45 Questions
What should Fire Rescue personnel do to provide protection at the incident scene?
Position apparatus and other emergency vehicles strategically
How should Fire Rescue personnel handle vision impairment to approaching motorists at nighttime incidents?
Turn off all sources of vision impairment, including vehicle headlights and spotlights
How should lanes of traffic be identified on roadways with more than 3 lanes in any one direction?
Labeled with numbers, starting with the far left lane
How should shoulders be identified on roadways?
Using 'right/left' and/or 'inside/outside' and the term 'shoulder'
What is the purpose of blocking Fire Rescue apparatuses at a crash site?
To create a physical barrier between upstream traffic and the Safe Work Area
What should be done when available to the wheels of the blocking Fire Rescue apparatuses?
They should be chocked
In what direction should the front wheels of the blocking apparatus be turned?
In a direction away from the incident
What is the purpose of the Lookout at a crash incident?
To monitor upstream traffic
What is the Transition Zone in the context of crash incidents?
The lanes of a roadway within which upstream motorists change their speed and lane position
At what intervals should traffic cones be deployed upstream of the blocking apparatus?
15 foot intervals
What should be done with low-profile staff cars at a crash incident?
Parked downstream of the incident with 4-way flashing lights turned on
What is the purpose of flares when used at a crash incident?
To provide advance warning to drivers
What should Fire Rescue personnel do with vehicle headlights and spotlights at nighttime incidents?
Turn off all sources of vision impairment to approaching motorists
What is the direction of traffic movement in the Transition Zone?
Upstream
How should lanes of traffic be identified on roadways with more than 3 lanes in any one direction?
Numerically from left to right, starting with the far left lane
What is the purpose of establishing an initial block with the first arriving Fire Rescue unit?
To protect the incident scene and Safe Work Area
What should Fire Rescue personnel do to protect the incident scene and the Safe Work Area?
Position apparatus and vehicles in a protective manner
What is the direction of traffic movement in the downstream of the incident scene?
Away from the incident scene
How should shoulders be identified on roadways?
Using 'right/left' and/or 'inside/outside' and the term 'shoulder'
What is the purpose of the Transition Zone at the incident scene?
To provide advance warning upstream of the incident
What is the purpose of blocking Fire Rescue apparatuses at a crash site?
To create a physical barrier between upstream traffic and the Safe Work Area
What is the purpose of identifying and labeling lanes of traffic?
To create a common reference for communication
What should Fire Rescue personnel do with low-profile staff cars at a crash incident?
Position them to provide protection at the incident scene
What is the purpose of the Lookout at a crash incident?
To monitor upstream traffic
How should shoulders be identified on roadways?
As a designated area for traffic cone deployment
What should be done with available spare tires at the incident scene?
Position them to provide additional protection
What is the Transition Zone in the context of crash incidents?
The area where upstream motorists adjust their speed and lane position
What is the purpose of the Lookout at a crash incident?
To monitor approaching traffic and warn of any impending danger
How should Fire Rescue personnel handle vision impairment to approaching motorists at nighttime incidents?
By avoiding any actions that could further impair vision
What should be done when available to the wheels of the blocking Fire Rescue apparatuses?
The wheels should be chocked
What is the purpose of flares when used at a crash incident?
To allow adequate advance warning to drivers
How should lanes of traffic be identified on roadways with more than 3 lanes in any one direction?
By using traffic cones to merge several lanes into fewer moving lanes
What should Fire Rescue personnel do to provide protection at the incident scene?
Position apparatuses to protect the side used from upstream traffic
In what direction should the front wheels of the blocking apparatus be turned?
In a direction away from the incident
What should be done with low-profile staff cars at a crash incident?
They should be parked upstream of the incident with 4-way flashing lights turned on
At what intervals should traffic cones be deployed upstream of the blocking apparatus?
At 15 foot intervals
At what intervals should flares be placed if used at a crash incident?
15 foot intervals
What should Fire Rescue personnel do with low-profile staff cars at a crash incident?
Keep them away from the incident scene
How should lanes of traffic be identified on roadways with more than 3 lanes in any one direction?
Using traffic cones
At what intervals should flares be placed if used at a crash incident?
15 foot intervals upstream of the incident
What is the purpose of establishing an initial block with the first arriving Fire Rescue unit?
To control traffic flow and provide a safe work area
How should Fire Rescue personnel handle vision impairment to approaching motorists at nighttime incidents?
By wearing reflective clothing and using flashlights
At what intervals should flares be placed upstream of the incident when used?
15 foot intervals
Where should the furthest flare be placed upstream of the incident when using flares?
75 feet upstream
What is the purpose of placing flares upstream of the incident?
To provide advance warning to drivers
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