Foog's

Front 1

what is the purpose of the vehicle readiness guideline?

Back 1

The purpose of this guideline is to provide direction and instruction in the check-out of departmental vehicles.

Front 2

In order to help ensure the readiness, reliability, and safe operation of departmental vehicles, what is essential?

Back 2

In order to help ensure the readiness, reliability, and safe operation of departmental vehicles, it is essential that all vehicles be checked-out in a methodical and consistent manner.

Front 3

* The process of checking-out and documenting the condition and readiness of department vehicles is to be accomplished by the use of ___________________________

Back 3

* The process of checking-out and documenting the condition and readiness of department vehicles is to be accomplished by the use of standardized vehicle check-out forms.

Front 4

* Additional in-depth and technical information may be found in the _________________ Manual for each specific apparatus. This manual can be found in the station,

Back 4

* Additional in-depth and technical information may be found in the Vehicle Operator Orientation Manual for each specific apparatus. This manual can be found in the station,

Front 5

* the Vehicle Operator Orientation Manual for each specific apparatus is available on the county intranet site under_____________________, or is available through the __________________ at the Fire Academy.

Back 5

This manual is available on the county intranet site under My Department > Fire Academy > Apparatus Information, or is available through the Driver Training Coordinator at the Fire Academy.

Front 6

* Emergency Response Vehicle Check-Out forms shall consist of ___________________separate sections relating to the appropriate inspection, including:

Back 6

* Emergency Response Vehicle Check-Out forms shall consist of four (4) separate sections relating to the appropriate inspection: Daily Inspection; Weekly Inspection; Monthly

Front 7

explain the vehicle checkout forms for non-emergency vehicles

Back 7

* Vehicle Check-Out forms for non-emergency response vehicles do not need to include the Daily section, however items normally checked daily would be included in the Weekly section (non-emergency response vehicles can be checked on a bi-weekly basis).

Front 8

* Emergency response vehicles (those required to be checked-out daily) shall be checked-out as soon as possible at the beginning of each shift

when else is the daily checkoff to be performed?

Back 8

* Emergency response vehicles (those required to be checked-out daily) shall be checked-out as soon as possible at the beginning of each shift or anytime after being in and out-of-service for mechanical reasons (service, failure, etc.).

Front 9

* Vehicles not subject to emergency response, such as staff cars, shall not go more than_________________calendar days between weekly checks, or __________________ calendar days between monthly checks. This includes all applicable reserve/pool vehicles.

Back 9

* Vehicles not subject to emergency response, such as staff cars, shall not go more than fourteen (14) calendar days between weekly checks, or thirty (30) calendar days between monthly checks. This includes all applicable reserve/pool vehicles.

Front 10

* After being reviewed, the completed Check-Out forms shall be filed for how long at the work location?

Back 10

* After being reviewed, the completed Check-Out forms shall be filed for one (1) year at the work location.

Front 11

* Apparatus/vehicles with a single fuel tank will maintain a fuel level of at least________ tankfull.

Back 11

* Apparatus/vehicles with a single fuel tank will maintain a fuel level of at least one half (½) full.

Front 12

* The vehicle/apparatus operator shall perform a thorough tire check on a daily basis. This shall include tread depth, condition, and inflation.

true/false

Back 12

*

true

The vehicle/apparatus operator shall perform a thorough tire check on a daily basis. This shall include tread depth, condition, and inflation.

Front 13

* Wheel lug tightness and brake wear indicator pins will be checked weekly?

true/false

Back 13

false

Wheel lug tightness and brake wear indicator pins will be checked daily.

Front 14

what should the vehicle apparatus operator do if he/she feels safety may be compromised.

Back 14

* The vehicle/apparatus operator should place the vehicle out of service immediately if he/she feels safety may be compromised.

Front 15

what is the purpose of the vehicle operations guideline?

Back 15

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the proper operation of department vehicles.

Front 16

Certain circumstances may require deviation from established guidelines. In all cases, _____________ is the paramount consideration.

Back 16

Certain circumstances may require deviation from established guidelines. In all cases, safety is the paramount consideration.

Front 17

* State law requires that vehicle operators must have an appropriate valid _____________ with them when operating a department vehicle.

Back 17

* State law requires that vehicle operators must have an appropriate valid driver’s license with them when operating a department vehicle.

Front 18

* Any person operating a department Medic Unit, command, or staff vehicle will be required to possess, as a minimum, a Class__________ Georgia driver’s license, or equivalent from another state.

