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Emergency Response Flashcards

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  1. At a multi-vehicle traffic collision on a California freeway, what is the FIRST action a CHP officer should take upon arrival?

    Answer: Size up the scene for hazards before approaching

    A scene size-up to identify hazards such as fire, fuel leaks, downed power lines, or oncoming traffic is always the first step upon arrival at any collision.

  2. Under California's "Move Over" law, what must drivers do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with activated lights?

    Answer: Move one lane away or slow to a safe speed if unable to move over

    California Vehicle Code Section 21809 requires drivers to move one lane away from the stopped emergency vehicle or, if not possible, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed.

  3. When establishing a traffic break on a freeway, a CHP officer should weave the patrol vehicle across lanes at approximately what speed?

    Answer: 15–20 mph

    A traffic break is conducted at 15–20 mph to safely slow and stop following traffic while the hazard ahead is addressed.

  4. At a major injury collision, a CHP officer determines one victim is trapped and unresponsive. Which resource should be requested?

    Answer: Fire department with extrication equipment and paramedics

    An unresponsive trapped victim requires both fire department extrication capability and paramedics to provide immediate medical care upon release.

  5. During a traffic incident, a CHP officer notices a strong smell of natural gas near a vehicle. The officer should immediately:

    Answer: Move all persons upwind and away from the area and notify the gas company

    A natural gas smell requires immediate evacuation of everyone to an upwind location and notification of the utility company and fire department.

  6. The NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) used at CHP major incidents assigns overall management responsibility to the:

    Answer: Incident Commander

    The Incident Commander holds overall management authority and responsibility for all activities at an ICS-managed incident.

  7. At a freeway incident scene, temporary traffic control using cones should begin at minimum how many feet behind the collision?

    Answer: 500 feet

    CHP protocols require advance warning devices to begin at least 500 feet upstream of a freeway incident to give drivers adequate reaction time.