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32 Cards in this Set
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When responding to alarms, all Fire Bureau drivers shall comply with Oregon's ________ _______. |
"basic rule"
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The basic rule says that you must drive at:
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a speed that is reasonable under existing conditions.
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What are some factors to think about concerning the basic rule;
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traffic
surface and width of road dangers at intersections weather visibility |
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T/F - if you drive slower than the posted speed you will never violate the basic rule.
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false - if it is unsafe you are violating the basic rule law
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Not withstanding the "basic rule" speed shall not exceed ____ miles an hour over the posted speed limits. |
10 mph
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T/F - Emergency lights and siren will be operated during emergency response.
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False- emergency lights are required. Use of siren is at officers discretion
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T/F - headlights are not required during daytime responses.
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False - headlights are required anytime emergency lights are activated. During the day will be low-beam only
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T/F - you can use the siren without emergency lights.
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false - emergency lights will be on anytime the siren is used.
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T/F - once you arrive on scene you can turn off unneeded emergency lights.
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True - except those lights necessary to mark the apparatus in a hazardous situation or location
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What will be used at emergency scenes to warn the public and mark location of appartus?
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four-way flashers and/or directional arrow lights
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T/F - the driver will see that audible warning devices are utilized in a reasonable and prudent manner.
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False - the officer is responsible to see that audible warning devices are consistent with safe operation and traffic conditions.
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When approaching hospitals or nursing homes the officer can use discretion with audible warning devices. |
True |
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T/F - Fire Bureau vehicles responding on an emergency don't have to stop at red lights.
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False - they will stop at all red lights and proceed only when all traffic that is on green acknowledges and yields the right of way.
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When responding on an emergency through a signalized intersection with a green light how should you proceed?
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exercise caution and good judgment. If visibility of cross streets is less than 400 feet slow to max of 20 mph or stop if necessary.
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T/F- Fire Bureau vehicles responding at an emergency don't have to stop at a stop sign if they can see in all directions
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False - you must stop at all stop signs and red lights and only proceed when other vehicles have yielded.
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Can you use the on coming lanes of traffic to circumvent a blocked intersection?
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Yes - but use extreme caution and make certain you have received the right-of-way from every driver at the intersection before proceeding.
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If a bystander signals you can proceed through an intersection on an emergency this is acceptable since they watching for you. |
False - don't relay on anyone when proceeding through a controlled intersection except a recognized police officer or offical.
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What do you do if you are approaching an intersection on an emergency that may be used by other fire bureau vehicles too |
Use the radio to alert other responders of your location and to warn them |
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T/F - during emergency responses you may at times have to be reckless and disregard the safety of others to reach the scene on time.
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False - it is never accaptable to tske the right-of-way in a reckless disregard for safety of others person or property.
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Since the public has to yield the right-of-way to responding emergency vehicles this relieves the driver of an emergency vehicle of responsibility.
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False - the driver is not relieved from the duty of driving in a safe manner with due regard for the safety of all.
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The driver of an emergency vehicle will drive in a manner so as to allow traffic ahead the opportunity to: |
pull to the right and yield right of way.
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Since ORS permits code 3 vehicles to disregard regulation this is a defense to negligence or reckless driving.
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False - it's not a defense. you must still drive in a safe manner.
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T/F - while responding on an emergency you don't have to stop at red flashing lights from school buses. |
False - you must still stop unless the roadway is divided by an unpaved median strip or barrier and you are on the opposite side.
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T/F - since a fire vehicle is an emergency vehicle they do not have to follow the traffic laws.
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False - unless you are responding on an emergency you have to follow the traffic laws like everyone else.
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Turn signals will be used _____ feet continuously before lane change.
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100 feet - during emergency and non-emergency situations
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T/F - you will respond code 2 or 3 on a move-up or public service response |
False - emergency lights will not be used and you will comply with traffic laws. |
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Who is responsible for the safe operation of Fire Bureau vehicles? |
Company officers and Drivers are jointly responsible.
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Who reviews accidents involving Fire Bureau vehicles
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FARB
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T/F - If an accident occurs the FRAB will need to see only the driver. |
False - The Board may require the presence of the officer, driver or other personnel at the review hearing. |
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What G.O. is used as a guideline for the review process?
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G.O. 24
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T/F - Training is responsible for providing training opportunities fo personnel assigned as drivers.
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False - the Company Officer is responsible for training opportunities.
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Who is responsible to certify that a member is qualified to drive?
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The officer prior to assigning a member to drive.
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