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Safe___ shall always have

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arrival, priority over speedy arrival

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Prompt, safe response shall be attained by:

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Quickly mounting vehicles
Ensuring all personnel are onboard, seated, and have seatbelts fastened
Waiting for bay doors to open completely
Leaving the station in a standard manner
Knowing the route to be taken
Driving defensively and professionally at reasonable speeds
Using audible warning devices when necessary

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The only personnel permitted to be unbelted while in a moving vehicle are

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those engaged in patient care requiring them to stand or kneel

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Favorable conditions are defined as follows

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Light Traffic
Dry pavement
Good Visibility
Good roads

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Intersections present the

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greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles

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When approaching and crossing intersections with the right of way

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(green light, no stop sign, etc), JFRD vehicles shall not exceed the posted speed limit

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All personnel shall wear

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reflective vests when working in and around roadways. The only exception will be personnel wearing their issued turnout coat.

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Should the need for repairs arise, tactical support personnel may be contacted on

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A8 from 07:00-17:00 hours, 5 days a week. After 17:00, FRCC will be notified in lieu of service personnel

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If it becomes necessary to travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes

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The maximum permissible speed shall be 20 mph

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The _______ of the vehicle is responsible for its safe operations

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Operator

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According to SOG 402, what is the primary purpose of the vehicle operations guidelines?

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To provide for the safety of JFRD personnel and the public.

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What is the guiding priority of JFRD vehicle operations, as stated in SOG 402.01?

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Safe arrival shall always have priority over speedy arrival.

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Who is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of a JFRD vehicle?

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The operator of the vehicle.

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What is the Company Officer’s primary responsibility regarding vehicle operations?

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Ensuring that the operator complies with all laws and procedures governing emergency vehicle operations.

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What must an operator do if they have a condition that might impair their ability to drive a JFRD vehicle?

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Report the condition to the Company Officer.

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Before a JFRD vehicle is permitted to move, what must the Company Officer confirm regarding personnel?

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That all personnel and riders are onboard, wearing PPE if necessary, and wearing seatbelts.

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The number of personnel permitted to ride in a JFRD vehicle is limited to the number of _____ in the vehicle.

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seat belts

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Under what single circumstance are personnel permitted to be unbelted in a moving JFRD vehicle?

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When engaged in patient care that requires them to stand or kneel.

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Is donning protective equipment permitted while a JFRD vehicle is in motion?

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Only if it can be accomplished while properly seated with the seat belt fastened.

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What specific check must engineers/operators perform daily on the booster tank?

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They must check the water level by visual observation into the tank.

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If an unsafe condition is found during a daily apparatus inspection, who must be notified immediately?

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The Company Officer, who then contacts Tactical Support.

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On which day of the week is a more thorough inspection of the apparatus and all equipment performed?

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Every Monday.

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If the motor of any JFRD vehicle is started, it must be allowed to run until the temperature has reached _____ before being shut off.

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the normal operating range

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When a company is assigned to a spare unit, who is responsible for the vehicle and its equipment?

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The Company Officer.

25
What two conditions must be met before a spare unit is returned?
It must be fueled and cleaned.
26
A JFRD vehicle's fuel supply must be refilled immediately if the level falls below what capacity?
3/4 of total capacity.
27
What is the procedure for backing a JFRD vehicle when a guide is unavailable during emergency operations?
The driver shall dismount and walk completely around the apparatus to check for obstructions before backing.
28
When should Tactical Support be contacted regarding a stuck JFRD vehicle?
Before attempting to pull it out, unless the vehicle is equipped with a winch.
29
During what hours can Tactical Support be contacted for repairs on channel A8 or by phone?
From 0700-1700 hours, 5 days a week.
30
Who must be notified for vehicle repairs after 1700 hours?
The FRCC (Fire Rescue Communications Center).
31
What is the rule for JFRD vehicles regarding school bus "STOP" signs?
JFRD operators will bring their vehicle to a complete stop, regardless of response status.
32
When responding to an alarm, what is the policy regarding passing other JFRD vehicles?
Vehicles shall not pass each other unless the lead vehicle is having mechanical difficulties.
33
Which JFRD vehicles are permitted to pass slower units when responding to an emergency?
Rescue Units and Chiefs’ cars.
34
What is the speed limit for JFRD vehicles in an active school zone?
The posted School Zone speed limit, even during an emergency response.
35
Between the hours of _____ and _____, siren use should be limited to the extent necessary to ensure warning other traffic.
0100 and 0600
36
What legal right-of-way do sirens and warning lights provide to emergency vehicles?
None; they simply request the right-of-way from other drivers.
37
When the first-arriving unit reports 'situation stable,' how should responding units adjust their response?
They shall continue emergency response with lights and sirens but shall not exceed the posted speed limit.
38
Under what two circumstances are JFRD vehicles authorized to exceed posted speed limits?
When responding to alarms or transporting a patient to a medical facility.
39
What four elements define 'favorable conditions' for exceeding the speed limit?
Light traffic, dry pavement, good visibility, and good roads.
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Under favorable conditions, what is the maximum speed JFRD vehicles may travel over the posted speed limit?
A maximum of 20 mph.
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Under less than favorable conditions, what is the absolute maximum permissible speed for a JFRD vehicle?
The posted speed limit.
42
What is the maximum permissible speed if it becomes necessary to travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes?
20 mph.
43
When approaching and crossing an intersection with the right-of-way (e.g., green light), JFRD vehicles shall not exceed _____.
the posted speed limit
44
If a JFRD vehicle must use center or oncoming lanes to approach an intersection, what action is required before proceeding?
The vehicle must come to a complete stop before proceeding, even with a green light.
45
When approaching a negative right-of-way intersection (e.g., red light or stop sign), what must a JFRD vehicle do?
Come to a complete stop and only proceed when the operator can account for all traffic yielding the right-of-way.
46
What must the operator do before personnel can dismount the apparatus to catch plugs or pull lines?
The operator must stop the apparatus completely.
47
When stopped at an incident scene, an apparatus should be positioned to protect _____ and not impede traffic more than necessary.
personnel
48
All personnel shall wear _____ when working in and around roadways.
reflective vests
49
What is the only exception to the rule requiring personnel to wear reflective vests when working in or around roadways?
When personnel are wearing their issued turnout coat.
50
Riding on _____ or other exposed positions is not permitted on any vehicle at any time.
tailboards
51
Before accepting a vehicle from a repair facility, what is the Engineer/operator's responsibility?
To check the water level of booster tanks (by visual observation) and all fluid levels.
52
After an engineer checks a repaired vehicle's fluids, who must verify these levels at their earliest convenience?
The OIC (Officer in Charge).
53
Except when involved in an emergency response, JFRD fire apparatus shall not be driven on _____ or over privately owned bridges.
private driveways
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When backing a JFRD vehicle, what must a guide maintain with the driver at all times?
Eye contact.
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