Ambulance Operation / Driver Training

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1 Lakeside Fire Protection District Training Division Probationary Firefighter Training Ambulance Operation / Driver Training Name / I.D.: Assigned On:

2 Lakeside Fire Protection District Training Division Probationary Firefighter Training Driver Training Record Ambulance Name/I.D. Training Elements Target Solutions: Fleet Program Accidents & Emergencies for EVO Fleet Program Adjusting to Changing Conditions for EVO Fleet Program Dangers of Speeding for EVO Fleet Program Defensive Driving Strategies for EVO Fleet Program Driver Safety Orientation for EVO Fleet Program Emergency Vehicle Characteristics Fleet Program Intersection Safety for EVO Fleet Program Legal Considerations for EVO Faira Fleet Safety Manual: Section 3 Employee Responsibility, C. Driver/Engineer Section 6 Driver Conduct at Scene of Accident Section 8 Code 3 Responsibility Lakeside Fire District Policy Manual Policy 301 Emergency Driving Policy 328 Traffic Collisions Policy 905 Apparatus/Vehicle Backing Policy 910 Vehicle Safety Belts Competent Date completed YES NO Manipulative Elements: Supervised Driving 4 hours Ambulance Rodeo LKS Road Test

3 Lakeside Fire Protection District Training Division Probationary Firefighter Training Driver Training Record Supervised Driving Log Name/I.D. Training Description Date Minutes Trainer Total 240 minutes min.

4 Lakeside Fire Protection District Training Division Ambulance Module Test Outline I. Lakeside Fire District Policy Manual Rev.8/16 a. Policy 301 Emergency Driving i Policy ii Multiple Emergency Vehicle Responses iii Responsibilities of Responding Personnel b. Policy 328 Traffic Collisions i Policy ii Procedures iii Post Accident Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements c. Policy 905 Apparatus/Vehicle Backing i Definitions ii Policy iii Officer & Driver Responsibilities d. Policy 910 Vehicle Safety Belts i Policy II. FAIRA Fleet Safety Manual a. Section 3, Management and Employee Responsibilities i. Driver/Engineer b. Section 6, Driver Conduct at Scene of Accident i. What your driver should do after an accident c. Section 8, Code Three Responsibility i. use of lights ii. maximum speed of F.D. vehicles iii. general guidelines

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17 Policy 301 Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual Emergency Driving PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to ensure a rapid response to life-threatening emergencies while maintaining the safety of district members and the public by requiring operators of district vehicles to conform to applicable California laws and regulations during an emergency response (Vehicle Code 21055) DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this policy include: Emergency response - Any call for service or assistance involving fire, explosion or violent rupture; human rescue; human entrapment; illness or injury; hazardous materials release or threat of contamination; flooding; threatened or actual acts of violence; any explosive, bomb or threatened bombing; any act of terrorism; any natural disaster; any release, spill or threat of release of radioactive materials; any spill, release or threat of release of any active biological agent; or any other circumstance that presents a threat to life-safety or to property POLICY Fire personnel dispatched with emergency lights and siren shall consider the call an emergency and shall proceed immediately. Personnel responding to an emergency call shall continuously operate emergency lighting equipment, including at minimum a steady forward facing red light, and shall sound the siren as reasonably necessary (Vehicle Code 21055). Responding with emergency lights and siren does not relieve personnel of the duty to continue to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons. The use of any other warning equipment without a red light and siren does not provide any exemption from the Vehicle Code. Personnel should only respond with emergency lights and siren when so dispatched or when circumstances reasonably indicate an emergency response is required. Personnel not authorized to respond with emergency lights and siren shall observe all traffic laws and proceed without the use of emergency lights and siren MULTIPLE EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSES When more than one apparatus responds to an emergency, emergency vehicle operators should remain alert to the presence of other emergency vehicles and exercise due caution. Personnel must further exercise due caution in recognizing that traffic yielding to one emergency vehicle may not expect other emergency vehicles to follow INITIATING AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE If a member believes an emergency response to any call is appropriate, the member shall ensure the HCFA is immediately notified. Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Emergency Driving - 62

