205.07A Safe Parking While Operating In/Near Vehicle Traffic

Question 0

It shall be the policy of the PFD to position apparatus at the scene for emergencies in a manner that best ________.

Answer 0

Protects the work area and personnel from vehicle traffic and other hazards

Question 1

General recommendations for the start of traffic cones/flares is:

25 mph= ______feet
40 mph=_______ feet
60 mph= _______ feet

Answer 1

65

105

160

Question 2

What are some approaches that can be taken to protect yourself and all crewmembers while operating in or around moving traffic?

Answer 2

Never trust traffic

Engage in proper protective parking

Wear safety vest

Reduced motors vision impairment

Use cones and flairs

Question 3

Always position apparatus to protect, angle apparatus at ____ away from the curbside.

Answer 3

45°

Question 4

During daytime operations, leave all emergency lights on to provide warning to drivers. For nighttime operations, turn off what?

Answer 4

Headlights

Other lights should be reduced to yellow lights and emergency flashers

Question 5

On freeways, traffic cones should be placed with the last cone approximately ______ “upstream”, to allow adequate warning to drivers.

Answer 5

160 feet

Question 6

For first arriving engine companies where a charged hose line may be needed, how should the pump panel of the engine be position?

Answer 6

Downstream on the opposite side of traffic

Question 7

The initial company officer (command) must assess the parking needs of later arriving apparatus. He must act as the initial what?

Answer 7

Safety officer