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Fire Engine Driving Operations Unit 3B - Basic Driving Skills 3B-1

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Fire Engine Driving Operations

Fire Engine Driving Operations

Unit 3B - Basic Driving Skills

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ObjectivesObjectives

• Describe and demonstrate the driver walk-around before moving a fire engine.

• Describe the STOP procedure and how it relates to the driver when operating a fire engine.

• Identify danger zones around fire engines and describe actions that can be performed to reduce risk in these areas.

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ObjectivesObjectives

• Describe and demonstrate the start-up and shifting procedures an ENOP must perform when operating fire engines with automatic or manual transmissions.

• Identify hazardous driving situations and describe actions that can be performed to reduce risk.

• Demonstrate on an established course fire engine handling and maneuvering capabilities including, but not limited to backing, positioning, braking, and cornering.

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Preparing to Drive a Fire Engine

Preparing to Drive a Fire Engine

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Pre-trip Inspection(Preventative Maintenance Check)

Pre-trip Inspection(Preventative Maintenance Check)

• Performed daily during fire season• Documented in the FEMPR• Should not be confused with driver walk-around

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Driver Walk-AroundDriver Walk-Around

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Passenger Side Front Driver Side Front

Driver Side RearPassenger Side Rear

Cab

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Walk-Around Watch OutsWalk-Around Watch Outs

• Rocks in the way of tires• Holes, berms, ditches, etc.• Large stobbs or downed

trees• Chock blocks secured and

in place• Gear or equipment around

or under vehicle

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More Walk-Around Watch OutsMore Walk-Around Watch Outs

• Vehicles parked behind the engine

• Personnel relaxing or sleeping around engine

• Body damage while away from the engine

• Cabinets latched and equipment secured

• Side and overhead clearance in and near the path your vehicle will travel

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STOP ProcedureSTOP Procedure

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• Seat belts on?– Seat belts must be available and used in Bureau motor vehicles. – The driver is responsible for asking passengers if they are

wearing their seat belts and ensuring that they are worn at all times.

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“T”“T”

• Tools and equipment stowed?– Ensure that all tools and equipment are secured in cabinets or

approved storage areas before moving the engine.

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“O”“O”

• Operator (driver) and crew has situational awareness.– Determine if the engine is clear of hazards.– Never back an engine without checking behind the vehicle.– Utilize spotters (vehicle occupants) whenever possible.

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• Personnel accounted for?– Ensure all personnel are account for and their locations are

known.– Communicate your intentions to all personnel before moving the

vehicle.

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Engine Danger ZonesEngine Danger Zones

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Engine Danger ZonesEngine Danger Zones

• When working in close proximity of a moving engine, there is an increased risk for an accident to occur.

• Given the size of our engines and the environment we work in, there are operator “blind spots” or danger zones.

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Engine Danger ZonesEngine Danger Zones

• Whenever possible, operate in the green zones. – Offer visual contact with the

operator.

• Yellow areas are limited visibility and mirror use areas.– Notify the driver when you

are in these areas.

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Engine Danger ZonesEngine Danger Zones

• Never work in red zones when engine is moving.

• Notify operator prior to entering red zones.

• Stay out of the red zone where the driver has no visual.

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Engine Danger ZonesEngine Danger Zones

• The red area in front of the engine extends 10 feet out from the front bumper.

• You must have visual contact with the driver when working in front of the vehicle beyond the 10-foot range.

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Engine Spotter Usage Engine Spotter Usage

• There are always blind spots around the engine.

• Always use a spotter if there are two or more crewmembers.

• If alone, get out and do a visual yourself.

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When to Use a SpotterWhen to Use a Spotter

• Backing up • Off-road pioneering • Hazardous conditions exist • Low vehicle clearances exist • Narrow/confined driving spaces exist

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Spotter TechniquesSpotter Techniques

• Spotters should have a clear line of sight to the driver. Spotter position should be: – Forward movement: Outside the forward red zone on the driver

side windshield – Backing movement: Outside the rear red zone on the driver side

mirror

• Spotters and drivers should understand a common set of hand signals.

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Spotter TechniquesSpotter Techniques

• Spotters and drivers need to communicate on the planned action.

• Spotter distance from the engine will depend on various situations at the time of the maneuver; however, visual contact between spotter and driver shall not be compromised.

• If driver loses sight of the spotter, the driver should stop immediately and determine the spotter’s location.

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Vehicle Operationsand

Recovery

Vehicle Operationsand

Recovery

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Mirror and Seat AdjustmentMirror and Seat Adjustment

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Manual TransmissionManual Transmission

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Up Shifting and Down ShiftingUp Shifting and Down Shifting

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Off-Road ShiftingOff-Road Shifting

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Automatic TransmissionAutomatic Transmission

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Air Brake UseAir Brake Use

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Mud and Sand AreasMud and Sand Areas

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Side HillsSide Hills

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Gullies/DitchesGullies/Ditches

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Vehicle RecoveryVehicle Recovery

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Winch UseWinch Use

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Jump StartingJump Starting

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Tire Changing and JackingTire Changing and Jacking

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Towing and Being TowedTowing and Being Towed

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Driving SafetyDriving Safety

The crew depends on you!The crew depends on you!

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Follow Safe Driving PracticesFollow Safe Driving Practices

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Steering Wheel Hand PositionSteering Wheel Hand Position

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Following Other VehiclesFollowing Other Vehicles

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Braking/Stopping DistanceBraking/Stopping Distance

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Off-Road DrivingOff-Road Driving

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Night DrivingNight Driving

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BackingBacking

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Engine PlacementEngine Placement

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Ingress and EgressIngress and Egress

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ParkingParking

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The BlackThe Black

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Visibility – Blind SpotsVisibility – Blind Spots

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HazardsHazards

Pay attention to your surroundings!

What hazards do you see in this

picture?

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What was in the picture . . .What was in the picture . . .

• Creek undercut the road bank

• Narrow passage way• Various terrain and fuel

types• Rolled engine!

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Rock Piles/OutcroppingsRock Piles/Outcroppings

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Various Terrain and Fuel Type ChangesVarious Terrain and Fuel Type Changes

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AircraftAircraft

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Wild and Domesticated AnimalsWild and Domesticated Animals

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Poor Weather ConditionsPoor Weather Conditions

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Wildland-Urban InterfaceWildland-Urban Interface

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Staying AlertStaying Alert

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Post Off-Road InspectionPost Off-Road Inspection

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Driving RemindersDriving Reminders

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Driving RemindersDriving Reminders

• More time can be made up by getting out of the station quickly than by speeding en route.

• Keep your vehicle in top condition. Inspect it regularly.

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Driving RemindersDriving Reminders

• Good drivers drive smoothly and with control, not recklessly or erratically.

• A heavier piece of equipment will not stop as easily as a passenger car.

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Accidents do not “just happen,” . . .Accidents do not “just happen,” . . .

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Cone Course ExerciseCone Course Exercise

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ObjectivesObjectives

• Describe and demonstrate the driver walk-around before moving a fire engine.

• Describe the STOP procedure and how it relates to the driver when operating a fire engine.

• Identify danger zones around fire engines and describe actions that can be performed to reduce risk in these areas.

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ObjectivesObjectives

• Describe and demonstrate the start-up and shifting procedures an ENOP must perform when operating fire engines with automatic or manual transmissions.

• Identify hazardous driving situations and describe actions that can be performed to reduce risk.

• Demonstrate on an established course fire engine handling and maneuvering capabilities including, but not limited to backing, positioning, braking, and cornering.

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