754 Working on roadways Flashcards
what powers does the 2004 fire services act give firefighters with regard to incidents on roadways?
(a) Move or break into a vehicle without consent of the owner;
(b) Close a highway;
(c) Stop and regulate traffic; and
(d) Restrict the access of persons to the place concerned.
When may the Highways agency attend?
When working on A class roads or motor ways
Who has overall control at roadway incident?
The police retain overall primacy where they are in attendance, but most importantly, a co-ordinated response should be taken involving all agencies in attendance.
What are the main risks that should be covered in RTC training?
(a) Identified vehicle risks;
(b) Vehicle types, materials and construction;
(c) Vehicle safety systems;
(d) Casualty handling;
(e) Stabilisation and extrication techniques;
(f) Incident management.
What is a HATO?
Highways agency transport officer
When can the central reservation be crossed?
The central reservation can NOT be crossed unless traffic has been confirmed stopped by Police or HATO
When can appliance stop on the outside lane of a dual carriageway or motorway?
An appliance should not stop there unless the incident crosses the central reservation
Who can be requested to control traffic?
Police or HATO
What is the purpose of the Fend off position?
To provide a safe working area, providing a barrier between the scene of operations and approaching vehicles.
How should Pumping appliances and Special appliance park at an Roadway Incident?
Pumping appliances before the incident and special appliances after the incident
What 3 things must an IC at an RTC consider on arrival?
- The size and suitability of the safe area
- That sufficient space is available for brigade personnel, equipment and other agencies is available
- That appliances are positioned and illuminated with consideration to road layout
What Tabards can be worn over High Vis at an RTC?
None High Vis will always take priority
What lighting must be used by appliances at an RTC?
Mast flood lighting, Blue warning and fend off lights
When should blue lighting be used by appliances at an RTC?
All appliances must use Blue lights to help secure a safe working area
How should a police accident sign be placed?
Only when it is safe to do so
Where it will not obstruct moving vehicles(ie not in Road)
Prior to any bends/dips in the roadway
If a hazmat is involved at an RTC who should the IC request?
HMEPO
Can FRUs be returned from a RTC?
Not when a Persons trapped informative has been sent
What are the inner and outer circle at RTCs?
the inner circle should be a minimum of 2m around the area of operations and only personnel in correct PPE and directly involved should enter
the outer circle should be a minimum of 5m outside the inner circle and is where the IC can monitor the incident and crews and equipment not yet in use should be kept
What are the 5 steps of the vehicle stabilisation process?
- switch off ignition and remove key
- isolate battery or power supply (as long as this will not compromise other actions being completed
- Proximity Keys should be moved at least 20m from the vehicle
- apply the handbrake and engage the gearbox
- Chock and block
If a windscreen is to be removed in one piece what is the minimum Personnel to do so?
2
When should glass be broken/removed?
Only if absolutely necessary
How long can residual power remain in SRS systems?
upto 30min
What colour are all SRS cables?
Yellow
How should an LPG vehicle involved in a fire be treated?
As a cylinder incident
What colour are High Voltage cables in Vehicles?
Orange
How are motorway carriageways identified?
A - Ascending Junction numbers
B - Descending junction numbers
Which lanes should be shut depending on the location of the incident?
Incident location - Lane closure
Two way local roadway.- Both lanes.
Hard shoulder of motorway or similar. - Hard shoulder and lane 1.
Lane 1 of three lane roadway. - Hard Shoulder and lanes 1 and 2.
Lane 2 of three lane roadway.- Lanes 1, 2 and 3.
Lane 3 of three lane roadway.- Lanes 2 and 3.
Across central reservation. Lanes 2 and 3 both carriageways.
What are the 5 principles of an RTC?
- Save life.
- Crew safety.
- Resolve incident.
- Protect infrastructure.
- Mitigate damage to environment.
