SOG Section 13 Driving Flashcards
13-03 Auxiliary vehicle Maintenance
What are the sections of the log book?
- Section 1 - Standard operating guidelines and policies
- Section 2 - Vehicle Information
- Section 3 - Daily Checks
- Section 4 - Weeklly Checks
- Section 5 - Monthly report
- Section 6 - Fuel log
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 apparatus orient itself when driving on a four lane road?
should occupy both lanes in the direction of travel
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Where possible where should an apparatus be driven?
in the left lane where possible
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
At what setting should the jacobs brake be when the apparatus is in motion?
High setting
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
When should the jacobs brake not be in the high setting
icy/slippery conditions
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
When traveling in the oncoming lane what side of the late should the apparatus stay on?
As far right as possible
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
When should spotters be used moving forwards?
Turns with restrictive side clearances and where height clearances are uncertain
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
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
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Procedure for crossing an intersection on a red signal or 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
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
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
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
When are emergency lights to be shut off?
When the emergency is over and the apparatus is ready to leave the scene
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
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
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
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
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
How far back from the apparatus should the rear spotter be?
8-10 feet
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
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 at all time through the left side rear view mirror
- direct the driver with approved hand signals and/or verbal communication
- allow extra room for the swing factor
- the apparatus is not backed in close to any stationary objects
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
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
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Proper sequence for shutting down an apparatus?
- all lights and accessories shall be in the off position
- ensure air tanks are fully charged
- shut down engine
- turn battery to off positioin
- connect station power
13-09 TRAFFIC CONTROL
Safe working zone
an area 0where rescue, extrication or firefighting activities may take place
13-09 Traffic Control
Blocker vehicle
Apparatus which is placed usually 50 metres from incident to protect personnel working in athe safe working zone. blocker vehicles must have a minimum mass of 6800 kg and be equipped with a rear mounted arrow board
13-09 Traffic Control
Fend off Position
an apparatus positioned in such a way as to help deflect an approaching vehicle from entering the safe working zone
13-09 Traffic Control
Lateral buffer
area created alongside and incident scene to provied added protection
13-09 TRAFFIC CONTROL
What direction should front wheels be turned when parked on a road way?
front wheels on the apparatus should be turned to avoid being pushed into the incident area and/or oncoming traffic
13-09 TRAFFIC CONTROL
When are HVSA not required to be worn by personnel?
Fire personnel wearing SCBA or other specialized PPE such as Hazmat suits do not required HVSA but must be protected within an established safe working zone
13-09 Traffic Control
How big should the lateral buffer be?
Creating a 0.5 meter wide lateral buffer space will provide scene protection
13-09 TRAFFIC CONTROL
Procedures for Highways with speeds greater that 90 km/h?
- Blocker vehicles should protect on more lane of traffic that affected by the incident - this is referred to as lane +1 blocking
- IC should cnsider the use of additional crash trucks, heavy trucks , or trailers with rear mounted energy absorption attenuation to help protect a work zone or incident area
- Lane closures should be accomplished with vehicles that have appropriate lighting and traffic arrow boards that than cones
- Safety cones should not be deployed on highways with speed limits greater than 90 km/h unless the vehicular traffice speed has slowed down, extra channeling is requried, and/or the IC has deemed it safe to do so
13-09 TRAFFIC CONTROL
How should cones be spaced
No more than 3 meters apart, and should start before the blocker vehicle and extend beyond the incident
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
Fall restraint
safety system comprised of a safety belt. aerials shall be equipped with such systems
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
Fall protection
safety system comprised of either fall arrest or fall restraint
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
When positioning an apparatus consideration shall be given to?(15)
- required operations
- placement near a corner of the structure
- overhead obstructions
- space for deployment of all outriggers
- exclusion zones
- An area that is as level and as sstable as possible - if this is not possible, always work off the high side
- hot asphalt that may cause an unstable surface
- soft earth/ground erosion caused by hydrant supply hose run-off or rain
- frozen ground thawing caused by apparatus head
- retaining wall heights
- open construction areas
- underground parking ramps and/or garages
- underground drain or sewer pipes
- manhole covers
- curbs
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
Where can elevatign devices be controlled form?
- turntable
- side mount
- rear mount
- platform
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
When an elevating apparatus is not clear of body components how many spotters are needed?
2 - midship spotter and elevating spotter
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
What must be done if there is potential for heat damage to an elevating platform?
