Traffic Incident Management Standard Operating Procedures Quiz

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What is the priority upon arrival at a motor vehicle accident scene?

To block oncoming traffic before mitigating the emergency (correct)

To assess the damage to the vehicles involved

To wait for further instructions from dispatch

To immediately start mitigating the emergency

What is the responsibility of all Division of Fire personnel at a motor vehicle accident incident?

To provide immediate medical assistance to all involved

To assess the traffic concerns upon arrival

To wear appropriate PPE and maintain situational awareness near moving traffic (correct)

To document the incident in detail

What should the officer in charge of the first arriving unit do?

Wait for backup before taking any action

Provide a detailed description of the incident and request necessary resources (correct)

Immediately start mitigating the emergency

Assess the damage to the vehicles involved

What is the goal regarding traffic controls at a motor vehicle accident scene?

To place physical barriers in the form of fire apparatus between moving traffic and all working areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the best protection against distracted, impaired, or willful drivers at an accident scene?

Hard barriers Signup and view all the answers

What should not be performed outside the blocked work area without a physical barrier or emergency vehicle protection?

Debris removal Signup and view all the answers

In split scenes, what should company officers ensure members do not cross?

Lanes of traffic that have not been physically blocked Signup and view all the answers

What determines if crossing unblocked lanes is justified for patient care?

Risk management principles Signup and view all the answers

What involves moving vehicles to a secondary location before working on them to reduce risk?

Move-It Signup and view all the answers

What situations involve working on vehicles that cannot be moved to a secondary location?

Work It Signup and view all the answers

What reports require the response of a Battalion Chief and a Technical Rescue unit?

Entrapment reports Signup and view all the answers

What is included in personal protective equipment (PPE)?

High visibility safety vests, structural fire helmets, protective footwear, and appropriate gloves Signup and view all the answers

When are exceptions made for wearing structural PPE and SCBA?

For specific activities and require immediate donning of high visibility safety vests after completion Signup and view all the answers

What should be established to inform and guide traffic through the incident area?

Temporary Traffic Control Zone (TTC) Signup and view all the answers

What apparatus placement guidelines include using a Lane +1 blocking position?

Apparatus placement guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended position for the Ladder Company when arriving at the incident scene?

50 feet prior to the incident Signup and view all the answers

Where should the CEMS ambulances position their apparatus at the incident scene?

Within the established safe work zone downstream of the vehicles involved in the accident Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if an MVA spans across multiple lanes?

Highway closure through FDC Signup and view all the answers

What is the required response for a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)?

A truck, an engine, and a rescue squad Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority of activities for the engine company at the incident scene?

Blocking and scene safety over suppression Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Safety Officer at the emergency scene?

Ensure apparatus are in a proper blocking position Signup and view all the answers

What should all units responding to a Motor Vehicle Accident do in terms of radio communications?

Monitor Main Dispatch and the First Responder Channel Signup and view all the answers

When should the Battalion Chief use a TAC channel for communications at a Motor Vehicle Accident incident?

When requested to coordinate rescue activities Signup and view all the answers

How should communications with Cleveland Police be handled at a Motor Vehicle Accident incident?

All communications shall go through Fire Dispatch Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander avoid doing in instances of a fatality, criminal activity, or major injury at the accident scene?

Remove vehicles from the roadway or disturb any evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Ladder Company officer at the emergency scene?

Assume Safety Officer duties and initiate extrication as required Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for incidents in grassy medians dividing highways?

Position sufficient apparatus to block the most likely path of vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic Incident Management Standard Operating Procedures

Hard barriers are the best protection against distracted, impaired, or willful drivers at an accident scene.
Pylons, flares, and hand signals are not effective barriers against negligent drivers.
Debris removal outside the blocked work area should not be performed without a physical barrier or emergency vehicle protection.
In split scenes, company officers should ensure that members do not cross lanes of traffic that have not been physically blocked.
Risk management principles should determine if crossing unblocked lanes is justified for patient care.
"Move-It" involves moving vehicles to a secondary location before working on them to reduce risk.
"Work It" situations involve working on vehicles that cannot be moved to a secondary location.
Entrapment reports require the response of a Battalion Chief and a Technical Rescue unit.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes high visibility safety vests, structural fire helmets, protective footwear, and appropriate gloves.
Exceptions for wearing structural PPE and SCBA are made for specific activities and require immediate donning of high visibility safety vests after completion.
A Temporary Traffic Control Zone (TTC) should be established to inform and guide traffic through the incident area.
Apparatus placement guidelines include using a Lane +1 blocking position and positioning the Engine Company's apparatus at a 45-degree angle 25 feet prior to the incident.

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Test your knowledge of Traffic Incident Management Standard Operating Procedures with this quiz. Learn about safety barriers, debris removal, entrapped vehicle response, personal protective equipment, and temporary traffic control zones.