205.07A SAFE PARKING WHILE OPERATING IN OR NEAR VEHICLE TRAFFIC

Question 1

IT SHALL BE THE POLICY OF THE REGIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT TO POSITION APPARATUS AT THE SCENE OF EMERGENCIES IN A MANNER THAT BEST PROTECTS THE WORK AREA AND PERSONNEL FROM?

Answer 1

VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND OTHER HAZARDS.

Question 2

These approaches that can be taken to protect yourself and all crew members while operating near traffic:

Answer 2

1. Never trust the traffic
2. Engage in proper protective parking
3. Wear high visibility reflective vests
4. Reduce motorist vision impairment
5. Use traffic cones and flares

Question 3

For first arriving engine companies where a charged hoseline may be needed, angle the engine so that the pump panel is on the _______ ____ of on-coming traffic.

Answer 3

opposite side

Question 4

During daytime operations, _____________ to provide warning to drivers.

Answer 4

leave all emergency lights on

Question 5

For NIGHTTIME operations, turn OFF fire apparatus _______. This will help reduce the blinding effect to approaching vehicle traffic.

Answer 5

headlights

Question 6

In an area where the speed limit is 25 mph traffic cones or flares should be start __ ft from the apparatus.

Answer 6

65ft

Question 7

In an area where the speed limit is 40 mph traffic cones or flares should be start __ ft from the apparatus.

Answer 7

105ft

Question 8

In an area where the speed limit is 60 mph traffic cones or flares should be start __ ft from the apparatus.

Answer 8

160ft

Question 9

While operating in or near vehicle traffic position Rescues to protect____ _______ _____.

Answer 9

patient loading areas.

Question 10

Later arriving apparatus on a freeway response should be parked _________ when possible.

Answer 10

downstream, This provides a safe parking area.