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Engineer Specific Flashcards

1
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Fire Engineers are responsible for:

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operation and maintenance of apparatus and related equipment.

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Engineers must be familiar with:

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traffic laws of the State of Arizona, as well as all driving rules and operational procedures of the GFD.

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Vehicles shall be operated I compliance with:

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the Arizona Motor Vehicle Code.

MP 205.08 Driver Safety

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The Arizona Motor Vehicle Code provides legal exceptions to regular traffic regulations that apply to FD vehicles only when:

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responding to an emergency incident or when transporting a patient to a medical facility.
(MP 205.08 Driver Safety)

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The co-driver is responsible for:

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being the second set of eyes and ears anytime code 3 driving.
(MP 205.08 Driver Safety)

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The Co-driver in addition to the Driver should be accounting for clearance in all traffic lanes, accounting for all pedestrian traffic and announce:

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if it is clear or not clear to proceed.

MP 205.08 Driver Safety

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If no response code is designated, the response will be code 2 unless:

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directed by a company officer. Then the officer or rescue attendant shall press the response code button on the MCT.
(MP 205.08 Driver Safety)

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Rescue units do not have the authority to upgrade to code 3 unless:

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directed by the responding or on scene company officer.

MP 205.08 Driver Safety

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The response code on the MCT for a code 3 transport is:

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LV3.

MP 205.08 Driver Safety

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When responding code 3 _____ _____ must be on and ______ must be sounded to warn drivers of other vehicles, as required by:

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warning lights, sirens. : AZ Motor Vehicle Code.

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Fire Department vehicles are authorized to exceed posted speed limits only when responding Code 3:

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under favorable conditions.

  • light traffic
  • good roads
  • good visibility
  • dry pavement
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Under favorable conditions; light traffic, good roads, good visibility and dry pavement the maximum of __ mph over the posted speed limit is authorized.

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Under less than favorable conditions the:

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posted speed limit is the absolute maximum permissible.

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When emergency vehicles must travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed shall be:

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20 mph.

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15
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________ present the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles.

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Intersections

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When approaching and crossing an intersection with the right-of-way, drivers shall not:

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exceed the posted speed limit.

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When emergency vehicles must use center or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections, (traffic light or stop sign) they must:

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come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection, including occasions when the emergency vehicle has green traffic lights.

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When approaching a negative right-of-way intersection (red light, stop sign) the vehicle shall come to a complete stop and may proceed only:

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when the driver can account for all oncoming traffic in all lanes yielding the right-of-way.

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Code 3 response is authorized only in conjunction with emergency incidents. Unnecessary emergency response shall be avoided. In order to avoid any unnecessary emergency response, the following rules shall apply.

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  • When the first unit reports on the scene with “nothing showing” or an equivalent report, any additional units shall continue Code 3, but shall not exceed the posted speed limit.
  • The first arriving unit will advise additional units to respond Code 2 whenever appropriate.
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Drivers shall avoid backing whenever possible: Where backing is unavoidable, spotters shall be used. If no spotter is available, the driver shall:

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dismount and walk completely around apparatus to determine if obstructions are present before backing.

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21
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All employees and anyone riding as a passenger or attendant are required to wear seat belts. The ______/______of the vehicle will confirm that all personnel and riders are on-board, properly attired, with seat belts on, before the vehicle is permitted to move.

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Company Officer/driver

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22
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If passing another emergency vehicle is necessary:

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permission must be obtained through radio communications, using the communications order model.

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23
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When stopped at the scene of an incident, vehicles should be placed:

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to protect personnel who may be working in the street and warning lights shall be used to make approaching traffic aware of the incident.

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At night, ______ ____ _______ and any other lighting available shall be used to illuminate the scene.

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vehicle mounted floodlights

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25
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All personnel working in or near traffic lanes shall:

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wear high visibility vests.

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The _____ _ ____ or ______ of the vehicle is responsible for the safety of all vehicle operations and managing compliance of this procedure.

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officer in charge or driver

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27
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Emergency Response Policy?

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vehicles shall be operated in a manner that provides for the safety of all persons and property. Safe arrival shall always have priority over unnecessary speed and reckless driving en-route to an emergency incident.

