SOP 107 Safe Vehicle Operations Flashcards
(78 cards)
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If the station is equipped with a traffic signaling device it must
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Be activated prior to responding
2
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All personnel _______ when any vehicle is in motion.
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Are to be seated and belted-in at all times
3
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Proper seat belt usage is defined as
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The waist strap across the hips and the shoulder belt over the outside shoulder across the collar bone
4
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The shoulder belt should never
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Be placed under the arm
5
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Drivers are responsible for seeing that all passengers
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Are secured prior to movement, including the attendant in the patient care compartment
6
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The only exceptions to the safety belt use order are
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While loading hose on the apparatus
7
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If the unit is equipped with a caregiver safety restraint system, it shall be used unless
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EMS skills need to be performed that are physically out of reach of the attendant
8
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After completion of the needed EMS task, the attendant shall
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Secure themselves in the caregiver restraint system harness
9
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If the unit is not equipped with a caregiver restrain system, the
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Seatbelts in the captain’s chair or on the bench seat shall be utilized, unless EMS skills need to be performed that are physically out of reach of the attendant
10
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After completion of the needed EMS task, _______, with the unit that is not equipped with a caregiver restrain system
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The attendant shall secure themselves in one of the seatbelts.
11
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Prior to moving any vehicle, the driver will ensure that all
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Four sides are viewed by a member of the crew
12
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The driver will ensure that all four sides are viewed, this is an inspection for
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Clearance issues, open doors, unsecured hose, loose equipment, etc
13
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Vehicle operations shall be approached in a manner in which
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All members assist the driver in safe operations of the vehicle
14
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All members shall scan for and provide warning of,
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Hazards that have potential for striking the vehicle or potentiate the vehicle striking something
15
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All members shall assist the driver
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In staying alert when the vehicle is in operation
16
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Warning devices - when involved in an emergency response
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Both the emergency lights and audible devices shall be operated
17
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Audible warning devices may be used
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Sparingly in residential neighborhoods with prudent consideration of traffic conditions, time of day and responding vehicle’s traveling mode
18
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Crews should proceed through active school zones with
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Extremes caution as responding units may encounter heavier pedestrian traffic, and children may be attracted to responding apparatus
19
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Posted speed limits shall be
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Strictly followed during routine driving of any vehicle
20
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Speed limits - during emergency responses,
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Speed limits may only be exceeded when it is safe to do so
21
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Before exceeding the posted speed limit for a particular highway/roadway, the following factors shall be considered:
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- Time of day
- Area of operation
- Weather conditions
- Conditions of road surface
22
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Under no circumstance shall the posted speed limit in an active school zone
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Be exceeded
23
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Engine or exhaust brakes shall be turned off
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During wet road conditions
24
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The driver shall always practice due regard for the safety of
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All others on the highway, prior to disregarding any posted highway/roadway regulation
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Disregard of posted regulation is allowed under
Florida statue 316.072
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The disregard of any posted highway/roadway regulation, as allowed under Florida Statue 316.072, shall
Not relieve the driver from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver front he consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of others
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Driver/operators of fire department vehicles shall bring the vehicle to a complete stop prior to, and shall not proceed until it is safe to do so, for any of the following situations
1. When encountering a stop school bus with stop signal
| 2. When approaching an intersection controlled by a red light o stop sign
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When approaching an intersection controlled by a red light or stop sign, driver/operators shall
Come to a stop and not proceed until all cross traffic has stopped
