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