Safety Operations Bulletin 1 - Sheet2 Flashcards Preview

02. Safety Ops Bulletins > Safety Operations Bulletin 1 - Sheet2 > Flashcards

Flashcards in Safety Operations Bulletin 1 - Sheet2 Deck (17)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

It is the policy of the DCFEMS to position apparatus and other emergency vehicles at highway incidents in a manner that:

A

Best protects the incident scene and work area.

2
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

The most common emergency responses on the interstate system are operations at the scene of __________.

A

Motor Vehicle Collisions

3
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

The definition of a high was is:

A

Any roadway that has limited access and utilizes ramps for entry and exit and has a posted speed limit of 40mph or more.

4
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

Highway emergency responses will include two engine companies for what purpose?

A

To travel in each direction of the highway.

5
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

The firs arriving unit on a high incident will:

A

Immediately report the exact location of the incident and direction of travel

6
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

How can DCFEMS unit reduce confusion to motorist when responding together in a queue?

A

By responding in single file.

7
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

When possible units responding to a highway incident should avoid what part of the highway for response?

A

The shoulder.

8
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

When is it acceptable to use designated median strip crossovers marked “Authorized Vehicles Only”?

A

When the opposing traffic is stopped or it is known that the highway is closed to motorist prior to this crossover.

9
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

When is it acceptable to stop in the opposing lane of traffic and cross over the median or Jersey barrier to extinguish a fire or render care to accident victims?

A

It is not an acceptable practice.

10
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

How should an engine company be positioned at a highway incident and for what purpose?

A

The unit should be close enough to permit the use of hose line with the pump panel toward the incident to protect the wagon driver.

11
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

Where should EMS unit be positioned at an highway incident if they are not the fire arriving response vehicle?

A

Beyond the incident to allow for rapid egress.

12
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

At a highway incident where should the truck company position?

A

Behind the engine company for an additional level of protection.

13
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

At a highway incident when can unit that are being used as a barrier leave the scene?

A

If the movement of the apparatus does not leave other units unprotected.

14
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

What is utilized to enhance a barrier created by using apparatus?

A

Cones to create a diagonally tapered barrier 100 feet prior to the first piece of apparatus.

15
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

If apparatus headlights are not being utilized for scene illumination why should they be turned off at a highway incident?

A

To avoid blinding other drives and decreasing the effectiveness of warning lights.

16
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

When working at highway incident when is the traffic safety vet not worn:

A

If the personnel is wearing SCBA, but the vest must be donned immediately after doffing the SCBA.

17
Q

From the Safety Ops Bulletins

At a highway incident why is it critical to reposition apparatus once the operational phase is complete?

A

To allow traffic flow on as many lanes as possible as soon as possible.