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13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations Flashcards

1
Q

Whose responsibility is the safety of personnel and apparatus?

A

driver’s

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2
Q

What are responsibilities of driver in regards to incident location? (2)

A
  1. they know location

2. know the most direct route to location

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3
Q

What shall be avoided by driver’s while driving to incidents?

A

poorly constructed or unpaved roads

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4
Q

Why must driver exit slowly from station? (3)

A

to be clear of:

  1. station
  2. all personnel
  3. exhaust extractor
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5
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How many lanes will driver occupy when on a 4 lane highway when resonding to incident?

A

both lanes, if possible

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6
Q

What lane shall apparatus be driven in where possible?

A

left lane

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7
Q

What shall being attempted when passing slower traffic?

A

pass on left

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8
Q

What setting should engine brake be set at?

A

high setting

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9
Q

What type of weather should be considered in switching the engine brake setting to low/ off?

A

snow/ ice

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10
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What is to be utilized on the apparatus when responding to emergencies? (3)

A
  1. sirens
  2. air horn
  3. emergency lights
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11
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When is driving in opposing traffic permissable?

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only when absolutely necessary

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12
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WHat shall be used when drivers negotiate tight forward turns and restrictive height clearances?

A

spotters

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13
Q

Why must drivers slow down prior to reaching an intersection? (2)

A
  1. get a good view of siutation

2. avoid startling unaware motorists

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14
Q

What steps to be taken when crossing intersection on green signal? (4)

A
  1. slow down
  2. take foot off accelerator and cover brake pedal
  3. look in all 3 directions and be aware of oncoming vehicles turning in front of apparatus
  4. proceed with caution
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15
Q

What precautions shall be adhered to when crossing on red signal/ stop sign? (4)

A
  1. come to complete stop
  2. establish eye contact w/ drivers
  3. wait for Captain to communicate it is all clear
  4. apply a 2 second count and then proceed
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16
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What are precautiosn taken when turning right/ left in front of stopped vehicles? (5)

A
  1. come to complete stop next to vehicle
  2. establish eye contact with side vehicles
  3. wait for communication of all clear from Captain
  4. be aware of vehicles approaching the apparatus from behind
  5. proceed with caution
17
Q

What must be done to ensure ladder beds left in down position do not pose safety risk to personnel?

A

clearly marked

18
Q

When backing up, what must shall drivers use to assist? (2)

A
  1. use of spotters who move with vehicle and use it as shielding
  2. emergency lights
19
Q

What are duties of driver when backing up apparatus? (5)

A
  1. plan ahead to avoid backing-up
  2. walk aroud vehicle to ensure to unseen obstacles
  3. roll down window and use 2 spotters (left rear corner, right front corner)
  4. make verbal/ visual communication w/ spotter
  5. have thorough knowledge of hand signals
20
Q

What are duties of spotters of backing up apparatus? (7)

A
  1. survey right side, rear area, overhead clearances
  2. placed 8-10’ of left rear of apparatus
  3. ensure driver can hear/ see you
  4. maintain eye contact w/ driver through left review mirror
  5. use approved hand signals
  6. allow for swing factor of apparatus
  7. ensure apparatus not backing in close to stationary objects
21
Q

How far must apparatus be before coming to complete stop in front of bay door?

A

3m

22
Q

What shall driver do before vehicle extractor is attached to apparatus?

A

stop

23
Q

Where shall vehicle be positioned to allow of attachment of exhaust extractor?

A

inside station enough to allow for attachment

24
Q

How often is apparatus washed?

A

when necessary

25
Q

What is proper sequence for shutting down apparatus? (5)

A
  1. all lights/ accessories are off
  2. ensure air tanks are charged
  3. shut down engine
  4. turn battery off
  5. plug in
26
Q

Who is to used to resolve conflicts between shift driving instructor and driver?

A

another shift examiner

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