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WASHINGTON STATE PATROL

WASHINGTON STATE PATROL. MOTORIST ASSISTANCE. Tire Changing. Safety Disabled motorist wishes to change their own tire. Provide protection. WSP changes the tire. Have them stay in their vehicle for their protection. Tire Changing. Equipment Working jack Lug wrench Spare tire

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WASHINGTON STATE PATROL

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  1. WASHINGTON STATE PATROL MOTORIST ASSISTANCE

  2. Tire Changing Safety • Disabled motorist wishes to change their own tire. • Provide protection. • WSP changes the tire. • Have them stay in their vehicle for their protection.

  3. Tire Changing Equipment • Working jack • Lug wrench • Spare tire • Legal tread • Proper inflation

  4. Changing A Tire • Vehicle is on firm and level ground. • Block the wheels. • Use jack as designed and lift at designated points. • Never go under a vehicle. • Disc brakes.

  5. Fire Extinguishers Dry Chemical 10 Pound

  6. Operation • Remove from bracket in trunk. • Invert and shake extinguisher to loosen compacted dry chemicals. • To use, remove "safety pin.” • Point nozzle at base of fire and squeeze nozzle handle.

  7. Inspection • Required monthly. • Safety pin. • Safety seal - plastic tag (yellow or orange).

  8. Engine Compartment Fires

  9. Citizen's Vehicle

  10. Citizen's Vehicle • Advise Radio • Donot open hood • Safeguard the area • If heavily involved • Use your best judgment

  11. Patrol Vehicles

  12. Patrol Vehicles • Advise Radio. • Do not open hood. • Remove passengers, weapons, and ammunition. • Safeguard the area. • Use your best judgment.

  13. Fusees

  14. Safety • Remember, this equipment is extremely HOT when ignited. • Hold away from body and clothing -- they can cause serious burns.

  15. Safety • Remember to always avoid placing fusees in dry, grassy areas or in fluids. • The fluids may be flammable.

  16. Igniting/Lighting Fusees • Remove cap from the striker and the striker from the fuse end of the fusee.

  17. Igniting/Lighting Fusees With the fusee in one hand and the striker in the other, strike the fuse with the striker in a downward motion away from the body.

  18. Traffic Control • Use fusees to give other motorists adequate warning. • Can be used with traffic cones. • Never hold flares in your hand to direct traffic.

  19. Jump-Starting Vehicles

  20. Safety Precautions The inside of a disabled motorist's vehicle is the proper and safest area for him/her to wait while being assisted by a trooper.

  21. Safety Precautions • Batteries produce hydrogen and oxygen gases which may explode. • Turn off Patrol Radio. • Never stand between vehicles.

  22. Proper Use of Jumper Cables • Always put cables on "dead" battery first. • Red/Red and Black/Black • Connect last connection to ground of your vehicle. • Utilize portable jump pack for limited access to disabled.

  23. Sequence Push Bumper (GROUND) 1 3 4 - + 2 Dead Battery - +

  24. Transporting Fuel • Fuel transported in patrol vehicles shall be in approved, non-breakable containers. • Fuel shall not be carried in the trunk of any vehicle equipped with a radio transmitter.

  25. Tow Trucks WSP method of calling tow trucks: • Be sure a tow is really necessary. • Determine if owner has a preference. • This is the ONLY time you ask for a tow by name.

  26. Tow Trucks Prior to requesting a tow, be sure your request is proper. • Check for loads. • Describe type of vehicle and its size.

  27. Pushing Vehicles Procedures for pushing another vehicle: • Is it necessary? • Unsafe area, such as uneven ground, poor angle, etc.? • Off the road far enough already?

  28. Pushing Vehicles • Obtain owner's permission before pushing. (Suggested) • Permission is not required if it's on roadway or other hazardous area.

  29. Pushing Vehicles • Always match up push bars before pushing. • Fully explain to other driver what you expect them to do, IN DETAIL.

  30. Pushing Vehicles • Do not push a disabled motorist who appears to lack ability or confidence in this procedure. • Pushing a disabled motorist any considerable distance to a service station or garage is extremely dangerous and should be avoided!

  31. Care of Equipment • Everything should be returned to its storage location after use. • All items should be cleaned and dried before they are replaced.

  32. Care of Equipment • All items should be cleaned and dried before they are replaced. • First aid kits should be kept full and dry. • See that fire extinguishers are maintained monthly as required. • Keep blankets clean and dry.

  33. Questions?

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