MP 205.07A Safe Parking While Operating in or Near Vehicle Traffic

Question 1

What is the policy for parking apparatus at the scene of emergencies?

Answer 1

in a manner that best protects the work area and personnel from vehicle traffic and other hazards

Question 2

How should apparatus be angled from the curbside?

Answer 2

45 degrees

Question 3

What should be done for nighttime operations and why?

Answer 3

apparatus headlights should be turned off

this will help reduce the blinding affect to approaching vehicle traffic

Question 4

How should crews exit the apparatus whenever possible?

Answer 4

on the curb side or non-traffic side

Question 5

What should all members do before exiting the apparatus?

Answer 5

look

Question 6

When should safety vests be utilized?

Answer 6

when operating in or near vehicle traffic

Question 7

How should personnel place and retrieve cones?

Answer 7

while facing on-coming traffic

Question 8

General Recommendation for start of traffic cones/fares?

Answer 8

25mph—–65ft
40mph—-105ft
60mph—–160ft

(1.5 times the mph approximately)