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What should the driver operator do before the apparatus moves during emergency response?
What should the driver operator do before the apparatus moves during emergency response?
- Activate all audible devices
- Ensure cabinets, doors, and tools are secured (correct)
- Adjust speed according to weather conditions
- Stop at all unguarded railroad crossings
What should the driver operator continuously operate during emergency response?
What should the driver operator continuously operate during emergency response?
- The radio
- The air conditioning
- The emergency lights and siren (correct)
- The windshield wipers
What should the driver operator do at intersections where traffic in approaching lanes cannot reasonably be accounted for?
What should the driver operator do at intersections where traffic in approaching lanes cannot reasonably be accounted for?
- Proceed through the intersection without stopping
- Slow down and proceed with caution (correct)
- Stop and wait for all traffic to clear
- Turn off all audible devices
What should occupants do while the apparatus is moving during emergency response?
What should occupants do while the apparatus is moving during emergency response?
What is the first priority during emergency response?
What is the first priority during emergency response?
What should the driver operator do at all unguarded and activated railroad crossings?
What should the driver operator do at all unguarded and activated railroad crossings?
What should the driver operator do at red lights and stop signs during emergency response?
What should the driver operator do at red lights and stop signs during emergency response?
What should the driver operator adjust speed according to during emergency response?
What should the driver operator adjust speed according to during emergency response?
What should not be placed on the apparatus dashboard?
What should not be placed on the apparatus dashboard?
What should be activated as required during emergency response?
What should be activated as required during emergency response?
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Study Notes
- Chesapeake Fire Department has a procedure for apparatus driving safety during emergency response.
- The driver operator should ensure that cabinets, doors, and tools are secured before the apparatus moves.
- Emergency lights, siren, and other audible devices should be activated as required.
- The driver operator should continuously operate the emergency lights and siren.
- The driver operator should drive with regard for safety and adjust speed according to weather, traffic, and road conditions.
- The driver operator should stop at red lights, stop signs, and intersections where traffic in approaching lanes cannot reasonably be accounted for.
- The driver operator should stop at all unguarded and activated railroad crossings and for all stopped school buses with activated warning lights.
- Occupants should remain seated with safety belts fastened while the apparatus is moving.
- The first priority is the safe arrival of the apparatus and crew members at the emergency scene.
- Unsecured items should not be placed on the apparatus dashboard.
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