402 - Vehicle Operations Flashcards

1
Q

______________ shall always have priority over speedy arrival.

A

Safe Arrival

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2
Q

All JFRD vehicles shall be operated in compliance with State of Florida driving statutes. Emergency response does not absolve the operator of the responsibility to drive with ________________.

A

due caution

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3
Q

The ____________ of the vehicle is responsible for its safe operations.

A

operator

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4
Q

The ___________________ (or person in charge of the vehicle) is responsible for ensuring that the operator complies with all laws and procedures governing emergency vehicle operations.

A

Company Officer

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5
Q

All City of Jacksonville employees and passengers are required to use ______________.

A

seat belts

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6
Q

The fuel supply of any vehicle shall be refilled immediately if the level falls below _____ of total capacity.

A

3/4

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7
Q

Favorable conditions are defined as follo

A

Light Traffic
Dry Pavement
Good Visibility
Good Roads

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8
Q

Under these conditions, a maximum of ______ mph over the posted speed limit is authorized.

A

20

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9
Q

Under _____________ conditions, the posted speed limit is the absolute maximum permissible.

A

less than favorable

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10
Q

If it becomes necessary to travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed shall be _______.

A

20 mph

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11
Q

Between the hours of ___________, siren use should be limited to an
extent necessary to reasonably ensure warning other traffic and not to
such a degree that unnecessary disturbance will be afforded to
persons along the route of such emergency run

A

0100-0600

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12
Q

Operators shall report any condition that might temporarily or permanently impair their ability to safely operate a JFRD vehicle to the ________________.

A

Company Officer

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13
Q

Before the vehicle is permitted to move, the _________________ will confirm that all personnel and riders are onboard, wearing PPE if necessary, ad wearing seat belts.

A

Company Officer

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14
Q

The number of personnel riding a JFRD vehicle shall be limited to the number of ____________ in the vehicle.

A

Seatbelts

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15
Q

The only personnel permitted to be unbelted while in a moving vehicle are those engaged in ______________.

A

Patient care

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16
Q

All firefighting and EMS equipment shall be inspected daily and before leaving ________________.

A

emergency scenes

17
Q

If the motor of any vehicle is started, it shale allowed to run until the temperature has reached the _______________ range prior to shutting it off.

A

normal operating

18
Q

A more thorough inspection of the apparatus and all equipment shall be performed every _____________.

A

Monday

19
Q

Operators of JFRD vehicles shall avoid ___________ whenever possible.

A

backing

20
Q

Tactical Support personnel should be contacted for consultation before attempting to pull out any JFRD vehicle which has become stuck. The only exceptions are vehicles equipped with ______________.

A

winches

21
Q

When responding to alarms, vehicles from the same station will follow the same route as far as __________________________.

A

possible and practical

22
Q

Even while responding to alarms or transporting patients to medical facilities, __________________ restrictions will be observed.

A

School Zone

23
Q

Emergency Vehicle drivers must make every possible effort to make their _________________ known to other drivers.

A

presence and intended action

24
Q

___________________ present the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles.

A

Intersections

25
Q

When approaching and crossing intersections WITH the right of way, JFRD vehicles shall not exceed the __________________.

A

posted speed limit

26
Q

Engineers shall check the water level of booster tanks by __________________.

A

visual observation

27
Q

When spare units are returned to the shops, they shall be ___________________.

A

fueled and cleaned

28
Q

Engineers/Operators shall inspect their assigned vehicle _________ to determine its condition.

A

daily

29
Q

Any defects, discrepancies, irregularities, or unsafe conditions shall be immediately reported to the _________________.

A

Company Officer

30
Q

Where backing is unavoidable, ___________ shall be used.

A

guides

31
Q

Sirens and warning lights do not automatically give the ___________ to emergency vehicles.

A

right-of-way

32
Q

JFRD vehicles are authorized to exceed posted speed limits only under FAVORABLE CONDITIONS and only when:

A

Responding to alarms

Transporting a Patient