SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles

Question 1

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles What should be the status of the emergency lights when apparatus is exposed to vehicular traffic flow at an emergency scene?
a) Off
b) On
c) Flashing intermittently
d) Depends on weather conditions

Answer 1

b) On

Question 2

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles, At an emergency scene, what is the appropriate action regarding leaving apparatus unattended?
a) Allowed under all circumstances
b) Allowed only if parked at the fire station
c) Not allowed under any circumstances
d) Allowed if the emergency lights are on

Answer 2

d) Allowed if the emergency lights are on

Multiple stage together can have lghts off, only Base sector truck lights left on

Question 3

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles When multiple units are staged together at an emergency scene, which apparatus should have its emergency lights on?
a) All units
b) Base Sector Officer’s apparatus/vehicle
c) Only the first-arriving unit
d) Only if there is heavy traffic

Answer 3

b) Base Sector Officer’s apparatus/vehicle

Question 4

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles Under what conditions can apparatus be positioned with their emergency lights off while staged together?
a) Daytime only
b) Nighttime only
c) When the Base Sector Officer is absent
d) When all units are present

Answer 4

d) When all units are present

Question 5

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles For non-emergencies, what requires approval for an apparatus to leave the first response area?
a) Chief’s approval
b) Base Sector Officer’s approval
c) District Chief’s approval
d) Fire Marshal’s approval

Answer 5

c) District Chief’s approval

Question 6

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles At a non-emergency scene, what is the requirement regarding leaving BFES apparatus unattended?
a) Allowed under all circumstances
b) Allowed if doors can be locked
c) Not allowed under any circumstances
d) Allowed only if two members remain with the apparatus

Answer 6

b) allowed if doors can be locked

Question 7

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles How many members should ideally remain with the apparatus at a non-emergency scene, if possible?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

Answer 7

b) Two

Question 8

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles What should personnel away from an apparatus have while at a non-emergency scene?
a) Flashlight
b) Portable radio
c) First aid kit
d) Cell phone

Answer 8

b) Portable radio

Question 9

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles When can operations personnel eat at dine-in public locations without prior approval?
a) Whenever they want
b) Only during lunchtime
c) With approval from the Chief
d) During public relations events

Answer 9

c) With approval from the Chief

Question 10

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles Where should BFES vehicles never park under non-emergency situations?
a) In fire station parking lots
b) In areas designated for the handicapped
c) Anywhere in the first response area
d) In public relations event locations

Answer 10

b) In areas designated for the handicapped

Question 11

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles How should BFES vehicles be parked in non-emergency situations to enhance safety?
a) Backed into spaces
b) Driven forward
c) Double-parked
d) Angled parking

Answer 11

b) Driven forward

Question 12

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles When can apparatus be left unattended at fire stations and BFES training facilities?
a) Only during designated breaks
b) Never
c) During public events
d) Whenever personnel are on-site

Answer 12

d) Whenever personnel are on-site

Question 13

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles What is the recommended action for BFES fire apparatus in cold weather conditions when parked for an extended period?
a) Turn off the engine
b) Leave the engine in idle
c) Engage the fire pump
d) Activate the tank fill bypass

Answer 13

b) Leave the engine in idle

Question 14

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles In cold weather conditions, what should be activated to prevent pressure gauge tubing from freezing?
a) Heater
b) Tank fill bypass
c) Pump panel heater
d) Engine cooling system

Answer 14

c) Pump panel heater

Question 15

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles In warm weather conditions, why might the engine be left on at idle when parked for an extended period?
a) To conserve fuel
b) To prevent the engine from overheating
c) To provide a cool environment (AC climate control)
d) To charge the battery

Answer 15

c) To provide a cool environment (AC climate control)

Question 16

According to SOG 13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles When is it permissible for personnel to eat at dine-in public locations without prior approval?
a) During emergencies only
b) At all times
c) During public relations events only
d) With approval from District Chiefs

Answer 16

c) During public relations events only