Policy 125- Driving Emergency vehicles

Question 1

What drivers training program do we comply with?

Answer 1

IAPD International academy of professional drivers

Question 2

who is responsible for the speed and safe operation of the vehicle at all time?

Answer 2

the driver

Question 3

how shall a driver operate a vehicle?

Answer 3

with due regard for the safety of others, considering the current road conditions and weather as well as the traffic regulations of RCW and IAPD.

Question 4

Other than the driver who is responsible for safe driving and may change the response mode depending on factors like dispatch information or weather?

Answer 4

the officer.

Question 5

can the district charge the officer with failure to respond to unsafe practices by the driver?

Answer 5

yes its considered a violation of department operating standards and chargeable to the officer as well.

Question 6

does the use of sirens and warming lights automatically give or force the right of way?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

the apparatus driver does not have the right of way until?

Answer 7

other drivers yield.

Question 8

what codes and regulations does CPFR follow in respect to driving?

Answer 8

WA state RCW, FF standards 296-305, and IAPD

Question 9

when must occupants of the vehicle wear their seat belt?

Answer 9

prior to the vehicle response and whenever the vehicle is in motion.

Question 10

RCW 26.37.194, 46.61.035 and 46.37.184 state what?

Answer 10

that warning lights and siren must be on when responding in priority mode.

Question 11

when can a person driver in priority mode?

Answer 11

when they have had the training division certify them for that respective type of vehicle.

Question 12

what shall FD personnel advise additional responding units to change the response mode?

Answer 12

as soon as possible

Question 13

should you take main arterials or back roads when responding?

Answer 13

main arterials

Question 14

what must the vehicle do before you exit?

Answer 14

come to a complete stop

Question 15

wheel chocks will be used when?

Answer 15

any vehicle over 20,000 gvw and any vehicle that doesn’t have a parking gear like medic units.

Question 16

how will wheel chocks be placed?

Answer 16

they are to be used whenever outside the fire station. the chock on level ground goes in front of the rear tire, a chock on an incline goes on the downhill side of the tire and in pump mode the chock goes in the front always regardless of incline.

Question 17

when shall headlights be on?

Answer 17

at all times

Question 18

what happens if you approach an uncontrolled railroad crossing?

Answer 18

you shall stop and check for rail traffic.

Question 19

tire chains when installed will follow whos recommendation for speed and vehicle operation?

Answer 19

the manufacturers

Question 20

should you drive other fire depts. vehicles?

Answer 20

no,

Question 21

should you operate the pump or aerial device of another fire dept vehicle? what can you do for them?

Answer 21

no you cant and you can work at the far end of the ladder and hoselines.

Question 22

what is the max speed limit when responding priority?

Answer 22

10 mph over the posted speed limit

Question 23

what speed will you drive the tenders?

Answer 23

at the posted speed limit or slower depending on road conditions and terrain. you can use the lights and siren to clear traffic when responding

Question 24

unless all lanes can be accounted for what shall you do at red light intersections?

Answer 24

come to a complete stop

Question 25

are intersections that are controlled by opticom considered safe?

Answer 25

no proceed with caution.

Question 26

what shall you do when you encounter a school bus with flashing red lights?

Answer 26

come to a complete stop and wait til the driver has shut off the warning lights and indicated the children are out of the way.

Question 27

if responding priority and a dept vehicle must pass another how shall the communication be done?

Answer 27

via radio.

Question 28

when can you shut down the siren and warning lights on a freeway?

Answer 28

you may shut them off to lessen confusion under heavy traffic conditions and follow the posted max speed limit.

Question 29

what are the two reasons you can shut the siren off on the freeway when traveling priority?

Answer 29

light traffic and when doing so in the best interest of the patient. upon reaching moderate traffic the siren will be turned back on.

Question 30

how far does the siren project at 60 mph?

Answer 30

6 ft

Question 31

if no backer is available what shall you do?

Answer 31

dismount the apparatus and walk around the vehicle.

Question 32

when can you not use a backer at an emergency scene?

Answer 32

when pulling the medic will effect patient care.

Question 33

when backing at emergency scenes what will be turned on?

Answer 33

the warning lights

Question 34

what is the max MPH when laying hose to prevent couplings from sticking or uncoupling?

Answer 34

10 mph.