DB 06-12 Backing Policy

Question 1

When was a new heavy apparatus backing policy and procedures outlined and disseminated in a special notice?

Answer 1

June 23, 2005

Question 2

The most significant difference in the new backing policy was the change that prohibits members from riding what or any exposed position when the vehicles in motion?

Answer 2

Tailboard

Question 3

The what was repositioned as a safety spotter off the apparatus to provide for safety from a ground level position?

Answer 3

“Tailboard safety member”

Question 4

To ensure the highest level of member safety, who solicited field input to address problems with the new backing procedures in order to develop safe and manageable backing policy?

Answer 4

Bureau of emergency services

Question 5

Although safety devices/equipment may provide a degree of added safety when riding the tailboard, they cannot assure an adequate safety margin in the event of a what and therefore considerations of this proposal was eliminated?

Answer 5

Fall

Question 6

The backing policy is consistent and complied with who’s recommendations?

Answer 6

NFPA and NIOSH

Question 7

The intention of the policy’s to allow who to secure traffic, survey behind the apparatus and the intended path of travel, and then observe the backing operation from a safe location?

Answer 7

Company members

Question 8

DB 06-12 supersedes the special notice for backing date what and titles “revised LAFD heavy apparatus backing policy”?

Answer 8

June 23, 2005

Question 9

Avoid what operations with heavy apparatus whenever possible?

Answer 9

Backing

Question 10

No member shall be permitted to what on the tailboard, running board, or any exposed position of the apparatus when the vehicle is in motion?

Answer 10

Ride

Question 11

A safety officer normally who shall directly supervise and ensure safety of all backing operations?

Answer 11

Company commander

Question 12

Before backing, how many members shall survey the read of the apparatus path of travel by walking around the apparatus to assure the path is clear and safety hazards, this information shall be communicated to the driver before operations begin?

Answer 12

1 member

Question 13

No member shall enter the designated apparatus hazard zone, delineated by an area of how many feet behind the apparatus and how many feet on each side of the apparatus while moving backwards?

Answer 13

15 feet behind, 3 feet on each side

Question 14

1 member is to be designated as the what and shall be safely positioned outside the apparatus hazard zone to monitor the travel path of the apparatus normally the opposite side of the safety officer?

Answer 14

Safety spotter

Question 15

In lieu of the 3 bell signal to begin backing, the driver shall remove the headset and listen for instructions and the “all clear” from who?

Answer 15

The safety officer

Question 16

Who shall assure that no person enters the apparatus hazard zone during backing operations?

Answer 16

Safety officer and safety spotter

Question 17

A double closed first with crossed arms form a what shall be given to cause the driver to immediately stop the apparatus?

Answer 17

“X”

Question 18

A driver shall be immediately notified of unsafe conditions how?

Answer 18

Verbally or physical sign (“X”)

Question 19

When backing the aerial ladder trucks, the AO and tillerman shall continue to wear what and communicate verbally?

Answer 19

Headsets

Question 20

Who assumes the role of safety spotter when backing an aerial ladder truck?

Answer 20

Tillerman

Question 21

Who must confirm a clear path of travel to the AO before backing the apparatus?

Answer 21

Safety officer

Question 22

All members shall wear what when assisting with backing operations or controlling traffic?

Answer 22

Helmets

Question 23

The maxi brakes shall be set first before the what system is connected and shall not be connected while in motion?

Answer 23

Diesel exhaust capture system (plymovent)

Question 24

Personnel may utilize what as long as they remain outside of the apparatus hazard zone throughout backing operations?

Answer 24

Back-up button extensions

Question 25

For backing, when faced with unique challenges such as narrow or winding roads, the department relies on what to manage the backing operation ?

Answer 25

Good judgement and initiative of company commanders

Question 26

Backing operations should have what as the highest priority?

Answer 26

Firefighter safety

Question 27

Back operations will be included in revisions to what book and module?

Answer 27

Book 8, module 6