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1. Good Samaratian Law: Doesn't apply to emergency vehicle operation
2. Skills: Reading Writing Mechanical
3. Good Public Relations: Safe drive displays "professionalism and respect for the puplic" show courtesy keep vehicle clean initiate and maintain public relations programs

4. Bad Public Relations: Improper languages, gestures unkempt appearance impatience in dealing with public
5. Defensive Driving: Driving to prevent accidents in spite of incorrect actions of others or adverse conditions
6. Seat Adjustment: Use seat belt Proper hand positioning Legs slightly bent at knees Proper seat height
7. Right Foot: Placed squarely over accelerator Over brake only in

anticipation of braking

8. Left Foot: Never used for braking Rest on floorboard to assist with balance DO NOT rest foot on clutch pedal
9. Position Of Hands: Firm grip with both hands Do not allow wheel to slide through hands Do not let wheel spin freely Do not palm the wheel
10. Proper hand Position: 10-2 9-3 Preferred 8-
11. Shuffle Steering: Hands do not cross each other Both hands remain in contact with

wheel at all times Used for turns and for counter-steering

Becomes more comfortable with practice

12. Mirrors: Mounting and installation by vehicle manufacturers based on USDOT Regulations.
13. Blind Spots: Know location of vehicle blind spots - each vehicle is different Compensate by using others to assist you Always use spotter(s) while backing
14. The Smith System: A type of defensive driving Aim high in steering Get the big picture Keep eyes moving Allow an out Keep vehicle visible

15. SIPDE: Search, sense identify predic t decide execut e
16. Supplemental Restraint Devices/Systems: Air bags Seat belt pretensioners Rollover protection
17. Maintenance: Daily beginning of shift
18. Driver Attitude: Most important factor in emergency vehicle operations.
19. Driver attitude pitfalls: Overconfidence False ideas Impatience Tension

Exhibitionis t "Road Rage"

20. Static: 100% efficiency
21. Rolling: 40%-50% efficiency
22. Sliding: 0% efficiency
23. Inertia: Body at rest... Body in motion...
24. Velocity: Distance traveled over a specified period of time. Measure in MPH or FPS

25. Centrifugal: tends to keep objects in a Straight line
26. Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion. As speed increase so does kinetic. 1/2(mass)(velocity)sqd
27. Force of impact: The force at which to object collide
28. Centripetal force: pushes body into a curved path
29. Stopping distance on snow or ice: 3 to 15 times greater
30. Sound Perceptions: Zone of confusion 10deg from left and right ear. Median plane of sound
31. Disabilities: If it affects their driving they should be removed
32. Chronic Conditions: Both mental and physical conditions that develop over time
33. Tunnel Vision: Fixate on a small area, effects increase with speed
34. Phototropism (Moth Effect): tendency for the eyes especially when fatigued or drug influenced to be attracted to light.
35. Rods: Night vision
36. Cones: Day vision
37. Visual Perceptions: 90-95% of all incoming data
38. Driver attitude professionalism: Maturity Responsibility

Courtes y Desire Restrai nt

39. Number one cause of vehicle crashes: driver error driver inattention
40. Maintenance Components: Approaching the vehicle Is the vehicle clean Is the vehicle sitting level Fluid leaks underneath Condition of glass and lights Tire pressure
41. Seat Belts: Must be fully dressed before getting on All riders must wear seat belts Shall be seated and not permitted to stand Riding on tailboard is unsafe and is NOT ACCEPTABLE
42. Vehicle color: NFPA Standards USDOT Regulations

43. sirens: short burst of the air horns, with constant up and down sire oscillation most effective
44. Road types: Interstate, primary (lots of traffic and intersections secondary (sometimes gravel) people animals

45. County (Rural): Higher speeds Pedestrians and wildlife Possible poor design and construction
46. Day of Week: Monday through Friday Weekends Holidays
47. Time of Day: Rush hour (time depends on area) School hours Late night, early morning
48. City (Urban / Suburban): Usually heavier traffic - vehicular and pedestrian
49. Drag factors: the higher the number the better the road condition for traction and stopping distance
50. Road Designs: FLAT CROWNED BANKED GROOVED SHOULDER

CURVED

STRAIGHT

51. 3 SEC rule: used with following
52. Don't Pump: ABS Breaks
53. ABS: Require steady pressure
54. Mirror adjustments: Completed prior to moving vehicle Allow vision of side of vehicle and as much of lane as possible Use convex mirrors to get the "big picture"
55. Physical: fitness vision hearing disabilities (should not impede safe vehicle operations)
56. Driver Selection: Ofter through promotions experience Must put forth desire to learn
57. Vehicle Code Exemptions: Only apply if Due Regard is taken
58. Under code of Virginia: Vehicle must be cover by liability insurance or have certificate of self insurance

59. Negligence: Any action which violate Standard Practice or Care Duty to act, breach of duty, injury
60. Title 46.2: Vehicle traffic laws

