15 Questions
Which division is responsible for providing emergency medical services staffing and apparatus for all funeral related events?
Emergency Medical Services Division
Who will serve as the Public Information Officer (PIO) at all funeral related events?
Chief of the Fire Prevention Division
What is the usual timeframe for funeral related events?
4 - 6 weeks
According to the policy, who will be provided with an honor guard upon request from the next of kin?
All Fire Department personnel who die while on active duty
What is the role of the Family Liaison Officer (FLO)?
To represent the Department and facilitate all short-term death/funeral issues
How are the members of the honor guard chosen?
Usually from the deceased member's company, station, and/or battalion
Who is responsible for managing the honor guard selection process and relaying the names of members selected to the Training Division?
Family Liaison Officer (FLO)
What is the purpose of pallbearers in the context of a firefighter funeral?
To carry the casket from the church/funeral home to the hearse and from the hearse to the church/grave site
Who is responsible for announcing the death of a firefighter and assembling the company in roll call formation?
Supervisor of the Fire Communications Center
According to the text, when does the command 'Two' get given during a funeral procession?
When the casket is placed inside the hearse
According to the text, who is responsible for making formal introductions of dignitaries to the next of kin/deceased member's family during a funeral?
The FLO
According to the text, what attire should on-duty members be in when lining up in formation along the traffic route during a funeral procession?
Class 'A' uniform
According to the text, who is responsible for handling the presentation of the American Flag at the grave site during a funeral?
The Training Division staff
According to the text, where can comprehensive instructions on each phase of the funeral process be found?
In the manual entitled 'PHILADELPHIA FIRE ACADEMY, FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH'
According to the text, what should on-duty members do at the conclusion of each event during a funeral procession?
Return to their assignments promptly
This quiz tests your knowledge on the responsibilities and procedures for handling claims, benefits, compensation, and more in the Fire Prevention Division. Get ready to learn about the timeframe, the role of an assistant FLO, and the manual issued to FLOs.
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