EVOC Practice Test With Complete Solution

EVOC Practice Test With Complete Solution urban and suburban problems - intersections traffic control devices technology Rural Problems - loss of vehicle control highway design and geometry speed apparatus size In relation to emergency vehicle accidents the tanker (tender) is the_____________ number of fire apparatus involved in accidents - leading what could improve a departments overall safety performance in relation to dirving? - proper design of apparatus with tank baffling, maintenance, and driver operator training will significantly impact these statistics contributing factors for emergency vehicle accidents - driver error errors of others maintenance unknown impact of vehicle accidents - impact in department, community and families of those directly involved permanent injury or death loss of apparatus/equipment (economic) legal settlements (economic for taxpayers) three principles that govern emergency vehicle operators - 1-drivers are subject to all traffic laws unless a specific exemption is provided 2-exemptions apply only when the vehicle is responding to a true emergency 3-drivers can be found criminally or civilly liable if involved in an accident, even if they are operating under the provisions of an exemption True emergency - A situation in which there is a high probability of death or serious injury to an individual Due Regard - A reasonably careful person performing similar duties and under similar circumstances would act in the same manner -fire department has a duty to respond with due regard for the safety of others -this objective can be accomplished with education, a prescribed training program, skill development and evaluation to prevent unsafe acts Negligence - is a legal deficiency or wrong which results whenever a person fails to exercise that degree which a prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances, The negligence may be slight, ordinary, or gross section 1104 vehicle traffic law - when involved in an emergency operation may exercise privileges' set forth in this section of the V&T law: subject to conditions -proceed past a steady signal flashing red signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation -exceed the maximum speed limit as long as he or she does not endanger life or property -stop, stand or park irrespective or other governing sections -disregard regulations governing direction or movement or turning (example: going down the opposite direction on one way street) except for police vehicles, the exemption herein granted shall apply only when audible signals are sounded while the vehicle is in motion, by bell, horn, siren, etc., as may be reasonably necessary and when at least one red light is displayed and visible the forgoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others nfpa 1002 (training standard) - Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications knowledge through -classroom instruction -practical skill -testing -qualification training -proficiency -annual qualification -before new apparatus are placed into service nfpa 1500 during emergency response drivers of fire department vehicles shall bring the vehicle to a complete stop for any of the following: - -directed by law enforcement officer -red traffic lights -stop signs -negative right of way intersections -blind intersections -cannot account for all lanes of traffic in an intersection -when other intersection hazards are present -when encountering a stopped school bus with flashing red lights drivers shall proceed through intersections only when the drive can ___________ for all lanes of traffic in intersection - account 3 questions you need to ask when responding? - was the unit responding to a true emergency? did the driver exercise due regard for the safety of others? did the driver violate any local or state laws or recognized standards? Human Aspects of an EVO - attitude knowledge mental fitness judgment physical fitness age habits driving characteristics acquired ability of an EVO - drivers license state and local laws defensive driving techniques defensive driving techniques - reaction time breaking distance stopping distance physical elements Vehicle Characteristics - Type of vehicle components (engine, drive train, braking system) special training required of drivers (on highway training and off highway training) Personnel File contains... - qualifications of each person within the department serves as a means to select driver/operators, indicating required training and for qualified drivers training updates needed can be used in court all are legal documents the proof of acquired abilities will be shown in ______-_______ _________ - competency-based testing topics of SOP's - operator selection/designation training testing emergency response maintenance Operator Selection (SOP Topic) - attitude towards the job and position judgement-focused on tasks physical fitness- both critical aspects when realizing the high number of heart related FF fatalities in MVA's Age License knowledge operator training (SOP Topic) - firefighting EVOC defensive driving pump operations experience testing emergency response (SOP Topic) - in accordance with NYS Traffic and Vehicle laws use of warning devices maximum speed limit for FD apparatus use of seat belts Quiet Response - "non-emergency mode" this policy was set in place in an attempt to reduce the number of accidents involving apparatus responding to alarms that would typically result in false alarms or fires where the potential for dollar loss was low. first year in st. Louis FD it had a 17% decrease in accidents. in a four year period from the time that "on the quiet response" was placed in effect, the St. Louis FD realized a __________% drop in dumpster fires. - 51% incidents that frequently result in frequent "false alarms" - automatic fire alarms manual pull stations activated carbon monoxide alarm-no illness activated smoke detector smoke investigation hazardous materials investigation nuisance odors sprinkler alarm activation service calls move ups false automatic alarm reasons - poorly maintained systems power surge/outage cooking smoke faulty detectors false manual pull station calls - children playing