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What is the main purpose of using qualified flaggers or uniformed law enforcement officers at a traffic incident?
What is the main purpose of using qualified flaggers or uniformed law enforcement officers at a traffic incident?
How quickly should cones be deployed at a traffic incident?
How quickly should cones be deployed at a traffic incident?
What should be done with flares once more permanent traffic control devices are in place?
What should be done with flares once more permanent traffic control devices are in place?
What type of incidents typically require traffic control that lasts between 30 minutes to 2 hours?
What type of incidents typically require traffic control that lasts between 30 minutes to 2 hours?
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Why is it important for personnel to be aware of their visibility to oncoming traffic?
Why is it important for personnel to be aware of their visibility to oncoming traffic?
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What is the primary concern for responders at a traffic incident?
What is the primary concern for responders at a traffic incident?
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When should 'Emergency Scene Ahead' warning signs be displayed?
When should 'Emergency Scene Ahead' warning signs be displayed?
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What should be done with lane diversions at traffic incidents?
What should be done with lane diversions at traffic incidents?
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What is the primary purpose of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) program?
What is the primary purpose of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) program?
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What does the Buffer Space refer to in the Traffic Control Zone?
What does the Buffer Space refer to in the Traffic Control Zone?
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Which area typically informs drivers of an upcoming incident area?
Which area typically informs drivers of an upcoming incident area?
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What is the expected duration classification for a Minor traffic incident?
What is the expected duration classification for a Minor traffic incident?
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In what direction does 'upstream' traffic refer when approaching an incident scene?
In what direction does 'upstream' traffic refer when approaching an incident scene?
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What should responders estimate within the first 15 minutes of arriving at a traffic incident?
What should responders estimate within the first 15 minutes of arriving at a traffic incident?
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What characterizes a Major traffic incident?
What characterizes a Major traffic incident?
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What is the correct purpose of establishing a Temporary Traffic Control Zone (TTCZ)?
What is the correct purpose of establishing a Temporary Traffic Control Zone (TTCZ)?
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What is the primary purpose of deploying traffic cones for emergency operations?
What is the primary purpose of deploying traffic cones for emergency operations?
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When personnel are placing or retrieving traffic cones, which direction should they face?
When personnel are placing or retrieving traffic cones, which direction should they face?
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What should channelizing devices be designed to do when struck by a vehicle?
What should channelizing devices be designed to do when struck by a vehicle?
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What should crews avoid when setting up traffic cones on single lane roadways?
What should crews avoid when setting up traffic cones on single lane roadways?
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How many traffic cones are required at a minimum to establish a proper taper on multi-lane roadways?
How many traffic cones are required at a minimum to establish a proper taper on multi-lane roadways?
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What is a potential hazard of the fragments from traffic control devices?
What is a potential hazard of the fragments from traffic control devices?
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What should crews consider using to assist in coordinating traffic on a fireground channel?
What should crews consider using to assist in coordinating traffic on a fireground channel?
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What is NOT a requirement for traffic cones used in controlling traffic?
What is NOT a requirement for traffic cones used in controlling traffic?
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What is the initial placement of the first traffic cone during setup?
What is the initial placement of the first traffic cone during setup?
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How many steps should be taken upstream before placing the next cone?
How many steps should be taken upstream before placing the next cone?
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Where should crew members position themselves when using a stop/slow paddle?
Where should crew members position themselves when using a stop/slow paddle?
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Which type of vest is required for personnel on or near roadways during traffic incidents?
Which type of vest is required for personnel on or near roadways during traffic incidents?
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When are high-visibility safety vests expected to be donned by firefighters?
When are high-visibility safety vests expected to be donned by firefighters?
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What height must all safety cones be at least?
What height must all safety cones be at least?
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How far from the top should the retro reflective tape be placed on safety cones?
How far from the top should the retro reflective tape be placed on safety cones?
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What should personnel do if visibility may improve safety at the scene?
What should personnel do if visibility may improve safety at the scene?
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What should be included in the Traffic Control Zone (TCZ) for an intermediate traffic incident?
What should be included in the Traffic Control Zone (TCZ) for an intermediate traffic incident?
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Who is responsible for providing manual traffic control if needed?
Who is responsible for providing manual traffic control if needed?
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How should minor traffic incidents affecting lane closures be handled?
How should minor traffic incidents affecting lane closures be handled?
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In the context of traffic incident management, when should traffic diversion usually be implemented?
In the context of traffic incident management, when should traffic diversion usually be implemented?
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What is a recommended practice to ensure cone deployment is effective?
What is a recommended practice to ensure cone deployment is effective?
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What is typically not required for a minor traffic incident?
What is typically not required for a minor traffic incident?
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What can be done to increase the weight of traffic cones for stability?
What can be done to increase the weight of traffic cones for stability?
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What should responders do when an incident has minimal impact on traffic and is deemed minor?
What should responders do when an incident has minimal impact on traffic and is deemed minor?
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Study Notes
Traffic Incident Management
- The New Lenox Fire Protection District mandates roadway incident management, including setting up temporary traffic control zones (TCZs), using flares for warning, and implementing safety protocols with approved personal protective equipment (PPE).
- The document emphasizes safe practices for personnel operating near traffic, including maintaining visibility and moving incidents off the traveled roadway.
- Traffic incident duration classes are defined as: Major (more than 2 hours), Intermediate (30 minutes to 2 hours), and Minor (under 30 minutes).
Incident Management Procedures
- Major incidents (over 2 hours) often require full or partial roadway closures and should include warning measures at the end of traffic queues, qualified flaggers, or law enforcement officers.
- Intermediate incidents (30 minutes to 2 hours) necessitate traffic control to divert drivers past the blockage, with full roadway closures possible for brief periods of clearance.
- Minor incidents (under 30 minutes) are typically managed by law enforcement and towing companies, and lane closures are minimal.
Traffic Control Devices
- Traffic cones, strategically deployed from the rear of the blocking apparatus, are used to channel traffic, separate lanes, and provide advanced warning to approaching motorists.
- The document emphasizes the correct cone placement for effective traffic control and the need for adequate advance warning to drivers.
- Cone deployment for single-lane roadways and multi-lane roadways is outlined in specific steps with illustrations.
- All devices should be MUTCD compliant.
Safety and Equipment
- The document emphasizes the importance of facing oncoming traffic and staying within protected zones when working on a roadway.
- Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn during traffic incidents as outlined in policy 914.
- Class II high-visibility safety vests are mandatory, in addition to required PPE, whenever the emergency scene is located on or near a roadway (Lexipol policy 904).
- Safety Cones must be at least 18 inches high and have retro-reflective tape.
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This quiz covers the protocols and safety measures for effective traffic incident management as mandated by the New Lenox Fire Protection District. It outlines the classification of incidents based on duration and details the necessary procedures for managing major and intermediate incidents safely. Test your knowledge of traffic control zones, safety equipment, and incident management best practices.