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28
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Prompt, Safe Response Shall be Attained by:

1. Leaving the station in a standard manner:

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  • quickly mounting apparatus
  • all personnel on board, seated and belts on
  • station doors fully open
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29
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Prompt, Safe Response Shall be Attained by:

2. Driving _______ and _______ at reasonable speeds.

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defensively and professionally

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30
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Prompt, Safe Response Shall be Attained by:

3. Knowing:

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where we are going.

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31
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Prompt, Safe Response Shall be Attained by:

4. Using ____ _____ to move around traffic and to request the right-of-way in a safe and predictable manner.

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warning devices

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Emergency Response Criteria(code 3 driving) 
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  1. Maximum 10 mph over posted speed limit.
  2. Traveling in center or oncoming traffic lanes, 20 mph maximum.
  3. Traveling in center or oncoming traffic, complete stop at all traffic lights/stop signs. 4. Posted speed limit when entering intersections with green light.
  4. Complete stop at all red lights, stop signs.
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33
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IT SHALL BE THE POLICY OF THE REGIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT TO POSITION APPARATUS AT THE SCENE OF EMERGENCIES IN A MANNER THAT:

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BEST PROTECTS THE WORK AREA AND PERSONNEL FROM VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND OTHER HAZARDS.

34
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Operating in and around vehicle traffic poses a very high risk to FF’s, We should always operate from a _______ _______
and always consider moving vehicles as a:

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defensive posture, threat to your safety.

35
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Why are nighttime operations particularly hazardous?

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  • Visibility is reduced
  • flashing of emergency lights tends to confuse motorists
  • multiple headlights of apparatus tend to blind drivers as they approach
36
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What approaches can you take to protect yourself and all crewmembers while operating in/near traffic?

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  1. Never trust the traffic
  2. Engage in proper protective parking
  3. Wear high visibility reflective vests
  4. Reduce motorist vision impairment
  5. Use traffic cones and flares
37
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Engaging in proper protective parking means doing what?

A
  • Always position apparatus to protect: scene, patients, emergency personnel and provide a protected work area
  • position apparatus at a 45 degree angle away from the curb
  • allow enough distance to prevent a moving vehicle from knocking fire apparatus into the work areas
38
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When operating at a scene in the middle of the intersection how many sides need to be protected? Also block:

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2-3 sides, all exposed sides, if apparatus is limited prioritize blocking the most critical first.

39
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If a charged hose-line is needed how do we position the apparatus?

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Angle the engine so that the pump panel is “down stream,” on the opposite side of on-coming traffic

40
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The initial company officer (or Command) must assess the parking needs of later-arriving fire apparatus and:

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specifically direct the parking and placement of later arriving apparatus.

41
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During daytime operations in traffic do what with emergency lights?

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Leave all emergency lights on to provide waning to drivers.

42
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During nighttime operations in traffic do what with emergency lights?

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Turn off headlights, this will help reduce the blinding effect to approaching vehicle traffic. Other emergency lighting should be reduced to YELLOW LIGHTS and emergency flashers where possible.

43
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During operations around traffic, crews should always exit :

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on the curb side or non-traffic side of the vehicle whenever possible.

44
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ALWAYS look before:

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stepping out of the apparatus.

45
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When parking apparatus to protect the scene, be sure to protect the work area also. The area must be protected so that:

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patients can be extricated, treated, moved about the scene, and loaded into Rescues safely.

46
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Once enough fire apparatus have “blocked” the scene, park or stage unneeded vehicles off the street whenever possible. Bring in Rescue/Ambulance companies:

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one or two at a time and park them down stream from other parked apparatus.

47
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Place traffic cone at the scene to:

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direct traffic.

48
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Placing traffic cones should be initiated by:

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the first company arriving on-scene and expanded, if needed, as later arriving companies arrive.

49
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You should start traffic cones at a distance of 105 feet in a __ mph zone?

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40 mph

50
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In a 60 mph zone, cones should start at ___ feet?

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160 feet

51
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Should we assure PD is parking to protect themselves at the scene? Why?

A

At major intersections a call for police response may be necessary. Provide specific direction to the police officer as to exactly what your traffic control needs are. ENSURE the police are parking to protect themselves and the scene.

52
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Why do freeway operations pose a particularly high risk to FF’s?

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  • Speeds are higher
  • Traffic volume is significant
  • Motorists have little opportunity to slow, stop or change lanes
53
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With freeway operations DPS will have the desire to:

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keep the freeway flowing.

54
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Apparatus function should regulate:

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placement. Poor placement could reverse this rule.

