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SOGs-13-Fire Apparatus Driving Flashcards

1
Q

What should fire apparatus drivers avoid doing?

A

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

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2
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During an emergency response why do apparatus drivers need to slow down prior to reaching an intersection?

A

Get a good view of the situation Avoid startling unaware motorists

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3
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During an emergency response what is the procedure for apparatus drivers crossing an intersection on a green signal?

A 
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
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4
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During an emergency response what is the procedure for an apparatus driver when crossing on a red light or stop sign?

A 
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
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5
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During an emergency response what is the procedure for an apparatus driver making right or left turns in front of stopped vehicles?

A

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

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6
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What should drivers consider or be aware of at an incident?

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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

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7
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What should apparatus drivers do when backing a vehicle?

A

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

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8
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What are the responsibilities of personnel/spotters with the backing of a vehicle?

A

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

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9
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When backing into a station how far from the bay door for the driver stop?

A

3 metres

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10
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When backing into a station why does the vehicle need to stop away from the bay door?

A

The spotter needs to ensure personnel with the exhaust extractor are clear of the incoming apparatus

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11
Q

What is the proper sequence for shutting down an apparatus?

A

All lights and accessories are off Ensure air tanks are fully charged Shut down engine
Turn battery off
Connect to station power

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12
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What if there is a conflict between a shift driving instructor and the driver?

A

Another shift examiner will evaluate the driver

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13
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Define safe working zone?

A

An area determined by the IC were rescue extrication or firefighting activities may take place

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14
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What is a blocker vehicle?

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Apparatus placed 30m or 4m/10km of posted speed limit to protect personnel working in a safe working zone

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15
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What are the requirements for a blocker vehicle?

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6800 kg of mass

Rear mounted arrow board

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16
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What is a fend off position?

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Apparatus positioned in such a way as to help deflect an approaching vehicle from entering the safe working zone

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17
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What is the HVSA?

A

High Visibility Safety Apparel

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18
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What is the Ontario traffic management?

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Temporary traffic control for unplanned events

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19
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What is a lateral buffer?

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Area created along side an incident scene to provide added protection

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20
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What distance should a wide lateral buffer be?

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0.5 metres

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21
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What distance back from the edge of a live traffic lane should cones be set at?

A

0.5 metres

22
Q

What is the maximum traffic cone spacing?

A

3 metres

23
Q

What needs to be done if an incident affects rail traffic or present a hazard along the railway right of way?

A

Notify FC to have all trains stopped till the hazard has been removed or stabilized

24
Q

What is referred to as lane +1 blocking?

A

A blocker vehicle protecting one more lane of traffic affected by the incident on highways when speeds are greater than 90 km/h

25
Q

What is the preferred traffic control on highways with speeds greater than 90 km/h?

A

Additional crash trucks, heavy trucks or trailers with rear mounted energy absorption attenuation and/or vehicles that have appropriate lighting and traffic arrow boards

26
Q

When can Konings be deployed on a highway speeds greater than 90 km/h?

A

Vehicular traffic speed has slowed Extra channelling is required Deemed safe to do so by IC

27
Q

What is a fall arrest?

A

A safety system comprised of a safety harness and lanyard aerial platforms will be equipped with such systems

28
Q

What is a fall restraint?

A

Safety system comprised of a safety belt Aerials shall be equipped with such systems

29
Q

What is fall protection?

A

Safety system that may be comprised of either a fall arrest system or a fall restraint device

30
Q

What weather conditions will prevent aerial operations?

A

Wind in excess of 55 km/h or risk of lightning storms in the area

31
Q

After operating the waterway, what needs to be done to completely drain the waterway?

A

Elevate the elevating device to 90° vertical and open waterway drains

32
Q

What is a safe working distance to be maintained between an elevated master stream and all personnel?

A

10 m

33
Q

When will the low breathing air alarm and low air light illuminate on a platform device?

A

When the tank pressure is at 20% of system pressure

34
Q

What are the four locations an elevating device may be controlled from?

A

Turntable
Side mount
Rear mount
Platform

35
Q

What downward pressure should be exerted on a seated elevating device?

A

1000 – 1200 psi

36
Q

What will be used if there is a potential for heat damage to a platform or aerial ladder?

A

A water curtain

37
Q

How many personnel are required when utilizing the platform or aerial ladder for fire fighting operations?

A

Two
One to operate and monitor the pump panel
One to operate and monitor the platform from the turntable

38
Q

What is the preferred method when performing a rescue with an elevating device?

A

Approach the people being rescued from above

39
Q

What inspection needs completed by drivers every shift?

A

Daily inspection report part a

40
Q

What inspection is completed each Sunday?

A

The weekly apparatus inspection report

41
Q

When is the monthly apparatus inspection report to be completed and what is done with it once completed?

A

The first day of each month and is to be forwarded to the apparatus Captain

42
Q

What needs to be done when noting major or minor defects/missing equipment on the apparatus?

A

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

43
Q

What needs to be Submitted at the end of the calendar year to the division of A&M?

A

Hardcopies of the daily weekly monthly apparatus inspection reports

44
Q

What inspection report needs to be completed every shift by crewmembers?

A

The daily inspection report Part B

45
Q

What is the only difference in process when crewmembers notice defects/missing equipment?

A

They notify the drivers where the drivers put it in the part A. All other steps are the same

46
Q

What is the maximum speed for a tanker on a curving rd?

A

The speed stated on the cautionary speed signs

47
Q

What should be done prior to the final backing to the port a tank?

A

Position dump chutes

48
Q

If Brampton requires tankers from CFES what is the dividing line?

A

Highway 410

49
Q

For a tanker shuttle from CFES which tankers respond to areas west of Highway 410?

A

T307
T304
T305
T309

50
Q

For a tanker shuttle from CFES which tankers respond to areas east of Highway 410?

A

T307
T302
T303
T306

51
Q

What is the first CFES officer on scene’s role?

A

Remain on scene and liaise with the IC

Water sector officer (WSO) and coordinate water tanker shuttle operations

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