WAC 296-305-04505 Automotive apparatus operational rules

Question 1

What is needed for a staffed rig

Answer 1

Each employer of staffed fire apparatus must establish a written policy and procedure whereby the apparatus has a scheduled daily operational check

Question 2

What must be done if item is found in need of repairs

Answer 2

must be reported immediately to the officer in charge or other appropriate person

Question 3

Hose Bed

Answer 3

Firefighters must not be in the apparatus hose bed while hose is being run out from the bed

Question 4

Hose Bed

Answer 4

Firefighters must not be in the apparatus hose bed while hose is being run out from the bed

Question 5

what is needed before employees are allowed to step from the apparatus

Answer 5

Full Stop

Question 6

Headlights

Answer 6

Headlights must be on at all times when any fire or emergency vehicle is responding to a call

Question 7

Wheel Chocks

Answer 7

All apparatus over 20,000 pounds (gross vehicle weight) must utilize wheel chocks, rated for the specific apparatus they are being used with, when parked at an emergency scene

Question 8

Responding to Emergencies

Answer 8

Apparatus responding to alarms must meet specifications in RCW 46.61.035, relating to operations of authorized emergency vehicles

Question 9

Training in the operations of apparatus

Answer 9

All operators of emergency vehicles must be trained in the operations of apparatus before they are designated as drivers of such apparatus. The training program must be established by each fire department. Once trained, all operators must familiarize themselves with any apparatus prior to operating such apparatus even for brief periods of time