Fire Department Press Area Policy
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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?

  • 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?

  • Fire Chief (correct)
  • Division Heads
  • Incident Commanders
  • Company Officers

    • Who is considered as the primary designated spokesperson for the Las Vegas Fire Department?

    <p>Staff Public Information Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should communications personnel notify the Staff Public Information Officer regarding incidents?

    <p>As soon as possible for various specified incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rank of personnel should ensure that the policy regarding disseminating information to news media is maintained?

    <p>Chief Officers only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should requests for information from the news media be directed to?

    <p>Staff Public Information Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area will information be disseminated to the news media when the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated?

    <p>Fire Department Headquarters lobby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for descriptions of activities in the fire department?

    <p>Keeping descriptions simple and in plain English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be made aware if another member of the fire department, besides the Public Information Officer, interacts with the news media?

    <p>The Staff PIO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Incident Commander establish at an incident if needed?

    <p>A Public Information Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the establishment of a Public Information Division do for the Incident Commander?

    <p>Relieves the need to directly engage with the media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation can the Incident Commander assign a Temporary PIO according to the text?

    <p>When unable to handle PIO duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in terms of public information management during critical command stages?

    <p>Establishing a Public Information Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the Staff PIO to be informed when other fire department members interact with news media?

    <p>To ensure consistent information dissemination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the public information provided to the media aim to be, according to the content?

    <p>'Elementary in nature and plain'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equipment should Public Information Officers (PIOs) wear at an incident?

    <p>Approved fire department turnout gear and red LVFD PIO Incident Command vest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the radio identifier used by a Public Information Officer (PIO) on the fireground?

    <p>PIO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be carried by PIOs working at an incident to perform their function properly?

    <p>Fire department pager, fire department cellular phone, and fire department portable radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should Public Information Officers be identified at an incident?

    <p>By wearing red LVFD PIO Incident Command vest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What item is used to designate a media holding area at an incident?

    <p>White “Public Information” barricade tape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the radio identifier for the PIO in charge when multiple PIOs are working at an incident?

    <p>PIO-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used for the parking area of media vehicles at an incident?

    <p>Orange “Media” flag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Fire Department's stance on restricting news media representatives from taking pictures or asking questions?

    <p>They should never restrict them unless there is interference in an ongoing incident or investigation under their control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should Fire Department personnel take if news media representatives interfere with their operations?

    <p>Deal with them in the same manner as any other violator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can news media representatives be restricted from taking pictures or asking questions by the Fire Department?

    <p>When their actions are interfering with an ongoing incident or investigation under Fire Department control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protocol should be followed if the media wants to film damage inside a structure?

    <p>They must get permission directly from the property owner after fire department operations are completed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a large disaster, what does the Fire Department's protocol specify about granting access to the media?

    <p>Media access is allowed under escort by a Public Information Officer and with approval of the Incident Commander.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequences do news media personnel face if they interfere with Fire Department operations?

    <p>They will be dealt with in a manner similar to any other violator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can news media representatives be restricted by Fire Department personnel during an incident?

    <p>When their actions interfere with an ongoing incident or investigation under Fire Department control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must approve any requests for media ride-a-longs or extended stays on fire department property?

    <p>Staff PIO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Acting PIOs required to do according to the Public Information Policy?

    <p>Coordinate all actions with the Fire Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should ensure that media representatives follow all fire department rules, regulations, and policies?

    <p>Company Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of an Acting PIO?

    <p>To coordinate with the Fire Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Public Information Policy, what is the protocol for additional PIOs if needed?

    <p>Use Acting PIOs who have completed a certified program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be contacted for coordination before visits to Las Vegas Fire Department property by political candidates?

    <p>Staff PIO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action must be taken if an Acting PIO has been temporarily assigned to a Staff PIO position?

    <p>Perform all duties required of that position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process for requests for visits by research groups according to the text?

    <p>Coordinate with the Staff PIO</p> Signup and view all the answers

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