Nova Roadway Ops

Question 1

Advanced warning

Answer 1

Notification procedures that advise approaching motorists to transition from normal driving to that required by the temporary emergency traffic control measures ahead

Question 2

Block

Answer 2

Positioning a fire department apparatus on an angle to the lanes of traffic creating a physical barrier between upstream traffic and work area

Question 3

Buffer space

Answer 3

The distance or space between personnel and vehicles in the protected work area and nearby moving traffic

Question 4

Downstream

Answer 4

The direction that traffic is moving as it travels away from the incident scene

Question 5

Incident space

Answer 5

The protected work wares at a vehicle related roadway incident that is shielded by the block from apparatus and other emergency vehicles. Also know as WORK AREA.

Question 6

Taper

Answer 6

The action of merging several lanes 9f moving traffic into fewer lanes of moving traffic

Question 7

Transition zone

Answer 7

The lanes of a roadway within which approaching motorists change their speed and position to comply with the traffic control measures at an incident scene

Question 8

Upstream

Answer 8

The direction from which traffic is traveling as they approach the incident scene

Question 9

Work area

Answer 9

Also known as incident space. Area of protection for working personnel

Question 10

All persons working in the right of way or exposed to traffic or emergency vehicles during a highway incident shall ware the required ANSI/ISEA approved safety gear? True/False

Answer 10

True. Unless engaged in firefighting activities then the appropriate NFPA turn out gear shall be worn

Question 11

Once the firefighting efforts are concluded you should don the appropriate high visibility gear?

Answer 11

True. High visibility reflective gear should be used in lieu of turn out gear

Question 12

What does LCES stand for?

Answer 12

Lookouts, communication, escape routes, safety Zones

Question 13

You should always walk with your back facing oncoming traffic? True/False

Answer 13

False. Never turn your back on traffic that is traveling in your direction. When possible have spotters.

Question 14

How should multiple units respond when traveling together on highway incidents?

Answer 14

All emergency vehicles that are grouped together and responding should keep a safe distance and stay single file to reduce confusion.

Question 15

When should a U-Turn point in a “ Jersey” wall be used?

Answer 15

Only when situations are necessary for immediate life saving measures. And traffic can be slowed or stopped.

Question 16

How is an incident scene set up?

Answer 16

Advanced warning, taper zone,buffer space, work area

Question 17

What should be the distance of the taper zone?

Answer 17

120 feet

Question 18

How much room should be left for the buffer space?

Answer 18

80 feet

Question 19

Where should the first engine position?

Answer 19

Prior to the incident allowing enough room for additional apparatus but close enough for hose line protection

Question 20

How should this unit be positioned?

Answer 20

Placed at an angle to the incident with the pump panel towards the work area and front wheels rotated away from the incident

Question 21

If conditions exist how far back should additional blocking apparatus be staged?

Answer 21

50 feet behind the first operating unit.

Question 22

If possible where should the rescue company park?

Answer 22

Between the first arriving engine company and the incident working area

Question 23

Where should ems units park?

Answer 23

In front of the incident within the working zone with an exit point once loaded with a PT.

Question 24

When setting up taper and buffer space you should increase the allotted space for highways when speeds exceed 55mph?

Answer 24

True. Lengthen the zones as needed for conditions present.

Question 25

When setting up around areas of hills or sharp turns what should be done?

Answer 25

The first cone or flare should be placed prior to the hill or curve to warn vehicles. The rest should be set up as normal.

Question 26

It’s ok to keep head lights fog lights and spot lights illuminated while working at night if not needed?

Answer 26

False. Try to limit the amount of bright lights that may blind approaching traffic unless needed for incident stability

Question 27

What is the best combination of lights?

Answer 27

Red warning lights one
Headlights off
Fog lights off
Pump panel lights on
Spot lights on rear and front directed at working zone or cones only
Traffic directional boards operating

Question 28

One minute of stopped traffic causes an average of how much delay in travel?

Answer 28

4 minutes on average

Question 29

Level 1or minor incident?

Answer 29

Impact to travel lanes is estimated to be less than 30 minutes with little or no lane blockage

Question 30

Level 2 or intermediate incident?

Answer 30

Impact estimates from 30 minutes to 2 hrs with lane blockage but not a full closure.

Question 31

Level 3 or major incident?

Answer 31

Impact lasting longer then 2hrs or the roadway is closed in any single direction. Area wide congestion is expected.

Question 32

What is the primary objective for any operation at the scene of a highway incident?

Answer 32

Establish a safe operating zone

Question 33

What should the officer do ss soon as the unit arrives on location?

Answer 33

Advise Communication of proper location

Question 34

A median cut through marked authorized vehicles only can be used at any time? T/F

Answer 34

False..only when life safely issue and or traffic in the lanes needed are safe to fo so

Question 35

Who is responsible for proper placement of apparatus?

Answer 35

Both the officer and operator

Question 36

At 50mph how many feet are traveled per second?

Answer 36

75 feet

Question 37

From light to dark recovery takes how long?

Answer 37

Atleast 6 seconds

Question 38

The engine company should be positioned with the pump panel _____ the incident and the wheels _____ from the incident.

Answer 38

Towards the incident; away from the incident

Question 39

What two vehicles have priority on the scene of an Accident?

Answer 39

Squad and the medic

Question 40

Can you use the shoulder for response?

Answer 40

Yes but reduce your speed and watch for any objects that may cause damage to the rig.

Question 41

One minute of stopped traffic will cause in average how much of a back up?

Answer 41

4 minutes

Question 42

On a roadway incident the apparatus should be positioned to block______ travel lanes wider than the incident?

Answer 42

At least one