No. 22-01 - LAFD APPARATUS BACKING POLICY

Question 1

The vast majority of backing accidents involve the lack of good __________, poor ___________ and a breakdown of _________.

Answer 1

Visibility
Judgement
Communication

Question 2

The _______ ________ will be responsible for ALL vehicles assigned to their command and ensure compliance of this policy during backing operations.

Answer 2

Company officer

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

Driver/operator

Question 4

Effective immediately, __ ________ shall ensure Department-wide implementation and adherence to the following LAFD Backing Policy and Procedures for both heavy and light apparatus.

Answer 4

All members

Question 5

Backing operations involving heavy apparatus should be ________ whenever possible and practical for emergency and non-emergency operations.

Answer 5

Avoided

Question 6

no member shall enter the apparatus path of travel and/or hazard zone of the apparatus (___’ to the rear and __’ to the sides).

Answer 6

15’
3’

Question 7

A Safety Officer, normally the ______ _________shall directly supervise and ensure safety of all backing operations.

Answer 7

Company officer

Question 8

Safety Spotter(s) should be utilized while backing on ________ streets and __________ roads.

Answer 8

Narrow streets
Hillside roads

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

Safety spotter

Question 10

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!”

Answer 10

Open palms

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

Tiller member

Question 12

The outermost garment shall be the

Answer 12

High visibility vest

Question 13

The minimum PPE when involved in backing operations shall be a

Answer 13

Helmet and HVV

Question 14

.The diesel exhaust capture system shall not be connected while the apparatus is in

Answer 14

Motion

Question 15

Personnel may utilize back-up button ___________ ________or __________ _________ devices as long as they remain outside of the apparatus hazard zone throughout the backing operation.

Answer 15

Tethered extensions or cordless remote devices

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

One year

Question 17

Prior to backing any Department vehicle (plug buggies, administrative vehicles), when only one member is operating the vehicle the member should do the following:

Answer 17

Conduct a risk assessment of backing operation

Look for an available LAFD member

Question 18

Look for an available LAFD member who can assist you as a Safety Spotter, if not, consider (______, or other ______ personnel), if on-scene.

Answer 18

LAPD or other city personnel

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

One

Question 20

If an alarm is received while backing an apparatus into quarters, continue _________ the apparatus off of the street,

Answer 20

Backing

Question 21

__________/___________ ____________ shall control all phases of the operation and may stop the operation at any time.

Answer 21

Station/company commanders

Question 22

THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE BACKING APPARATUS FOR BOTH HEAVY AND LIGHT VEHICLES IS

Answer 22

Idle speed

Question 23

Drivers shall consider using all available lighting during

Answer 23

Night time hours and inclement weather

Question 24

Night backing procedure

Drivers can consider shutting down _________ __________ when clear of street and/or sidewalk for increased safety and visibility.

Answer 24

Emergency lighting

Question 25

The major contributing factors to backing accidents are the lack of _________, ________ _________ and poor ___________.

Answer 25

Visibility, excessive speed, communication

Question 26

shall not be used in lieu of any Safety Spotter.

Answer 26

Backup camera