(2) Bk 8 - Drivers Training Flashcards
The California ______ Code governs the legal operation of emergency vehicles in the state
Vehicle
Although some vehicle code exceptions apply to us, they are only enacted under _______ response.
No exemptions exist during non-emergency operations
-Emergency response
(Section 21055 and 21056 Exemption of Authorized Emergency Vehicles)
As defined in the Manual of operation, an accident is:
- Anytime Department vehicle is involved in an accident with a third party vehicle or private property.
- Anytime a Department vehicle is involved in an accident with another Department vehicle or Department property.
- Anytime a Department vehicle strikes an animal, whether domesticated or nondomesticated.
- Anytime a privately-owned vehicle of a member is involved in an accident during the members tour of duty, when such use is officially authorized.
If involved in an accident while on duty:
-What is our first concern?
-What is our second concern?
- the safety of the people involved; to assist the injured if you are capable; secure a safe area and call for help if you need it
- consider the City’s liabilities and such questions as whom do I notify
ACCIDENTS
FORM GENERAL 88 (City of L. A. AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT REPORT) TO CITY ATTORNEY:
- WHEN - - Anytime a person or property, INCLUDING DOMESTICATED ANIMALS , is involved, or when any member sustains injury, due to a vehicular accident, even if no third party is involved.
- WHEN - - Within 24 hours. Telephone report to the City Attorney, immediately in the event of serious death to a third party.
- WHO- - By the driver of the vehicle.
- WHY - - The-City Attorney is the legal representative for the City in any litigation involving the Fire Department and a third party. In the case of the injured member in a two-party accident, the City might need the information for Workman’s Compensation or Pension Commission related judgments.
ACCIDENTS
FORM GENERAL 84B (WITNESS CARD):
- WHEN - - Anytime a Form General 88 is used.
- WHO - - Any person who is a witness to the accident. If they refuse to sign a witness card and it is felt that they did witness the accident, an effort should be made to try to get their name and address or license number. They can be subpoenaed by the City Attorney.
ACCIDENTS
F-225 (RED LETTERHEAD):
- WHEN - - For any accident where Fire Department property ONLY is involved and there are no injuries. Also when involved with NON-DOMESTICATED animals.
- WHO - - Made out by the driver of the apparatus AND also by the Commanding officer, if at the scene of the accident.
- WHO - - Additional F-225’s may be required by the investigating officer if they feel it is necessary to help tell a more complete story. -Example, tillermen or members riding upon apparatus who witnessed the accident.
- WHY - - There is no third party damage and no injuries so the Fire Department is the only agency that is interested in the facts. The Fire Department uses the report to help determine if there is any negligence involved and if there is any need for additional training of safety measures. Also, for the possibility of determining the existence of mechanical defects and any necessary follow-up that might be necessary.
ACCIDENTS
F-150 (ACCIDENT REPORT):
- WHEN - - For all accidents where the Fire Department is involved.
- WHO - - Made out by an LAFD investigating officer, Who is usually a Battalion Chief from a nearby battalion.
- WHY - - To provide administration with an unbiased reporting of the facts of the accident by an uninvolved party.
- WHY - - To determine training needs, mechanical defects, and cause.
- NOTE: - - LAPD investigation in all accidents involving the Department and a third party. This is to meet the requirements of the California Vehicle Code and City policy.
ACCIDENTS
What form is used as a guide to be used if involved in an accident. Outlines form of reports and forms used in each situation.
F-51 (VEHICULAR ACCIDENT PROCEDURE)
Accidents
F-80 (STORES REQUISITION)
- WHEN - - For any accident involving damage to apparatus, no matter how slight.
- WHO - - Made out by the Commanding Officer.
- WHY - - If a third party is involved, S&M uses it to help estimate the cost of damage to Fire Department apparatus for the City Attorney.
- WHY - - If no third party is involved it is used to request repairs to the apparatus.
True or False?
Section 21055 (exemption of authorized emergency vehicles) does NOT relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway, nor does it protect him from the consequences of an arbitrary exercise of the privileges granted in that section
True
As stated in the new response criteria, the driver of a responding apparatus, when notified through MFC that the first company on-scene is reporting “nothing showing” shall?
Continue through non-emergency unless requested otherwise.
As stated in the new response criteria the first vehicle responding to an incident in a convoy shall ______ for all red lights and stop signs
The remaining vehicles in a response convoy shall _____ at all red lights and stop signs
- Stop
- Slow down and proceed with caution.
When responding through intersections controlled by a traffic officer, drivers shall?
Be guided by traffic officers instructions.
All move-ups shall be emergency or non-emergency?
Non-emergency unless otherwise directed.
