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SOG Quiz #9

Question 1 of 12

1

The highway operations blocking SOG maybe applied to which of the following conditions?

Select one of the following:

  • Heavy traffic

  • Streets with high speeds

  • Poor lighting or weather conditions

  • Maybe implemented by any department member on scene

  • All the above

Explanation

Question 2 of 12

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"Block" refers to the positioning of fire apparatus on an angle to lanes of traffic creating a physical barrier between upstream traffic and the work area.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 12

1

According to the SOG, select the best definition of " downstream".

Select one of the following:

  • The direction that the traffic is moving as it travels away from the accident scene

  • The direction that the traffic as it moves toward the accident scene

  • The direction from the scene that the lead or first due apparatus positions from the accident scene

  • The direction from the scene that all incoming medical transport units shall approach

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Question 4 of 12

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The "shadow area" is the protected work area at a vehicle-related roadway incident that is sheilded by the blocking apparatus or other emergency vehicles.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 5 of 12

1

The direction that traffic is traveling from as the vehicles approach the incident scene is called?

Select one of the following:

  • Upstream

  • Downstream

  • Approaching

  • Head on

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Question 6 of 12

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Select all the appropriate tactical priorities for the first arriving BLS unit in regard to highway operations and blocking.

Select one or more of the following:

  • IRR and assume command

  • Park within 100ft of the accident scene, angles away from scene to block at least one additional lane

  • If pump panel is needed, position panel towards the incident and away from traffic to protect engineer

  • Use caution exiting the vehicle to watch for oncoming traffic

  • medical triage

  • scene hazard procedures (fluids, etc)

Explanation

Question 7 of 12

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Place cones 15-20 feet apart in front of the incident, downstream, with a straight/horizontal placement to direct traffic safely around incident scene.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 12

1

Where does the first arriving medic unit or ambulance position on highway operations?

Select one of the following:

  • In front of the first arriving BLS unit in the shadow area, with rear loading door angled away from nearest lanes of moving traffic

  • Behing first arriving BLS unit and over to the right as far as possible

  • In front of law enforcement vehicles

  • As close to the assigned patient or vehicle that needs medicall attention

Explanation

Question 9 of 12

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Second arriving BLS unit shall position the unit _____ feet away from the accident scene events.

Select one of the following:

  • 200-250

  • 50-100

  • 150-200

  • 75-100

Explanation

Question 10 of 12

1

FF should be facing traffic at all times while placing cones in order to view on coming traffic.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 12

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At a minimum, first AND second arriving BLS units will remain on scene at an incident where a medic unit is assessing a patient.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 12

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Which direction shall the wheels be turned on the blocking apparatus to avoid entering work area if they are struck?

Select one of the following:

  • Towards traffic

  • Away from traffic

  • Straight ahead

  • Towards median

Explanation

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