Back 18

* Any person operating a department Medic Unit, command, or staff vehicle will be required to possess, as a minimum, a Class C Georgia driver’s license, or equivalent from another state.

Front 19

* Any person operating the Georgia Search and Rescue TRT apparatus must possess a ___________________driver’s license or equivalent from another state.

Back 19

* Any person operating the Georgia Search and Rescue TRT apparatus must possess a Non-Commercial Class E Georgia driver’s license or equivalent from another state.

Front 20

* The operation of all other department vehicles, not previously mentioned, will require the operator to possess a___________________driver’s license or equivalent from another state.

Previously stated:

med unit, gsar, trt, command vehicle, staff vehicle.

Back 20

* The operation of all other department vehicles, not previously mentioned, will require the operator to possess a Non-Commercial Class F Georgia driver’s license or equivalent from another state.

Front 21

seat belts are to be worn at the discretion of the operators of the gwinnett county vehicle.

true false

Back 21

false

* Seat belts will be worn by operators and passengers at all times.

Front 22

* The vehicle operator must ensure______________________ before moving the vehicle.

Back 22

* The vehicle operator must ensure that all passengers are secured, properly bunkered, and positioned before moving the vehicle.

Front 23

riding on the exterior of any apparatus is encouraged

true or false

Back 23

false

* Riding on the exterior of any apparatus/vehicle is strictly prohibited.

Front 24

* Vehicles shall not be backed without use of ____________ personnel or back-up persons, unless ______________________

Back 24

* Vehicles shall not be backed without use of two personnel or back-up persons, unless personnel are not available for this function.

Front 25

what are drivers to do while backing up?

Back 25

Drivers should ensure that the vehicle has at least one window down and headsets or hearing protection is removed while backing.

Front 26

where are chock blocks to be placed on engines? how about steep grades?

Back 26

* Chock blocks should be used in front and behind the left rear tire on all fire engines (on very steep grades, both chocks will be used on the downhill side of the tire). On all

Front 27

On all ladder trucks, the chock blocks should be used in front and behind the___________tire. The left front tire must be chocked on all Medic Units.

Back 27

On all ladder trucks, the chock blocks should be used in front and behind the left front tire.

Front 28

The _______________tire must be chocked on all Medic Units.

Back 28

The left front tire must be chocked on all Medic Units.

Front 29

* Personnel will wear provided hearing protection in apparatus, with the exception of ____________________pumpers.

Back 29

* Personnel will wear provided hearing protection in apparatus, with the exception of Freightliner/Saulsbury pumpers.

Front 30

* All auxiliary braking devices such as engine or exhaust, brakes, transmission, and Telma retarders should be used with the drivers discretion, when operating on wet or slippery roads.

Back 30

false

* All auxiliary braking devices such as engine or exhaust, brakes, transmission, and Telma retarders will be disengaged when operating on wet or slippery roads.

Front 31

* Vehicles equipped with on-spot chains will be engaged and checked___________. Fleet will remove chain wheels in ________ and re-install them in __________________.

Back 31

* Vehicles equipped with on-spot chains will be engaged and checked weekly. Fleet will remove chain wheels in April and re-install them in October.

Front 32

* The maximum allowable speed for any vehicle with On-Spot or cable chains will be _________________ miles per hour.

Back 32

* The maximum allowable speed for any vehicle with On-Spot or cable chains will be thirty (30) miles per hour.

Front 33

When are the pumps to be drained in all apparatus, and why?

Back 33

* When the temperature is projected to fall below freezing and remain for an extended period, the vehicle/apparatus operator will drain the fire pump and piping, and will run with a dry pump to prevent freezing.

Front 34

* During what timeframe will assigned operators be responsible for completely draining the fire pump and booster tank on any apparatus that is left at Fleet Maintenance, or other such facility where freezing may occur.

Back 34

* During the timeframe of October 15 through April 15, assigned operators will be responsible for completely draining the fire pump and booster tank on any apparatus that is left at Fleet Maintenance, or other such facility where freezing may occur.

Front 35

While driving Code 1:

is it ok to run with lights only, during response to an emergency call?

Back 35

no

* The driver/operator will use both audible and visual emergency warning devices, including lights and sirens.

Front 36

While driving Code 1:

is a rolling stop ok at traffic lights, if you have cleared the intersection prior?

Back 36

* The vehicle/apparatus will be brought to a complete stop at all red traffic lights and stop signs.

Front 37

While driving Code 1:

what speed should you be traveling while crossing through an intersection?

