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Come hangout with the crew and see what we do on a daily basis. Be right beside us during calls and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Please fill out the following form.
Read and check off that you have read and understand the following regulations for participating in the Ride Along Program.
*ATTENDANCE
You must notify the station officer when you arrive and before you leave at the end of your ride time. If you must leave for a short period notify the station officer.
*DRESS CODE
You are expected to be neatly dressed and groomed. You may wear dark jeans or slacks, and a white or light blue collared shirt with sleeves. Safety shoes are preferred for your protection. Other shoes are allowed if in a good, clean condition. Your department uniform may be worn with prior approval.
*SAFETY
The wearing of a seat belt is required. Smoking is not permitted in the vehicles or living quarters of the stations. If an apparatus responds to an emergency, you must either stay with the apparatus or report to the officer in charge of the emergency. YOU ARE NOT TO ENGAGE IN ANY FIRE FIGHTING ACTIVITIES.
*INJURIES
If you are injured, you must notify the Duty Chief immediately, and submit a written report to the Duty Chief before you leave.
*STATION ACTIVITES
Students and observers are expected to assist with equipment check and station cleanup. You are responsible to clean up after yourself.
*PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Any information regarding a patient is strictly confidential and should not be discussed with anyone.
*QUESTIONS
If you have any questions or are not sure what you should do, be sure to ask.
*DISCLAIMER
The undersigned hereby agrees that Franklin County Fire District #3, the members of the District, the driver or owner of any automobile owned or operated by or in the service of the District, their sureties, and each of them shall not be held liable or their heirs held liable for any injury, damage, expense, or loss to the person or property of the undersigned, incurred while riding as an observer, student, or participant in the Ride Along Program during the active performance of FCFD3
Participation in the Ride-Along Program may expose individuals to high-stress emergency situations, including but not limited to medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, fire, and fatal incidents. Participants may witness severe injury or death during the course of the ride-along.
By signing below, I acknowledge and understand that:
Emergency response environments can be unpredictable and may involve exposure to distressing scenes, including fatalities.
The fire department and its personnel will take reasonable precautions for my safety, but I assume all risks associated with observing emergency operations.
I have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding the nature of the ride-along and the potential situations I may witness.
I understand that I may choose to discontinue participation at any time if I feel uncomfortable.
*I voluntarily agree to participate in the ride-along program with full knowledge of the possible experiences I may encounter.
