RULES CONCERNING PARTICIPANTS IN THE RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM

• Only those individuals approved by the Chief or Fire Department or his designee may participate in this Program.​
  • The on-duty Battalion Chief’s may approve or deny any request to participate in the Ride Along Program on weekends, Holidays, or after 1700 hrs.

• A participant must sign a RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM.

• A participant cannot act as a Firefighter or Agent of the Fire Department.

• All Departmental Rules & Regulations pertaining to firefighters in fire vehicles will apply to participants.

• A participant is not allowed to possess ANY weapon while participating.

• A Fire Officer may terminate the right of an individual to participate at any time for any reason deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

• A participant is limited to ride-along only one time in a six-month period.  This may be waived by the Fire Chief for any reason deemed appropriate.

• A participant must dress appropriately.  No shorts, sandals, other fire department shirts, etc. are allowed.

• The on-duty Battalion Chief will assign the participant to the appropriate or necessary fire vehicle.

• Participants may be rejected from the Program for any reason deemed appropriate, including but not limited to criminal history, reputation, motives, etc.

•  Below, please give a brief description of why you are interested in doing a ride-along.