SOP 01.08.02 Flashcards
Backing Procedures
SOP 01.08.02
Establishes a standard and safe means for backing FCFRD vehicles
When possible, what should be avoided prior to backing
Officer and driver shall avoid backing situations.
position vehicle with forward egress routes
Where can spotters be placed when available?
OIC side in the rear or the front
When Backing A driver shall
Maintain visual contact with a backer
refrain from glancing between mirrors
Come to a complete stop before looking elsewhere
Roll Down WIndows
Illuminate backer at night with a hand light or onboard lights
When a backer is unavailable what must be done prior to and during backing
Walk around vehicle check for obstructions or hazards
Turn On 4 way flashers, emergency warning lights, and tap horn as warning before backing that up
Before reversing, what must be communicated
Observed hazards
Intended path of travel
Backing Plan before moving a vehicle
Primary standard for position for a backer is on
The Driver side in a continuous line of sight with the left side mirror
