AUC332 Public Speaking And Press Policy

Question 1

Public speaking and press policy.
The IC in charge of the scene of an incident or event is hereby a designated to act as the fire department spokesperson during such incident or event until the arrival of the ——- ——.
3.1.2

Answer 1

Deputy commissioner for public information or his or her designee.

Question 2

Public speaking and press policy.
No Member, except one designated to do so by the ——- — —- or the —— ——- or an —— may hold himself out as a fire department spokesperson or otherwise as expressing the views of the fire department or the EMS command. 3.1.3.

Answer 2

Office of public information
Fire commissioner
Incident commander 

Question 3

Public speaking and press policy.
Any member receiving an inquiry from press representative, shall refer the inquiry to?
3.1.4

Answer 3

To his immediate supervisor
Exceptions are
Office of public information
Fire commissioner
Incident commander

Question 4

Public speaking and press policy.
Statements made by a member in his personal capacity, whether written or oral, shall we meet the members —— ——-?
3.2.2

Answer 4

Own time and not on City Time

Question 5

Public speaking and press policy.
Choose incorrect bullet point.
All members are prohibited from making statements that are disruptive to the operations of the department, or would disclose confidential information, including, but not limited to,
A- final department policies
B- investigations
C- legal proceedings
D- security precautions
E- medical information of others, including, but not limited to,
Identity of patients,
Medical status of patient,
Home address and telephone number of patient.
F- other information protected from disclosure by law
3.3.1

Answer 5

A- non-final department policies

PS study letter E well.

Question 6

Public speaking and press policy.
Member shall refer press inquiries to the ——- or if there is none present, to a supervisor.
3.4.2

Answer 6

Incident commander

Question 7

Public speaking and press policy.
If no supervisor is present and if I press, Inquiry does not interfere with department operations, member may respond to press inquiries only for the following non-confidential information. Three things.
3.4.3

Answer 7

Type of incident or event.
Number of patients or victims, if known.
The hospital to which the patient or victims are being transported.

Question 8

Public speaking and press policy.
Members shall not discuss the ——— of patients or victims, also the ————— or other confidential information. 3.4.3.

Answer 8

Condition of patients
Care provided
Other confidential information

Question 9

Public speaking and press policy.
Any member who responds to press Inquiry must notify who?
3.4.4

Answer 9

Immediate supervisor.
The supervisor shall notify office of public information of the press inquiry.