Ride - A - Long
The
Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services Ride - a - Long program was designed
in 1996 to educate the fire department customers on what firefighters do and how
they do it. In addition, the program was created to enhance the relationship between
Richmond firefighters and our customers.
The Ride - a - Long program allows any customer to spend a day with any of the
fire companies located throughout the City of Richmond. Citizens will be allowed
to ride on fire department vehicles to emergency incidents to observe firefighters
performing their duties. However, customers are not permitted to assist firefighters
while they are performing those duties.
Customer visits are scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday through
Saturdays. Customers must submit a request in writing at least 72 hours in advance
of their visit to ride.
Customers must submit a driver's license or proof of identification prior to riding
on fire department vehicles. They must also sign a Waiver Release Form prior to
riding on any fire department vehicles.
For additional information concerning the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency
Services Ride - a - Long program, please call (804)646-1833.
Keeping Citizens Informed!