61. Exemptions to traffic codes apply only if:: the driver is operating with due regard for safety of other person's and property
62. § 46.2-802: Drive right side of highways
63. § 46.2-803: Keep to the right in crossing intersections or railroads.
64. 111: Flares and other signals relating to stopped commercial motor vehicles.
65. 494: Safe driving point credit.
66. 735: Special License Plates
67. 736: Special License Plates
68. Due Regard: Actions of a prudent person in an emergency
69. Intersections: number one place when emergency vehicle crashes occur
70. Negotiating safely at intersections: Approach 15mph or slower, use warning devises, safest practice is to come to a complete stop. Make eye contact, Left right, left. YOUR CLOSEST DANGER IS TO YOUR LEFT
71. Passing: Pass of left when possible
72. School bus: loading or unloading you will STOP. Wait for lights to turn off and a signal from the driver

73. Short cuts: Don't use, unfamiliar roads, and neighborhood residents and chil- dren
74. Sirencide: Emergency drivers begin to feel a sense of power and urgency that block out reason and prudence, leading to reckless operation of emergency vehicle. Drive depends of siren to move traffic and will eventually become over-relaxed to the conditions. Prevent by guarding against it
75. three dimensional thinking: above and below, left right, front back
76. headlights: most effective warning lights
77. following other emergency vehicles: 500ft behind and use different siren sounds
78. Speed Adjustment: Type of call and weather conditions
79. traffic control devices: Remote control devices on predetermined routes, strobe lights and sensors (OPTICON) HAVE INCREASED EFFICIENCY
80. Drive error: Leading cause of vehicle crashes
81. two vehicle crash: Accounts for more fatalities, injuries, and property damage than any other type.
82. 70%: of serious vehicle crashes are at intersections

83. Backing: use spotter, accomplish slowly, concentrate, use rear and side view cameras (supplemental vision)
84. time of day: Allow extra space, consider lane choice be aware of impaired drivers

85. Breaking techniques: Apply steady pressure
86. If skid occurs use: Pumping action to bring unit under control
87. ABS Breaks: do not pump
88. Skids: rear wheel front wheel four wheel spin out power skid hydroplani ng
89. SKID CONTROL: Release brakes turn in the direction of the skid do not over steer once skid is controlled apply power
90. Lessen Severity: Decrease speed and go off road if necessary
91. Hierarchy of Crashes: Head on into another vehicle head on into a fixed object glancing blow with a fixed

object maneuvering to avoid any impact

92. remember: PEDESTRIANS DON'T HAVE ANY PROTECTION
93. 96: Fire/ems responders struck
94. 32: Fatalities
95. 21: Apparatus struck
96. Traffic incidents account for: 1/4 of all congestion on road ways
97. for every minute lanes are blocked it takes: 4mins to restore
98. responder struck by's are: increasing
99. minor: under 30 minutes
100. intermediate: 30-2hrs
101. major: two or more hours
102. Agency SOP based on: National and state standards Manual of uniform and traffic control devices MUTCD NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1901 VDOT Work Area Protection Manual
103. Limit Exposure: Amount of apparatus and personnel limit to only those necessary IDLH Environment

104. Limit time: Clear as soon as possible
105. Advanced warning area: Tells traffic what to expect
106. Transition Area: moves traffic out of its normal path
107. buffer area: provides protection for traffic and workers

108. work area: work area
109. termination area: lets traffic resume normal driving
110. 50ft: no fire involved
111. 150ft: potential for fire
112. 2000 feet: possible HAZMAT
113. Apparatus positioning: Uphill upwind
114. interstates: block traffic in necessary, cooperate with law enforcement, use vehicle for safety barrier
115. curved and straight roads: anticipate hazardous from both directions, place warning devices to channel traffic to desired areas
116. warning device placement: appropriate distance for road speed visible during all conditions do not put flares near gas spills cones are more common and cost effective
117. type of incident: ems, fire, rescue
118. location of incident: hazards, congestion areas, amount of space needed
119. Scene lights: reduce emergency light "use blocking mode" turn off all forward facing lights while

vehicle is parked at the scene Provide scene illumination after dark PRESENSE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SLOWS TRAFFIC

120. Best Practice: Look before embarking, work of side away from traffic, consider pump operators
121. Match PPE LEVEL TO: RISK
122. TRAFFIC VEST: ANSI American national standard institute Require retro-reflective or fluorescent clothing
123. Traffic Cones MUTCD: MIN-28 SUGGESTED HEIGHT 36 NIGHT CONES 6'RETROFLECTIVE BAND WITH 4' RETROFLECTIVE 2 INCHES BETWEEN ORANGE APPROVED LIME GREEN NOT APPROVED NFPA 1901

REVISION

124. 35MPH: 100FT 35 STEPS

125. 45MPH: 150FT 50 STEPS

126. 55MPH: 200FT 70 STEPS

127. 55MPH +: 250FT+ 100 STEPS

128. Cone Deployment: At a minimum apparatus should be able to deploy a 200' taper with five (5) cones placed at 50' spacing between cones.

129. Safety cone: placed 10ft behind the apparatus
130. Signs: 48x48 florescent pink NFPA 1500
131. NIOSH: ESTABLISH SOP's Position apparatus uphill, upwind, protect crew first control oncoming vehicles before addressing emergency event
132. NIOSH: Position self in a secure area
133. National institute of occuational safety and health: NIOSH
134. Vest: yellow,green, orange, retroflective