Departmental Bulletin 22-01 Lafd Backing Policy

Question 1

The vast majority of backing accidents involve what 3 factors?

Answer 1

Lack of good visibility

Poor judgment

Breakdown of communication

Question 2

Backing operations involving heavy apparatus should be avoided whenever possible and practical for emergency and non-emergency operations.

Question 3

What is the hazard zone of an apparatus?

Answer 3

3’ off the sides

15’ to the rear

Question 4

The physical Department universal stop sign is what?

Answer 4

both arms fully extended with open palms facing the driver/operator and verbal communication by shouting “STOP!”

Question 5

The minimum PPE when involved in backing operations shall be…

Answer 5

Helmet and HVV

Question 6

THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE BACKING APPARATUS FOR BOTH HEAVY AND LIGHT VEHICLES IS…

Answer 6

Idle speed with foot hovering the break pedal