HIGHWAY AND ROADWAY INCIDENTS

Question 1

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Define Highway and Roadway

Answer 1

Highway – multiple lanes with speed limit more than 90 km/h

Roadway – speed limits less than 90 km/h

Question 2

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What is the “Fend Off Position”

Answer 2

Fend off position – apparatus at 30 degrees to the roadway. Turn wheels to direct apparatus away from the incident
o Allows motorists to see side of truck to provide recognition of the incident
o May deflect high speed impact from crashing through the scene

Question 3

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• The greatest risk to personnel occurs during what?

Answer 3

The greatest risk to personnel occurs during two phases of Traffic Management, the set-up and takedown

Question 4

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The risks with working in this environment can be reduced through: (3)

Answer 4

o Awareness
o Teamwork
o Communication

Question 5

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Blocker vehicle (2nd arriving vehicle) must remain on scene until:

Answer 5

o scene is secured and Police assume responsibility

o Can be released once MTO blocker arrives

Question 6

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What is the Buffer Zone distance for 1st and 2nd trucks?

Answer 6

Buffer Zone 1st truck - 30 metres from accident

2nd truck - 60 metres from scene apparatus

Question 7

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T/F
Crews shall not access a highway incident by stopping in the opposite direction of travel and crossing the highway divider (Jersey Wall)

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

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T/F
2 trucks responding on highway should split response routes to locate the incident (core and collector) quicker

Answer 8

FALSE
• 2 trucks responding on highway should NOT split response routes to locate the incident (core and collector)
o This limits the ability for second truck to provide immediate protection to the first arriving truck

Question 9

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• Company Officer shall: (5 things)

Answer 9

Company Officer shall:
o Monitor scene safety and security
o Consider an ISO for complex or prolonged incidents
o Ensure their apparatus has the required traffic safety equipment
o Coordinate with Police to arrange traffic control
o Provide personnel with regular in service training on highway and roadway response