55
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The placement of all apparatus on the fireground should be a reflection of the following:

A
  • Standard operational procedure for first arriving companies.
  • Tactical objectives and priorities.
  • Staging procedure.
  • A direct order from Command.
  • A conscious decision on the part of the Company officer based on existing or predictable conditions.
56
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Effective apparatus placement must begin with the arrival of first units. The placement of the initial arriving engine, ladder, and Rescue should be based upon:

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initial size-up and general conditions upon arrival.

57
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First arriving companies should place themselves to maximum advantage and go to work; later arriving units should be placed in a manner that:

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builds upon the initial plan and allows for expansion of the operation.

58
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Avoid “belly to butt” positioning on the fireground. Later arriving companies should stage a minimum of:

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one block short of the immediate fire area, and remain uncommitted until ordered by command.

59
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Command must maintain an awareness of site access that provides tactical options and that the immediate fire area can quickly become congested with apparatus. The officer must regard apparatus on the fireground in two categories:

A
  • apparatus that is working

- apparatus that is parked

60
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Apparatus that is not working should be:

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left in the Staging Area or parked where it will not compromise access.

61
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Forecast where the fire is going and how it will affect exposure of apparatus. Apparatus should generally be positioned at least:

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30’ away from involved buildings, even with nothing showing. Greater distances are indicated in many situations.

62
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Beware of overhead _____ _____ when positioning apparatus. Do not park where:

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power lines, lines may fall.

63
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Take maximum advantage of good operating positions and “build” the capability of units assigned to these effective positions.
Initial pumpers should be placed in:

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key positions. These positions should offer maximum fire attack access to the fire area and be supplied with large diameter pumped supply lines as quickly as possible.

64
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Key tactical positions should be identified and engines placed in those locations with a strong water supply. A strong water supply is at least:

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one pumped line from an engine on a hydrant. When high volume is indicated, two pumped supply lines should be provided.

65
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Take full advantage of ________ close to the fire before laying additional supply lines to distant ________.

A

hydrants, hydrants

66
Q

Place “___” companies first, before access is blocked.

A

key

67
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____ ____ soon limits the general access as the fireground operation gets older. Command and Sectors must direct apparatus to important positions as early as possible.

A

Fire hose

68
Q

Try to lay lines on the same side of the street as the hydrant and:

A

cross over near the fire.

69
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When the aerial apparatus is not needed for upper level access or Rescue, spot apparatus in a position that would provide:

A

an effective position for elevated stream operation if the fire goes to a defensive mode.

70
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When positioning ladder officers must consider:

A
  • extent and location of fire
  • most dangerous direction of spread -confinement
  • exposure conditions
  • overhead obstructions
  • structural conditions in spotting apparatus
71
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Rescue units should be spotted in a safe position that will provide the most effective:

A

treatment and transportation of fire victims and fire fighting personnel, while not blocking movement of other apparatus or interfering with fire fighting operations.

72
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Backing of Fire Department vehicles should be avoided whenever possible. Where backing is unavoidable spotters shall be used. In addition, spotters shall be used when vehicles must:

A

negotiate forward turns with restrictive side clearances and where height clearances are uncertain.

73
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When Ladders or Engines are backed, who must dismount to assist backing?

A

all crew members (except the driver/tiller person) will dismount the apparatus and act as spotters, including the Company Officer

74
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Who is the “ primary spotter “ when backing?

A

Where only a single spotter is available, the spotter should be located off the left rear corner, and will act as the primary spotter.

75
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While backing apparatus both door windows will be:

A

in the down position to allow for maximum communication/hearing between spotters and the engineer/driver.

76
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When backing apparatus Fire radio volume will be:

A

will be turned down.

77
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Anytime the driver loses sight of the primary spotter:

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the vehicle shall be stopped immediately until the spotter is visible, and the communication to continue backing is processed.

78
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When vehicles must be backed where other vehicles traffic exists:

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the vehicle’s emergency lights (if equipped with such lights) shall be operating and orange safety vests shall be worn by all spotters.

79
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Backing signals (Straight Back):

A

One hand above the head with palm toward face, waving back. Other hand at your side. (Left or right hand optional)

80
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Backing signals (Turn):

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Both arms pointing the same direction with index fingers extended.

81
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Backing signals (Stop):

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Both arms crossed with hands in fist. Be sure to yell the stop order loud enough that the engineer/driver can hear the warning.

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