Safe Parking While Operating In Or Near Vehicle Traffic MP205.07 updated

Question 1

It shall be the policy of the FD to position apparatus at the scene of emergencies in a manner that best does what?

Answer 1

protects the work area and personnel from vehicle traffic and other hazards.

Question 2

We should always operate from a _________ posture.

Answer 2

defensive

Question 3

Always consider moving vehicles as a threat to what?

Answer 3

your safety

Question 4

• Safety Benchmarks-
  1. Never trust the ______
  2. Engage in proper protective _________
  3. Wear high visibility __________ ________
  4. Reduce motorist vision ____________
  5. Use _______ ____ and ______

Answer 4

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 flar

Question 5

Where possible, angle apparatus at ___ degrees away from curbside.

Answer 5

45 degrees

Question 6

Angle pump panel “down stream” on the ________ side of on-coming traffic.

Answer 6

opposite

Question 7

Listed below are general recommendations for the start of traffic cones/flares:
25mph __feet
40mph ___feet
60mph ___feet

Answer 7

• 65feet
• 105 feet
• 160 feet

Question 8

During freeway operations, traffic cones should be placed farther apart, with the last cone approximately ____ feet “upstream”.

Answer 8

160 feet

Question 9

Always position apparatus to protect what?

Answer 9

Emergency scene

Question 10

During daytime operations leave all ___________ no to Provide warning to drivers

Answer 10

Emergency lights

Question 11

Or nighttime operations turn off fire apparatus ____________ .

Answer 11

Headlights