Incident Photos, Recordings & Personal Camera Use
From Standard Operating Guidelines
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Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
210.10 Incident Photos, Recordings & Personal Camera Use
PURPOSE:
To establish guidelines on the uses of photography cameras, voice recorders and video recorders.
PROCEDURE:
- Any electronic device that has the capability of recording events either through photography, voice or video, must be approved by the Fire Chief before such recordings may take place.
- All photographs/recordings are the property of the City of Maitland Fire Rescue Department unless approval to release has been granted by the Fire Chief.
- The use of these devices must not interfere with daily operations at the Fire Department.
- The department is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen personal recording devices.
- All images, videos, recordings taken by MFRD personnel must have authorization from the Fire Chief or designee to distribute, post (Social Media), print, email, or copy.
- Photos, videos, or any recordings obtained, shall be used strictly for clinical documentation or training purposes only.
- These policies apply to all MFRD department personnel and any individual that represents the department such as a civilian rider, a student from a Fire Academy, or EMT/Paramedic Program.
