OPS-009 Response To Highway Incidents Flashcards
Numeric designation of lanes beginning with far-left
1-2-3
Traffic Cone placement feet apart:
Feet apart equal to the speed limit
Ex: 60 mph = 60 feet
When are vest NOT required?
- Direct flame
- Vehicle extraction
- Hazardous Materials
Safe work zone guidelines:
Speed / Distance
25. 55
35. 120
45. 220
55. 335
65. 485
Minimum distance furthest cone should be from the Ladder:
250 feet
Work zone should be how many lanes?
At least 2 lanes or 1 more than already obstructed
First Engine position on highway incident:
Position pump panel facing the incident. To protect the operator.
Position first Ladder on highway incident:
Advanced warning to on coming traffic
Position First arriving Medic on highway incidents:
Within the protected work zone
Position Rescue on highway incidents:
Within the protected work area
Who should be contacted before committing to the interstate system?
VDOT Traffic Operations Center
By higher ranking officer responding