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National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program

National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program. LAW ENFORCEMENT | FIRE | EMS | TRANSPORTATION TOWING & RECOVERY | COMMUNICATIONS. Lesson 5: Scene Safety. Lesson Objectives. At the conclusion of this lesson, participants will be able to:

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National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program

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  1. National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program LAW ENFORCEMENT| FIRE | EMS| TRANSPORTATION TOWING & RECOVERY |COMMUNICATIONS

  2. Lesson 5:Scene Safety

  3. Lesson Objectives At the conclusion of this lesson, participants will be able to: Describe how emergency vehicle markings can improve scene safety Describe recommendations for emergency-vehicle lighting as set forth in the MUTCD Describe high-visibility safety apparel requirements for incident responders

  4. Emergency Vehicle Markings

  5. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards NFPA1901 – Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus (2009) NFPA 1917 – Standard for Automotive Ambulances (2013) At least 50% of the rear vertical surfaces of the apparatus shall be equipped with 6 inch (minimum) retroreflective striping, alternating yellow and red, in a chevron pattern sloping downward and away from the centerline of the vehicle at an angle of 45°

  6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards NFPA1901 – Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus (2009) NFPA 1917 – Standard for Automotive Ambulances (2013) Any door of the apparatus have at least 96 in2 (60 in2 for vertically hinged doors on ambulances)of retroreflective material affixed to the inside of the door A 4 inch retroreflective stripe be affixed to at least 50% of the cab and body length on each side and at least 25% of the width of the front of the apparatus

  7. Fire Apparatus Vehicle Markings Photos Courtesy of the City of Oak Creek Fire Department (WI)

  8. Law Enforcement Vehicle Markings

  9. Law Enforcement Vehicle Markings – New Vs. Old

  10. Safety Service Patrol Vehicle Markings

  11. Emergency-Vehicle Lighting

  12. MUTCD Section 6I.05 – Use of Emergency-Vehicle Lighting Though essential for safety, use of too many lights at an incident scene can be distracting and can create confusion for approaching road users

  13. MUTCD Section 6I.05 – Use of Emergency-Vehicle Lighting Too much lighting also makes it difficult to see other responders operating around vehicles

  14. MUTCD Section 6I.05 – Use of Emergency-Vehicle Lighting

  15. MUTCD Section 6I.05 – Use of Emergency-Vehicle Lighting • Once good traffic control is established, the MUTCD recommends reducing the amount of emergency-vehicle lighting • Public safety agencies should examine their policies on the use of emergency-vehicle lighting with the intent of reducing the use of this lighting as much as possible while not endangering those at the scene

  16. Student Activity 

  17. Student Activity  What impact did forward-facing lights have?

  18. Responder Visibility MUTCD Section 6D.03 states: All workers, including emergency responders, within the right-of-way of a roadway who are exposed either to traffic (vehicles using the highway for purposes of travel) or to work vehicles and construction equipment SHALL wear high-visibility safety apparel…

  19. Driver Reaction and Stopping Distances At 60 mph: Vehicle travels 88 feet/second Reaction distance is 132 feet Total stopping distance is 359 feet Low beam headlights only illuminate160 feet ahead of the vehicle

  20. Typical U.S. Crash Scene

  21. Emergency Responder High-Visibility Safety Apparel • Must meet, and be labeled as meeting one of two standards: • ANSI/ISEA 107, Standard Performance for: • Class II • Class III • ANSI/ISEA 207, Public Safety Vests

  22. ANSI 107 Class II Safety Vest

  23. ANSI 107 Class III Safety Vest – Has Sleeves

  24. ANSI 107 vs. ANSI 207 ANSI 107 Class II Vest ANSI 207 Public Safety Vest Note shorter length to allow access to items on belt

  25. Shortcoming of Wearing No Vest!

  26. MUTCD Section 6D.03 Exceptions • Firefighters or other responders engaged in emergency operations that directly expose them to flame, fire, heat, and/or hazardous materials

  27. MUTCD Section 6D.03 Exceptions • Law enforcement when actively engaged in potentially confrontational law enforcement activities (i.e., tactical operations)

  28. Need a Vest Policy? “If your feet are on the street, your vest is on your chest!”

  29. End of Service Life • According to FHWA and the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), high-visibility safety apparel should be replaced when it becomes: • Not visible at 1,000 feet day or night • Faded – Soiled • Torn – Worn • Dirty – Defaced

  30. TIM Timeline

  31. Lesson Objectives Review    Describe how emergency vehicle markings can improve scene safety Describe recommendations for emergency-vehicle lighting as set forth in the MUTCD Describe high-visibility safety apparel requirements for incident responders

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