The highway operations blocking SOG maybe applied to which of the following conditions?
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Heavy traffic
Streets with high speeds
Poor lighting or weather conditions
Maybe implemented by any department member on scene
All the above
Pregunta 2
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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.
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True
False
Pregunta 3
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According to the SOG, select the best definition of " downstream".
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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
Pregunta 4
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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.
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True
False
Pregunta 5
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The direction that traffic is traveling from as the vehicles approach the incident scene is called?
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Upstream
Downstream
Approaching
Head on
Pregunta 6
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Select all the appropriate tactical priorities for the first arriving BLS unit in regard to highway operations and blocking.
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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)
Pregunta 7
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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.
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True
False
Pregunta 8
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Where does the first arriving medic unit or ambulance position on highway operations?
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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
Pregunta 9
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Second arriving BLS unit shall position the unit _____ feet away from the accident scene events.
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200-250
50-100
150-200
75-100
Pregunta 10
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FF should be facing traffic at all times while placing cones in order to view on coming traffic.
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True
False
Pregunta 11
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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.
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True
False
Pregunta 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?