Back 37

* The posted speed limit will be observed when entering an intersection with a green light visible.

Front 38

While driving Code 1:

how fast are you allowed to proceed through a yield right away sign?

Back 38

* The vehicle will slow to a speed of not more than five (5) miles per hour when entering an intersection controlled by a yield right-of-way sign only.

Front 39

While driving Code 1:

how should you proceed through an intersection that is visibly obstructed in any manner?

Back 39

* The vehicle will be brought to a complete stop at all intersections that are visibly obstructed in any manner (i.e. buildings, other vehicles, trees or shrubbery, etc.).

Front 40

While driving Code 1:

how should you overtake another vehicle traveling the same direction?

Back 40

* Overtaking another vehicle moving in the same direction should be done with extreme caution. This should be accomplished by passing the upcoming vehicle on the left whenever possible.

Front 41

While driving Code 1:

how should you proceed when traveling in the opposite traffic flow lanes.

Back 41

* Extreme caution will be exercised when traveling in the opposite traffic flow lanes.

Front 42

While driving Code 1:

how should you proceed when crossing an unguarded railroad crossing?

Back 42

* The vehicle will be brought to a complete stop at all unguarded railroad crossings to ensure a safe crossing can be made. The operator will obey crossing signals at all times and the vehicle will not be driven around crossing gates under any circumstances.

Front 43

While driving Code 1:

how should you respond to a reduced speed limit in a school zone?

Back 43

* The posted, reduced speed limits for school zones will be observed during hours of operation.

Front 44

While driving Code 1:

how should you respond to a stopped school bus with flashing lights?

Back 44

* Operators will bring the vehicle to a complete stop whenever encountering a stopped school bus with flashing warning lights and will not proceed until it is confirmed safe to do so; it will be considered safe to proceed once the bus driver has ceased operating the flashing warning lights or should the bus driver signal that it is safe to proceed.

Front 45

* A distance of _______feet should be maintained between emergency vehicles if responding together along the same route.

Back 45

* A distance of 300 - 500 feet should be maintained between emergency vehicles if responding together along the same route. In congested areas or when encountering heavy traffic, this minimum distance may be impossible to maintain. Always maintain adequate distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

Front 46

* Always maintain an operating space in front of the vehicle that is at least equal to____________

Back 46

* Always maintain an operating space in front of the vehicle that is at least equal to the minimum travel distance necessary to stop the vehicle without contacting another object.

Front 47

What route should the vehicle/apparatus operator follow?

Back 47

* The vehicle/apparatus operator will follow the safest most expeditious route whenever possible. Also, it is important to be aware that unnecessary route of travel through congested or heavily populated areas, such as subdivisions, should be avoided whenever possible.

Front 48

* The location and response route of emergency vehicles will be updated via _____________________ any time there is a possibility that emergency vehicle routes could intersect during an emergency response.

Back 48

* The location and response route of emergency vehicles will be updated via radio communications any time there is a possibility that emergency vehicle routes could intersect during an emergency response.

Front 49

* During on-scene operations, the vehicle operator will remain with the apparatus?

True / false

Back 49

true*

During on-scene operations, the vehicle operator will remain with his/her assigned unit unless directed otherwise by their Company Officer or the Incident Commander.

Front 50

what is to be done with apparatus on the scene that is not being utilized?

Back 50

* Any apparatus not being utilized should be positioned away from the scene and shut down.

Front 51

* . At any time crews are working on a roadway, highway or parking lot, all personnel will wear reflective vests. The reflective vests are to be worn on the outer most portion of any PPE worn (including Bunker Gear) to enhance visibility of firefighters working on an emergency scene. The only exceptions to this rule is:

Back 51

The only exceptions to this rule are when firefighters are directly exposed to flame, fire, heat, extrication incidents and/or hazardous materials.

Front 52

* When operating on incidents on streets, roadways or highways, the operator will position the apparatus between the on-coming traffic and the emergency incident at a________________ degree angle to protect personnel operating on the incident.

Back 52

* When operating on incidents on streets, roadways or highways, the operator will position the apparatus between the on-coming traffic and the emergency incident at a thirty (30) degree angle to protect personnel operating on the incident.

Front 53

* Vehicle operators will avoid running over fire hose except in cases of extreme necessity.

true/false

Back 53

true

* Vehicle operators will avoid running over fire hose except in cases of extreme necessity.

