Marysville Fire Ride Along Program

Observer Rider Program

The Observer Rider Program is available to individuals interested in observing emergency medical and/or fire suppression activities of Marysville Fire District. 

  • The sole function of the Observer Rider is to observe only. 
  • The Observer Rider shall not participate in patient care, handling, and/or suppression activities in any way. 
  • The Observer Rider shall not operate or drive any Marysville Fire District equipment and/or apparatus under any circumstances.

For consideration to participate in the Observer Rider Program, the following requirements must be met:

  1.  Completed application with all required documentation.
  2.  All applications, along with required documents, must be received by the MFD Administration Office at least one (1) week prior to requested ride time.
  3.  Riders must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this program.

Approval of your application form must be obtained from the Marysville Fire District Chief before any ride time is scheduled.

Applications

Application forms may be obtained from the MFD Administration Office during regular office hours (Mon thru Fri, 8 am – 4:30 pm).

Ride-Along Hours and Scheduling Policy

  • Ride-along hours are strictly limited to 9:00 AM through 10:00 PM.
  • All ride time must be scheduled in advance with the Rider Program Administrator at the MFD Office during regular office hours (Mon thru Fri, 8 am – 4:30 pm).
  • Ride times are limited to one (1) ride each six-month period from the date of your application unless pre-approved by a Chief. 
  • All riders must be pre-approved and pre-scheduled before riding.

Dress Code

All riders must report to the scheduled station with clean and neat clothing. Appropriate attire includes dark slacks or jeans, dark short- or long-sleeved shirt (no large logos), and protective work-boot style shoes or athletic shoes. Good personal hygiene and grooming are essential. 

The dress code will be strictly enforced. On-duty Marysville Fire District personnel will determine if attire is appropriate.  Ride time will be denied if attire is inappropriate.

At no time and in no way shall a rider wear any part of a Marysville Fire District uniform or appear to be dressed as a Marysville Fire District employee.

All observers will wear an “Observer” jacket provided by Marysville Fire District when at emergency scenes.

Exposures

Any exposure to blood-borne or air-borne pathogens must be reported immediately to on-duty Marysville Fire District personnel. Marysville Fire District personnel will report said exposures to the Medical Services Officer and/or Battalion Chief.

Drop Off

There may be rare and emergent circumstances that could require a rider be dropped off at a safe location by our crews. MFD personnel will make every possible effort to arrange pickup. However, if, due to circumstances, MFD personnel are unable to do so, riders may be required to make their own pickup arrangements.

In the event of a rider drop-off, riders are responsible for their own safety and welfare.

Supervision

All Observer Riders shall be under the direct supervision of on-duty Marysville Fire District personnel.  Failure to comply with requests or orders from said personnel will result in revocation of rider privileges.

To apply, please go here.