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?

Staff Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

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

As soon as possible for various specified incidents Signup and view all the answers

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

Chief Officers only Signup and view all the answers

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

Staff Public Information Officer 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?

Fire Department Headquarters lobby Signup and view all the answers

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

Keeping descriptions simple and in plain English 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?

The Staff PIO Signup and view all the answers

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

A Public Information Division Signup and view all the answers

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

Relieves the need to directly engage with the media Signup and view all the answers

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

When unable to handle PIO duties Signup and view all the answers

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

Establishing a Public Information Division 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?

To ensure consistent information dissemination Signup and view all the answers

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

'Elementary in nature and plain' Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

PIO Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How should Public Information Officers be identified at an incident?

By wearing red LVFD PIO Incident Command vest Signup and view all the answers

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

White “Public Information” barricade tape 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?

PIO-1 Signup and view all the answers

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

Orange “Media” flag Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. 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?

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

Staff PIO Signup and view all the answers

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

Coordinate all actions with the Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

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

Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of an Acting PIO?

To coordinate with the Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

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

Use Acting PIOs who have completed a certified program Signup and view all the answers

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