ENGINE POSITIONING

Question 1

Engine Positioning

Tactical and Safety Consideration

Leave the rear of _______ unobstructed to facilitate ground ladder and tool access. Newer engines need _____ feet of space on the officers side to lower the ladder rack.

Answer 1

• all apparatus

- 5 feet

Question 2

Engine Positioning

Tactical and Safety Consideration

When backing, use a spotter on the engineer’s side, _______ feet from the tailboard.

Answer 2

5-10 feet

Question 3

Engine Positioning

Roadway Incidents

___ ___ ___ ___ and ___ is the primary consideration For engine placement.

Use the engine as a barricade to block or divert traffic, allowing room to safely manipulate the patient and/or stretcher or to ____ ____ ____

Answer 3

Safety of the patient and responders

advance hose lines

Question 4

Engine Positioning

Tactical and Safety Consideration

Contact _____ prior to attempting removal of any engine that has been stuck.

Do not drive on private driveways or private bridges except during ____ ____.

Answer 4

TSF

emergency response