OPS-009 Response To Highway Incidents

Question 1

Numeric designation of lanes beginning with far-left

Answer 1

1-2-3

Question 2

Traffic Cone placement feet apart:

Answer 2

Feet apart equal to the speed limit
Ex: 60 mph = 60 feet

Question 3

When are vest NOT required?

Answer 3

1. Direct flame
2. Vehicle extraction
3. Hazardous Materials

Question 4

Safe work zone guidelines:

Answer 4

Speed / Distance
25. 55
35. 120
45. 220
55. 335
65. 485

Question 5

Minimum distance furthest cone should be from the Ladder:

Answer 5

250 feet

Question 6

Work zone should be how many lanes?

Answer 6

At least 2 lanes or 1 more than already obstructed

Question 7

First Engine position on highway incident:

Answer 7

Position pump panel facing the incident. To protect the operator.

Question 8

Position first Ladder on highway incident:

Answer 8

Advanced warning to on coming traffic

Question 9

Position First arriving Medic on highway incidents:

Answer 9

Within the protected work zone

Question 10

Position Rescue on highway incidents:

Answer 10

Within the protected work area

Question 11

Who should be contacted before committing to the interstate system?

Answer 11

VDOT Traffic Operations Center
By higher ranking officer responding