1213.0 Apparatus Blocking

Question 1

Definitions

A. The notification procedure that advises approaching motorists to transition from a normal driving status to that required by the temporary emergency traffic control measures ahead of them.

Answer 1

Advanced Warning

Question 2

Definitions

B. Positioning a fire department apparatus on an angle to the lanes of traffic creating a physical barrier between upstream traffic and the work area. Includes “block to the right or block to the left”. This indicates which direction to face the front of the apparatus, right or left.

Answer 2

Block

Question 3

Definitions

C. The protected work area at a vehicle related roadway incident that is shielded by the block apparatus and other emergency vehicles.

Answer 3

Protected Zone

Question 4

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D. Any area that is not protected by emergency vehicles

Answer 4

Hazard Zone

Question 5

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E. The physical area of a roadway within which emergency personnel perform their fire, EMS, and rescue tasks at a vehicle related incident.

Answer 5

Temporary work zone

Question 6

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F. The direction that traffic is moving as it travels away from the incident

Answer 6

Downstream

Question 7

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G. The action of merging several lanes of moving traffic into fewer moving lanes.

Answer 7

Taper

Question 8

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H. The direction that traffic is traveling from as the vehicles approach the incident scene.

Answer 8

Upstream

Question 9

Definitions

I. Standard firefighter bunker gear, helmet, boots, and gloves.

Answer 9

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 10

II. Personal Safety Instructions/Procedures:
A. All personnel shall be aware of the high risk that occurs when operating in or near moving vehicle traffic. To improve personal safety emergency workers shall:
1. Establish an ______ _____ with the first arriving fire apparatus.
2. Wear complete ______ when appropriate due to conditions on the scene.
3. If PPE coat is not worn, then safety _______ _____ shall be worn.
4. The officer arriving in block engine shall assume role of _______ _______, unless otherwise directed by IC.

Answer 10

initial block
PPE
safety reflective vest
Safety Officer

Question 11

II. Personal Safety Instructions / Procedure

 5. Limit the amount of time and personnel working in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_.  The personnel arriving in the blocking apparatus shall stay within the protected zone as \_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_ watch unless called up to the scene to assist.
  6. Where possible avoid \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ to approaching traffic.
  7. Account for the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_ ramps. 
  8. Fire department personnel should avoid crossing \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to work incidents where there is not apparatus blocking the incident.

Answer 11

hazard zone / RIC and safety
turning your back
shoulders, entrance and exit ramps
traffic dividers

Question 12

III. Apparatus Placement

On medical calls where a single engine is dispatched, the engine shall be the __________ apparatus for the MICU.

Answer 12

blocking

Question 13

III. Apparatus Placement
A. First Apparatus
1. Position the first arriving apparatus to protect the?

Answer 13

scene, patients, and emergency personnel when possible

Question 14

III. Apparatus Placement
A. First Apparatus

        2.  The blocking of the work zone must prioritized, from the?

Answer 14

the most critical or highest traffic flow to the least critical traffic direction

Question 15

III. Apparatus Placement
A. First Apparatus

        3. If there are involved vehicles on both sides of the roadway, the first arriving officer must determine the most appropriate manner in which to utilize the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ apparatus.  The second may be used as the initial blocking apparatus for \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_.  Additional apparatus may be called for as needed to set up the incident.

Answer 15

second arriving

one side

Question 16

_______ engines shall be dispatched on any reported major accident, hazmat, or fire related incident on a freeway. A ______ engine will be dispatched with the ______ on any medical calls reported on a freeway.

Answer 16

Two / single / MICU