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Evesham Fire-Rescue Engine Apparatus Operator Training

Evesham Fire-Rescue Engine Apparatus Operator Training. Emergency Vehicle Operations. Module Objectives. Given a lecture on Emergency Vehicle Operations, the student will: Identify common cause of apparatus accidents and related statistics.

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Evesham Fire-Rescue Engine Apparatus Operator Training

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  1. Evesham Fire-RescueEngine Apparatus Operator Training Emergency Vehicle Operations

  2. Module Objectives • Given a lecture on Emergency Vehicle Operations, the student will: • Identify common cause of apparatus accidents and related statistics. • Understand the importance of defensive driving while enroute to emergencies. • Identify driving regulations associated with driving emergency vehicles.

  3. Apparatus Driver • Primary job is to maneuver and safely control the apparatus. • You are responsible for the safety of your crew and the public • If you don’t arrive safely, you can’t help anyone.

  4. Consider the impacts • Injured department personnel. • Injuries to innocent by-standers. • Criminal and civil lawsuits. • Tarnished image and negative public relations.

  5. NFPA Statistics • 20% of all firefighter injuries and deaths annually are from vehicle accidents. • Approximately 25 civilians die each year in apparatus collisions.

  6. Apparatus accidents • Most occur in ideal weather and on dry roads. • Most apparatus accidents are preventable. • Accidents can be grouped into five categories.

  7. Common causes • Improper backing. • Reckless driving by civilians. • Excessive apparatus speed . • Lack of driving experience/training. • Poor apparatus design or maintenance.

  8. Additional factors • Overconfidence in driving ability. • Inability to recognize road hazard. • Misunderstanding of apparatus capabilities. • Lack of training in emergency maneuvers.

  9. Driving Regulations • Federal, state and local laws. • NFPA Standards. • Departmental policies and SOPs. • Emergency vehicles are bound by same driving laws as regular vehicles. (Ex. - school bus laws)

  10. Driver Attitude • Drive in a calm and safe manner. • You can’t demand the right of way, it must be yielded to you. • Consider the public image of the department.

  11. Apparatus Rider Safety • Riders should be belted and seated. • Personnel should never ride outside the apparatus. • Safety bars or gates on jumpseat areas are not a substitute for safety.

  12. Backing the vehicle • Most accidents occur while backing. • Avoid backing if at all possible. • Use spotters whenever backing. • All apparatus should have back-up alarms.

  13. Defensive Driving • Intersections are the most likely place for an accident to occur. • Come to a complete stop before proceeding through red lights. • Driving in the on coming lane of traffic is not recommended.

  14. Defensive Driving Techniques • Anticipate other drivers actions. • Estimate visual lead time. • Estimate braking and reaction time. • Understand weight transfer. • Combating skids.

  15. Anticipate other drivers • Aim high in the steering. • Get the big picture. • Keep your eyes moving. • Leave yourself an “out”. • Make sure others can see and hear you.

  16. Visual lead time • Scan far enough ahead to anticipate roadway hazards. • Visual lead time affects reaction time and breaking distance. • Aim high in the steering - get the big picture.

  17. Braking and Reaction Time • Total stopping distance = Driver reaction time + vehicle braking distance. • Vehicle speed and weight directly affect braking distance. • Proper hand position for driving large apparatus is 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock.

  18. Weight Transfer • Physics laws - an object in motion tends to remain in motion. • A change in direction or velocity will cause a weight transfer. • Reduce speed when approaching

  19. Combating Skids • Most common causes of skids • Driving too fast for road conditions • Failing to anticipate weight transfer • Failing to anticipate obstacles • Improper use of auxiliary braking devices • Improper care of tires and air pressure

  20. Passing other vehicles • Avoid passing vehicles that have not yet yielded. • Avoid passing on the right. • Avoid driving in opposing traffic lanes. • Avoid passing other emergency vehicles

  21. Adverse weather • Rain, snow, ice and mud make roads slippery. • It takes 3 to 15 times more distance to stop on slippery roads. • Adjust speed based on road curves and crowning.

  22. Use of Warning Devices • Motorists respond better to changes in pitch and tones. • Above 50 mph, the apparatus will outrun the range of the sirens. • Be aware of other emergency vehicles at intersections.

  23. Summary • Apparatus driver are responsible to arrive safely every time. • You don’t own the road, other drivers must first yield to you. • Know your equipment and S.O.P.s

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