SOG Section 13 Driving Flashcards
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13-03 Auxiliary vehicle Maintenance
What are the sections of the log book?
- Section 1 - Standard operating guidelines and policies
- Section 2 - Vehicle Information
- Section 3 - Daily Checks
- Section 4 - Weeklly Checks
- Section 5 - Monthly report
- Section 6 - Fuel log
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Who has the sole responsibility of the safety of personnel and the apparatus?
the driver
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
How should an apparatus orient itself when driving on a four lane road?
should occupy both lanes in the direction of travel
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Where possible where should an apparatus be driven?
in the left lane where possible
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
At what setting should the jacobs brake be when the apparatus is in motion?
High setting
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
When should the jacobs brake not be in the high setting
icy/slippery conditions
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
When traveling in the oncoming lane what side of the late should the apparatus stay on?
As far right as possible
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
When should spotters be used moving forwards?
Turns with restrictive side clearances and where height clearances are uncertain
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Procedure for crossing an intersection on a green signal?(4)
- Slow down
- take foot off accelerator and cover the brake pedal
- look in all three directions and be aware of oncoming vehicles turning in front of the apparatus
- proceed with caution
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Procedure for crossing an intersection on a red signal or stop sign?(4)
- come to a complete stop
- establish eye contact with drivers of other vehicles
- wait for captain to communicate it is all clear
- apply a two second count and then proceed with caution
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Procedure for making right or left turns in front of stopped vehicles? (5)
- come to a complete stop next to vehicle
- establish eye contact with side vehicle drivers either through your captain or yourself
- wait fir you captain to indicate their side is clear
- be aware of vehicles approaching the apparatus from behind
- proceed with caution
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
When are emergency lights to be shut off?
When the emergency is over and the apparatus is ready to leave the scene
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
When backing up when should emergency lights be used
in congested areas, backing up onto streets, and backing up off a street into the hall
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
How many spotters should be used when backing up and where should they be positioned
2 spotters - one at the left rear corner and one at the front right corner
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
How far back from the apparatus should the rear spotter be?
8-10 feet
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Personnel acting as spotters shall ensure? (7)
- they survey the right side, rear area and overhead for obsticals
- placed eight to ten feet feet to the left rear of the apparatus
- driver can see and hear you
- maintain eye contact with the driver at all time through the left side rear view mirror
- direct the driver with approved hand signals and/or verbal communication
- allow extra room for the swing factor
- the apparatus is not backed in close to any stationary objects
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Procedure for backing a truck into station?(5)
- stop the apparatus about 3 meters form the bay door
- spotter observes the crew member hooking up the exhaust extractor is clear spotter will indicate for the truck to continue to back up
- when muffler is inside the station enough to hookup the spotter will stop the truck
- attack the exhaust extractor
- spotter will back motion to back the truck up until it is in desired position
13-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Proper sequence for shutting down an apparatus?
- all lights and accessories shall be in the off position
- ensure air tanks are fully charged
- shut down engine
- turn battery to off positioin
- connect station power
13-09 TRAFFIC CONTROL
Safe working zone
an area 0where rescue, extrication or firefighting activities may take place
13-09 Traffic Control
Blocker vehicle
Apparatus which is placed usually 50 metres from incident to protect personnel working in athe safe working zone. blocker vehicles must have a minimum mass of 6800 kg and be equipped with a rear mounted arrow board
13-09 Traffic Control
Fend off Position
an apparatus positioned in such a way as to help deflect an approaching vehicle from entering the safe working zone
13-09 Traffic Control
Lateral buffer
area created alongside and incident scene to provied added protection
13-09 TRAFFIC CONTROL
What direction should front wheels be turned when parked on a road way?
front wheels on the apparatus should be turned to avoid being pushed into the incident area and/or oncoming traffic
13-09 TRAFFIC CONTROL
When are HVSA not required to be worn by personnel?
Fire personnel wearing SCBA or other specialized PPE such as Hazmat suits do not required HVSA but must be protected within an established safe working zone