Front 54

* Operators of aerial apparatus shall ensure the aerial is positioned correctly, and that it is safe for climbing. They will also ensure that personnel observe established safety guidelines, which include the wearing of__________ by all personnel on the ground below raised aerials.

Back 54

* Operators of aerial apparatus shall ensure the aerial is positioned correctly, and that it is safe for climbing. They will also ensure that personnel observe established safety guidelines, which include the wearing of helmets by all personnel on the ground below raised aerials.

Front 55

* All personnel climbing aerial apparatus or operating from a bucket are required to wear a ladder belt and be locked in at all times. When locking in with the ladder belt, personnel will only lock into the ___________ of the ladder or the approved anchor points in the bucket.

Back 55

* All personnel climbing aerial apparatus or operating from a bucket are required to wear a ladder belt and be locked in at all times. When locking in with the ladder belt, personnel will only lock into the rungs of the ladder or the approved anchor points in the bucket. The side rails and handles are not life safety rated.

Front 56

is it ok at any point to put the apparatus in reverse while loading hose from behind the vehicle?

Back 56

no

Safety should be the primary consideration during hose loading activities. At no time will any apparatus be placed in reverse when personnel are loading hose from behind the vehicle. When loading hose, personnel on the hose bed should work from a kneeling position to prevent falls.

Front 57

When loading hose, personnel on the hose bed should work from what position?

Back 57

When loading hose, personnel on the hose bed should work from a kneeling position to prevent falls

Front 58

The fuel conservation policy applies to all vehicles assigned to a fire station. The fuel situation will be monitored and reviewed on a __________basis.

Back 58

The fuel conservation policy applies to all vehicles assigned to a fire station. The fuel situation will be monitored and reviewed on a monthly basis.

Front 59

The conservation level will be determined by the__________________

Back 59

The conservation level will be determined by the changing fuel prices as well as budgetary reserve.

Front 60

Fuel Conservation Level One:

- Level one will be in effect during what periods when the monthly consumption is less than 7.5% of the annual budget.

Back 60

during periods when the monthly consumption is less than 7.5% of the annual budget.

Front 61

Fuel Conservation Level One:

* Apparatus can reach a threshold of_____________________ tank before needing to refuel.

Back 61

* Apparatus can reach a threshold of one-half (1/2) tank before needing to refuel. This half tank rule will be reflected in the Fire Operations Operating Guidelines Chapter 5 – Vehicle Operations, Section 100 under Preventive Maintenance.

Front 62

Fuel Conservation Level One:

how many discretional travel trips are allowed per shift?

-Details

Back 62

* Consolidate to one (1) discretionary travel trip per shift. Trips will be governed by the Company Officer and should be combined to make the most efficient travel route for needs. All other discretionary trips must be approved by the Battalion Chief.

Front 63

Fuel Conservation Level Two:

* Level Two will be in effect during what periods?

Back 63

* Level Two will be in effect during periods when consumption is 7.5% or greater.

Front 64

Fuel Conservation Level Two:

* Apparatus will be for essential use only,

including:

Back 64

* Emergency / Non-Emergency Calls

* District Commander’s office approval required prior to public relations, pre-planning and discretionary training travel.

* Use of satellite training locations (Stations: 5, 11, 12, 18, 20, 22, and 24) for all Departmental, State and Federally-mandated training only.

* Recruit training requiring apparatus presence.

* Required Relief Driver Prerequisite Training

* Required apparatus maintenance (A and B services, emergency repairs, swapping of apparatus).

Front 65

Fuel Conservation Level Two:

Examples of Non-Discretionary items

Back 65

* Emergency and non-emergency responses.

* Move ups for coverage (ensure a true need prior to making the move up).

* Apparatus checkout.

* Some apparatus maintenance.

* Emergency repairs at the County Shop or Radio Shop.

* Driver training (re-evaluate the number of miles which must be driven to be certified on the various units).

* Some mandatory training, pre-planning and public relations as determined by Battalion Chiefs and District Chiefs.

* Trips for re-fueling “only”; when below one-half (1/2) of a tank.

* Retrieving personnel from hospitals (in and outside of the County).

Front 66

Fuel Conservation Level Two:

Examples of Discretionary items

Back 66

* Picking up chow at the store.

* Eating chow out at a food establishment (restaurants, food courts, fast food, etc…)

* Physical training away from the station (parks, schools, etc…)

* Trips for fuel “only”.

* Non-mandatory training away from the station.

* Riding territory study.

* Trips to Fire Supply.

* Non-essential apparatus maintenance items.