FIRES 8 MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS Flashcards
If an on scene EMS unit requests a fire unit for back up who is dispatched
Ladder company
No fewer than ____ units shall operate at an incident on an express highway or other potentially dangerous roadway
2
The greatest danger of a secondary collision occurs during periods of
Light to moderate traffic volume
When weather conditions or smoke blowing across a highway limit visibility then the highway
Must be closed
The blocking apparatus shall be at least 50 feet behind the
1st operating unit
When operating on all HIGHWAYS at all times, day or night, members must wear
High visibility safety vests.
The exemptions are as follows:
Close to heat with SCBA AND BUNKER GEAR ON
Wearing Haz Mat personal protective equipment
Wearing technical rescue PPE and/or equipment for technicals rescue
Flares shall be used at
Night or periods of reduced visibility
Cones shall be used during
Both day and nighttime operations
How many members are used to place flares or cones
2
If absolutely necessary to operate across a center divider on an express highway, traffic shall be
Stopped in both directions and safety devices set up
When units are operating across a center divider on an express highway, the operating unit across the divider shall
Be released as soon as possible to units operating on the same side as the incident
All hybrid vehicles have a
Safety switch or disconnect mechanism to disconnect the battery from the vehicles electrical system
Can we cut the high voltage cables on the hybrid vehicles
NEVER
High voltage cables are usually
Color coded ORANGE
Inside the hybrid vehicle make sure the READY light is not on. Also insure the
Ignition is off and the key or key fob is at least 15 feet away from the vehicle
