Fire 8 Operations At Motor Vehicle Incidents And Emergencies

Question 0

All members shall wear high visibility vests when operating on all highways at all times (day or night), except when?

Answer 0

Except for members directly involved and in the immediate vicinity of firefighting, mitigation, or rescue.

Question 1

Blocking apparatus shall be placed at least __ feet behind the first operating unit to create a safe working area.

Answer 1

50 feet

Question 2

At least _ to _ cones/flares should be used to build a lane closure or safety zone.

Answer 2

4 - 6 cones or flares

Question 3

What’s the formula for MINIMUM DISTANCE TO FURTHEST FLARE?

Answer 3

Highest speed EXPECTED
                   X
First # of highest speed expected
                   \+
                  60

ie: If highest expected speed is 70 mph then
70 x 7 + 60 = 550 feet minimum to furthest fl.

Question 4

The furthest Flare/Cone is placed how many feet from the edge of the roadway?

Answer 4

2 feet

Question 5

Magnesium parts may be difficult to extinguish, engine companies should use a?

Answer 5

Coarse spray stream (partially open nozzle with tip removed) to extinguish these fires.

Question 6

On Hybrid cars, the high voltage cables are usually colored?

Answer 6

Orange and sometimes Blue

• NEVER CUT

Question 7

Many Hybrids use keyless start, make sure the ignition is off and the key or key fob is at least __ feet away.

Answer 7

15 feet away from vehicle