No. 22-01 - LAFD APPARATUS BACKING POLICY Flashcards
The vast majority of backing accidents involve the lack of good __________, poor ___________ and a breakdown of _________.
Visibility
Judgement
Communication
The _______ ________ will be responsible for ALL vehicles assigned to their command and ensure compliance of this policy during backing operations.
Company officer
The ________/_______ of the vehicle is responsible for the SAFE operation of the vehicle at all times. This includes ensuring the vehicle is safely backed and maneuvered without incident.
Driver/operator
Effective immediately, __ ________ shall ensure Department-wide implementation and adherence to the following LAFD Backing Policy and Procedures for both heavy and light apparatus.
All members
Backing operations involving heavy apparatus should be ________ whenever possible and practical for emergency and non-emergency operations.
Avoided
no member shall enter the apparatus path of travel and/or hazard zone of the apparatus (___’ to the rear and __’ to the sides).
15’
3’
A Safety Officer, normally the ______ _________shall directly supervise and ensure safety of all backing operations.
Company officer
Safety Spotter(s) should be utilized while backing on ________ streets and __________ roads.
Narrow streets
Hillside roads
Before backing the apparatus, a “________ ________” shall survey the rear of the apparatus and path of travel by walking around the apparatus to assure that the path is clear and there are no obstructions or safety hazards.
Safety spotter
This notification shall be both physical with the Department universal stop sign of both arms fully extended with ____ ______ facing the driver/operator and verbal communication by shouting “STOP!”
Open palms
When backing an aerial ladder apparatus, the Apparatus Operator and Tiller member shall continue to wear their headsets and communicate verbally through their headsets. The _________ ________ will assume the role of the Safety Spotter while backing the apparatus.
Tiller member
The outermost garment shall be the
High visibility vest
The minimum PPE when involved in backing operations shall be a
Helmet and HVV
.The diesel exhaust capture system shall not be connected while the apparatus is in
Motion
Personnel may utilize back-up button ___________ ________or __________ _________ devices as long as they remain outside of the apparatus hazard zone throughout the backing operation.
Tethered extensions or cordless remote devices
Station Commanders shall review the LAFD Backing Policy with all members prior to annual Battalion Driving Instructor training, not to exceed ____ ______, and when there is a transfer of any new member within their command, regardless of assigned platoon.
One year
Prior to backing any Department vehicle (plug buggies, administrative vehicles), when only one member is operating the vehicle the member should do the following:
Conduct a risk assessment of backing operation
Look for an available LAFD member
Look for an available LAFD member who can assist you as a Safety Spotter, if not, consider (______, or other ______ personnel), if on-scene.
LAPD or other city personnel
For specialty apparatus (i.e., Squads, US&R, Water Tenders, Foam Tenders, HR3, Type III, ARFF apparatus, etc.), a minimum of ___ Safety Spotter shall be used during backing/rehousing operations.
One
If an alarm is received while backing an apparatus into quarters, continue _________ the apparatus off of the street,
Backing
__________/___________ ____________ shall control all phases of the operation and may stop the operation at any time.
Station/company commanders
THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE BACKING APPARATUS FOR BOTH HEAVY AND LIGHT VEHICLES IS
Idle speed
Drivers shall consider using all available lighting during
Night time hours and inclement weather
Night backing procedure
Drivers can consider shutting down _________ __________ when clear of street and/or sidewalk for increased safety and visibility.
Emergency lighting
The major contributing factors to backing accidents are the lack of _________, ________ _________ and poor ___________.
Visibility, excessive speed, communication
shall not be used in lieu of any Safety Spotter.
Backup camera
