504 Operating Apparatus

Question 1

CSFD Heavy apparatus license

Answer 1

in place of CDL
pretrip inspection
cone curse
road driving course

Question 2

Operating A Pumper License and Endorsement

Answer 2

1. CSFD heavy Apparatus License
2. DOT med exam if operating with CDL
3. Colorado Class”R” or greater license

Question 3

Due Regard

Answer 3

All CSFD emergency vehicle shall be operated in accordance with Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-108
all emergency vehicle must be operated within safe and controlled speeds at all times. This includes the use of emergency lights and sirens during an emergent response.

Question 4

Vehicle Speed

Answer 4

-must be operated at speeds allowing the diver operateor to retain control at all times taking into account all variables.
-road condition
-precipitation
-lighting/visibility
-traffic volume
-size and characteristics of vehicle
-Road grade
-blind intersections
-pedestrians

Question 5

Controlled Intersections

Answer 5

the emergency vehicle will slow down as may be necessary before entering and proceeding through intersection. can only processed through intesections when accounting for all lanes of traffic.

Question 6

Lights and Sirens

Answer 6

CRS 42-4-108. used when vehicle is being driven contrary to the rules of the road, the traffic exceptions

Question 7

Seat belts

Answer 7

must have all passengers belted.

Question 8

Unimproved Roads

Answer 8

do not operate on

Question 9

Wheel Chocks

Answer 9

used anytime vehicle is parked outside of station minimum of 1 wheel chocked on both sides

Question 10

Reduced Speed Zones

Answer 10

School Zone- adhere to all traffic signs and speed limits due to life safety hazard
Construction Zones- take into consideration all vehicle speed considerations pedestrians, traffic volumn, lighting, rod condition etc.

Question 11

School Bus

Answer 11

Stop 20 ft before and remained stopped untill school bus stop signs and lights are off then proceed with caution.