18 Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual Emergency Driving RESPONSIBILITIES OF RESPONDING PERSONNEL Fire personnel shall exercise sound judgment and care, with due regard for life and property while operating a vehicle en route to an emergency response. Emergency vehicle operators shall reduce speed at all street intersections to the extent that the vehicle operator feels is necessary to ensure complete control of the vehicle. The decision to continue an emergency response is at the discretion of the emergency vehicle operator. If, in the vehicle operator s judgment, the roadway conditions or traffic congestion does not permit such a response without unreasonable risk, the vehicle operator may elect to respond to the call without the use of red lights and siren at the legal speed limit. Personnel shall also discontinue the emergency response when directed by any supervisor FAILURE OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT If the emergency equipment on the vehicle should fail to operate, the vehicle operator must terminate the emergency response and respond accordingly INSURANCE CARRIER REQUIREMENTS This policy meets or exceeds the requirements established by the District s insurance carrier, Fire Agencies Insurance Risk Authority (FAIRA), for the proper operation of apparatus and vehicles during emergency response as outlined in their Fleet Safety Manual and Vehicle Operation and Code 3 Driving policy. Refer to FAIRA Vehicle Operation / Code 3 Driving policy for further safe driving practices and training content. Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Emergency Driving - 63

19 Policy 328 Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual Traffic Collisions PURPOSE AND SCOPE To establish the proper procedures for reporting accidents involving department vehicles and/or automotive equipment POLICY All accidents involving department vehicles and/or motive equipment must be reported immediately to proper authorities. This may include, but not limited to, a supervisor, Duty Chief, California Highway Patrol, Sheriff s Department and Fire Chief. The following procedures must be followed to ensure that complete documentation is obtained on every accident PROCEDURES Accidents involving department vehicles and/or motive equipment: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Stop the vehicle and remain at the scene of the accident. Do not move vehicles until instructed to do so by the appropriate authorities. It may be necessary to move the vehicle if it is a hazard to oncoming traffic. If the accident is non-injury you should notify dispatch as soon as possible to report the accident and to request the appropriate local law enforcement agency to come to the scene for a collision report. If there is any possibility of sustained personal injury to any involved parties, immediately notify dispatch or call for a paramedic unit or ambulance to be dispatched to the scene for medical assistance, along with the appropriate local law enforcement agency. Additionally, the following actions should be taken, 1. Render first aid to any injured persons; 2. Have the communications center dispatch a cover unit to complete the assignment if apparatus was in route to an emergency; and 3. Notify the Duty Chief. Complete the Vehicle Accident Report (Appendix B) which is located in the cab of the vehicle, at the scene of the accident to ensure that all the necessary information is obtained. The Vehicle Accident Report shall include the names and addresses of any witnesses, names of injured persons, and the vehicle and the driver s license numbers of all involved parties. It is important to write down the details of the accident in a timely manner and as completely as possible. If possible, take photographs of the vehicle damage caused by the accident. Each captain is responsible for ensuring that the blank Vehicle Accident Report Forms are located in each vehicle within their station. Do not make any statements regarding liability. Do not furnish any information either verbal or written concerning accidents which occur, involving department owned vehicles to anyone except department supervisory personnel and/or law enforcement traffic investigators. Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Traffic Collisions - 122

