SOG Section 13 Driving Flashcards
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Who has the sole responsibility of the safety of personnel and the apparatus?
the driver
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
How should an orient itself when driving on a four lane road?
should occupy both lanes in the direction of travel
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Where possible where should an apparatus be driven?
in the left lane where possible
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At what setting should the jacobs brake be when the apparatus is in motion?
High setting
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When should the jacobs brake not be in the high setting
icy/slippery conditions
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When traveling in the oncoming lane what side of the late should the apparatus stay on?
As far right as possible
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When should spotters be used moving forwards?
Turns with restrictive side clearances and where height clearances are uncertain
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Procedure for crossing an intersection on 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
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Procedure for crossing an intersection on a red signal or stop sign?(4)
- com 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
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Procedure for making right or left turns in front of stopped vehicles? (5)
- come to a complete stop next to vehicle
- establish eye contact with side vehicle drivers either through your captain or yourself
- wait fir you captain to indicate their side is clear
- be aware of vehicles approaching the apparatus from behind
- proceed with caution
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When are emergency lights to be shut off?
When the emergency is over and the apparatus is ready to leave the scene
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When backing up when should emergency lights be used
in congested areas, backing up onto streets, and backing up off a street into the hall
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How many spotters should be used when backing up and where should they be positioned
2 spotters - one at the left rear corner and one at the front right corner
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How far back from the apparatus should the rear spotter be?
8-10 feet
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Personnel acting as spotters shall ensure? (7)
- they survey the right side, rear area and overhead for obsticals
- placed eight to ten feet feet to the left rear of the apparatus
- driver can see and hear you
- maintain eye contact with the driver
- direct the driver with approved hand signals
- allow extra room for the swing factor
- the apparatus is not backed in close to any stationary objects
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Procedure for backing a truck into station?(5)
- stop the apparatus about 3 meters form the bay door
- spotter observes the crew member hooking up the exhaust extractor is clear spotter will indicate for the truck to continue to back up
- when muffler is inside the station enough to hookup the spotter will stop the truck
- attack the exhaust extractor
- spotter will back motion to back the truck up until it is in desired position
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Proper sequence for shutting down an apparatus?
- all light and accessories shall be in the off position
- ensure air tanks are full
- shot down engine
- turn battery to off positioin
- connect station power
13-09 TRAFFIC CONTROL
Safe working zone
an are where rescue, extrication or firefighting activities may take place
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What direction should front wheels be turned when parked on a road way?
The front wheels should be turned to direct the apparatus off the road if hit from behind
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When are reflective vest not required to be worn by personnel?
when working in or involved in the safe working zone