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Ride- Along. HFD Explorers Expectations. Scheduling A Ride. It is mandatory to complete one ride-along a month, at minimum. An Explorer must do their first three rides with one of the Explorer Advisors. (FF Juarez, FF Beal )
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Ride-Along HFD Explorers Expectations
Scheduling A Ride • It is mandatory to complete one ride-along a month, at minimum. • An Explorer must do their first three rides with one of the Explorer Advisors. (FF Juarez, FFBeal) • After the Explorer’s three rides with an advisor, if they are given permission, they may begin riding with different crews.
Before A Ride-Along • The Explorer must make sure they have their turnouts, Class B, and PT gear ready before their ride. • The Explorer will bring: • Money for food (also pack food/snacks) • Study materials • Any questions or skills you would like to work on • Breakfast/Treats for the crew as a “Thank You” for welcoming you into their Station for the day.
The Morning of… • Arrive Early (7:15am)*** • Introduce yourself to the crew going off duty as well as the oncoming crew. • Help with morning chores. • Start the coffee. • Ask the Captain which unit you will be assigned to for the day. • Check out the rig you are assigned to. Always wear BSI (gloves). • Make sure there is an extra traffic vest for you on the unit you are assigned to.
Daily Chores • Always help with daily chores. • Chores may vary between stations so make sure you find out what needs to be done. • For Example: • Clean the bathrooms • Vacuum • Empty the trash • Wash windows • Wipe down counters
Throughout The Day… • ***Answer the phone. • “Station (#), Explorer (Name)” • Always offer to help prepare meals. • Clean the dishes after every meal. • Periodically check the sink for dishes and see if the dishwasher needs to be emptied. • Check to see if towels need to be cleaned or folded. • Clean the weight room. • Sweep and mop the floors.
After Dinner… • Clean the dishes. • Wipe down the counters and stove. • Sweep and mop the floor. • Take out the trash. • Load/Empty the dishwasher. • Help with any other cleanup usually done after dinner.
Overnight Stay • If you get the privilege to do a 24 hour ride-along, make sure you wake up EARLY. • Start the coffee. • Empty the dishwasher after everyone is awake. • Help with the morning chores. • Thank the crew for letting you ride-along.
REMEMBER… • DO NOT HIDE DURING YOUR RIDE-ALONG. A RULE OF THUMB, EXPLORERS ARE TO BE SEEN AND NOT HEARD. • FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE VERY IMPORTANT. • IF YOU HAVE TO STUDY, STUDY AT THE KITCHEN TABLE. • THIS IS THE TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS. • NEVER SIT IN THE RECLINERS *** • NEVER SIT AND WATCH TV*** • YOUR RIDE WILL BE EVERYTHING YOU PUT INTO IT. • HAVE FUN!