Fire apparatus spend countless hours each year traveling among incidents, transporting critical water, equipment and, most importantly, firefighters.
Following are actions for every engineer to observe to avoid and survive a collision.
Do your job as a driver or passenger
New England Patriots Football Coach Bill Belichick has this expectation of his players: Do your job. Your job as an engineer and passenger includes these fundamentals:
- Wearing your seatbelt. Always.
- Operating at speeds safe for road conditions.
- Never being distracted by a smartphone, a radio, an MDT or food as you drive.
- Keeping your eyes on the road and mirrors.
- Assessing hazards and anticipating how you will respond to a dynamic operating environment.