S.O.P. #: 400-21 Response Procedures

Vocabulary flashcards covering the protocols and legal requirements for emergency vehicle response as outlined in S.O.P. #: 400-21.

S.O.P. #: 400-21

The specific Standard Operating Procedure document titled RESPONSE PROCEDURES, specifically Section 2 regarding Emergency Response Mode.

State Motor Vehicle Statutes

Laws that provide specific legal exceptions to regular traffic regulations for fire department vehicles responding to emergency incidents or transporting patients.

Due caution

The standard of responsibility that drivers and company officers must maintain for the safe operation of an emergency vehicle at all times.

Emergency Mode Equipment Requirements

The requirement that all warning lights must be on and sirens must be sounding to warn other drivers, as mandated by state statute.

Non-emergency mode

A response mode where no warning lights or sirens shall be used.

Right-of-way

A privilege requested from other drivers through the use of sirens and warning lights; it is not automatically granted to emergency vehicles.

Favorable conditions

The specific environment under which department vehicles are authorized to exceed posted speed limits when responding in emergency mode.

Positive speed limit compliance

The requirement to observe posted speed limits when operating under less than favorable conditions.

Negative right-of-way intersection

An intersection with a red light or stop sign where the driver of an emergency vehicle must bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

Emergency incidents

The specific occurrences for which emergency response is authorized; unnecessary response is otherwise prohibited.