No fire apparatus shall cross a bridge that has a limit (or suspected load limit if not posted) of less than the ________ of the apparatus. Weights are posted conspicuously in the cab as well as the ________(3). Personnel should be aware of any ________ in their territory.

No fire apparatus shall cross a bridge that has a limit (or suspected load limit if not posted) of less than the ________ of the apparatus. Weights are posted conspicuously in the cab as well as the ________(3). Personnel should be aware of any ________ in their territory.

Answer: Gross Vehicle Weight & length, height and 'kickout' & 'suspect' bridges

It is the responsibility of the ________ to make sure enough guides are deployed for safe movement.

It is the responsibility of the ________ to make sure enough guides are deployed for safe movement.

Answer: Company Officer

The backing guide(s) will continuously check ________.

The backing guide(s) will continuously check ________.

Answer: the clearance above, below, and on each side of the apparatus

Hand signals are as follows: Straight back: ________

Hand signals are as follows:

Straight back: ________

Answer: one arm extended above the head with the palm of the hand towards the face, waving back

Turn: ________

Answer: both arms pointing the same direction with index fingers extended (point in the direction the rear of the apparatus needs to go)

Stop: ________

Answer: both arms extended above the head with palms open towards the driver.

Directives will be by hand signal for those vehicles not equipped with a headset communication jack at the rear. Personnel may utilize ________ if the intercom system is inoperable.

Directives will be by hand signal for those vehicles not equipped with a headset communication jack at the rear. Personnel may utilize ________ if the intercom system is inoperable.

Answer: the radio system on Direct 16 for voice communication

The driver shall ________ or ________ until the backing guide(s) are in position and gives the directive to backup. The driver must confirm that ________.

The driver shall ________ or ________ until the backing guide(s) are in position and gives the directive to backup. The driver must confirm that ________.

Answer: leave the transmission in neutral and the parking brake engaged & their foot on the brake & all doors and hatches on the right side are closed

At night, the ________(2) should illuminate the area behind the vehicle.

At night, the ________(2) should illuminate the area behind the vehicle.

Answer: spotlights or rear scene lights

If more than one backing guide is being used, the driver should receive hand signals from ________.

If more than one backing guide is being used, the driver should receive hand signals from ________.

Answer: only one backing guide

At anytime during back-up, should the driver lose site of the backing guide or is clearly not aware of their location, the vehicle shall ________.

At anytime during back-up, should the driver lose site of the backing guide or is clearly not aware of their location, the vehicle shall ________.

Answer: come to an immediate stop

Before getting in to position, the backing guide should survey ________ of the vehicle, confirming that there are no overhead obstacles in the planned path nor _________, and that ________.

Before getting in to position, the backing guide should survey ________ of the vehicle, confirming that there are no overhead obstacles in the planned path nor _________, and that ________.

Answer: the top and right sides & protruding items in the hose bed & all doors and hatches on the officer side are securely closed

Backing guides will give a ________ as the apparatus approaches an obstacle so that the driver can better estimate its proximity and rate of closure.

Backing guides will give a ________ as the apparatus approaches an obstacle so that the driver can better estimate its proximity and rate of closure.

Answer: 3, 2, 1, STOP count

Backing guides will _____ by the headset to be aware of traffic and surroundings. Backing directives will be by _____.

Backing guides will _____ by the headset to be aware of traffic and surroundings. Backing directives will be by _____.

Answer: leave one ear uncovered & voice combined with hand signals

During low visibility, a ________ should be carried but ________

During low visibility, a ________ should be carried but ________

Answer: hand light & not shined at the apparatus mirrors or into the eyes of motorists.

Austin Fire Department support vehicles, (________(4)) may be backed without a guide as long as the driver makes a thorough check around and behind the vehicle prior to backing. If on scene and there are obstructions or reduced visibility, ________.

Austin Fire Department support vehicles, (________(4)) may be backed without a guide as long as the driver makes a thorough check around and behind the vehicle prior to backing. If on scene and there are obstructions or reduced visibility, ________.

Answer: sedans, SUV's, pickups and small vans & the vehicle operator shall have a backup guide

There are rare occasions where a responding unit may need to pass another response vehicle. This can only happen if the units are ________. The passing apparatus must ________.

There are rare occasions where a responding unit may need to pass another response vehicle. This can only happen if the units are ________. The passing apparatus must ________.

Answer: in direct radio communication with each other & receive permission from the apparatus to be passed

Multiple vehicles and apparatus responding together should follow ________; there must be a safe distance between each, and each must ascertain that all traffic is aware of each approaching apparatus. Responding personnel must understand that traffic will focus on the ________ apparatus.

Multiple vehicles and apparatus responding together should follow ________; there must be a safe distance between each, and each must ascertain that all traffic is aware of each approaching apparatus. Responding personnel must understand that traffic will focus on the ________ apparatus.

Answer: in the same lane of traffic & first

All responding AFD vehicles and apparatus must stop for ________.

All responding AFD vehicles and apparatus must stop for ________.

Answer: school buses that are loading or unloading passengers

Code 3 responses through school zones shall be ________.

Code 3 responses through school zones shall be ________.

Answer: at the posted school zone speed limit

When proceeding into the opposing lane the apparatus driver and officer should have ________. The apparatus shall not exceed ___ mph and shall return to its lane as soon as possible. By definition, a ________ is an opposing lane of traffic.

When proceeding into the opposing lane the apparatus driver and officer should have ________. The apparatus shall not exceed ___ mph and shall return to its lane as soon as possible. By definition, a ________ is an opposing lane of traffic.

