205.07A Safe Parking While Operating in or Near Vehicle Traffic Flashcards
It shall be the policy of the regional FD to position apparatus at the scene of emergencies in a manner that best protects the _____ and _____ from vehicle traffic and other hazards.
work area and personnel
Always consider moving vehicles a threat to your?
Safety
Why are nighttime operations particularly dangerous?
visibility is reduced, flashing emergency lights confuse motorists
Each day emergency personnel are exposed to motorists of:
- varying abilities (w/wo license, w/wo legal restrictions, creeping to speeding)
- impaired (vision, alcohol and/or drugs)
- looking at scene, not road
What are Emergency personnel approaches to protect self/crew members?
- Never trust traffic
- Engage in proper protective parking
- Wear high visible reflective vests
- Reduce Motorist vision impairment
- Use Traffic cones/flares
Always position apparatus to?
protect scene, patients, emergency personnel, and provide a protected work area
When possible, angle the apparatus at ____ away from curbside?
45 degrees
If Engine companies may need a hose line, how do you position apparatus?
down stream to protect pump operator
ICO or command must access parking needs of later arriving apparatus and _________ the parking/placement of these vehicles.
specifically direct
T/F For daytime operations, leave all emergency lights on to provide warning to other drivers?
true
For nighttime operations, ________ fire apparatus headlights?
turn off
What is the distance (general recommendations) for traffic cones/flares?
- 25 mph- 65 ft
- 40 mph- 105 ft
- 60 mph-160 ft
Position Rescue to protect?
Pt loading areas
Why is freeway response particularly a high risk to emergency personnel?
-high speed, traffic volume, little or no opportunity to slow down
On Freeway, traffic cones should be placed further apart, with the last cone approximately 160 ft _________.
-Up stream