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All vehicles equipped with a traffic pre-emotion device shall
Operate the unit during the complete duration of the emergency response
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Intentional use of the traffic pre-emotion device during non-emergency travel will be
Considered a violation of department policy
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Crossing into on-coming traffic can be used when
All other options are blocked and the only clear avenue of travel is into on-coming traffic lanes
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Crossing into on-coming traffic - the driver should
Use due regard for the safety of those in all lanes when entering oncoming traffic
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In addition to the designated back-up person, the office in charge of the unit, as well as any additional fire/rescue personnel, are to
Remount the vehicle and act as spotters during the backing procedure
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During back-up operations riders may remain
In the vehicle when an equal number of outside personnel assume backing/spotting responsibilities
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A back-up person will be
Utilized at all times when operating a vehicle in reverse, regardless of the distance involved
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______ are exempt from the back-up person requirement
Passenger cars, vans, and pickup trucks
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Drivers of passenger cars, vans, or pickup trucks are still responsible to use
Due regard when backing
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The back-up person shall be equipped with
A portable radio and be able to direct the driver if needed
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During conditions of reduced visibility the back-up person shall wear
A traffic vest and utilize a flashlight for increased visibility while backing a unit
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The driver shall keep the back-up person
In sight at all times
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If the driver loses sight of the back-up person,
The vehicle should be brought to a complete stop until visible contact is restored
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No person shall act as a back-up person from
The tailboard of any vehicle
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Backing up a single person unit without a backup person
Should be avoided
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Backing up a single person unit without a backer should be avoided. When possible,
Other routes should be sought to avoid backing up
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When a back-up person is not available and backing is required,
The driver shall stop the vehicle, perform a “walk-around” of the vehicle, and look at the area of be backed into prior to backing the vehicle
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The wheel chocking procedure applied to all
Engines, trucks, squads, rescues, tankers, tractor trailers, and any vehicle larger than a passenger car, van, or SUV
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All vehicles will be provided with two sets of
Wheel chocks
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All vehicles will be provided with two sets of wheel chocks
1. Will remain with the unit to be used outside the fire station
2. Shall remain in the apparatus bay to be used when the unit is parked in the station
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The vehicle operator shall place wheel chocks
On the driver’s side wheels whenever the vehicle is parked
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Safety considerations may guide wheel chock placement
On the officer/passenger side (i.e. the driver side of exposed to traffic)
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All crew members are responsible to ensure that their
Vehicles are as secure as possible throughout their shift
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Fire rescue vehicles, uniforms, and bunker gear
Can be used by people with ill intent to gain access to or escape from secured areas
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Security procedures shall be observed when a fire rescue vehicle is going to be parked in or near any correctional facility. There are two primary correctional facilities in Orange County:
1. Orange County corrections in stations 50s area located at 3723 vision Blvd
2. Central Florida reception center in station 85’s area located at 7000 H.C. Kelley rd
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At a correctional facility, the incident commander or person in charge of the unit shall
Leave a crew member with OCFRD units whenever it is operationally feasible to do so
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The crew member left with a vehicle for security purposes shall
Ensure the security of any OCFRD vehicles
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When the incident commander or person in charge of the vehicle determines that all crew members are required at the incident scene, the following shall occur:
1. Unattended vehicles will be secured as much as possible
2. Contact correctional facility staff and request them to place an officer with the vehicle
3. Lock crew compartment doors and take ignition keys with the crew
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Unattended vehicles will be secured as much as possible. This will include
Shutting down the vehicle if it does not need to be left running for emergency lights, pump operation, or other reason
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When the incident commander or person in charge of the vehicle determines that all crew members are required at the incident scene, OCFRD crew members shall contact
Correctional facility staff and request them to place an officer with the vehicle to maintain security
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Unattended vehicles will be secured, if the vehicle is equipped with keys and locking doors,
Lock crew compartment doors and take ignition keys with the crew
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Procedures for securing a OCFRD vehicle shall also be applied at other secured location when,
In the judgement of OCFRD personnel, vehicle security may be compromised
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Secured locations for securing OCFRD vehicles could include
Juvenile detention centers, inpatient mental health facility, work release centers, scene involving public arrest, and other similar situations.
