SAFE OPERATION OF FIRE VEHICLES 26 (1)

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What should engine companies do upon arriving on location during reduced speed?

Report to incident commander

Obtain and flush hydrant (correct)

Remain with apparatus and await orders

Respond to assigned position

What is the purpose of warning devices in emergency vehicles?

To gain attention of drivers and pedestrians (correct)

To direct traffic

To respond safely to emergency locations

To create a safety zone

What should company officers do at the start of each tour?

Begin training all members of the company

Report apparatus problems to the Office of Fleet Management

Ensure all members comply with the directive

Complete a visual inspection of the apparatus (correct)

What attire will members assigned to traffic flag duty wear?

Helmet and safety vest Signup and view all the answers

What should members assigned to traffic flag duty do when standing in stopped traffic?

Face oncoming vehicles Signup and view all the answers

When should guide personnel be placed to control the event and spot problem areas?

When there is doubt about safe clearance Signup and view all the answers

Which document must drivers utilize to inform the officer/acting officer of any problems or concerns with the apparatus?

Directive #38, Apparatus Maintenance and Control Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that all compartment doors are closed and secured before leaving the station or incident scene?

The driver Signup and view all the answers

What should drivers anticipate before entering a street or parking lot, especially for medic units?

Exit routes Signup and view all the answers

When can companies utilize expressways in non-emergency situations?

Only after obtaining traffic conditions from the Fire Communications Center Signup and view all the answers

When are members required to wear personal protective clothing?

Whenever they are responding to an emergency Signup and view all the answers

Who is ultimately responsible for the overall operation of the apparatus?

The officer/acting officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for the Philadelphia Fire Department when it comes to safe driving?

Prevention and reduction of vehicular accidents Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a safety company in the Philadelphia Fire Department?

To prevent an escalation of the incident in the form of a secondary collision Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'guide personnel' in the Philadelphia Fire Department?

A member who guides the apparatus safely past an obstruction Signup and view all the answers

When should the driver dismount the apparatus?

To ascertain proper clearances Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is doubt about proper clearances?

The apparatus should be stopped Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if someone stands behind the apparatus in its path of travel?

The driver should dismount the apparatus Signup and view all the answers

When should vehicles be operated with their headlights on?

At all times Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if someone tries to move between apparatus while either apparatus is in motion?

The driver should dismount the apparatus Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Arrival on Scene

Upon arriving on location during reduced speed, engine companies should exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings.

Warning Devices

The purpose of warning devices in emergency vehicles is to alert the public of the vehicle's approach.

Company Officer Responsibilities

At the start of each tour, company officers should conduct a thorough inspection of the apparatus and equipment.

Traffic Flag Duty

Members assigned to traffic flag duty should wear high-visibility attire.
When standing in stopped traffic, members assigned to traffic flag duty should be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

Guide Personnel

Guide personnel should be placed to control the event and spot problem areas at the start of the incident.
Guide personnel are responsible for ensuring the safe movement of apparatus and personnel during an incident.

Apparatus Inspections

The Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) document must be utilized by drivers to inform the officer/acting officer of any problems or concerns with the apparatus.

Compartment Doors

The officer/acting officer is responsible for ensuring that all compartment doors are closed and secured before leaving the station or incident scene.

Defensive Driving

Drivers should anticipate the actions of other drivers and pedestrians before entering a street or parking lot, especially for medic units.
Companies can utilize expressways in non-emergency situations during daylight hours with the officer's permission.

Personal Protective Clothing

Members are required to wear personal protective clothing during all vehicle operations.

Apparatus Operation

The officer/acting officer is ultimately responsible for the overall operation of the apparatus.

Safe Driving

The primary consideration for the Philadelphia Fire Department when it comes to safe driving is the safety of the public, firefighters, and apparatus.

Safety Company

The purpose of a safety company in the Philadelphia Fire Department is to provide an additional layer of safety and support during an incident.

Guide Personnel Definition

Guide personnel are firefighters trained to assist in the safe movement of apparatus and personnel during an incident.

Dismounting the Apparatus

The driver should dismount the apparatus when it is safe to do so, and only when necessary.

Clearance Doubts

If there is doubt about proper clearances, the driver should not proceed and should contact the officer/acting officer for guidance.

Pedestrian Safety

If someone stands behind the apparatus in its path of travel, the driver should not move the apparatus until the person is clear of the path.

Headlight Usage

Vehicles should be operated with their headlights on during low-visibility conditions or when required by law.

Apparatus Safety

If someone tries to move between apparatus while either apparatus is in motion, the driver should sound the horn to alert the person of the danger.

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