205.07A Flashcards
It shall be the policy of the regional fire department to position apparatus at the scene of emergencies in what manner?
A manner that best protects the work area and personnel from vehicle traffic and other hazards
Regarding moving vehicle traffic what posture should companies on scene always operate in?
Defensive posture
Studies have shown that multiple headlights of emergency apparatus tend to do what two drivers as they approach the scene
Blind them and flashing emergency lights tend to confuse them
What are five approaches that can be taken to protect all crew members when operating around moving traffic?
• never trust the traffic
• engage in proper protective parking
• always wear high viz. vest
• reduce motorist vision impairment
• use traffic cones/flares
When/where ever possible, how should apparatus be placed on a traffic scene?
45° away from curbside
For first arriving engine companies where a charged hose line may be needed angle the engine so that the pump panel is what?
“downstream”, on the opposite side of incoming traffic
The initial company officer/command must assess the parking needs of later, arriving fire apparatus, and do what?
Specifically direct the parking/placement of these vehicles to provide protective blocking of the scene
For daytime operations all the emergency lights must
Be left on to provide warning to drivers
For nighttime operations, what must be turned off on the apparatus?
Headlights
for nighttime operations once arrived on scene, what should be done regarding the apparatus emergency lighting?
Emergency lighting should be reduced to yellow lights and the emergency flashers where possible
Speed/distance for cones and flares
25/65
40/105
60/160
What should command establish as soon as possible to provide joint safe parking/work area and quickly resolve an incident on the highway?
A liaison with the department of public safety
