SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations Flashcards
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
The driver shall ensure that they know the ______ of the incident that they are responding to and that they know ___ ____ _____ ____
location
Most direct route
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Drivers are to be familiar with the roads in there response district and the roads within in and whenever possible
avoid poorly constructed or unpaved roads
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Drivers shall ensure that apparatus responding to an incident will occupy ____ ____ on a ____ ______ roadway, if possible
both Lanes
four way roadway
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Apparatus where possible shall be driven ___ ___ ___ __ _ when responding to and returning from an incident or when conducting driver training
in the left lane
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
______ ___ _____ ___ ____ _____ if possible keeping in mind that driving on shoulders can create instability
Keep all wheels on the travelled road surface
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Drivers must anticipate that motorists could come to an immediate standstill. Drivers should avoid passing vehicles on the right
unless it is a last resort
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
When the apparatus is in motion the engine brake is to to be operated on ___ ____ ____. caution should be used when the roads are icy/slippery. these conditions may require the driver to switch the engine brake to ____ and/or _____
high setting
Off
low
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Spotters shall be used when apparatus must
negotiate forward turns with restrictive side clearances and where height clearances are uncertain
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Crossing an intersection- sow down prior to reaching an intersection in order to
- get a good view of the situation
- avoid startling unaware motorists
Crossing a green signal (4)
- Slow down
- take foot off accelerator and cover the brake pedal
- look in all three directions and be aware of oncoming vehicles turning in front of the apparatus
- proceed with caution
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Crossing on red signal/stop sign (4)
- come to a complete stop
- establish eye contact with drivers of other vehicles
- wait for Captain to communicate it is all clear
- apply a two second count and then proceed with caution
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Making right or left turns in front of stopped vehicles (5)
- Come to a complete stop next to the vehicle
- establish eye contact with side vehicle driver either throughout your Captain or yourself
- wait for your Captain to indicate their side is clear
- be aware of vehicles approaching the apparatus from behind
- proceed with caution
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
for backing up the driver shall ensure that a spotter is in place ________ at the left rear of the unit
8-10 feet
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Personnel acting as apparatus Spotters shall (7)
- they survey the right side, rear area and overhead clearance for obstacles that may damage the apparatus
- they are placed eight to ten feet to the left rear of the apparatus
- the driver can see and hear you
- they maintain eye contact with the driver at all times through the left side rear view mirror
- direct the driver with approved hand signal and or verbal communication
- allow extra room for the swing factor of an apparatus
- that the apparatus is not backed in close to any stationary objects
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Attaching Exhaust extractor process
- use spotter
- back up to 3 meters and stop
- slowly backup until exhaust is inside the bay
- stop
- attach extractor
- continue backing in slowly
SOG 13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations
proper sequence for shutting down apparatus shall (5)
- all light and accessories shall be in the office position
- ensure air thanks are fully charged
- shut down engine
- turn battery to off position
- connect station power
