sog2021 apparatus and vehicle safety Flashcards by james Meyer

IT SHALL BE THE POLICY OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT TO POSITION APPARATUS AT THE SCENE OF EMERGENCIES IN A MANNER THAT BEST PROTECTS THE WORK AREA AND PERSONNEL FROM VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND OTHER HAZARDS.

IT SHALL BE THE POLICY OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT TO POSITION APPARATUS AT THE
SCENE OF EMERGENCIES IN A MANNER THAT BEST PROTECTS THE WORK AREA AND PERSONNEL FROM VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND OTHER HAZARDS.

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When in the judgment of Incident Command it becomes essential for the safety of operating personnel
and the patients involved, any or all lanes, shoulders, and entry/exit ramps of these limited access
highways can be completely shut down.

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Notification procedures that advises approaching motorists to transition from normal driving status to that required by the temporary emergency traffic
control measures ahead of them.

advanced waring

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Positioning a Fire District apparatus on an angle to the lanes of traffic creating a physical
barrier between upstream traffic and the work area.

block Includes “block to the right” or

“block to the left”.

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The distance or space between personnel and vehicles in the protected work zone and
nearby moving traffic.

buffer zone

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The protected work area at a vehicle-related roadway incident that is shielded by the block from apparatus and other emergency vehicles.

shadow

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St. Lucie County Fire District employee assigned to observe for obstructions and safety
concerns during the backing phase of operations, operation of Fire District apparatus in confined spaces or when the apparatus operator’s vision is impaired or obscured.

spotter

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The action of merging several lanes of moving traffic into or out of its normal path.

taper

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This shall be performed by all apparatus and vehicle operators prior to placing the apparatus
or vehicle in service. The ______ process shall be performed by starting at the
driver’s door and walking a complete 360 around the apparatus or vehicle observing for
the following:
 Obstructions of any type
 Open compartments or doors
 Loose items hanging from the apparatus

walk around

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The ____ shall be equipped with a portable radio and utilize the same channel as the mobile radio in the apparatus for communication with the apparatus driver.

spotter

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Who will of the apparatus confirm that all personnel and riders are on board, properly attired, with seat belts on, before the vehicle is permitted to move

. The Company Officer and driver of the apparatus
or vehicle will confirm that all personnel and riders are on board, properly attired, with seat belts on,
before the vehicle is permitted to move

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Fire District personnel may choose to not wear a seat belt while actively performing emergency medical
care while the vehicle is in motion, where requirements to be seated and restrained with seat belts would____________

Fire District personnel may choose to not wear a seat belt while actively performing emergency medical care while the vehicle is in motion, where requirements to be seated and restrained with seat belts
would jeopardize patient care

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The _______ and ____of the apparatus and/or vehicle are responsible for the safety of all
vehicle operations and compliance of this procedure.

The Company Officer and driver of the apparatus and/or vehicle are responsible for the safety of all
vehicle operations and compliance of this procedure.

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when possible, exit and enter the apparatus from the protected ______ side away from
moving traffic. Always look before opening doors and stepping out into any moving traffic area.
o Stop at the corner of the unit, check for traffic, and then proceed along the unit
remaining as close to the emergency vehicle as possible.

shadow side

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On all calls personnel will wear protective clothing sufficient to be prepared to operate properly
upon arrival. Firefighters who are working directly in emergency operations shall wear______, personnel not directly involved in emergency operations will wear a ____and _____

their turnout gear

a safety vest and helmet

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Turn off all sources of vision impairment to approaching motorists at nighttime incidents,
including vehicle ______ and _____. Consider reducing the amount of emergency lights
being utilized.

head lights and spot lights

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Use fire apparatus and police vehicles to initially redirect the flow of moving traffic

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Establish advance warning and adequate transition area traffic control measures _____ of incident to reduce travel speeds of approaching motorists

upstream

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Use traffic cones where appropriate for sustained highway incident traffic control and direction

Traffic cones shall be deployed from the _________upstream to increase the
advance warning provided for approaching motorists

Traffic cones shall be deployed from the rear of the blocking apparatus upstream to increase the
advance warning provided for approaching motorists

Who must operate as the Scene Safety

Officer until the Safety Officer arrives.

The initial Company Officer and/or Incident Commander

Angle apparatus on the roadway with a “block to the left” or a “block to the right” to create a ________
between the crash scene and approaching traffic

physical barrier

Allow apparatus placement to______approaching motorists and redirect them around the scene.

slow

Use fire apparatus to block at least one additional traffic lane more than that __________

already obstructed

by the crashed vehicle(s).