20 Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual Traffic Collisions (h) (i) Forward the accident reports to the captain before the end of the shift. The captain must forward all accident reports to the operations chief within 24 hours of the accident ACCIDENT REVIEW AND INVESTIGATION (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) All accidents involving department vehicles and/or motive equipment that may not include a moving violation and or liability to the District will be subject to review by the Accident Review Board. In addition, corrective or disciplinary action may be implemented by the Operations Chief. The Accident Review Board will consist of the following members: 1. Operations Chief; 2. Engineers; 3. Paramedic; 4. Firefighter; and 5. Law enforcement (traffic) officer as technical advisor (optional). Five members of the Accident Review Board will be considered a quorum. If necessary, the Fire Chief may assign an alternate board member. The Operations Chief will determine when and where the hearing will be conducted. This will, when possible be within ten working days of the accident. The Operations Chief/Chairperson will study the accident reports and statements and make the decision for a Full Accident Review Board Hearing Required or No Further Action Required." This statement will be presented to the employee and their Division Chief within a timely manner. The employee or the Division Chief can request a full hearing even if the Accident Review Board Chairperson determines no further action is required. This request must be made in writing, to the chairperson within five working days of receipt of the decision. If a full accident review board hearing is advised, the Accident Review Board will convene within a timely manner from receipt of the written accident report. The Accident Review Board will evaluate all aspects of the accident in order to ascertain the facts and assess responsibilities. The Board has the option of interviewing the employee(s) involved in the incident or anyone pertinent to the investigation to obtain more information if needed to ascertain responsibility. The Board will provide a summary report of their findings to the Division Chief and employee with copies to the Fire Chief. Upon receipt of the Accident Review Board summary findings, the Operations Chief is responsible for determining and implementing appropriate disciplinary action. Copies of all written reports which pertain to the accident shall be prepared for inclusion in the personnel file of the employee(s) involved. Any employee involved in the accident being reviewed may not appeal the findings of the Accident Review Board. Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Traffic Collisions - 123

21 Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual Traffic Collisions ACCIDENT REVIEW BOARD OBJECTIVES (a) (b) The board shall: 1. Determine what category the accident should be classified. 2. Make recommendations on any steps that can be taken to prevent future accidents of the same type from occurring. 3. All of the above is made in writing to the Fire Chief, employee(s) and their Division Chief. All written materials are deemed privileged and shall not be produced to any third parties for any purpose. The following shall be used as criteria for determining what category to place the accident: 1. Avoidable - A chargeable accident that could have been prevented if due precautions were followed, or a non-chargeable accident that might have been prevented if other reasonable precautions were taken. 2. Unavoidable - A non-chargeable accident that resulted even though all necessary precautions were taken, or an accident that could not have been prevented through any act of the individual. 3. Chargeable - An accident that is the result of a direct commission of an act, or an omission of any procedure or precaution that leads to an accident. 4. Non-Chargeable - An accident that occurs, even though all necessary precautions were taken, and/or the accident was not directly caused by the individual. The categories of Chargeable and Non-Chargeable must be accompanied with a further description of either Avoidable Or Unavoidable. A Chargeable accident can only be termed Avoidable. Non-Chargeable accidents can be termed either Avoidable or Unavoidable GUIDELINES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY For a comprehensive summary of traffic safety rules and guidelines, please refer to the California Driver Handbook. It is every District driver s responsibility to be familiar with these rules and guidelines POST-ACCIDENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS (a) Drug and alcohol testing shall be conducted for the vehicle operator(s) involved in an accident when: 1. The accident involved a fatality; or 2. Any party required any type of medical treatment; or 3. Any vehicle involved in the accident was disabled; or 4. The driver received a citation arising from the accident. Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Traffic Collisions - 124

