205.08 Driver Safety Flashcards
What code should fire dept. vehicles operate in compliance with?
AZ motor vehicle code
If no response code is given on the MCT, what code will be assumed?
Code 2 unless directed by an officer
Who can upgrade a BLS rescue response to Code 3?
Responding or on scene company officer
During code 3, the co-driver is responsible for?
second set of eyes and ears focused on intersection management
Response codes for all engines ladders, ladder tenders, and rescues will be based on?
- information received from alarm
- time of day
- traffic conditions
- weather
- other factors
When a rescue is closest unit to a BLS incident, they will respond _______?
Code 2, unless upgraded by the responding company officer
Who decides response codes for transporting to the hospital?
On scene company officer prior to leaving the scene
When a rescue must upgrade response to hospital, what should be done?
Senior member should make every effort to reassign available personnel to co-driver
What is requested of other drivers when lights and sirens are on?
Right of way
When are fire dept. vehicles authorized to exceed posted speed limits?
When Code 3 under favorable conditions, light traffic, good roads, good visibility, & dry pavement
What is the appropriate speed when driving under less favorable conditions?
Posted speed limit is the max
What is the max permissible speed when driving in center or on- coming traffic lanes?
20MPH
What is appropriate speed when Code 3 approaching & crossing intersections with the right of way?
Posted speed limit
When using center or on-coming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections what should be done?
Complete stop including when apparatus has right of way
What must be done when approaching red light or stop sign code 3?
Complete stop, proceed through when driver can account for all lanes and yield the right of way
When the first unit reports on scene with “nothing showing” or equivalent report, any continuing units shall continue?
Code 3 but shall not exceed posted speed limit (unless ordered to respond code 2)
What will be done when unit arrives first on scene and nothing is showing?
Other units continue Code 3 not exceeding seed limit. First unit will advise others Code 2 whenever appropriate.
The company officer/driver of the vehicle will confirm that all personnel and riders are?
on-board, properly attired, with seat belts on before vehicle moves
What is needed if a driver needs to back up?
Avoid backing whenever possible, spotters will be used
If backing is needed while driving alone, what should be done?
Driver will dismount, walk completely around vehicle, shall attempt to use any FD personnel as spotters
Who will confirm that all personnel are on board, dressed, & seat belts on before moving vehicle?
Company officer/ Driver
Is riding tailboard or any other exposed position permitted on any vehicle at anytime?
NO
Is passing another FD vehicle responding Code 3 permitted?
Should be avoided, if necessary permission must be obtained through radio, using the communications order model
At night, what should be used to make the scene safer?
Vehicle mounted flood lights and any other lighting available. Personnel wear high visibility vests
Who is responsible for the safety of all vehicle operations & managing compliance with Volume II Driver Safety 205.08?
Officer in charge or driver
What has priority over unnecessary speed & reckless driving en route to incident?
safe arrival
The Phoenix fire department vehicles shall be operated in a manner that provides?
the safety of all persons and property
Prompt, safe response shall be obtained by:
- Leaving the station in a standard manner
- Driving defensively and professionally at reasonable speeds
- Knowing where we are going
- Using warning devices to move around traffic and request the right of way in a safe and predictable manner
What is leaving the station in a standard manner?
- Quickly mounting apparatus
- all personnel on board with seat belts on
- station doors fully open
