SB 5 Parking of apparatus at fires or other emergencies

Question 1

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 apparatus when attempting to pass same.

Answer 1

• Left

- Right

Question 2

As soon as conditions permit, the Officer in Command of the fire or other emergency should contact who in order to establish “Fire Lines”?

Answer 2

The commanding Police Officer present

Question 3

The repositioning of apparatus should at all times be done by who?

Answer 3

The chauffeur or chauffeur and tillerman OF THE PARTICULAR UNIT TO WHICH THE APPARATUS IS ASSIGNED. Additional personnel should be utilized where necessary in order to “guide” and assist the chauffeur or chauffeur and tillerman

Question 4

Vehicular accidents and associated injuries at the scene of fires or other emergencies will be reduced by the following 3 things?

Answer 4

1. Minimizing double parking, angle parking, etc., of apparatus in the initial stages of fires or emergencies.
2. Early establishment of “Fire Lines”.
3. Prompt and proper repositioning of apparatus.