A-PARK Parked or Unattended Vehicles

13 Questions

Under what condition can operations personnel eat at public locations?

With prior approval from their District Chief

What should be done if TFS apparatus is parked at a non-emergency scene and all doors and compartments cannot be locked?

The apparatus should not be left unattended

What is the proper way to park TFS vehicles regarding the direction of movement?

Park so the unit can be driven forward rather than reversed

Where are TFS vehicles explicitly prohibited from parking?

In areas designated for the handicapped

When should wheel chocks be used on TFS apparatus?

Whenever the driver is not in the driver’s seat and the apparatus is parked

Who is responsible for notifying the Company Officer if an apparatus is compromised?

TFS personnel assigned to drive

When can TFS apparatus be left running with emergency lights on?

When exposed to any vehicular traffic flow at an emergency scene

Who is responsible for ensuring TFS guidelines are followed and apparatus is secure if left unattended at non-emergencies?

Company Officers

What must be done before leaving the fire station for food shopping?

Receiving prior authorization from a superior officer

How many apparatus can shop simultaneously within any District?

One

What should at least two members of the crew do when parked in public locations?

Shut down the engine and remain with the apparatus

When should personnel be in possession of a portable radio?

Whenever away from an apparatus

Which of the following is a correct procedure while food shopping for TFS personnel?

Coordinating shopping through the District Chief

Study Notes

Responsibility and Guidelines for Leaving Apparatus and Vehicles

All TFS personnel assigned to drive are responsible for the state and security of the apparatus and must inform the Company Officer if compromised.
Company Officers are responsible for ensuring the guideline is followed and that all TFS apparatus are safe and secure if left unattended at a non-emergency.
District Chiefs are responsible for ensuring personnel adhere to this guideline.

Parking at Emergencies

TFS apparatus may be left unattended at an emergency scene.
At an emergency scene, apparatus shall be left running with emergency lights on when exposed to vehicular traffic flow.
Exception: apparatus positioned in Base at an incident, where only the Base Sector Officer's apparatus should have emergency lights on.

Parking at Non-Emergencies

Company Officers must gain prior authorization before leaving a fire station for food shopping.
No apparatus shall leave the fire station's first response area of the respective Pumper/Rescue.
No more than one apparatus shall shop simultaneously within any District, and food shopping shall be coordinated by the District Chief.
TFS fire apparatus shall be parked out of the way, engine shut down, and at least two members of the crew shall remain with the apparatus at all times.
Personnel away from an apparatus shall possess a portable radio to listen and respond to emergency calls.
Operations personnel shall not eat at public locations without prior approval from their District Chief.
TFS apparatus shall not be left unattended if all doors and compartments cannot be locked.
TFS vehicles shall never park in areas designated for the handicapped.
TFS vehicles should be parked in a manner that the unit is driven forward rather than reversed.
Wheel chocks shall be placed in the front and rear of one wheel on the driver's side of the apparatus when parked and the driver is not in the driver's seat.
Apparatus may be left unattended at fire stations and at all TFS training facilities.