10 Questions
What is the purpose of the Chesapeake Fire Department's policy for apparatus/vehicle backing?
To prevent firefighter injuries and fatalities
What are some of the definitions related to the policy?
Apparatus, driver, officer, spotter, vehicle
What should drivers do if feasible instead of backing up?
Drive around the block
When is it necessary to utilize spotters?
When backing up
Who should evaluate potential impediments before backing up and deploy spotters?
Officers or drivers
What must be operating when vehicles must be backed where other traffic exists?
The emergency lights
What should spotters do to direct the driver?
Use hand signals
Where should spotters position themselves?
In the line-of-sight of the mirrors
When should the driver move the vehicle or apparatus?
When the situation is safe
What should the driver do if they feel that the situation is not safe?
Stop the vehicle or apparatus until the situation is corrected
Study Notes
- The Chesapeake Fire Department has a policy for apparatus/vehicle backing to reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities.
- Definitions related to the policy include apparatus, driver, officer, spotter, and vehicle.
- Drivers should drive around the block rather than backing up if feasible.
- When backing up is necessary, spotters should be utilized to avoid potential danger.
- Officers or drivers should evaluate potential impediments before backing up and deploy spotters.
- Emergency lights must be operating when vehicles must be backed where other traffic exists.
- Spotters should be constantly aware of surroundings and use hand signals to direct the driver.
- They should be in the line-of-sight of the mirrors, maintain visual contact with the driver, and illuminate themselves at night.
- The driver should not move the vehicle or apparatus until the spotters are in place.
- If the driver feels that the situation is not safe, they should stop the vehicle or apparatus until the situation is corrected.
Test your knowledge of the Chesapeake Fire Department's apparatus backing policy with this quiz! Learn about the definitions of key terms such as driver and spotter, and the importance of utilizing spotters and evaluating potential impediments before backing up. See if you know when emergency lights should be used and how spotters should direct the driver. Challenge yourself to ensure that the safety of firefighters and others is always a top priority during apparatus backing.
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