22 Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual Traffic Collisions (b) (c) (d) (e) A post-accident alcohol test should be conducted within two hours and no later than four hours following the accident. Employees should remember that alcohol must not be consumed for at least eight hours after an accident or until after post-accident drug and alcohol testing is performed, whichever is sooner. A post-accident drug test shall be conducted within 32 hours following the accident. Any employee involved in an accident should make him/herself readily available for testing or will be treated as refusing to submit to testing, which can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Employee will remain on paid status until the drug/alcohol test is complete PROCEDURES FOR BEING TESTED ALCOHOL TESTING (a) Alcohol testing will be performed using a breathalyzer machine. A trained technician will analyze the results of the breath sample. If the results are less than.02 alcohol concentration, the test will be considered negative. If the alcohol concentration is.02 or greater, a second test will be conducted to confirm a positive result DRUG TESTING (a) (b) All drug testing will be conducted using a urine sample. The employee will provide a urine specimen which is split into two samples. Both samples will be sent to the laboratory, but only one will be opened and used for analysis. The other sample will be kept sealed to be available for second testing in the event of a positive test. Laboratory personnel will complete the urine test according to established procedures. If the drug test results is positive, confirmatory testing will be done. Only on the basis of confirmatory testing will the Lakeside Fire Protection District be notified of a positive test CONSEQUENCES OF A POSITIVE TEST RESULT (a) (b) (c) If an employee tests positive for alcohol, disciplinary action taken shall be determined by the individual circumstances of each case. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, mandatory referral to the Employee Assistance Program or to professional counseling, and may lead to termination. If a drug screen is positive for prescription drug use, the employee must provide, within 24 hours of request, a bona fide verification of a valid current prescription for the drug identified in the drug screen. The prescription must be written by a medical doctor and in the employee s name. However, the employee may face disciplinary action if he/she failed to notify the supervisor of prescription drug use when the prescribed drug may impair the employee s ability to operate equipment or drive a vehicle. If a drug screen is positive for illegal drug use, the employee will be terminated CONFIDENTIALITY OF DISTRICT COLLISION INVESTIGATION All internally generated reports, statements, photographs, diagrams and other materials shall be considered confidential and may not be released except as required by law. Copies of any collision Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Traffic Collisions - 125

23 Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual Traffic Collisions reports obtained from involved law enforcement agencies shall also be considered confidential and subject to release only as authorized by law (Vehicle Code 20012). Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Traffic Collisions - 126

24 Policy 905 Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual Apparatus / Vehicle Backing PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to help members avoid the dangers inherent to vehicle backing operations and reduce the high incidence of firefighter injuries and fatalities DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this policy include: Apparatus - Any district vehicle that is designed and equipped to support firefighting and rescue operations, including those equipped with an aerial ladder, elevating platform or water tower that may position members, handle materials, provide continuous egress or discharge water at positions elevated from the ground. Circle of Safety - A visual inspection of the area surrounding a vehicle or apparatus where the vehicle condition is inspected and hazards are recognized which could be an impediment to backing or other movement of the vehicle. This action is performed by the driver who will visually inspect all four sides, above and below the vehicle, looking for loose equipment, compartment door security, and any physical obstructions that may constitute a hazard. Driver - The member charged with driving the vehicle or apparatus. This member is in control of the vehicle or apparatus and therefore is responsible for its movement. Officer - The member responsible for the operation of the vehicle or apparatus and its personnel. Spotter - A member designated to direct the driver while backing up the vehicle or apparatus. This position may be referred to as a back-up person. Vehicle - Any automobile or light utility vehicle owned or leased by the Lakeside Fire Protection District and used for department business POLICY It is the policy of the Lakeside Fire Protection District that operators, when feasible, will use a spotter when backing district apparatus and vehicles. Apparatus or vehicles with a single operator should drive around the block rather than backing an apparatus or vehicle. If backing a vehicle or apparatus is absolutely necessary by a single operator the driver should conduct a "circle of safety" prior to backing OFFICER AND DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES Firefighter safety is extremely important. Backing operations are the most common cause of fire service vehicle collisions. Training and awareness of the potential dangers of backing operations is anticipated to reduce the incidence of firefighter injuries and fatalities. Before backing-up an apparatus or vehicle, all potential backing-up impediments should be reviewed to ensure that obstructions are clear to avoid a collision. Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Apparatus / Vehicle Backing - 284

