205.07A Safe Parking While Operating in or Near Vehicle Traffic Flashcards
(15 cards)
It shall be the policy of the regional FD to position apparatus at the scene of emergencies in a manner that best protects the _____ and _____ from vehicle traffic and other hazards.
work area and personnel
Always consider moving vehicles a threat to your?
Safety
Why are nighttime operations particularly dangerous?
visibility is reduced, flashing emergency lights confuse motorists
Each day emergency personnel are exposed to motorists of:
- varying abilities (w/wo license, w/wo legal restrictions, creeping to speeding)
- impaired (vision, alcohol and/or drugs)
- looking at scene, not road
What are Emergency personnel approaches to protect self/crew members?
- Never trust traffic
- Engage in proper protective parking
- Wear high visible reflective vests
- Reduce Motorist vision impairment
- Use Traffic cones/flares
Always position apparatus to?
protect scene, patients, emergency personnel, and provide a protected work area
When possible, angle the apparatus at ____ away from curbside?
45 degrees
If Engine companies may need a hose line, how do you position apparatus?
down stream to protect pump operator
ICO or command must access parking needs of later arriving apparatus and _________ the parking/placement of these vehicles.
specifically direct
T/F For daytime operations, leave all emergency lights on to provide warning to other drivers?
true
For nighttime operations, ________ fire apparatus headlights?
turn off
What is the distance (general recommendations) for traffic cones/flares?
- 25 mph- 65 ft
- 40 mph- 105 ft
- 60 mph-160 ft
Position Rescue to protect?
Pt loading areas
Why is freeway response particularly a high risk to emergency personnel?
-high speed, traffic volume, little or no opportunity to slow down
On Freeway, traffic cones should be placed further apart, with the last cone approximately 160 ft _________.
-Up stream
