APPLICANT QUESTIONS:
the undersigned, declare the following: I am 16 years of age or older, and not a member of the Fresno Fire Department. I have made a voluntary request to participate in the Ride-Along Program of the Fire Department. During this time, I understand I will accompany any member of the Fire Department to whom I may be assigned during the performance of his/her official duties. These duties may include riding with said officer in a Fire Department vehicle and being present at the scene of a fire or other emergency.
I understand the Fire Department will allow me to participate in the Ride-Along Program only upon my agreement of the following conditions: that I assume the risks involved in said participation and that I release and hold harmless the City of Fresno, its officers, agents, and employees from all liability.
I understand the duties of the members of the Fire Department are inherently dangerous.
I also understand I may be subjected to the risk of death or personal injury or of damage to my property during my participation in the Ride-Along Program. I further understand said risks may arise from, but may not be limited to the following: civil disturbances; explosions; electrocution, radioactive substances; the effects of wind, rain, fire, and gas; vehicular collision; and air or blood-borne pathogens. I freely and voluntarily assume all of said inherent risks, whether or not they are listed herein.
In consideration of my being permitted to participate in the Ride-Along Program, I agree to be bound by all orders, rules, and regulations of the Fresno Fire Department, and to promptly obey all instruction of any Fire Department officer to whom I am assigned.
I hereby release the City of Fresno, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all liabilities arising out of my participation in the Ride-Along Program. I have read and understand the contents of this document and sign the same of my own free will. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
