Safety Operations Bulletin 1 - Sheet2 Flashcards
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
It is the policy of the DCFEMS to position apparatus and other emergency vehicles at highway incidents in a manner that:
Best protects the incident scene and work area.
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
The most common emergency responses on the interstate system are operations at the scene of __________.
Motor Vehicle Collisions
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
The definition of a high was is:
Any roadway that has limited access and utilizes ramps for entry and exit and has a posted speed limit of 40mph or more.
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
Highway emergency responses will include two engine companies for what purpose?
To travel in each direction of the highway.
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
The firs arriving unit on a high incident will:
Immediately report the exact location of the incident and direction of travel
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
How can DCFEMS unit reduce confusion to motorist when responding together in a queue?
By responding in single file.
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
When possible units responding to a highway incident should avoid what part of the highway for response?
The shoulder.
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
When is it acceptable to use designated median strip crossovers marked “Authorized Vehicles Only”?
When the opposing traffic is stopped or it is known that the highway is closed to motorist prior to this crossover.
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
When is it acceptable to stop in the opposing lane of traffic and cross over the median or Jersey barrier to extinguish a fire or render care to accident victims?
It is not an acceptable practice.
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
How should an engine company be positioned at a highway incident and for what purpose?
The unit should be close enough to permit the use of hose line with the pump panel toward the incident to protect the wagon driver.
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
Where should EMS unit be positioned at an highway incident if they are not the fire arriving response vehicle?
Beyond the incident to allow for rapid egress.
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At a highway incident where should the truck company position?
Behind the engine company for an additional level of protection.
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At a highway incident when can unit that are being used as a barrier leave the scene?
If the movement of the apparatus does not leave other units unprotected.
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
What is utilized to enhance a barrier created by using apparatus?
Cones to create a diagonally tapered barrier 100 feet prior to the first piece of apparatus.
From the Safety Ops Bulletins
If apparatus headlights are not being utilized for scene illumination why should they be turned off at a highway incident?
To avoid blinding other drives and decreasing the effectiveness of warning lights.
