Highway/Roadway Incident Responses #505

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According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what is the purpose of establishing a safe zone at incidents located on roadways and limited access highways?

To provide easy access to the incident scene

To establish a command post

To protect fire department personnel and law enforcement officers (correct)

To block the traffic on the roadway

Who is responsible for establishing a single 'Unified Command Post' at an incident?

Safety Officer

Assistant Chief

Incident Commander (correct)

Battalion Chief

How many minimum apparatus should remain on scene for any incident, according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures?

2 Engines & 1 Ladder

1 Engine, 1 Ladder & Battalion Chief (correct)

1 Engine & 1 Ladder

1 Engine & 2 Ladders

Who can release the Safety Officer from the incident scene?

Assistant Chief Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander ensure in terms of apparatus positioning?

Apparatus are positioned appropriately for blocking and operation within the safe work area Signup and view all the answers

What agency should the Incident Commander request for a state DOT blocking vehicle upon confirmed extrication?

EOC Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, who should always operate within the protected safety zone?

Responders Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of carefully choosing the Command Post location for every incident?

To provide easy access and a good field of view of the incident within the safety zone Signup and view all the answers

Who should ensure that the entire assignment leaves the incident scene at the same time upon termination of the incident?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

When should the Incident Commander establish a single 'Unified Command Post'?

As soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, which of the following statements about the positioning of apparatus during a highway/roadway incident is correct?

The apparatus should be positioned far enough from the incident to create a buffer area between traffic flow and the incident. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, when should members don their ANSI 207 compliant safety reflective vest?

Before addressing the emergency operation Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what is the purpose of the safety zone during a highway/roadway incident?

To establish a buffer area between traffic and the incident Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what is the definition of the termination area during a highway/roadway incident?

The area after the forward most emergency vehicle where traffic is allowed to resume normal flow Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what should the initial arriving apparatus do before addressing the emergency operation during a highway/roadway incident?

Ensure that traffic is controlled Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, where should the fire apparatus be placed during a highway/roadway incident?

In a blocking position that protects members and other persons at the incident scene Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what should members not do during a highway/roadway incident?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what should members do during a highway/roadway incident?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what should be used to warn traffic during a highway/roadway incident?

Traffic cones Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, when should the apparatus warning lights be turned off during a highway/roadway incident?

When the scene is cleared Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Roadway Incident Procedures

The purpose of establishing a safe zone at incidents located on roadways and limited access highways is to protect personnel and apparatus from the hazards of traffic.

Incident Command

The Incident Commander is responsible for establishing a single 'Unified Command Post' at an incident.
The Incident Commander should ensure that apparatus are positioned to protect the safe zone and provide a safe working environment.
The Incident Commander should request a state DOT blocking vehicle from the Highway Department upon confirmed extrication.
The Incident Commander should ensure that the entire assignment leaves the incident scene at the same time upon termination of the incident.
The Incident Commander should establish a single 'Unified Command Post' at the beginning of an incident.

Apparatus and Safety

A minimum of two apparatus should remain on scene for any incident.
Fire apparatus should be placed at a 45-degree angle to the road, with the front of the apparatus facing the traffic lane, to create a safe working area.
Members should always operate within the protected safety zone.
Members should wear ANSI 207 compliant safety reflective vests at all times during a highway/roadway incident.
Members should not Park or position apparatus in a way that blocks traffic lanes or creates a hazard to traffic or personnel.

Incident Scene Management

The initial arriving apparatus should establish a safe zone and position apparatus to protect the scene before addressing the emergency operation.
The safety zone is established to protect personnel and apparatus from the hazards of traffic during a highway/roadway incident.
The termination area is the designated area where apparatus and personnel gather before leaving the incident scene.
Warning devices, such as cones, flares, or signs, should be used to warn traffic during a highway/roadway incident.
Apparatus warning lights should be turned off when the incident scene is safe and traffic is no longer a hazard.

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Test your knowledge of Bridgeport Fire Department's Standard Operating Procedures for Highway/Roadway Incident Responses. Learn about the establishment of safe zones and the positioning of apparatus and emergency vehicles at incidents on roadways and highways.