Should firefighters be in the street stopping traffic to back into station?
Even with emergency lights operating and traffic vests on we have had so many close calls with firefighters almost being struck by vehicles. Not to mention personnel could suffer sprains or falls while dismounting the apparatus.
The argument has been made that personnel would be safer just staying on the apparatus. We had a class where the instructor said firefighters should not be in the street stopping traffic if they have not been certified in traffic control which our firefighters are not.
How does everyone do it? Specifically looking for points against having the guys do it.
Even with emergency lights operating and traffic vests on we have had so many close calls with firefighters almost being struck by vehicles. Not to mention personnel could suffer sprains or falls while dismounting the apparatus.
The argument has been made that personnel would be safer just staying on the apparatus. We had a class where the instructor said firefighters should not be in the street stopping traffic if they have not been certified in traffic control which our firefighters are not.
How does everyone do it? Specifically looking for points against having the guys do it.
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