6 - Guidance Notes Backing Up

Question 1

According to Guidance Notes Backing Up What should be turned on when the apparatus comes to a full stop in front of the fire station?
A) Sirens
B) Emergency lights
C) Horn
D) Head lights & 4 way flashers
E) B & D

Answer 1

E) B & D

Question 2

According to Guidance Notes Backing Up What is the duty of firefighters assisting in backing up at a fire station?
A) Operate the vehicle
B) Control pedestrian traffic and assist the driver
C) Monitor water supply
D) Engage the 4-way flashers

Answer 2

B) Control pedestrian traffic and assist the driver

Question 3

According to Guidance Notes Backing Up if the driver loses sight of the firefighter backing him up, what should happen?
A) Speed up
B) Continue backing up
C) Stop immediately
D) Switch to reverse gear

Answer 3

C) Stop immediately

Question 4

According to Guidance Noted If the driver of a vehicle does not have a full view of the vehicle’s intended path of travel, regulation requires that the driver must only move the vehicle as directed by a signaller who is?
A) Any firefighter
B) The captain
C) A competent signaller in full view of the driver
D) The officer in charge

Answer 4

C) A competent signaller in full view of the driver

Question 5

According to Guidance Notes When backing up and there are insufficient members of a crew available to assist the driver, what should he do?
A) Using headlights
B) Asking additional firefighters for assistance
C) Stopping traffic
D) Turning on 4-way flashers

Answer 5

B) Asking additional firefighters for assistance

Question 6

According to Guidance Noted Backing Up When should firefighters wear high-visibility safety apparel during tanker operations?
A) Only during emergencies
B) Always
C) Only at night
D) Only when directed by the captain

Answer 6

B) Always

Question 7

According to Guidance Noted Backing Up What action should drivers take to minimize the need for backing up?
A) Increase speed
B) Avoid planning ahead
C) Plan ahead when parking
D) Rely on 4-way flashers

Answer 7

C) Plan ahead when parking

Question 8

According to Guidance Noted Backing Up What should drivers do if backing up is unavoidable and firefighters are unavailable?
A) Continue backing up cautiously
B) Use headlights
C) Walk around the apparatus to check for obstacles
D) Sound the horn continuously

Answer 8

C) Walk around the apparatus to check for obstacles

Question 9

According to Guidance Noted Backing Up What document should employers refer to for highway traffic control guidelines?
A) Local traffic laws
B) Guidance note 6-10: Highway traffic control
C) Fire station protocols
D) Occupational Health and Safety Act

Answer 9

B) Guidance note 6-10: Highway traffic control

Question 10

According to Guidance Noted Backing Up What is recommended for controlling the movement of tankers during water shuttle operations?
A) Firefighters without safety apparel
B) A designated Water Supply Officer
C) Use of horns
D) Turning off emergency lights

Answer 10

B) A designated Water Supply Officer

Question 11

According to Guidance Noted Backing Up What should be positioned for dumping prior to the final backing of tankers during water shuttle operations?
A) Fire extinguishers
B) Dump chutes
C) Hose reels
D) Ladders

Answer 11

B) Dump chutes

Question 12

According to Guidance Noted Backing Up In low visibility, what can be used by firefighters to assist the driver during backing at a fire station?
A) Headlights
B) Emergency lights
C) Flashlights and high-visibility safety apparel
D) Sirens

Answer 12

C) Flashlights and high-visibility safety apparel

Question 13

According to Guidance Noted Backing Up When backing up tankers during water shuttle operations, what should firefighters consider for operating the dump valve?
A) Manual operation from the back of the vehicle
B) Remote control from the side or cab
C) No need for dump valve operation
D) Using sirens for communication

Answer 13

B) Remote control from the side or cab