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Drivers of a Fire department vehicle must ______ of any vehicle they are driving
Maintain an awareness of the vehicle height
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Drivers will confirm the height of the vehicle and compare
To the overhead structure height prior to transitioning underneath an obstruction
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If the overhead structures height is questionable,
The driver or passenger (spotter) shall exit the vehicle to confirm if the vehicle can pass under the obstruction with adequate clearance
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The passenger (spotter) will place themselves in a position in front of the vehicle to observe and guide the driver underneath the overhead obstruction to
Ensure that there is adequate clearance, and make sure that neither the vehicle nor the obstruction sustains any damage
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Whenever a unit exists the bay, the driver shall
Use the automatic bay door closing system (if equipped)
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Before any vehicle passes through a bay door opening, the driver must bring the vehicle to a complete stop and then proceed only after the driver has confirmed the following:
All compartment doors and appendages are shut or bedded, and the bay door is completely up and has stopped moving
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Before any vehicle passes through a bay door, the driver must furthermore ensure that
No one is operating any door remote control device while the truck is moving through the opening
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Automatic bay door system procedure; step 1
Pull the cord to being the sequence
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Automatic bay door system procedure
Step 1: pull the cord to being the sequence
Step 2:
The white light will flash and indicate that the sequence has begun and the bay door will open (if closed)
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Automatic bay door system procedure
Step 1: pull the cord to begin the sequence
Step 2: the white light will flash and indicate that the sequence has begun and the bay door will open (if closed)
Step 3:
Once the bay door is fully open, the green light will illuminate and remain illuminated anytime the bay door is fully open
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Automatic bay door system procedure
Step 1: pull the cord to begin the sequence
Step 2: the white light will flash and indicate that the sequence has begun and the bay door will open (if closed)
Step 3: once the bay door is fully open, the green light will illuminate and remain illuminated anytime the bay door is fully open
Step 4:
The automatic closing countdown begins when the upper beam is interrupted
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Automatic bay door system procedure
Step 1: pull the cord to begin the sequence
Step 2: the white light will flash and indicate that the sequence has begun and the bay door will open (if closed)
Step 3: once the bay door is fully open, the green light will illuminate and remain illuminated anytime the bay door is fully open
Step 4: the automatic closing countdown begins when the upper beam is interrupted
Step 5:
96 seconds after the upper beam is interrupted, the door will begin to close providing nothing is interrupting eight of the beams
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Automatic bay door system procedure
Step 1: pull the cord to being the sequence
Step 2: the white light will flash and indicate that the sequence has begun and the bay door will open (if closed)
Step 3: once the bay door is fully open, the green light will illuminate and remain illuminated anytime the bay door is fully open
Step 4: the automatic closing countdown begins when the upper beam is interrupted
Step 5: 96 seconds after the upper beam is interrupted, the door will begin to close providing nothing is interrupting either of the beams
Step 6:
Anything that interrupts the beam while the door is closing will cause the bay door to stop and reverse to fully opened, and will remain open until manually closed or the sequence is started again by pulling the cord
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Automatic bay door system procedure
Step 1: pull the cord to begin the sequence
Step 2: the white light will flash and indicate that the sequence has begun and the bay door will open (if closed)
Step 3: once the bay door is fully open, the green light will illuminate and remain illuminated anytime the bay door is fully open
Step 4: the automatic closing countdown begins when the upper beam is interrupted
Step 5: 96 seconds after the upper beam is interrupted, the door will begin to close providing nothing is interrupting either of the beams
Step 6: anything that interrupts the beam while the door is closing will cause the bay door to stop and reverse to fully opened, and will remain open until manually closed or the sequence is started again by pulling the cord
Step 7:
The cycle is complete
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Automatic bay door system procedure
Step 1: pull the cord to begin the sequence
Step 2: the white light will flash and indicate that the sequence has begun and the bay door will open (if closed)
Step 3: once the bay door is fully open, the green light will illuminate and remain illuminated anytime the bay door is fully open
Step 4: the automatic closing countdown begins when the upper beam is interrupted
Step 5: 96 seconds after the upper beam is interrupted, the door will begin to close providing nothing is interrupting either of the beams
Step 6: anything that interrupts the beam while the door is closing will cause the bay door to stop and reverse to fully opened, and will remain open until manually closed or the sequence is started again by pulling the cord
Step 7: The cycle is complete
Step 8:
When the green light system sequence is active, the user remotes and wall switches will not operate the door
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When vehicles are responding to areas with automatic gates or stop bars,
Units will proceed through the opening one-at-a-time, requiring each unit to trip the opening mechanism before proceeding
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If the automatic gate does not promptly close behind the leading unit and a significant delay is perceived,
All passengers are to dismount and escort the unit through the opening. The driver shall be directed to stop immediately if the gate begins to close during this transition
