Working on roadways Flashcards
Legislation
The Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 introduced new powers and responsibilities for fire and rescue services with regard to road traffic collisions. In an emergency a firefighter may, for the purpose of rescuing people or protecting them from harm:
(a) move or break into a vehicle without consent of the owner;
(b) close a highway;
(c) stop and regulate traffic; and
(d) restrict the access of persons to the place concerned.
6.4 On motorways or other dual carriageway roads, the central reservation must …..
not be crossed by appliances or crews to approach an incident on the opposite carriageway.
An exception to this is where traffic has been stopped by the police and/or HATO, crossing the central reservation will only be undertaken under their direction.
“Police Accident” sign
The ‘Police Accident’ sign should be deployed at all incidents where LFB personnel are working on the roadway to provide early warning to other road users.
The ‘Police Accident’ sign must only be deployed if it is considered by the IC that it is safe to do so.
When considering whether to deploy the ‘Police Accident’ sign, the IC must consider:
(a) exposure of LFB Personnel to fast moving vehicles;
(b) road layout, such as bends or dips in the roadway;
(c) prevailing weather conditions that may affect visibility; and
(d) sufficient lighting during darkness to ensure that the sign can be seen.
8. 11 If it is considered by the IC that a ‘Police Accident’ sign is required, but it is not safe for LFB
personnel to deploy, the IC must request the attendance of the Police/HATO for assistance.
The sign must be located in a position:
(a) which does not cause an obstruction to moving vehicles, e.g. grass verge or paved area; and
(b) prior to any bends, dips in the roadway or other obstructions which may reduce visibility for vehicles approaching the incident.
Inner circle
minimum 2 metres
Outer circle
minimum 5 metres
keyless ignition distance
20m
The vehicle electrical system must be isolated to prevent actuation. Even after isolation, residual power in the vehicle electrical system may remain for up to ???? mins and actuate SRS devices. All SRS power connections in a vehicle will be coloured yellow.
30 mins
