13-09 Temporary Traffic Control

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the provided guidelines?
a. To manage firefighter duties during unplanned events
b. To establish guidelines for road closures
c. To create a safe working area at incident scenes
d. To coordinate with Ontario Traffic Management

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What is the definition of a “Safe Working Zone” according to the provided information?
a. A designated area for emergency vehicle parking
b. An area determined by the Incident Commander for firefighting only
c. A zone where extrication,rescue or firefighting activities may take place
d. An area for firefighters to take breaks during incidents

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What is the purpose of a “Blocker Vehicle” in the provided guidelines?
a. To block traffic for the entire duration of an incident
b. To create a barrier between firefighters and approaching vehicles
c. To transport personnel to and from the incident scene
d. To carry additional equipment for traffic control

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When should the IC (Incident Commander) conduct an initial scene size-up?
a. Only during set-up phase
b. Continuously throughout the incident
c. Only during takedown phase
d. After all warning devices are in position

Answer 4

B

Question 5

What is the recommended minimum distance for placing Blocker Vehicles from the safe working zone?
a. 25 meters
b. 40 meters
c. 50 meters
d. 75 meters

Answer 5

C

Question 6

When should the police be notified regarding traffic control?
a. When there is encroachment into a live lane of traffic
b. Only during set-up phase
c. After all apparatus are in position
d. Whenever a road has been closed

Answer 6

A

Question 7

What is the purpose of cones and/or flares according to the guidelines?
a. To create a lateral buffer space
b. To outline traffic tapers
c. To serve as warning devices
d. All of the above

Answer 7

D