TB 073 - Tactical/Operational Considerations for Personnel

Question 1

A. Apparatus placement and emergency lighting

1. Park apparatus in a manner that facilitates rapid _______ (i.e., do not park head in to a cul-de-sac).

Answer 1

Withdrawal

Question 2

A. Apparatus placement and emergency lighting

2. Consider positioning apparatus to prevent through traffic on ____ _____streets.

Answer 2

Narrow side streets

Question 3

A. Apparatus placement and emergency lighting

3. When responding along with a Rescue Ambulance, allow the rescue to park as close as possible to the location in order to expedite _____ _____ in case of emergency. If first on scene, consider the assigned rescue and its probable response route to accomplish this objective.

Answer 3

Patient removal

Question 4

A. Apparatus placement and emergency lighting

4. If it becomes necessary to use the apparatus and traffic cones or fusees to protect the patient and Department personnel in a traffic lane from oncoming vehicles, block the ______ ______ at a distance sufficient to provide safety in the event the apparatus is struck by traffic.

Answer 4

Oncoming traffic

Question 5

A. Apparatus placement and emergency lighting

5. When blocking a traffic lane do not allow traffic to proceed on _____ ____ of the work area. Use the appropriate traffic control devices to divert traffic to one side or the other. This will provide a safe _____ for personnel to access apparatus.

Answer 5

Both sides

Corridor

Question 6

A. Apparatus placement and emergency lighting

6. Do not position apparatus where personnel will be operating between it and another ______ _______ in close proximity. If either of the vehicles are struck by an oncoming vehicle, Department personnel could sustain serious injuries by being trapped between the parked vehicle and the apparatus.

Answer 6

Parked vehicle

Question 7

A. Apparatus placement and emergency lighting

7. If staffing allows, designate a member to be in charge of scene safety. This person should not be involved in the incident, but alert to changing conditions such as _____ _____ or _______ actions.

Answer 7

Traffic flow or hostile actions

Question 8

A. Apparatus placement and emergency lighting

8. The use of apparatus emergency lights on scene will provide maximum ______ to oncoming traffic and may be desirable in certain situations. An alternative may be the use of _______ (____) ______. The following negative factors must be considered based on the nature of the incident and the location of the parked apparatus:

Answer 8

Visibility

Emergency (4-way) flashers

Question 9

Please note: experience has shown that carrying metal flashlights during daylight or in the manner of a “____” has incited hostile individuals to attack Department personnel.

Answer 9

Baton

Question 10

If the incident location is a significant distance from the apparatus in a hostile area, consider leaving a ________ at the apparatus with the Engineer to enhance personnel protection

Answer 10

Firefighter