HFD Phase 3 Questions and
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Who will schedule the station tours, apparatus visits, and participation in
community parades? - ANSWERS-Public Affairs Division
Who will notify DCs and captains of upcoming events? - ANSWERS-Public Affairs
Division
Who represents HFD at meetings about annual programs? - ANSWERS-Public
Affairs Division
Who ensures participation of affected company at the event and determines
which apparatus to use in event? - ANSWERS-District Chief
How can request for public events be made? - ANSWERS-- By sending a email to
hfdpaevents which contacts the Public Affairs division
- Going to HoustonFire website and clicking the "Visits, Tours, and Parades" button
- Asking the station captain to forward and email to the Public Affairs Division
Where can you get birthday cards and literature for public events? - ANSWERS-
At the public affairs office at 1801 Smith St. 6th floor
,How long is ideal to schedule a event beforehand? - ANSWERS-At least 4 weeks
prior
What should a group be limited to for station tours? - ANSWERS-30 people
How long can station tours last? - ANSWERS-Max 1 HOUR
When can station tours NOT be scheduled? - ANSWERS-- Before noon on
Monday and Tuesday
- Before 10am Wednesday-Sunday
How far apart should tours be scheduled? - ANSWERS-At least 2 HOURS apart
What are the rules that permit a retirement party at the station? - ANSWERS--
Off duty HFD personnel remain at the station during emergency responses
- The Fire Chief makes an exception
How big can groups for apparatus visits be? - ANSWERS-More than 30 and
people 4 years and older
When is the apparatus in service for a visit? - ANSWERS-When conducting visits
in their territory
, When is the apparatus out of service for a visit? - ANSWERS-When participating
in a parade
How long can a apparatus be out of service for a parade and with whose
approval? - ANSWERS-Maximum of 2 hours and with the approval of DC long can
a apparatus be out of service for a parade and with who's approval?
How long can a apparatus visit be? - ANSWERS-Max 2 HOURS
What is the purpose of apparatus visits? - ANSWERS-To promote positive
interaction between HFD and the community
Can firefighters get benefits for attending a event on city time? - ANSWERS-NO
Can firefighters accept items of appreciation? - ANSWERS-YES
What is the form that allows civilians to ride-out on a HFD unit? - ANSWERS-HFD
individual release form
How do you get the HFD individual release form? - ANSWERS-through public
affairs
Who needs to see a copy of the individual release form? - ANSWERS-The officer
in charge of the apparatus
Answers Assured A+ Certified
Pass
Who will schedule the station tours, apparatus visits, and participation in
community parades? - ANSWERS-Public Affairs Division
Who will notify DCs and captains of upcoming events? - ANSWERS-Public Affairs
Division
Who represents HFD at meetings about annual programs? - ANSWERS-Public
Affairs Division
Who ensures participation of affected company at the event and determines
which apparatus to use in event? - ANSWERS-District Chief
How can request for public events be made? - ANSWERS-- By sending a email to
hfdpaevents which contacts the Public Affairs division
- Going to HoustonFire website and clicking the "Visits, Tours, and Parades" button
- Asking the station captain to forward and email to the Public Affairs Division
Where can you get birthday cards and literature for public events? - ANSWERS-
At the public affairs office at 1801 Smith St. 6th floor
,How long is ideal to schedule a event beforehand? - ANSWERS-At least 4 weeks
prior
What should a group be limited to for station tours? - ANSWERS-30 people
How long can station tours last? - ANSWERS-Max 1 HOUR
When can station tours NOT be scheduled? - ANSWERS-- Before noon on
Monday and Tuesday
- Before 10am Wednesday-Sunday
How far apart should tours be scheduled? - ANSWERS-At least 2 HOURS apart
What are the rules that permit a retirement party at the station? - ANSWERS--
Off duty HFD personnel remain at the station during emergency responses
- The Fire Chief makes an exception
How big can groups for apparatus visits be? - ANSWERS-More than 30 and
people 4 years and older
When is the apparatus in service for a visit? - ANSWERS-When conducting visits
in their territory
, When is the apparatus out of service for a visit? - ANSWERS-When participating
in a parade
How long can a apparatus be out of service for a parade and with whose
approval? - ANSWERS-Maximum of 2 hours and with the approval of DC long can
a apparatus be out of service for a parade and with who's approval?
How long can a apparatus visit be? - ANSWERS-Max 2 HOURS
What is the purpose of apparatus visits? - ANSWERS-To promote positive
interaction between HFD and the community
Can firefighters get benefits for attending a event on city time? - ANSWERS-NO
Can firefighters accept items of appreciation? - ANSWERS-YES
What is the form that allows civilians to ride-out on a HFD unit? - ANSWERS-HFD
individual release form
How do you get the HFD individual release form? - ANSWERS-through public
affairs
Who needs to see a copy of the individual release form? - ANSWERS-The officer
in charge of the apparatus
