Module 6 Backing

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To establish universal standardized backing
procedures and signals to be used throughout the
department.
To establish what to look for when performing a
360 walk around.

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Backing accidents account for a high percentage of
emergency vehicle accidents each year.
Backing accidents not only cause damage, but can result
in severe injuries and death.
We have noticed several different signals being used
throughout the department.
To establish what we are supposed to be looking for
when performing the 360.
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Always have a minimum of 2 people on the ground one
at the rear and one at the front.
Turn rear spotlights on when backing at night. Do not
aim them directly at the spotter as this could blind him.
Never stand directly behind the vehicle being backed.
Especially when backing up to trailers.
Used standardized hand signals.
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To be used when all is
clear and the driver is not
close to the stopping
point.
Night: Flashlight
overhead in same motion.
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Used when the driver
needs to turn to the left or
right.
Night: Flashlight in left
or right hand (direction
desired) waggle.
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The near stopping point
signal is used to help the
driver judge the distance until
the stopping point.
The stop signal is the final
signal to use when the vehicle
should completely stop.
Night. Hold light on still spot
on ground. Light in mirror.
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Check to make sure all
hoses are secure in their
beds.
Make sure the ladder
rack is up and the aerial is
bedded.
Make sure all
compartments are securely
closed.
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Check under the entire
undercarriage of the truck.
Check for objects beside
the truck that you will
have to negotiate around.
Check overhead
obstructions.

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Check under the entire
undercarriage of the truck.
Check for objects beside
the truck that you will
have to negotiate around.
Check overhead
obstructions.