15 Questions
What is the purpose of the vehicle operations procedure?
To define the guidelines and requirements for ATCEMS vehicle operations
What is encouraged to conserve fuel and provide efficient vehicle use?
Pooling when two or more employees are traveling to and from the same location
When can an employee use their personal vehicle in lieu of a City vehicle?
Only with prior approval from the employee's supervisor
What system should be used to prevent diesel exhaust from contaminating PPE storage areas?
Exhaust extraction (Plymovent) system
According to City of Austin policies, how should vehicles and equipment be operated?
In a safe, legal, and courteous manner
Who is ultimately accountable for the use and protection of vehicles and equipment in the department?
EMS Chief
What is a factor to consider in reducing the injuries and fatalities associated with emergency vehicle operations?
Distracted driving
What should employees driving vehicles equipped with an MDC do when logging on and while at a hotspot?
Accept all updates to the MDC when logging on and while at a hotspot
What should the operator do when the vehicle is in motion regarding the use of the MDC?
Limit the use of the MDC to times when the vehicle is stopped
What should employees do when calling dispatch according to radio transmission protocol?
Identify themselves by their assigned unit number
Who may request a copy of a radio or telephone recording externally?
The public through a Public Information Office request
What should employees do when using digital radio and data communications?
Conduct communications in a safe, professional, concise, and effective manner
Who is responsible for allocating unassigned vehicles to vehicle pools?
Division Chiefs
What is expected regarding the privacy of messages sent or received via the MDC system?
There is no expectation of privacy concerning sending or receiving messages via the MDC system
What should be done when calling hailing another unit or functional assignment according to radio transmission protocol?
Hail using the format first using the name of the unit or function you are calling followed by your unit number or functional assignment that you represent
Learn about the guidelines and requirements for vehicle operations used by Austin – Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) and the City of Austin. This procedure complements the Risk Management policy for driver safety.
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