Saftey Bullitins Flashcards
When relocating to another firehouse do we use lights and sirens?
Yes
At an accident where the rig is involved after telling dispatcher weather is it a major or minor what is the first thing we should do?
Make sure there are no more accidents take care if scene safety
How many members should we use to back up the Rig?
Use all members when operating in reverse
Also is time and conditions permit go around the block
All warning lights are used when operating in reverse
Where does the officer position himself when the arig is going to back up?
Officer is positioned on the rt side near the cab with the windows opened
When approaching an intersection what does chauffeur have to?
Chauffeur has to allow for officer to view each lane one by one as if they were individual streets. Also officer gives ok to pass through them
What shall be done if a civilian alleged that a dept vehicle hit her car?
She should be informed to call the comptroller office
If a member falls off a aerial ladder of a parked rig do we need to fill out a cd19?
Yes if caused by a fall
Or being thrown from the rig
What is considered an incident when talking about vehicle accidents?
Where vehicle related occurrence where the rig is properly parked or damaged discovered during routine maintenance
If a member sustains a serious injury while operating on a parked apparatus should this be described as a incident ?
Yes minor or serious or fatal injuries when parked are incidents
When a rig is involved in a accident what should be the officers primary initial obligation ?
Directing traffic. Ensure no more accidents
If a rig was involved in a accident what should be the determining factor as to weather or not to move the rig or not?
If it will prevent additional accidents move rig
Does a incident or allegations of a accident require a cd19?
Yes forward to safety
If a tractor trailer was involved in a accident what four corners of the truck get marked?
The trailer 4 corners not the tractor
How many sets of T marking at a accident involving a rig should be made ?
As many as you need until safety chief or photo unit arrive
