sog2021 apparatus and vehicle safety Flashcards
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.
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.
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.
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
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”.
The distance or space between personnel and vehicles in the protected work zone and
nearby moving traffic.
buffer zone
The protected work area at a vehicle-related roadway incident that is shielded by the block from apparatus and other emergency vehicles.
shadow
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
The action of merging several lanes of moving traffic into or out of its normal path.
taper
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Use fire apparatus and police vehicles to initially redirect the flow of moving traffic
Use fire apparatus and police vehicles to initially redirect the flow of moving traffic
Establish advance warning and adequate transition area traffic control measures _____ of incident to reduce travel speeds of approaching motorists
upstream