Park APP on Emerg Resp+ Routine Activity Chap 4 Flashcards
T/F In the initial stages of firefighting (after fire lines have been established) it is recognized that double parking, angled parking blocking of roadway or a crosswalk at times is unavoidable. This must be held at a minimum. Permit to safe passage of other required emergency vehicles. Bring about a reduction in vehicle collisions and personal injuries. 2.2
False
Before Fire lines are established
When necessary to double park apparatus on a one-way street, park to the ——— side of the road when facing in the direction of traffic flow and park on the ——-side of the road when facing against the traffic flow, this will permit the other driver to guide on the fire uppers when attempted to pass same.2.3.2
Left
Right
The best way to remember this is think another car driver being closer to the apparatus side than the other cars.
As soon as conditions permit, the IC should contact the ——— present in order to establish fire lines
2.4
Commanding police officer
When the fire/emergency is declared ——— —— all ——-under the direction of the IC should take steps to park properly and reposition rig where necessary. 2.5
Under control
Officers
The rig should be placed at and ——— to the curb.2.5.2
Parallel
T/F Rigs should be placed at crosswalks and intersections to prevent civilians from crossing into emergency zones. 2.5.3
False
Rigs should be placed as to prevent blocking a crosswalk or a intersection
The rig should be secured by ———-and having ———. 2.5.4
Setting the brake
Wheels chocked
T/F When the fire is declared under control pumping units connected to hydrant and not supplying hose lines should be disconnected and properly positioned at the curb.
2.5.5
False
As soon as conditions warrant
The most important rule for a rig should whenever possible ———
3.2
Not to be double parked.
PS don’t protrude into the flow of traffic.
T/F On days when visibility or light conditions is poor. The officer should direct the chauffeur to use all lights necessary to alert other drivers to their presence. 3.4
False
Except Emergency Lights
On dead end streets position, the apparatus in which position? 3.7
In the direction of future responses
T/F u should never move the apparatus in a tight squeeze situation.
False
Until assisted by members of the company
Chock the wheels of the rig when parked on any —- road.
3.9.4
Inclined
T/F Routine activities that you should NOT do with the rig:
Double park
Park in bus stops
Park alongside building materials located BEYOND the sidewalk at a construction site or demolition site .
Have all or part of the rig extended into an intersection.
Block the flow of vehicle traffic .
True
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