754 Working on roadways

Question 1

what powers does the 2004 fire services act give firefighters with regard to incidents on roadways?

Answer 1

(a) Move or break into a vehicle without consent of the owner;
(b) Close a highway;
(c) Stop and regulate traffic; and
(d) Restrict the access of persons to the place concerned.

Question 2

When may the Highways agency attend?

Answer 2

When working on A class roads or motor ways

Question 3

Who has overall control at roadway incident?

Answer 3

The police retain overall primacy where they are in attendance, but most importantly, a co-ordinated response should be taken involving all agencies in attendance.

Question 4

What are the main risks that should be covered in RTC training?

Answer 4

(a) Identified vehicle risks;
(b) Vehicle types, materials and construction;
(c) Vehicle safety systems;
(d) Casualty handling;
(e) Stabilisation and extrication techniques;
(f) Incident management.

Question 5

What is a HATO?

Answer 5

Highways agency transport officer

Question 6

When can the central reservation be crossed?

Answer 6

The central reservation can NOT be crossed unless traffic has been confirmed stopped by Police or HATO

Question 7

When can appliance stop on the outside lane of a dual carriageway or motorway?

Answer 7

An appliance should not stop there unless the incident crosses the central reservation

Question 8

Who can be requested to control traffic?

Answer 8

Police or HATO

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Fend off position?

Answer 9

To provide a safe working area, providing a barrier between the scene of operations and approaching vehicles.

Question 10

How should Pumping appliances and Special appliance park at an Roadway Incident?

Answer 10

Pumping appliances before the incident and special appliances after the incident

Question 11

What 3 things must an IC at an RTC consider on arrival?

Answer 11

• The size and suitability of the safe area
• That sufficient space is available for brigade personnel, equipment and other agencies is available
• That appliances are positioned and illuminated with consideration to road layout

Question 12

What Tabards can be worn over High Vis at an RTC?

Answer 12

None High Vis will always take priority

Question 13

What lighting must be used by appliances at an RTC?

Answer 13

Mast flood lighting, Blue warning and fend off lights

Question 14

When should blue lighting be used by appliances at an RTC?

Answer 14

All appliances must use Blue lights to help secure a safe working area

Question 15

How should a police accident sign be placed?

Answer 15

Only when it is safe to do so
Where it will not obstruct moving vehicles(ie not in Road)
Prior to any bends/dips in the roadway

Question 16

If a hazmat is involved at an RTC who should the IC request?

Answer 16

HMEPO

Question 17

Can FRUs be returned from a RTC?

Answer 17

Not when a Persons trapped informative has been sent

Question 18

What are the inner and outer circle at RTCs?

Answer 18

the inner circle should be a minimum of 2m around the area of operations and only personnel in correct PPE and directly involved should enter
the outer circle should be a minimum of 5m outside the inner circle and is where the IC can monitor the incident and crews and equipment not yet in use should be kept

Question 19

What are the 5 steps of the vehicle stabilisation process?

Answer 19

• switch off ignition and remove key
• isolate battery or power supply (as long as this will not compromise other actions being completed
• Proximity Keys should be moved at least 20m from the vehicle
• apply the handbrake and engage the gearbox
• Chock and block

Question 20

If a windscreen is to be removed in one piece what is the minimum Personnel to do so?

Answer 20

2

Question 21

When should glass be broken/removed?

Answer 21

Only if absolutely necessary

Question 22

How long can residual power remain in SRS systems?

Answer 22

upto 30min

Question 23

What colour are all SRS cables?

Answer 23

Yellow

Question 24

How should an LPG vehicle involved in a fire be treated?

Answer 24

As a cylinder incident

Question 25

What colour are High Voltage cables in Vehicles?

Answer 25

Orange

Question 26

How are motorway carriageways identified?

Answer 26

A - Ascending Junction numbers

B - Descending junction numbers

Question 27

Which lanes should be shut depending on the location of the incident?

Answer 27

Incident location - Lane closure

Two way local roadway.- Both lanes.

Hard shoulder of motorway or similar. - Hard shoulder and lane 1.

Lane 1 of three lane roadway. - Hard Shoulder and lanes 1 and 2.

Lane 2 of three lane roadway.- Lanes 1, 2 and 3.

Lane 3 of three lane roadway.- Lanes 2 and 3.

Across central reservation. Lanes 2 and 3 both carriageways.

Question 28

What are the 5 principles of an RTC?

Answer 28

• Save life.
• Crew safety.
• Resolve incident.
• Protect infrastructure.
• Mitigate damage to environment.