102.03 Apparatus Safety (week 3) Flashcards
Drivers shall not move the apparatus or vehicle until?
Until all personnel are secured with seat belts
Who is the second set of eyes for the driver?
Front seat passenger
If the Company Officer chooses to do the report, where shall they sit?
They shall sit in the back seat while the 2nd medic sits up front
All personnel shall wear what while the vehicle is in motion to prevent hearing loss?
Headsets
Any equipment without a manufacturer design bracket will be stored where?
In an outside compartment.
What shall crew wear if they are dismounting the vehicle for spotting purposes or operating in a roadway for any reason?
Safety vest or reflective bunker coat
When is the use of a M.D.T. Permitted?
During a Code 1 or Code 3
The exception use of a safety pad will only be permitted when?
During Code 1 vehicle movement when EMS procedures need to be performed and documented while crews are in patient compartment
When is the seat belt requirement negated?
During hose loading procedures
During Emergency response, drivers shall come to a full and complete stop for any of the following reasons:
- When directed by law enforcement
- Red traffic lights
- Stop signs
- Negative right of way situations
- Blind intersections
- When driver cannot account for all lanes at an intersection
- When encountering a school bus with flashing red warning lights or stop bar activated
- Unguarded railroad crossings
During emergency response, the max an apparatus shall speed is what?
No more than 10 mph greater than posted speed limit (conditions permitting)
PPE shall be donned at what time?
Prior to mounting the apparatus
Who confirms that all personnel are seated and secured?
Company officer
Driver shall not proceed until advised to do so by the?
Company Officer
Who shall confirm that the overhead door is open?
The Company Officer
When entering/exiting the fire station and there is only one person assigned to a vehicle, what shall be done prior to exiting the station?
A visual check of the overhead door
When parking inside the Bay Area of a station, ensure that the apparatus/vehicle is left?
Left in the position with the tires facing forward and truck centered to facilitate a clear avenue of egress
When hose loading:
- Assign a spotter (maintain visual contact w/ driver)
- Exclude non fire rescue traffic from area
- The apparatus can only be going no more than 5 mph
- Personnel may not ride on tailboard, sidesteps, or running board while vehicle is in motion
- Personnel are allowed in hose bed but cant stand while vehicle is in motion
If there is a restricted right of way between fixed objects or the apparatus may not have room to operate, the driver shall stop and….
The Company Officer and crew will don safety vests, dismount, and act as spotters.
If personnel are working in roadways, the apparatus or vehicle shall be placed where?
Between oncoming traffic and the scene
Cones shall be placed only when..
Time permits
Traffic control is whose responsibility?
Law enforcement
In cases where the driver needs to reposition without assistance, what shall be done?
A 360 degree walk to prior to moving apparatus or vehicle
Backing a fire department apparatus/ vehicle should….
Should be avoided whenever possible.
When backing or when drivers must negotiate forward turns with restrictive side clearances as well as when height clearances are uncertain, what shall be used?
A spotter shall be used
When backing the apparatus/ vehicle, who dismounts and acts as a spotter(s)?
Company Officer and all crew
Who is the primary spotter?
The spotter that is at the rear drivers side corner of the apparatus
Who is exempt from having to require a spotter?
Passenger cars, vans, SUVs and pickup trucks
The driver shall back at a pace no greater than…
5 mph
Anytime the driver loses visual contact with the primary spotter…
The driver shall IMMEDIATELY STOP the apparatus/ vehicle until visual contact is resumed.
Driver responsibilities when backing up
- Bring apparatus/ vehicle to complete stop before backing
- Confirm both driver and passenger windows are down (weather permitting)
- Communicate the backing process with spotter
- Maintain Constant visual and verbal contact with primary spotter before backing up
- Thorough knowledge of the hand signals
- Come to immediate stop when there is no visual contact with spotter
- Give 2 warning blast of air horn prior to backing
Spotter responsibilities when backing vehicle up
- Ensure roadway is clear of any obstructions before signaling to back
- Discuss backing plan with driver before proceeding
- Equipped with and utilize a portable radio to order and direct the driver
- Don safety vests or bunker coat
- Complete 360 survey around apparatus and backing area.
- Communicate any hazards to driver
- Position selves at rear drivers side of vehicle
- Clear understanding of backing plan
- Maintain constant visual and verbal contact w/ driver in drivers side mirror
- Knowledge of hand signals
- IMMEDIATELY STOP driver when hazards become noticeable or uncertain of action, direction, or maneuvers the driver is taking
- When night backing: a flashlight shall be carried, but never directed toward drivers side view mirrors
Moving forward or backward signal
Place both hands above head with palms facing and moving in the direction of travel
Turning signal
Place both arms pointing the same direction with index fingers extended. Drivers intentions must be verbally communicated to the spotter.
Diminishing clearance signal
Toward a fixed object- directing unit to a stopping point.
Face palms forward, hands above head. Bring elbows forward and hands together as the unit begins to reach its stopping point.
Stop signal
Both arms crossed with hands in fist.
Be sure to yell stop loud enough for the driver to hear.
