Woodlands Fire Dept. Operational Guidelines MV-02 Quiz
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What is the mandatory attire for all roadway incidents?

  • ANSI Class I vest
  • ANSI Class II vest (correct)
  • Standard PPE only
  • ANSI Class III vest

    • When should ANSI Class II vests be worn?

  • Exclusively by responders in bunker coats
  • At all times during roadway incidents, regardless of the time of day (correct)
  • When there is no fixed or portable lighting available
  • Only during daytime incidents

    • What safety measure should be taken regarding scene lighting at nighttime incidents?

  • Illuminate cones by placing hand lights inside facing upstream
  • Use electronic flares instead of cones
  • Angle the lighting towards upstream vehicles and opposing traffic
  • Eliminate glare by angling all scene lighting away from upstream vehicles (correct)

    • In what direction should all scene lighting be angled during nighttime operations?

    <p>Away from upstream vehicles and opposing traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be placed between cones to enhance visibility at night-time incidents?

    <p>Electronic flares facing downstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the second blocking apparatus?

    <p>To act as a physical barrier to protect the scene and responders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the distance between the first and second apparatus determined?

    <p>It is determined by the weather, traffic, or terrain conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of placing traffic cones between the two apparatus?

    <p>To provide additional visibility and warning to drivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors may require the first blocking apparatus to be positioned further upstream?

    <p>Incidents located in a curve, cresting an overpass, or in inclement weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the upstream block provided by the first arriving apparatus?

    <p>To provide a clear lane of traffic for safe operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of apparatus is considered a 'light apparatus' in this context?

    <p>Command and staff vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Woodlands Fire Department Operational Guidelines MV-02?

    <p>To establish practices for maximum protection and safety for personnel and equipment near moving vehicle traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many heavy apparatus companies are dispatched for any emergency incident on I-45 according to the guidelines?

    <p>Two heavy apparatus companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should the first arriving apparatus take at an incident according to the guidelines?

    <p>Position upstream to block the incident site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can a secondary heavy apparatus be requested at an incident?

    <p>When traffic conditions warrant additional protection from traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the front wheels of the apparatus be turned away from the incident site?

    <p>To allow for apparatus movement away from the incident site if struck by traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of positioning the apparatus at an offset angle during an incident?

    <p>To protect the pump panel area and operator in case hose lines need to be deployed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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