Highway Incident Traffic Safety Flashcards
Highway is defined as any roadway that has limited access and utilizes ramps for entry and exit with a posted speed limit of _____ mph or more
40
Limited access highways with have at least ___ engine in each direction
1
When responding in queue, units will respond in _______ file
Single
Units should avoid the shoulder (true/false)
True
If units can not avoid shoulder they should
Reduce speed
Units will not stop in opposing traffic lanes to extinguish a fire or render care
True
Engines position themselves how?
At an angle with the pump panel towards the accident
Engines will park close enough for what?
Potential use of hose lines
EMS units position where?
Beyond the incident
If an EMS unit is first they
Create a barrier
Truck companies park where
Behind engine companies
A barrier must be enhanced to create a transition for traffic by utilizing available cones. This should be accomplished by creating a diagonally tapered barrier _____ ft prior to the first piece of apparatus
100
Apparatus headlight should be turned off unless_________
Illuminating the scene
Traffic vest at all times unless what
Use of SCBA