13-04 Emergency Vehicle Operations Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the provided guidelines?
a. Enhancing teamwork in emergency situations
b. Ensuring proper vehicle maintenance
c. Guiding personnel in driving emergency vehicles
d. Administering first aid at incident locations
C
According to guideline 1.2, what is the responsibility of the driver in relation to the incident location?
a. Ensure the safety of personnel and the apparatus
b. Familiarize themselves with response districts,know the location of the incident and that they are responding using the most direct route.
c. Use sirens and air horns liberally
d. Choose poorly constructed roads for quicker response
B
In what lane should apparatus be driven during an emergency response, if possible?
a. Right lane
b. Left lane
c. Center lane
d. Any lane
B
What should drivers do when approaching an intersection during an emergency response?
a. Ignore traffic signals
b. Slow down and proceed with caution
c. Turn off emergency lights
d. Back up to avoid traffic
B
when should emergency lights be turned off at an emergency scene?
a. As soon as the apparatus arrives
b. When the Captain indicates it is all clear
c. After the emergency is over and the apparatus is ready to leave
d. Only when directed by the Division Administrator
C
What is the recommended practice for backing up apparatus in congested areas?
a. Avoid using spotters
b. Use emergency lights sparingly
c. Use personnel as spotters and have emergency lights on
d. Ignore potential obstacles
C
When backing up, what should the driver ensure regarding the spotter’s location?
a. 5-8 feet at the left rear of the unit
b. 10-15 feet at the right front of the unit
c. 8-10 feet at the left rear of the unit
d. At least 20 feet away from the apparatus
C
What is the recommended distance for the spotter to maintain when surveying the right side, rear area, and overhead clearance?
a. 5-8 feet
b. 8-10 feet
c. 10-15 feet
d. 15-20 feet
B
When connecting to the exhaust extractor, what should the driver ensure before proceeding?
a. Activate emergency lights
b. Engage the engine brake
c. Verify the muffler section is inside the station
d. Turn off all communication devices
C
What should be the sequence for shutting down the apparatus, as per guideline 6.2?
a. Turn off emergency lights, shut down the engine, turn the battery to the off position
b. Shut down the engine, turn off all lights and accessories, disconnect station power
c. Turn battery to the off position, ensure air tanks are fully charged, shut down engine
d. Disconnect station power, turn off emergency lights, shut down the engine
A
