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What is the primary purpose of the New Lenox Fire Protection District's emergency response policy?
What is the primary purpose of the New Lenox Fire Protection District's emergency response policy?
Under what circumstances can personnel respond with emergency lights and siren?
Under what circumstances can personnel respond with emergency lights and siren?
What must personnel do when multiple emergency vehicles are responding to a call?
What must personnel do when multiple emergency vehicles are responding to a call?
What traffic regulations apply to personnel responding without emergency lights and siren?
What traffic regulations apply to personnel responding without emergency lights and siren?
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What is defined as an emergency response according to the policy?
What is defined as an emergency response according to the policy?
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Which of the following actions does NOT relieve emergency vehicle operators from duty of care?
Which of the following actions does NOT relieve emergency vehicle operators from duty of care?
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What should be the focus of personnel when responding to emergencies?
What should be the focus of personnel when responding to emergencies?
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What is considered an authorized emergency vehicle under Illinois law?
What is considered an authorized emergency vehicle under Illinois law?
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What should a Lieutenant do when an emergency response is deemed appropriate?
What should a Lieutenant do when an emergency response is deemed appropriate?
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What should emergency vehicle operators do at street intersections?
What should emergency vehicle operators do at street intersections?
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Under what condition can an emergency vehicle driver exceed the maximum speed limit?
Under what condition can an emergency vehicle driver exceed the maximum speed limit?
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What is required of emergency vehicle operators at intersections with stop signs?
What is required of emergency vehicle operators at intersections with stop signs?
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What action should be taken if roadway conditions do not permit a safe emergency response?
What action should be taken if roadway conditions do not permit a safe emergency response?
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Who has the discretion to discontinue an emergency response?
Who has the discretion to discontinue an emergency response?
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What should emergency vehicle operators do when they cannot account for traffic in approaching lanes?
What should emergency vehicle operators do when they cannot account for traffic in approaching lanes?
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What does the policy state about operating authorized emergency vehicles?
What does the policy state about operating authorized emergency vehicles?
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Study Notes
Emergency Response Policy
- The New Lenox Fire Protection District's emergency response policy aims to ensure a safe and appropriate response to emergencies while prioritizing the safety of department members and the public.
Definitions
- Authorized Emergency Vehicle: Department vehicles authorized by 625 ILCS 5/1-105.
- Emergency Response: Includes fire, explosions, human rescue, entrapments, illnesses, injuries, hazardous materials, flooding, violence, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and threats to life or property.
Policy and Calls
- Responding personnel are required to proceed immediately to emergency calls, utilizing emergency lighting equipment and sirens as needed (625 ILCS 5/12-601(b)).
- Although sirens are used, personnel must prioritize the safety of all individuals, and reckless disregard for safety is not excused (625 ILCS 5/11-205(e)).
- Emergency sirens should only be used when dispatched to an emergency or when circumstances reasonably indicate an emergency response is needed.
Multiple Vehicle Responses
- Operators must remain vigilant about other emergency vehicles and exercise caution, as traffic yielding to one emergency vehicle may not expect others to follow.
Initiating an Emergency Response
- If a Lieutenant believes an emergency response is appropriate, they must notify Dispatch immediately.
Responsibilities of Responding Personnel
- Emergency vehicle operators must prioritize sound judgment and care, with due regard for life and property, while responding to an emergency.
- They are required to reduce speed at intersections, come to a complete stop at blind intersections or intersections with red lights, flashing red lights, or stop signs, and come to a complete stop when traffic cannot be accounted for or vehicles have not yielded the right-of-way.
- While responding to an emergency with lights and sirens activated (625 ILCS 5/11-205(c)(d)), emergency vehicle operators are permitted to:
- Park or stand.
- Proceed past red or stop signals after slowing down for safe operation.
- Exceed the maximum speed limit but only if life and property are not endangered.
- Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning.
- The authorized emergency vehicle operator or Lieutenant can discontinue an emergency response if roadway conditions or traffic present unreasonable risk.
- The Lieutenant should notify Dispatch when an emergency response is discontinued.
- Personnel must discontinue the emergency response when directed by a supervisor.
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Description
This quiz explores the New Lenox Fire Protection District's emergency response policy, covering definitions of authorized emergency vehicles and the necessary procedures during various types of emergencies. Participants will learn about the balance between speedy response and safety for both responders and the public.
