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1
Q

When can an appliance cross a central reservation to approach an incident?

A

When traffic has been stopped by the police and/or HATO and be undertaken with their direction.

2
Q

When is the only time an appliance can stop on the outside Lane to deal with an incident on the opposite carriageway?

A

When the incident is spread across the central reservation.

3
Q

Where should pumping appliances and special appliances park when fending off on a carriageway?

A

Pumping appliance parks before

Special appliances parks beyond the incident.

4
Q

On arrival to an incident of roadway, an IC must ensure what when siting appliances?

A

The size of the safe area created is proportionate and suitable

Sufficient space is available to allow for movement of all LFB personnel and equipment

Appliances are positioned and illuminated with consideration to road layout

5
Q

How should FF dismount an appliance at an incident of roadway?

A

On the side away from moving traffic.

6
Q

All appliances attending an incident on roadway must display what to help secure a safe working area?

A

Blue lights should be used throughout

7
Q

If the Police Accident Sign is to be used at an incident on roadway how must it be positioned?

A

Where it does not cause an obstruction to loving vehicles

Not in any position prior to bends or dips in the roadway which may reduce visibility to oncoming traffic

8
Q

The initial actions at an incident involving roadways, the IC must ensure what?

A

A safe working environment is created;

Appropriate extinguishing media is available for immediate use; and

All fires are extinguished.

9
Q

Where should the inner circle be positioned in relation to and incident on a roadway?

A

2m around the perimeter of the vehicle

10
Q

Who should be the only people int the inner circle at an incident involving roadways?

A

Personnel directly involved in rescue operations wearing full PPE and hiviz

11
Q

Where should the outer circle be set up?

A

Minimum of 5 meters around the inner circle

12
Q

What is the operating range of a proximity key for a vehicle with keyless entry?

A

20m