SOGs-13-Fire Apparatus Driving Flashcards
What should fire apparatus drivers avoid doing?
Travelling on road shoulders Passing vehicles on the right
Travelling in opposing traffic lanes
Using lights and sirens returning from incidents
“Pushing” motorists with sirens/horns
During an emergency response why do apparatus drivers need to slow down prior to reaching an intersection?
Get a good view of the situation Avoid startling unaware motorists
During an emergency response what is the procedure for apparatus drivers crossing an intersection on a green signal?
Slow down Take foot off accelerator Cover the break Looking in all three directions Look for vehicles turning in front of apparatus Proceed with caution
During an emergency response what is the procedure for an apparatus driver when crossing on a red light or stop sign?
Come to a complete stop Make eye contact with other drivers Wait for the captain to state it’s clear Apply a 2 second count Proceed with caution
During an emergency response what is the procedure for an apparatus driver making right or left turns in front of stopped vehicles?
Come to a complete stop next vehicle
Establish eye contact with the side drivers
Wait for captain to indicate clear
Be aware of vehicles approaching from behind
Proceed with caution
What should drivers consider or be aware of at an incident?
Personnel or spectators stepping in front of a moving apparatus Utilize pylons
Clearly mark lowered ladder beds
Emergency lights left on until leaving
Sufficient room to move apparatus
What should apparatus drivers do when backing a vehicle?
Use personnel as spotters
Activate emergency lights
Walk around apparatus if spotters are unavailable
Use 2 spotters if available
Make verbal communication with spotter
Ensure spotter 8 to 10 feet behind vehicle
What are the responsibilities of personnel/spotters with the backing of a vehicle?
Have a thorough knowledge of hand signals
Do not stand between a vehicle and other object
Survey the right side, rear area and overhead clearance for obstacles
Keep eye contact with the driver
Direct the driver with approved hand signals or verbal communication
Allow extra room for swing factor
Do not back apparatus close to stationary objects
When backing into a station how far from the bay door for the driver stop?
3 metres
When backing into a station why does the vehicle need to stop away from the bay door?
The spotter needs to ensure personnel with the exhaust extractor are clear of the incoming apparatus
What is the proper sequence for shutting down an apparatus?
All lights and accessories are off Ensure air tanks are fully charged Shut down engine
Turn battery off
Connect to station power
What if there is a conflict between a shift driving instructor and the driver?
Another shift examiner will evaluate the driver
Define safe working zone?
An area determined by the IC were rescue extrication or firefighting activities may take place
What is a blocker vehicle?
Apparatus placed 30m or 4m/10km of posted speed limit to protect personnel working in a safe working zone
What are the requirements for a blocker vehicle?
6800 kg of mass
Rear mounted arrow board
What is a fend off position?
Apparatus positioned in such a way as to help deflect an approaching vehicle from entering the safe working zone
What is the HVSA?
High Visibility Safety Apparel
What is the Ontario traffic management?
Temporary traffic control for unplanned events
What is a lateral buffer?
Area created along side an incident scene to provide added protection
What distance should a wide lateral buffer be?
0.5 metres
What distance back from the edge of a live traffic lane should cones be set at?
0.5 metres
What is the maximum traffic cone spacing?
3 metres
What needs to be done if an incident affects rail traffic or present a hazard along the railway right of way?
Notify FC to have all trains stopped till the hazard has been removed or stabilized
What is referred to as lane +1 blocking?
A blocker vehicle protecting one more lane of traffic affected by the incident on highways when speeds are greater than 90 km/h
What is the preferred traffic control on highways with speeds greater than 90 km/h?
Additional crash trucks, heavy trucks or trailers with rear mounted energy absorption attenuation and/or vehicles that have appropriate lighting and traffic arrow boards
When can Konings be deployed on a highway speeds greater than 90 km/h?
Vehicular traffic speed has slowed Extra channelling is required Deemed safe to do so by IC
What is a fall arrest?
A safety system comprised of a safety harness and lanyard aerial platforms will be equipped with such systems
What is a fall restraint?
Safety system comprised of a safety belt Aerials shall be equipped with such systems
What is fall protection?
Safety system that may be comprised of either a fall arrest system or a fall restraint device
What weather conditions will prevent aerial operations?
Wind in excess of 55 km/h or risk of lightning storms in the area
After operating the waterway, what needs to be done to completely drain the waterway?
Elevate the elevating device to 90° vertical and open waterway drains
What is a safe working distance to be maintained between an elevated master stream and all personnel?
10 m
When will the low breathing air alarm and low air light illuminate on a platform device?
When the tank pressure is at 20% of system pressure
What are the four locations an elevating device may be controlled from?
Turntable
Side mount
Rear mount
Platform
What downward pressure should be exerted on a seated elevating device?
1000 – 1200 psi
What will be used if there is a potential for heat damage to a platform or aerial ladder?
A water curtain
How many personnel are required when utilizing the platform or aerial ladder for fire fighting operations?
Two
One to operate and monitor the pump panel
One to operate and monitor the platform from the turntable
What is the preferred method when performing a rescue with an elevating device?
Approach the people being rescued from above
What inspection needs completed by drivers every shift?
Daily inspection report part a
What inspection is completed each Sunday?
The weekly apparatus inspection report
When is the monthly apparatus inspection report to be completed and what is done with it once completed?
The first day of each month and is to be forwarded to the apparatus Captain
What needs to be done when noting major or minor defects/missing equipment on the apparatus?
Report problem to the Captain
Record it in the daily inspection report Part A
Record the info on the station whiteboard
Properly tag equipment to be sent for repair
Relay information to the shift coming on duty
All missing or defectives are to be filled/reported and uploaded onto share point under firefighting/defectives
What needs to be Submitted at the end of the calendar year to the division of A&M?
Hardcopies of the daily weekly monthly apparatus inspection reports
What inspection report needs to be completed every shift by crewmembers?
The daily inspection report Part B
What is the only difference in process when crewmembers notice defects/missing equipment?
They notify the drivers where the drivers put it in the part A. All other steps are the same
What is the maximum speed for a tanker on a curving rd?
The speed stated on the cautionary speed signs
What should be done prior to the final backing to the port a tank?
Position dump chutes
If Brampton requires tankers from CFES what is the dividing line?
Highway 410
For a tanker shuttle from CFES which tankers respond to areas west of Highway 410?
T307
T304
T305
T309
For a tanker shuttle from CFES which tankers respond to areas east of Highway 410?
T307
T302
T303
T306
What is the first CFES officer on scene’s role?
Remain on scene and liaise with the IC
Water sector officer (WSO) and coordinate water tanker shuttle operations
