SOP #16: Highway operations Flashcards

1
Q

Units responding to incidents on limited access highways will respond?

A

without using audible device on highways, as long as traffic is moving.

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2
Q

On highway operations first arriving officer will give a size-up that will include?

A

Location, direction of travel, nature of incident and lane

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3
Q

What is the optimal location to stage for highway operations?

A

one that gives immediate access to the highway and access as alternate routes

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4
Q

At highway operations fore vehicle fires and extrication, how should the Engine Co. be parked?

A

At an angel to the right to protect the pump operator regardless of which side of the roadway the incident is on

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5
Q

What is the Ladder Co. primary function at highway operations?

A

Blocking; 100 feet upstream

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6
Q

Rescue Co. shall position vehicle?

A

downstream of protected area

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7
Q

T or F: Operating over the barrier shall be permitted depending on the situation?

A

False; Shall not be permitted. Do not park on opposite side of highway

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8
Q

On an elevated roadway what must the first arriving unit transmit if it is a fire?

A

Code Red

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9
Q

Once a code red has been issued at an elevated roadway what must the second & third engines do?

A

Team up to establish a positive water supply

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10
Q

At a fire on an elevated roadway what must the Tower Ladder prepare to do?

A

Prepare elevated platform to be used as standpipe or master stream application to cool unprotected steel

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11
Q

at significant fire on an I-way Bridge members should prepare to?

A

protect unprotected steel truss; fail at 1200 degree fahrenheit

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12
Q

A significant fire on I-Way Bridge, who should IC activate?

A

Port of Providence Marine Strike Team

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13
Q

For all highway & Federal roadway operations, who shall be requested?

A

Police for assistance

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14
Q

When members are operating on highway or federal roadway what should be worn?

A

Full PPE and ANSI Class 2 Traffic Vest; unless actively fighting fire or exposed to fire, heat or hazardous material

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15
Q

Thoroughfare that has received or is receiving federal funding is?

A

Federal Aid roadway

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