A-DRV(E) Emergency Responding

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What is the primary purpose of the emergency response driving guidelines?

To ensure the fastest response time to emergencies
To assign responsibility for fines and charges to drivers
To ensure that all drivers are knowledgeable of provincial laws and municipal by-laws
To provide safe and efficient driving strategies that reduce the risk of a collision (correct)

Who is responsible for ensuring that crew members assigned to drive are adequately trained?

The Toronto Fire Services personnel
The Company Officer (correct)
The staff persons in the vehicle
The driver of the apparatus

What is the responsibility of the driver in emergency situations?

To determine which member shall drive the apparatus
To pay for all fines and charges issued on TFS vehicles (correct)
To ensure the safety of the crew and the public
To operate the apparatus at the highest rate of speed possible

What should a driver never compromise during emergency response driving?

The safety of the crew and the public (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that a driver should consider when operating the apparatus?

The weight and speed of the apparatus (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining which member shall drive the apparatus?

The Company Officer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver be familiar with in order to operate the apparatus safely?

The streets within their response district (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of a driver when operating the apparatus?

To operate at a rate of speed that is prudent to traffic, weather, and activity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What exemption does the HTA provide for fire department vehicles?

The speed limits do not apply to fire department vehicles while proceeding to a fire alarm or other emergency call. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a fire department vehicle lawfully proceed against the flow of traffic on a one-way street?

When responding to an emergency event, with the utmost caution, at a very slow speed, with emergency lights activated and the siren sounding. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should drivers use HTA exemptions?

When it is safe to do so and when responding to an emergency event. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using warning devices?

To alert other drivers of the emergency vehicle's presence. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited for drivers of emergency vehicles?

Using cellular telephones while responding to an emergency event. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should drivers do when traveling against the flow of traffic on one-way streets?

Travel at a very slow speed with the emergency lights activated and the siren sounding. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should drivers do when positioned at a scene with vehicular traffic?

Keep the warning lights activated. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should drivers do to protect personnel from vehicular traffic in high hazard areas?

Position the fire apparatus to protect personnel from vehicular traffic. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should drivers do periodically while detained at a scene?

Do periodic checks of dash gauges. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose and Responsibility

The purpose is to provide safe, efficient, and practical driving strategies that reduce the risk of a collision when emergency response driving.
All Toronto Fire Services personnel acting as a driver or potential driver must be thoroughly familiar with their apparatus and the laws and rules governing its operation.

Guidelines for Emergency Response Driving

Drivers shall not compromise the safety of the crew or the public in an effort to reduce response time.
Drivers must be in complete control of their vehicle at all times and operate at a rate of speed that is prudent to traffic, weather, and activity around them.
Drivers shall operate the apparatus in a manner that considers the care and mechanical preservation of the vehicle.
Drivers shall be familiar with the streets within their response district and knowledgeable of the effect of weight and speed on braking and total stopping distance.

Highway Traffic Act (HTA) Exemptions

HTA exemptions include exemptions from speed limits, stopping at red lights, and overtaking and passing rules.
Drivers shall only use HTA exemptions when it is safe to do so.

Additional Guidelines

City By-law No. 1409-2011 allows Fire Service vehicles to lawfully proceed against the flow of traffic on a one-way street while responding to an emergency event.
Drivers shall use warning devices regulated by the HTA.
Drivers shall not use cellular telephones while responding.
Drivers shall use auxiliary braking systems (transmission retarder or engine brake) if apparatus is so equipped.

Scene Procedures

Upon arrival at a scene, crew members should exit apparatus on the curb side, if possible.
Warning lights shall remain activated while on scene where vehicular traffic exists.
Parking brakes shall be applied, and apparatus wheels shall be chocked.
Crew cab and compartment doors shall be kept closed when not in use.

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Description

This quiz covers safe and efficient driving strategies for emergency response driving, including apparatus operation and laws governing it. It is designed for Toronto Fire Services personnel.