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Woodburn Fire District <br /> Operational Guideline <br /> 116 <br /> 7006.0 <br /> Apparatus Operator Safety <br /> Adopted:04/29/94 Revised 12/18/2024 <br /> 4. Special precautions. <br /> a. Slow down prior to reaching the intersection so the AO can get a good <br /> view of the situation and avoid motorist(s) starting out unaware of <br /> approaching emergency vehicles. <br /> b. Avoid passing on the right unless it is the last resort. <br /> c. Avoid traveling in opposing traffic unless you are certain the traffic is <br /> clear. <br /> F. Backing Up <br /> Woodbum Fire District recognizes that backing emergency vehicles is made hazardous <br /> by the fact that the AO cannot see much of where they intend to go. Whenever possible <br /> AO's should avoid backing. When it is necessary to back-up any Fire District vehicle, all <br /> AO's should: <br /> 1. Be certain before any vehicle is put into reverse and backed that a spotter be <br /> placed near the rear of the vehicle. The spotter should be safely positioned so that <br /> 4111, the AO can see them at all times. Anytime the AO loses sight of the spotter, <br /> he/she should stop until the spotter makes him/herself visible again. <br /> 2. If conditions exist that make use of a spotter impossible, the AO shall walk <br /> around the vehicle and visualize all sides. This is to make sure that all equipment <br /> is secured, that all compartment doors are closed and any physical obstructions <br /> are moved out of the way. The AO should also visualize the intended path of <br /> travel. <br /> 3. Apparatus equipped with backup cameras should use a spotter if one is available. <br /> Page 3 of3 <br />