Answer: a clear view of the entire intersection and oncoming traffic & 20 & center turn lane

When approaching an intersection protected by a stop sign or red light, the apparatus shall ________. When feasible, AFD drivers shall ________ to assume the right-of-way.

When approaching an intersection protected by a stop sign or red light, the apparatus shall ________. When feasible, AFD drivers shall ________ to assume the right-of-way.

Answer: come to a complete stop prior to entering the intersection & make eye contact with other drivers

Prior to entering an intersection, even with a green light or other "protected" passage, the driver and officer should ________. The driver should ________ in anticipation of ________.

Prior to entering an intersection, even with a green light or other "protected" passage, the driver and officer should ________. The driver should ________ in anticipation of ________.

Answer: account for approaching traffic in all lanes & 'cover' their brake

If it is unsafe or impossible to pass, the lights and sirens shall be ________. Lights, sirens, air horns, spot lights and/or PA's shall not be used to ________.

If it is unsafe or impossible to pass, the lights and sirens shall be ________. Lights, sirens, air horns, spot lights and/or PA's shall not be used to ________.

Answer: switched off until the traffic clears the intersection & "push" vehicles into intersections and traffic

_______ mandates that drivers move to the ________ for emergency vehicles. Therefore, using the shoulder to pass stopped vehicles on the right should only be done ________.

_______ mandates that drivers move to the ________ for emergency vehicles. Therefore, using the shoulder to pass stopped vehicles on the right should only be done ________.

Answer: Texas Law & right & as a last resort and with extreme caution

All Code 3 responses require the use of lights and sirens. If an independent control is available, ________ will not be used between ________.

All Code 3 responses require the use of lights and sirens. If an independent control is available, ________ will not be used between ________.

Answer: headlight flashers & dusk and dawn.

At a minimum, ________ shall be used when parked on the roadway. The ________ may determine the use of emergency lights as well while parked.

At a minimum, ________ shall be used when parked on the roadway. The ________ may determine the use of emergency lights as well while parked.

Answer: four-way flashers & Company Officer.

________ must be set appropriately when an apparatus is parked on the roadway.

________ must be set appropriately when an apparatus is parked on the roadway.

Answer: Traffic cones

When a vehicle or apparatus is parked, the ________ must be set. For apparatus, the ________ must be deployed also. Wheel chocks are not required ________.

When a vehicle or apparatus is parked, the ________ must be set. For apparatus, the ________ must be deployed also. Wheel chocks are not required ________.

Answer: emergency brake & wheel chocks & in the truck room.

______(2) will not be used for traffic control.

______(2) will not be used for traffic control.

Answer: Apparatus spotlights and Public Address (PA) systems

After arrival on the scene, the ________(2) will assure that vehicle lighting is reduced to a level to enhance scene safety. _____ and some or all emergency lighting may be turned off in order to reduce blinding effects to oncoming traffic.

After arrival on the scene, the ________(2) will assure that vehicle lighting is reduced to a level to enhance scene safety. _____ and some or all emergency lighting may be turned off in order to reduce blinding effects to oncoming traffic.

Answer: officer and driver & Headlights.

______ will be on at all times while driving.

______ will be on at all times while driving.

Answer: Apparatus headlights

______ may authorize use of a personal electronic device while in the apparatus. Any phone conversations should be necessary and kept to a minimum.

______ may authorize use of a personal electronic device while in the apparatus. Any phone conversations should be necessary and kept to a minimum.

Answer: Company Officers

When driving an AFD vehicle, there shall be no use of ________.

When driving an AFD vehicle, there shall be no use of ________.

Answer: personal electronic devices to check or send emails or text message

There shall be no use of ________ within an AFD vehicle or apparatus.

There shall be no use of ________ within an AFD vehicle or apparatus.

Answer: any type of tobacco product

The ________ shall be mounted in a fixed location in the vehicle cab. The ________ must ensure the safe operation of overhead bay doors upon exiting and returning to the station.

The ________ shall be mounted in a fixed location in the vehicle cab. The ________ must ensure the safe operation of overhead bay doors upon exiting and returning to the station.

Answer: remote garage door opener & officer.

Seat belts shall be worn at all times while the apparatus or vehicle is in motion. It is the ________ responsibility to be certain that all assigned personnel are in position and belted before allowing the apparatus driver to place a vehicle in motion.

Seat belts shall be worn at all times while the apparatus or vehicle is in motion. It is the ________ responsibility to be certain that all assigned personnel are in position and belted before allowing the apparatus driver to place a vehicle in motion.

Answer: Company Officer's

Personnel driving AFD vehicles shall abide by Texas Traffic Law TRC 546.005, which states that emergency vehicle operators have "the duty to operate the vehicle with _____ for the safety of all persons and the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others."

Personnel driving AFD vehicles shall abide by Texas Traffic Law TRC 546.005, which states that emergency vehicle operators have "the duty to operate the vehicle with _____ for the safety of all persons and the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others."

Answer: appropriate regard

New hand positions are encouraged on the steering wheel such as __________.

New hand positions are encouraged on the steering wheel such as __________.

Answer: 8 and 4 o'clock

During each mile you drive, up to__________events you need to interpret can occur.

During each mile you drive, up to__________events you need to interpret can occur.

Answer: 200

During each mile you drive, you make approximately__________driving-related decisions.

During each mile you drive, you make approximately__________driving-related decisions.

Answer: 20

On the expressway, maintain a 3-4 second following distance. If the road is slippery or wet, adjust your distance to __________.

On the expressway, maintain a 3-4 second following distance. If the road is slippery or wet, adjust your distance to __________.

Answer: 6-8 seconds