SOG Quiz #9

The highway operations blocking SOG maybe applied to which of the following conditions?

"Block" refers to the positioning of fire apparatus on an angle to lanes of traffic creating a physical barrier between upstream traffic and the work area.

According to the SOG, select the best definition of " downstream".

The "shadow area" is the protected work area at a vehicle-related roadway incident that is sheilded by the blocking apparatus or other emergency vehicles.

The direction that traffic is traveling from as the vehicles approach the incident scene is called?

Select all the appropriate tactical priorities for the first arriving BLS unit in regard to highway operations and blocking.

Place cones 15-20 feet apart in front of the incident, downstream, with a straight/horizontal placement to direct traffic safely around incident scene.

Where does the first arriving medic unit or ambulance position on highway operations?

Second arriving BLS unit shall position the unit _____ feet away from the accident scene events.

FF should be facing traffic at all times while placing cones in order to view on coming traffic.

At a minimum, first AND second arriving BLS units will remain on scene at an incident where a medic unit is assessing a patient.

Which direction shall the wheels be turned on the blocking apparatus to avoid entering work area if they are struck?