Motor Vehichle Incidents Flashcards
When ems calls for a unit for traffic control which unit shall be sent?
A single truck co
Not less than how many units will respond to express highways and dangerous roadways?
Not less than 2 units
What is the minimum response for fires and emergencies involving motor vehicles on other than express highways
A minimum response of one engine and one truck
How far back should a blocking apparatus be placed from the first operating unit at a motor vehicle incident?
50 ft
When don’t you have to wear a high visibility vest a motor vehicle incident ?
Operating fire suppression
Operating with hazmat donned equipment
Using technical rescue equipment
When should you uses cones?
Both day and night
How many flares or cones should be used to close a lane
At least 4-6 cones and or flares
When putting flares out how many members operate together ?
At least 2 members
When expected speeds of 50 mph when placing cones how far away should the furthest cone be placed?
310 ft
How far out does the flare get placed from the edge of the roadway?
2 ft
How long do flares burn for?
Approximately 30 minutes
High voltage cables on cars are color coded what is the color?
Orange sometimes blue
How do you determine the distance the first flare should be placed at a car accident ?
If the speed is 70 multiply by 7 because that’s the first # which would be 490 than always add 60 to the # which would be 510 ft
When do you don your high visibility vest?
Donned prior to leaving the apparatus
Do you have to don your high visibility vest at a highway incident during the day?
Yes
Worn by ALL members at ALL times when operating on highways
