Crew Safety Appliance

Question 1

Driving policy when must seatbelt be worn by personal travelling in Brigade vehicles

Answer 1

Seatbelt must be worn at all times when travelling in a moving vehicle

Question 2

Driving policy in addition to wearing seatbelt what must all personnel do that sit nearest the doors

Answer 2

All locks and security fittings on doors should be fully engaged before the vehicle moves off

Question 3

Driving policy when a mobilising message is received can you rig BA en route

Answer 3

Operational procedures prohibit the donning of be a en route

Question 4

Driving policy when a call is received whilst the appliance is status six what must the crew do in relation to PPE

Answer 4

Every effort must be made to don the PPE before the appliance is driven in response mode

Question 5

Driving policy what is the procedure when the warning door ajar message is operating or the shutter open warning light are illuminated

Answer 5

Apply the handbrake check all of the locker doors use the mute switch in the appliance pump bay continue journey

Question 6

Driving policy traversing soft or uneven ground can an appliance leave the carriageway of a road or other hardstanding

Answer 6

Yes.
All crewmembers must dismount the vehicle and act as lookout continuously observing the appliance for signs of sinking %%%%

Question 7

Driving policy restricted headroom.
Under no circumstances should the appliance driver attempt to negotiate a low structure without observing what following precautions

Answer 7

The crew should dismount and act as lookout.
The appliance is to proceed with extreme caution.
If any doubt exist no attempt should be made to negotiate the obstruction.

Question 8

Driving policy seatbelt are to be reported as a code 1 defect if the number of seatbelt available drop below the number of riders what in addition to reporting the defect must happen to the appliance

Answer 8

The appliance must be taken off the run.
This also applies to any defect to either of the front seat belt

If the position is not currently being used it can be a code 2 defect

Question 9

Driving policy.

Employees have a duty to comply with this policy under what section of legislation

Answer 9

Section 7 of the health and safety at work act 1974.

To take reasonable care of their own health and safety and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work

Question 10

Driving policy what must the driver of a fire appliance take into consideration about their footwear

Answer 10

The footwear must not hinder or obstruct the safe and effective operation of the footpedals when driving

Question 11

Driving policy when can an appliance traverse soft or even ground

Answer 11

If the nature and or severity of the incident being attended justify an appliance traversing soft or even Ground %%%%