnel should ensure that the policy regarding disseminating information to news media is maintained?
Who should requests for information from the news media be directed to?
Who should requests for information from the news media be directed to?
In which area will information be disseminated to the news media when the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated?
In which area will information be disseminated to the news media when the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated?
What is recommended for descriptions of activities in the fire department?
What is recommended for descriptions of activities in the fire department?
Who should be made aware if another member of the fire department, besides the Public Information Officer, interacts with the news media?
Who should be made aware if another member of the fire department, besides the Public Information Officer, interacts with the news media?
What should the Incident Commander establish at an incident if needed?
What should the Incident Commander establish at an incident if needed?
What does the establishment of a Public Information Division do for the Incident Commander?
What does the establishment of a Public Information Division do for the Incident Commander?
In what situation can the Incident Commander assign a Temporary PIO according to the text?
In what situation can the Incident Commander assign a Temporary PIO according to the text?
What is emphasized in terms of public information management during critical command stages?
What is emphasized in terms of public information management during critical command stages?
Why is it important for the Staff PIO to be informed when other fire department members interact with news media?
Why is it important for the Staff PIO to be informed when other fire department members interact with news media?
What should the public information provided to the media aim to be, according to the content?
What should the public information provided to the media aim to be, according to the content?
What equipment should Public Information Officers (PIOs) wear at an incident?
What equipment should Public Information Officers (PIOs) wear at an incident?
What is the radio identifier used by a Public Information Officer (PIO) on the fireground?
What is the radio identifier used by a Public Information Officer (PIO) on the fireground?
What should be carried by PIOs working at an incident to perform their function properly?
What should be carried by PIOs working at an incident to perform their function properly?
How should Public Information Officers be identified at an incident?
How should Public Information Officers be identified at an incident?
What item is used to designate a media holding area at an incident?
What item is used to designate a media holding area at an incident?
What should be the radio identifier for the PIO in charge when multiple PIOs are working at an incident?
What should be the radio identifier for the PIO in charge when multiple PIOs are working at an incident?
What should be used for the parking area of media vehicles at an incident?
What should be used for the parking area of media vehicles at an incident?
What is the Fire Department's stance on restricting news media representatives from taking pictures or asking questions?
What is the Fire Department's stance on restricting news media representatives from taking pictures or asking questions?
What action should Fire Department personnel take if news media representatives interfere with their operations?
What action should Fire Department personnel take if news media representatives interfere with their operations?
Under what circumstances can news media representatives be restricted from taking pictures or asking questions by the Fire Department?
Under what circumstances can news media representatives be restricted from taking pictures or asking questions by the Fire Department?
What protocol should be followed if the media wants to film damage inside a structure?
What protocol should be followed if the media wants to film damage inside a structure?
In a large disaster, what does the Fire Department's protocol specify about granting access to the media?
In a large disaster, what does the Fire Department's protocol specify about granting access to the media?
What consequences do news media personnel face if they interfere with Fire Department operations?
What consequences do news media personnel face if they interfere with Fire Department operations?
When can news media representatives be restricted by Fire Department personnel during an incident?
When can news media representatives be restricted by Fire Department personnel during an incident?
Who must approve any requests for media ride-a-longs or extended stays on fire department property?
Who must approve any requests for media ride-a-longs or extended stays on fire department property?
What are Acting PIOs required to do according to the Public Information Policy?
What are Acting PIOs required to do according to the Public Information Policy?
Who should ensure that media representatives follow all fire department rules, regulations, and policies?
Who should ensure that media representatives follow all fire department rules, regulations, and policies?
What is the primary role of an Acting PIO?
What is the primary role of an Acting PIO?
According to the Public Information Policy, what is the protocol for additional PIOs if needed?
According to the Public Information Policy, what is the protocol for additional PIOs if needed?
Who should be contacted for coordination before visits to Las Vegas Fire Department property by political candidates?
Who should be contacted for coordination before visits to Las Vegas Fire Department property by political candidates?
What action must be taken if an Acting PIO has been temporarily assigned to a Staff PIO position?
What action must be taken if an Acting PIO has been temporarily assigned to a Staff PIO position?
What is the process for requests for visits by research groups according to the text?
What is the process for requests for visits by research groups according to the text?