When practical, position apparatus in such a manner to protect the _______ position from being exposed to approaching traffic.

pump operator

Rescue truck should be positioned within the protected work area with their rear patient loading door area angles away ___________

from the nearest lanes of moving traffic.

At all intersections, or where the incident may be near the middle lane of the roadway, ____ or more sides of the incident will need to be protected.

two

who establishes the first initial block?

the first arriving apparatus

what should be worn when operating on or near a roadway?

Wear safety vest and helmet when operating on or near the roadway

Utilize traffic cones to establish the taper and buffer zone. o Taper – max of ___ ft. interval per cone o Buffer – max of ____ ft. interval per cone

Utilize traffic cones to establish the taper and buffer zone. o Taper – max of 20 ft. interval per cone o Buffer – max of 40 ft. interval per cone

the spotter shall be located off the____ | corner, and will act as the primary spotter.

the spotter shall be located off the left rear | corner, and will act as the primary spotter.

When apparatus must be backed where other vehicle traffic exists, the apparatus’ emergency lights shall be operating and ____

When apparatus must be backed where other vehicle traffic exists, the apparatus’ emergency lights shall be operating and safety vests shall be worn by the spotter.

When responding ______, all warning lights shall be on and sirens shall be sounded to warn drivers.

When responding Priority One, all warning lights shall be on and sirens shall be sounded to warn drivers.

Fire District vehicles are authorized to exceed posted speed limits only when Priority One and under favorable conditions such as: ____, _____, good roads, and dry pavement

Fire District vehicles are authorized to exceed posted speed limits only when Priority One and under favorable conditions such as: light traffic, good visibility, good roads, and dry pavement

Under less than favorable conditions, the _______ is the absolute maximum permissible.

Under less than favorable conditions, the posted speed limit is the absolute maximum permissible.

Fire District vehicles are authorized to exceed posted speed limits only when Priority One and under favorable conditions such as: light traffic, good visibility, good roads, and dry pavement. Under these conditions a driver can disregard regulation governing direction, movement or turning in specified direction, so long as the driver does not endanger life or property according to what state statute?

When responding priority two, all units will utilize lights and sirens and drive as if they were priority one. Until the unit is within ___ of the emergency incident, then no lights or sirens and priority three response will be followed

When responding priority two, all units will utilize lights and sirens and drive as if they were priority one. Until the unit is within 1 mile of the emergency incident, then no lights or sirens and priority three response will be followed

When responding priority three, all units shall practice ________and obey all traffic laws.

When responding priority three, all units shall practice defensive driving techniques and obey all traffic laws.

When approaching, entering, and crossing intersections with the right-of-way, drivers shall not ________

When approaching, entering, and crossing intersections with the right-of-way, drivers shall not exceed the posted speed limit.

When the emergency vehicle must use center turning or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections (traffic light or stop sign), they shall always _________

When the emergency vehicle must use center turning or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections (traffic light or stop sign), they shall always come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection.

When approaching a negative (red light, stop sign) right-of-way intersection, the apparatus or vehicle will utilize a ________ and come to a complete stop at each lane of the intersection and may proceed only when the driver can account for all oncoming traffic in each and all lanes yielding the right of-way

When approaching a negative (red light, stop sign) right-of-way intersection, the apparatus or vehicle will utilize a progressive approach and come to a complete stop at each lane of the intersection and may proceed only when the driver can account for all oncoming traffic in each and all lanes yielding the rightof-way

Emergency Vehicles shall obey the posted speed limit when entering active school zones during school hours. The apparatus or vehicle shall utilize the ______but ______until they have cleared the active school zone.

Emergency Vehicles shall obey the posted speed limit when entering active school zones during school hours. The apparatus or vehicle shall utilize the emergency lights, but no siren until they have cleared the active school zone.

Personnel shall not use mobile phones while driving or operating Fire District emergency response vehicles. Chief Officers and Field Training Officers will keep mobile phone use ______

Personnel shall not use mobile phones while driving or operating Fire District emergency response vehicles. Chief Officers and Field Training Officers will keep mobile phone use to a minimum and exercise caution at all time

During an emergency response, Fire District apparatus and vehicles shall avoid passing other emergency vehicles. If passing is necessary, ________.

During an emergency response, Fire District apparatus and vehicles shall avoid passing other emergency vehicles. If passing is necessary, permission shall be obtained through radio communications between the two apparatus and/or vehicle.

what Florida state statute states The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an apparatus or vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of others.

The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an apparatus or vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of others (FS 316.072).