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28 Cards in this Set
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Statistics compiled by the NFPA and the ______ ______ ______ ______ historically show that 20 to 25 percent of all firefighter injuries and deaths in the U.S. are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from emergency calls
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
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The NIOSH and other organizations put the annual deaths per year even higher. As many as ____ firefighter deaths per year are caused by vehicle collisions and rollovers.
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25
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In terms to firefighter fatalities while responding or returning from emergency calls, data show that collisions at _______ are by far the most frequent and severe for aerial apparatus.
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at intersections
page 22 |
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True / False
Negligence is the norm in collisions involving fire apparatus |
False, Negligence is not the norm
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Negligence is usually found when a driver/operator has been found guilty of a gross violation of _________, _______, or __________.
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standing laws, policies,or ordinances.
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Lapses in operator and driver _________ and _________ are the causes of accidents
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driver judgement and awareness
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Establishing the situational awareness to properly drive/operate an apparatus comes from __________, ___________, and full knowledge of ______________.
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practice through training, familiarization with the apparatus being operated, and full knowledge of the traffic laws in the jurisdiction.
page 23 |
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Which NFPA has recommended examples of driving exercises?
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NFPA 1002, Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
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In general, fire apparatus collisions can be grouped into what five basic causes?
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1) Improper backing
2) Reckless driving 3) Excessive Speed 4) Lack of driving skills and experience 5) Poor vehicle design page 25 |
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A large percentage of collisions occur while ________. While they are seldom serious in terms of injury or death, they do account for a significant portion of overall damage cost.
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while backing the apparatus/ vehicle
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Reckless driving by the public occurs in many forms. Some of the more common problems include: _____________,____________,____________,____________,and _____________.
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1) failure to obey posted traffic regulations or directions
2) failure to yield to emergency vehicles 3) excessive speed 4) unpredictable behavior created by panic reaction to an emergency vehicle 5) inattentiveness (cell phones, music, smoking, etc) page 26 |
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Excessive speed may lead to the occurrence of one of two types of collision, what are they?
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1) Control of the apparatus is lost on a curve or adverse road surface.
2) Unable to stop the apparatus in time to avoid a collision page 27 |
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Overheated brake components lose their ability to stop the apparatus, this is known as _____________.
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Brakefade
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Maximum braking efficiency can be accomplished by _____________ and _____________.
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proper braking techniques and proper handling apparatus.
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Lack of driving skills by the driver/operator may be caused by what? (6)
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> overconfidence in one's driving ability
> inability to recognize a dangerous situation > false sense of security because of a good driving record > misunderstanding of the apparatus capabilities > lack of knowledge about how to operate the controls of the apparatus > excitement page 27 |
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Substance abuse, personal issues, death in the family, illness, impending hardships,and depression due to any of the above are signs of driver/operator _________ or __________.
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incompetence or impairment
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A professional fire apparatus driver/operator meets the everday driving chanllenges with _________, ________,and ________.
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expediency, intelligence, and safety
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The drive/operator should begin the work shift everday with the following things in mind. They are ____________, ___________, ____________, ___________, and _____________.
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> collisions involving fire apparatus occur daily
> The driver/operator does not own the road > a driver/operator can not be found liable, responsible, or at fault if he or she simply drives right > Be prepared for no one driving right > Driving right is obeying the traffic laws under which you operate in your stated or province page 29 |
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NFPAs _______ and ______ establish requirements for seat belt use on the apparatus and also provide limited exceptions to the seat belt requirements.
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NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus and
NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program page 30 |
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Which NFPA provides directions on loading hose while driving?
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NFPA 1500
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NFPA 1500 allows for a detachable seat to be placed next to the tiller operator's position in which the instructor may sit. This seat must be ________ to the apparatus and allow the instructor to ___________.
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firmly attached
be belted in position page 32 |
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True / False
Firefighters are allowed to ride the tailboard, or running boards, but not the front bumper of a moving apparatus, per NFPA 1500. |
False, no one should ever be allowed to ride in any of these potions.
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According to the National Safety Council, _______ _____ of all collisions are caused during backing of vehicles. Approximately 500 deaths and 1500 injuries occur annually, which are attributable to poor backing practices.
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one quarter of all collisions
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A few general rules to consider with regard to backing up an apparatus are?
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> do not position the apparatus into a space where backing will be necessary
> walk all the way around the apparatus to clear clear obstructions > use one or more spotters > activate emergency lights > pre-postion white backup lights to light the area where the spotter will stand > use common hand signals > use portable radios > use back up cameras if abailable > sound a short blast on the air horn immediately befor moving the apparatus. pages 34 & 35 |
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The best mirror to use is on the side of the apparatus that is _________?
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backing into the most hazardous area
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The spotter should use 6 main hand signals for a clear comunication to the driver/operator. They are ?
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1) Backing straight
2) Backing toward the left side of the apparatus 3) Backing toward the right side of the apparatus 4) Slowing down 5) Stopping ( tapping crossed arms for an emergency stop order) 6) Pulling forward and reestablishing backing page 37,38, &39 |
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What are the exceptions regarding the seated and belted requirement?
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Emergency Care and Loading hose while driving
page 30 |
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When setting up for a backup operation, the spotter should be positioned in the vision of the driver/operator, preferably in the ________ mirror approximately ____ to ___ feet behind the rear of the apparatus.
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left, 8 to 10 feet
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