205.15 Freeway Response Flashcards
Units should proceed in the opposite direction of normal flow only when?
Specific request of DPS
Units responding to calls on the freeway will respond code 2 while on the freeway. What emergency devices may be used?
Alternating headlights
Rear flashers
On multiple unit responses, the first unit approaching or entering the freeway within a mile of the incident report its identity, location and direction. Other units approaching will then stage level 1, preferably where?
Near the on-ramp
The distress lane refers to what area?
Area between the median barrier wall and the number 1 traffic lane
May be referred to as the emergency lane
Where is the gore point?
Area around freeway entrance and exit
Where is lane number 1?
Lane nearest the median wall excluding the HOV lane
On multiple unit responses the first unit approaching or entering the freeway within a mile of an incident report what?
Unit ID
Location
Direction
The unified command post will include whom?
DPS
ADOT
FD
PD
Traffic control and warning devices should be left to whom when possible?
DPS
What may be employed as a rope to ascend or descend to the freeway proper?
Booster line or other hoseline
What will usually provide the best method of advocating a line to elevated sections of the freeway?
Ladder company
The emergency lane is pictured where in relation to lanes 1-3?
Nearest the slow lane, lane 3
The other term for access road is what?
Frontage Road
The term against the wall is defined as what?
Area around the median barrier wall
The term “the curve” is defined as what?
Usually I17 Durango curve
May also referred to the Broadway curve I10
May also refers to the I10 curve at squawk Peak interchange
