Safety Bulletins 2, 45

Question 1

SB 2 True or False. At least two members must guide apparatus in when operating in reverse gear

Answer 1

False. “all” members shall be utilized

Question 2

SB 2

Where does the officer position himself when apparatus operated in reverse gear?

Answer 2

Along the right side (officer’s side) of the apparatus near cab.
P.S. Both chauffer’s and officer’s window shall be rolled down.

Question 3

SB2

What must the apparatus do before backing into the intersection?

Answer 3

Come to a complete stop. It shall not be backed in until the officer in command of the vehicle gives the order to do so.

Question 4

SB2

When does the officer give the order for vehicular traffic to proceed when the rig is backing into quarters?

Answer 4

When the front of the apparatus is completely on the sidewalk

Question 5

SB2

When does the officer order the apparatus entrance doors closed and the statue of the unit updated?

Answer 5

When the apparatus is completely in quarters and braked.

Question 6

SB 2

True or False. When backing up at operations it is safer and more reliable to rely on hand signals than ht

Answer 6

True

Question 7

SB45

Where does the point of contact come when tiller rigs are involved in turning accidents?

Answer 7

Between 50 and 80 feet from the corner on the far side and usually involves the second or third car

Question 8

SB45

What is the most contributory cause to accidents at turns with tiller rigs?

Answer 8

Acceleration at a critical point in the turn.

Question 9

SB45
T or F. The chauffer of a tiller rig should not accelerate after a turn until they are three car lengths into the street.

Answer 9

False. Three “ladder truck lengths”.