Apparatus Response SOP 604.01

Question 1

Last revision date of SOP 604.01?

Answer 1

02/01/2017

Question 2

All DFD vehicles and fire apparatus will be operated in compliance with what 2 things?

Answer 2

1. Texas state law

2. Texas vehicle code

Question 3

What absolves the driver of any responsibility to drive with due caution?

Answer 3

Nothing. Not even emergency (code 3 response)

Question 4

Who is responsible for the safe operation of the emergency vehicle at all times?

Answer 4

The driver of the emergency vehicle

Question 5

In what manner will DFD vehicles be operated?

Answer 5

A manner that provides for the safety of all persons and property

Question 6

What has priority over unnecessary speed and reckless driving enroute to an emergency incident?

Answer 6

Safe arrival

Question 7

Do the provisions of the SOP protect the driver from the consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of others?

Answer 7

NO

Question 8

When are seat belts required?

Answer 8

All COD employees are required to use seat belts at ALL times when operating a city vehicle equipped with seat belts

Question 9

What 5 things will attain a prompt and safe response?

Answer 9

1. Leaving the station in a standard manner
2. Driving defensively and professional at a reasonable and safe speed
3. Knowing where the unit is going
4. Using warning devices to move around traffic and request right of way in a safe and predictable manner
5. Riding in regular seats provided with seat belts

Question 10

The standard manner to leave the station includes what 3 things?

Answer 10

1. Quickly mounting the apparatus
2. All personnel, on board, seated, and seat belts on
3. Station doors fully open

Question 11

Is riding on the tailboard or other exposed position permitted?

Answer 11

NO. Not on any vehicle at any time

Question 12

Who’s responsibility is it to correct any unsafe conditions?

Answer 12

The company officer

Question 13

Who will assume responsibility for the actions of the driver when a company officer is present?

Answer 13

The company officer

Question 14

What type of incident is deemed an emergency?

Answer 14

Those which pose a significant risk to life and/or property

Question 15

What does emergency response require?

Answer 15

Use of all audio (sirens and airhorns) and visual (lights) warning devices as necessary

Question 16

What should the first arriving unit do concerning the response of later coming units when possible?

Answer 16

Advise additional units to reduce code

Question 17

The initial response to what 5 types of incidents will be considered emergency?

Answer 17

1. Reported fire in a structure
2. Reported fire outside which involves the potential destruction of property or poses a risk to human or animal life
3. All categories of emergency medical incidents
4. Man-made or natural disasters involving the destruction of property and the potential for injury and/or death
5. Automatic fire alarms at the discretion of the company officer

Question 18

What type of incident is deemed a non-emergency?

Answer 18

Those which do not pose a significant risk to life and/or property

Question 19

Are audio and/or visual warning devices used for non-emergency response?

Answer 19

NO. Unless ordered by a competent authority to upgrade the response to emergency status

Question 20

What 2 incidents will initially require a non-emergency response?

Answer 20

1. Medical transfers where the patient does not have a life threatening condition
2. Public service calls in which there is no immediate threat to life and/or property

Question 21

What is true of apparatus vehicles engaged in non-emergency response regarding safety rules and posted speed limits?

Answer 21

Non-emergency response will obey all applicable traffic safety rules and will not exceed the posted speed limit

Question 22

What 3 things will drivers use to govern their response when responding code 3?

Answer 22

Traffic
Weather
Road conditions

Question 23

What 3 things must be true for an FD vehicle to exceed posted speed limits?

Answer 23

Responding code 3
Favorable conditions
Safe to do so

Question 24

What 4 things are considered favorable conditions that must be met to exceed posted speed limits when responding code 3?

Answer 24

Light traffic
Good roads
Good visibility
Dry pavement

Question 25

What is the maximum speed of travel when responding code 3?

Answer 25

No more than 10mph over the posted speed limit

Question 26

What are 7 situations that even though they are responding code 3 the driver will completely stop the vehicle and only proceed when they can account for all oncoming traffic in all lanes yielding the right of way?

Answer 26

1. When directed by a law enforcement officer 2. Stop signs 3. Red traffic lights 4. Negative right-of-way intersections 5. Blind intersections 6. When all lanes of traffic in an intersection cannot be account for 7. When other intersection hazards are present

Question 27

What will the driver do at all unguarded railroad crossings?

Answer 27

Completely stop the vehicle until they determine it is safe to cross

Question 28

At what speed may the driver approach and cross an intersection with the right of way?

Answer 28

Not exceeding the posted speed limit

Question 29

How should the vehicle be placed at the scene of an incident?

Answer 29

So as to protect personnel who may be working in the street

Question 30

What should be used while stopped at an incident to make approaching traffic aware of the incident?

Answer 30

Warning lights

Question 31

True or False? When driving to an emergency always attempt to drive to the left and pass on the left?

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

Where should a driver drive on a multi-lane road?

Answer 32

Drive in the left hand portion of the farthest left lane

Question 33

What 2 things does driving in the left hand portion of the farthest left lane accomplish?

Answer 33

1. Helps people in front of the apparatus see it better | 2. Gives the appearance of wishing to pass

Question 34

On which side should you overtake a vehicle when approaching an intersection?

Answer 34

On the left

Question 35

When approaching an intersection where you plan to turn right on which side should you overtake vehicles?

Answer 35

On the left when possible and safe to do so

Question 36

When is traffic light preemption permitted for use?

Answer 36

Emergency response only

Question 37

Who will direct all audible alerting devices?

Answer 37

The company officer

Question 38

What 3 things will the driver do when approaching school zones?

Answer 38

1. Discontinue code 3 response by shutting off siren but leaving lights on 2. Slow to the posted speed limit 3. Come to a complete stop where necessary

Question 39

What 3 things will the driver do when approaching a school bus displaying lights, loading or unloading children?

Answer 39

1. Come to a complete stop 2. Shut of siren but leave lights on 3. Wait for a signal to proceed

Question 40

What is required at all times when operating a vehicle in reverse?

Answer 40

A back-up person

Question 41

With what will the back up person be equipped?

Answer 41

A radio and able to direct the driver if needed

Question 42

What should the driver do with the back up person?

Answer 42

Keep them in sight at all times

Question 43

If the driver loses sight of the back up person what should they do?

Answer 43

Bring the vehicle to a stop until visual contact is restored

Question 44

What is expressly prohibited when backing a vehicle?

Answer 44

No personnel will act as a back up person from the tailboard from any vehicle

Question 45

What should the driver do prior to backing a vehicle when no back up person is available and the driver is alone?

Answer 45

Stop the vehicle and walk around the vehicle and look at the area to be back prior to moving the vehicle