25 Apparatus / Vehicle Backing Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual The officer is responsible for deploying spotters when backing-up or as necessary to allow the safe movement of an apparatus. The driver should not move the vehicle or apparatus until the spotters have been deployed in a backing-up situation. If the driver loses sight of the spotter, the member shall stop apparatus until the spotter is back in sight. If more than one spotter is being used, the driver will need to maintain contact with both spotters. This means shifting attention from one spotter to another frequently so as to safely move the apparatus, while maintaining the safety of the spotters. This will require the apparatus to be moving at a slower than normal rate. If at any time the driver feels that the situation is not safe, he/she should stop the vehicle or apparatus until the situation is corrected. This may mean getting out and physically walking around the apparatus or down the road in the direction the apparatus is headed SPOTTER RESPONSIBILITIES Spotters are generally used when backing-up large vehicles or fire apparatus. Voice communication between the spotter and driver is good, but the driver may not hear the spotter over the noise of the vehicle or apparatus and other background noise. The use of portable radios to communicate between the spotter and driver may prove beneficial in certain circumstances. The spotters, the driver and the officer should maintain radio contact as well as eye contact. In congested or tight areas, one spotter may be needed at the rear and one at the front of the vehicle being moved either forward or backward. Spotters should also be used when going forward in tight areas. Spotter responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Be constantly aware of the surroundings while performing this function. Look and listen for other vehicles and people that may enter the path of the vehicle or apparatus that is backing up. Stop any oncoming hazard or stop the vehicle or apparatus being backed-up. Be aware of objects in the path of the vehicle or apparatus and direct the driver safely around them. Be attentive to ground level obstructions as well as overhead hazards (e.g., tree branches, wires, signs, canopies, ladders). Maintain visual contact with the driver at all times. Be in the line-of-sight of the mirrors of the vehicle or apparatus being backed-up at all times. Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Apparatus / Vehicle Backing - 285

26 Apparatus / Vehicle Backing Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual (h) (i) (j) (k) Illuminate him/herself at night with a rear spotlight or flashlight, to remain visible to the driver. Use hand signals to direct the driver. Hand signals should be somewhat exaggerated for clear understanding by the driver. Stand on the ground; never on the apparatus. Practice skills as time permits INSURANCE CARRIER REQUIREMENTS This policy meets or exceeds the requirements established by the District s insurance carrier, Fire Agencies Insurance Risk Authority (FAIRA), for the proper backing of apparatus and vehicles as outlined in their Fleet Safety Manual and Vehicle Operation and Code 3 Driving policy. Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Apparatus / Vehicle Backing - 286

27 Policy 910 Lakeside Fire Protection District Fire Services Manual Vehicle Safety Belts PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all members of the District wear safety belts while operating or riding in district vehicles or privately owned vehicles while conducting district business. The use of seat belts and other safety restraints significantly reduces the chance of death or injury in case of a traffic collision (Vehicle Code 27315) POLICY It is the policy of the Lakeside Fire Protection District that all members shall wear properly adjusted safety restraints when operating or positioned in any vehicle owned, leased or rented by this district, or in any privately owned vehicle while on-duty. The member driving such a vehicle shall ensure that all occupants, including any non-members, are properly restrained (Vehicle Code 27315) INOPERABLE SAFETY BELTS No person shall operate district vehicles in which the safety belt in the driver s position is inoperable. No person shall be transported in a seating position in which the seat belt is inoperable. No person shall modify, remove, deactivate or otherwise tamper with the vehicle safety belts, except for vehicle maintenance and repair staff, who shall do so only with the express authorization of the Fire Chief. Members who discover an inoperable restraint system shall report the defect to the appropriate supervisor. Prompt action will be taken to replace or repair the system INSURANCE SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENTS This policy meets or exceeds the requirements established by the District s insurance carrier, Fire Agencies Insurance Risk Authority (FAIRA), for the proper use of safety restraints as outlined in their Fleet Safety Manual and Vehicle Operation and Code 3 Driving policy. Adoption Date: 2016/06/ Lexipol, LLC Vehicle Safety Belts - 304