BACKING UP FIRE APPARATUS

Question 1

BACKING UP FIRE APPARATUS

T/F - Exhaust hoses should be connected as soon as possible.

Answer 1

False

exhaust hoses are connected when vehicle is parked and stationary

Question 2

BACKING UP FIRE APPARATUS

Backing up apparatus shall be done with engine at idle speed unless _________________?

Answer 2

Backing up an incline

Question 3

BACKING UP FIRE APPARATUS

May MFES personnel direct traffic?

Answer 3

No, not according to this policy

Question 4

BACKING UP FIRE APPARATUS

When 2 spotters are not available, the driver will do a ____ to check for obstructions and use 1 MFES spotter at the rear.

Answer 4

360

Question 5

BACKING UP FIRE APPARATUS

Drivers should do the following 4 things before backing up:

Answer 5

• 4 way hazards
• Window rolled fully down
• ensure path is clear
• tell spotter the path

Question 6

BACKING UP FIRE APPARATUS

Spotter at rear should be located on which side?
Spotter at front should be located on which side?

Answer 6

Left
Right - safety of pedestrians
*driver may request spotters to be at left front and right rear

Question 7

BACKING UP FIRE APPARATUS

What shall a driver do if they lose site of spotter?

Answer 7

Stop

Question 8

BACKING UP FIRE APPARATUS

From dusk til dawn and during poor visibility the following things should be considered:

Answer 8

• Rear spot lights on
• spotters use hand lights
• portable radio is advisable
• at no time is the hand light directed towards the mirror