The Woodlands Fire Department Operational Guidelines A-03

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What is the maximum duration allowed for a single Ride-Along session?

8 hours

12 hours (correct)

24 hours

18 hours

What is the monthly limit on the number of Ride-Along sessions permitted?

7 sessions

5 sessions

3 sessions (correct)

10 sessions

Under what condition must Ride-Along sessions be approved if they exceed the set limits?

Firefighter's approval

Supervisor's approval

EMT's approval

Assistant Chief - Operations or Fire Chief's approval (correct)

What action will be taken if a Ride-Along Participant hampers the ability of the fire department to carry out its mission?

Immediate suspension of ride-along privileges (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited for Ride-Along Participants at emergency scenes?

Taking photographs (B) Signup and view all the answers

When can Ride-Along Participants take photographs and videos of fire department equipment?

While not on emergency scenes and with permission from the Ride-Along Supervisor (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for ride-along participants?

Demonstrating the ability to perform firefighting duties (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a ride-along participant is employed by another emergency service agency, what is the guideline regarding their attire?

They may wear the uniform of the agency they work for or represent (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assigning a ride-along supervisor to each participant?

To ensure the participant's safety and oversee the ride-along session (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the ride-along program's scope?

It applies to all scheduled ride-along participants, supervisors, and sessions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the ride-along program, as stated in the guidelines?

To allow individuals to observe fire department operations while ensuring safety and operational readiness (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines, which of the following statements is FALSE regarding ride-along participants?

They are permitted to actively participate in firefighting duties on emergency scenes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for a ride-along participant?

Completing and obtaining approval for the TWFD Ride-Along Release Form (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to approve the TWFD Ride-Along Release Form?

The Assistant Chief – Operations or the Fire Chief (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can verbal approval be granted for a ride-along session?

Under extraordinary situations, as requested by the Ride-Along Supervisor (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to terminate a ride-along session?

The Ride-Along Supervisor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the circumstances under which a ride-along session can be terminated by the Ride-Along Supervisor?

Both A and B (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ride-Along Supervisor required to do after terminating a ride-along session?

Immediately notify the on-duty Battalion Chief (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Woodlands Fire Department Operational Guidelines A-03 – RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM

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