SOP #16: Highway operations Flashcards
Units responding to incidents on limited access highways will respond?
without using audible device on highways, as long as traffic is moving.
On highway operations first arriving officer will give a size-up that will include?
Location, direction of travel, nature of incident and lane
What is the optimal location to stage for highway operations?
one that gives immediate access to the highway and access as alternate routes
At highway operations fore vehicle fires and extrication, how should the Engine Co. be parked?
At an angel to the right to protect the pump operator regardless of which side of the roadway the incident is on
What is the Ladder Co. primary function at highway operations?
Blocking; 100 feet upstream
Rescue Co. shall position vehicle?
downstream of protected area
T or F: Operating over the barrier shall be permitted depending on the situation?
False; Shall not be permitted. Do not park on opposite side of highway
On an elevated roadway what must the first arriving unit transmit if it is a fire?
Code Red
Once a code red has been issued at an elevated roadway what must the second & third engines do?
Team up to establish a positive water supply
At a fire on an elevated roadway what must the Tower Ladder prepare to do?
Prepare elevated platform to be used as standpipe or master stream application to cool unprotected steel
at significant fire on an I-way Bridge members should prepare to?
protect unprotected steel truss; fail at 1200 degree fahrenheit
A significant fire on I-Way Bridge, who should IC activate?
Port of Providence Marine Strike Team
For all highway & Federal roadway operations, who shall be requested?
Police for assistance
When members are operating on highway or federal roadway what should be worn?
Full PPE and ANSI Class 2 Traffic Vest; unless actively fighting fire or exposed to fire, heat or hazardous material
Thoroughfare that has received or is receiving federal funding is?
Federal Aid roadway