A water curtain must be set up.
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
How many drivers are required for operating a platform device during fire operations
2 - one for the pump panel, one on the turntable
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
How do personnel connect to the on board breathing air?
Using their buddy breathing quick connect
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
When does the low breathing air alarm go off?
when the pressure is at 20%
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
A minimum of how many drivers are required for waterway operations?
2 - one for the pump panel, one to operate the elevating device
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
What is a safe working distance between a master stream and all personnel?
10 meters
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
What needs to be established when a master stream is directed at any structure?
an exclusion zone
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
When shall elevating devices not be elevated?(2)
- wind conditions in excess of 55 kph
- lightning storms in the area
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
How much downward pressure should be exerted on a ladder when bedding it and why?
1000 psi - 1200 psi.
This is so the ladder doesn’t bounce when driving
13-11 Elevating Device Operations
When performing a rescue how should the ladder approach the people being rescued?
from above
13-13 EMERGENCY APPARATUS EQUIPMENT AND STATION INSPECTIONS
When noting defects/missing equipment the driver shall?(5)
- report the problem to the apparatus captain
- record it in the daily inspection report (part A)
- record the information on the station white board
- Report on sharpoint
- properly tag equipment to be sent for repair
- relay information to the next shift coming on duty
13-13 EMERGENCY APPARATUS EQUIPMENT AND STATION INSPECTIONS
When an apparatus is out of service due to lack of manpower who is responsible for filling out the daily inspection?
the driver of the in service apparatus will document the the second apparatus as out of service in the out of service apparatus daily inspection report
13-13 EMERGENCY APPARATUS EQUIPMENT AND STATION INSPECTIONS
what are the current crew designations
Crew 1 (hydrant), crew 2 (nozzle), crew 3 (spare),
13-13 EMERGENCY APPARATUS EQUIPMENT AND STATION INSPECTIONS
When apparatus crew are noting defects/missing equipment personnel shall?(5)
- report the problem to apparatus captain
- report the problem to apparatus driver
- record the information on the station white board
- properly tag equipment to be sent for repair
- relay information to next shift coming on duty.
13-13 EMERGENCY APPARATUS EQUIPMENT AND STATION INSPECTIONS
What are the captains duties?(7)
- Reprot urgent/safety related problem to the DC and to the Division of A&M immediately
- As early as possible during the shift the captain assigned to an apparatus is to ensure their section of the daily ispection report - part B is completed
- ensure the driver and assinged personnel complete all requried inspection reports
- ensure defective and/or missing equipmet form has been completed when requried via the sharepoint
- esnure all apparatus under thier charge are inspected as per apparatus inspection shecdule which can be found in all apparatus logbooks
- ensure apparatus with a major defect as defined in the apparaus inspection schedule is removed form service and notify the DC, coms and A&M
- ensure completed weekly appartus inspeciton reports for their respective platoon are submitted elevtronically to the sharepoint every sunday
- on the firest of each month ensure completed monthly apparus inspeciton rpeorts are submitted eletronically to the sharepoint.
- captain shall ensure that all station duties idicated on the daily inspection report (part B) are completed
13-13 EMERGENCY APPARATUS EQUIPMENT AND STATION INSPECTIONS
DC duties
Inspect all reports on the the days they are to be submitted.
13-04 TRAFFIC CONTROL
At what speed is risk to workers significantly increased?
70km/hr or greater
13-13 Apparatus equipment and station inspections
When are hard copy’s of daily, weekly and monthly inspections to be forwarded to A&M?
At the end of the year.
13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles
Parked at emergencies
- apparatus and vehicle may be left unattended at an emeregency scene
- Apparatus shall be left running with emergency light on when apparatus is exposed to any vehicular traffic
- while multiple units are staged together, apparatus may be poition with thier emergency lights off. the base sector officers apparatus/vehicle should be the only apparatus with emergency lights on
13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles
While in public locations, BFES fire apparatus shall be parked in accordance with the following?
- out of the way so as not to impede the flow of traffic
- engine shut down unless weather conditions dictate otherwise
13-15 Parked or Unattended Vehicles
Cold weather conditions where the apparatus is parked for an extended period the following should be adhered to:
- engine left in idle
- engage fire pump
- activate tank to pump valve and/or tank fill bypass
- activate pump (panel) heater to prebent presssure gauge tubing form freezing
