Ride Along Requests

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The department may allow civilians, Explorer Cadets, and hospital staff to ride-out on apparatus to increase awareness of department function and operations; and for exposure to career opportunities and recruitment.

Each individual that requests to ride with our department shall be briefed on the importance of confidentiality and a signed Policy on Confidentiality and Dissemination of Patient Information< form shall be obtained prior to ride-out.

Each individual that requests to ride-out with our department shall sign a department Civilian Ride Along Waiver prior to the ride-out. EMS students that are participating in assigned field internships with a college or university insurance rider do not need to sign a waiver.

Guidelines

Civilians

    • Request to ride-out shall be made to the Administrative Office seven (7) days prior to the date of the ride-out.
    • The assignment for the ride-out location shall be determined by the on-duty Shift Commander.
    • Hours of the ride-out shall be from 0700 to 1900 hours. These times may be modified by the Shift Commander under special circumstances (i.e. 1500 to 2300 hours nursing shift).
    • The minimum age for a rider shall be 14 years of age.
    • The rider shall wear appropriate clothing such as casual slacks and shirt. Rider must wear closed toe shoes.
    • Ride-outs are limited to one ride in a six month period, unless approved by the Chief of Department.
    • Civilians may only ride on fire apparatus.
    • Any special considerations to the above policy shall be addressed by the Shift Commander.

Department Explorer Cadet Members

    • Explorer Cadets will only ride when their adviser is on duty and only with the company to which the adviser is assigned.
    • During the school year the Explorer Cadet may only ride during the following hours:
      • Monday – Friday 1800 to 2200 hours
      • Saturday – Sunday 0700 to 1900 hours
    • During summer vacation and designated school breaks or upon graduation / received GED the Explorer Cadet may ride during the following hours with approval of their adviser and the Shift Commander:
      • Monday – Friday 0700 to 1900 hours
    • At no time shall the Explorer Cadet be allowed to sleep overnight in a station.
    • Unless authorized by the Senior Department Adviser, Shift Commander, and Chief of Department the Explorer Cadet will not be permitted to ride more than two times per month.
    • The Explorer Cadet shall report for duty at the specified time and remain on duty until dismissed by the adviser.
    • The Explorer Cadet shall be entered into the department Firehouse staffing roster and assigned to the apparatus which he/she is riding.
    • The Explorer Cadet shall report for duty in full uniform. No protective gear shall be worn.

To request a ride along, please visit the Administration Office at 1911 Stewart Ave., Lawrence, KS, 66046.