SOG 310-01 Traffic Operations

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What should Fire Rescue personnel do to provide protection at the incident scene?

Activate all emergency lights and sirens immediately

Position apparatus and other emergency vehicles strategically (correct)

Establish communication with the tow service operators

Don the appropriate level of PPE as per protocol

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 (correct)

Increase the intensity of vehicle headlights and spotlights

Use flares and reflective signs to warn approaching motorists

Activate all emergency lights and sirens to alert motorists

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 (correct)

Identified based on the direction of traffic flow

Labeled with colors, starting with the center lane

Labeled with letters, starting with the far right lane

How should shoulders be identified on roadways?

Using 'right/left' and/or 'inside/outside' and the term 'shoulder' Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when available to the wheels of the blocking Fire Rescue apparatuses?

They should be chocked Signup and view all the answers

In what direction should the front wheels of the blocking apparatus be turned?

In a direction away from the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Lookout at a crash incident?

To monitor upstream traffic Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

At what intervals should traffic cones be deployed upstream of the blocking apparatus?

15 foot intervals Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of flares when used at a crash incident?

To provide advance warning to drivers Signup and view all the answers

What should Fire Rescue personnel do with vehicle headlights and spotlights at nighttime incidents?

Turn off all sources of vision impairment to approaching motorists Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of traffic movement in the Transition Zone?

Upstream Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What should Fire Rescue personnel do to protect the incident scene and the Safe Work Area?

Position apparatus and vehicles in a protective manner Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of traffic movement in the downstream of the incident scene?

Away from the incident scene Signup and view all the answers

How should shoulders be identified on roadways?

Using 'right/left' and/or 'inside/outside' and the term 'shoulder' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Transition Zone at the incident scene?

To provide advance warning upstream of the incident Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying and labeling lanes of traffic?

To create a common reference for communication Signup and view all the answers

What should Fire Rescue personnel do with low-profile staff cars at a crash incident?

Position them to provide protection at the incident scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Lookout at a crash incident?

To monitor upstream traffic Signup and view all the answers

How should shoulders be identified on roadways?

As a designated area for traffic cone deployment Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with available spare tires at the incident scene?

Position them to provide additional protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the Transition Zone in the context of crash incidents?

The area where upstream motorists adjust their speed and lane position Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Lookout at a crash incident?

To monitor approaching traffic and warn of any impending danger Signup and view all the answers

How should Fire Rescue personnel handle vision impairment to approaching motorists at nighttime incidents?

By avoiding any actions that could further impair vision Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when available to the wheels of the blocking Fire Rescue apparatuses?

The wheels should be chocked Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of flares when used at a crash incident?

To allow adequate advance warning to drivers Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What should Fire Rescue personnel do to provide protection at the incident scene?

Position apparatuses to protect the side used from upstream traffic Signup and view all the answers

In what direction should the front wheels of the blocking apparatus be turned?

In a direction away from the incident Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

At what intervals should traffic cones be deployed upstream of the blocking apparatus?

At 15 foot intervals Signup and view all the answers

At what intervals should flares be placed if used at a crash incident?

15 foot intervals Signup and view all the answers

What should Fire Rescue personnel do with low-profile staff cars at a crash incident?

Keep them away from the incident scene Signup and view all the answers

How should lanes of traffic be identified on roadways with more than 3 lanes in any one direction?

Using traffic cones Signup and view all the answers

At what intervals should flares be placed if used at a crash incident?

15 foot intervals upstream of the incident Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How should Fire Rescue personnel handle vision impairment to approaching motorists at nighttime incidents?

By wearing reflective clothing and using flashlights Signup and view all the answers

At what intervals should flares be placed upstream of the incident when used?

15 foot intervals Signup and view all the answers

Where should the furthest flare be placed upstream of the incident when using flares?

75 feet upstream Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing flares upstream of the incident?

To provide advance warning to drivers Signup and view all the answers

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What should Fire Rescue personnel do to provide protection at the incident scene?

How should Fire Rescue personnel handle vision impairment to approaching motorists at nighttime incidents?

How should lanes of traffic be identified on roadways with more than 3 lanes in any one direction?

How should shoulders be identified on roadways?

What is the purpose of blocking Fire Rescue apparatuses at a crash site?

What should be done when available to the wheels of the blocking Fire Rescue apparatuses?

In what direction should the front wheels of the blocking apparatus be turned?

What is the purpose of the Lookout at a crash incident?

What is the Transition Zone in the context of crash incidents?

At what intervals should traffic cones be deployed upstream of the blocking apparatus?

What should be done with low-profile staff cars at a crash incident?

What is the purpose of flares when used at a crash incident?

What should Fire Rescue personnel do with vehicle headlights and spotlights at nighttime incidents?

What is the direction of traffic movement in the Transition Zone?

How should lanes of traffic be identified on roadways with more than 3 lanes in any one direction?

What is the purpose of establishing an initial block with the first arriving Fire Rescue unit?

What should Fire Rescue personnel do to protect the incident scene and the Safe Work Area?

What is the direction of traffic movement in the downstream of the incident scene?

How should shoulders be identified on roadways?

What is the purpose of the Transition Zone at the incident scene?

What is the purpose of blocking Fire Rescue apparatuses at a crash site?

What is the purpose of identifying and labeling lanes of traffic?

What should Fire Rescue personnel do with low-profile staff cars at a crash incident?

What is the purpose of the Lookout at a crash incident?

How should shoulders be identified on roadways?

What should be done with available spare tires at the incident scene?

What is the Transition Zone in the context of crash incidents?

What is the purpose of the Lookout at a crash incident?

How should Fire Rescue personnel handle vision impairment to approaching motorists at nighttime incidents?

What should be done when available to the wheels of the blocking Fire Rescue apparatuses?

What is the purpose of flares when used at a crash incident?

How should lanes of traffic be identified on roadways with more than 3 lanes in any one direction?

What should Fire Rescue personnel do to provide protection at the incident scene?

In what direction should the front wheels of the blocking apparatus be turned?

What should be done with low-profile staff cars at a crash incident?

At what intervals should traffic cones be deployed upstream of the blocking apparatus?

At what intervals should flares be placed if used at a crash incident?

What should Fire Rescue personnel do with low-profile staff cars at a crash incident?

How should lanes of traffic be identified on roadways with more than 3 lanes in any one direction?

At what intervals should flares be placed if used at a crash incident?

What is the purpose of establishing an initial block with the first arriving Fire Rescue unit?

How should Fire Rescue personnel handle vision impairment to approaching motorists at nighttime incidents?

At what intervals should flares be placed upstream of the incident when used?

Where should the furthest flare be placed upstream of the incident when using flares?

What is the purpose of placing flares upstream of the incident?

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