Safe parking update

Freeway Freeway Incident Incident

ManagementManagement

North Central Texas North Central Texas Council of Governments,Council of Governments, Arlington TXArlington TX

Overview of course presented

monthly at …

The National Traffic Incident

Management Coalition produced

the NUG

(National Unified Goal for Traffic Incident Management)

National Unified Goal

Objective 1

’Responder Safety’

The Crash PyramidThe Crash Pyramid

© Continental Teves, Inc.

2002

U.S.U.S.

7,703,353 miles of roads in U.S.7,703,353 miles of roads in U.S.

3 injury 3 injury crashes crashes

every minute, every minute, 24/7 24/7

“D” Drivers Are Killing Us…

Drunk,

Drugged,

Drowsy,

Distracted, or

just plain… Dumb

“D” Drivers Are Killing Us…

Drunk,

Drugged,

Drowsy,

Distracted, or

just plain… Dumb

Average number of Responders

struck & killed each year while working

in or near moving traffic

Fire and EMS: 6 to 8/year

PD: 10 to 12/year

Tow/Recovery: 50/year

Highway: 100/year + 20,000 injured

www.ResponderSafety.com

According to FBI stat ist ics, between 1995 and 2006,

an average of one U.S. law enforcement off icer was struck and kil led each month by a passing

vehicle.

If this is how you position apparatus and allow your personnel to

operate while working in or near moving

traffic….. You will be next on the LODD list!!!


Objective 3

‘Interoperable

Communications’

HOV Lane

Left Lane

Center Lane

Right Lane

Left LaneLeft Center Lane

Right Lane

‘outside’

Right Center Lane

‘inside’

Left

should

er

Rightshoulder

Two Left Lanes

Two Center Lanes

Two Right Lanes

Manual on Uniform Traffic Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesControl Devices

(MUTCD)(MUTCD) MUTCD is the MUTCD is the

Federal guideline for Federal guideline for all traffic control all traffic control NationwideNationwide

It also covers all It also covers all ‘workers’ on all ‘workers’ on all streets, roadways or streets, roadways or highwayshighways

Manual on Uniform Traffic Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesControl Devices

(MUTCD)(MUTCD) Chapter 6I added in 2003Chapter 6I added in 2003

Highway emergency scenes are nowHighway emergency scenes are now““Traffic Incident Management Areas”Traffic Incident Management Areas”

(TIM)(TIM)

Responders are now classified as Responders are now classified as ““highway workers”highway workers”


Strategy 10:

requires

Multi-disciplinary

Traffic Management

Procedures

Traffic

Control

ZoneENGINE

M I C

U

TERMINATIONAREA

Lets Traffic Resume

TRANSITION AREA

Channels Traffic

WORK AREA

Set Aside forPersonnelCitizens &Equipment

BUFFER SPACE

Extra Margin ofSafety

ADVANCEDWARNING AREA

ENGINE

M I C

U

TERMINATIONAREA

Lets Traffic Resume

TRANSITION AREA

Channels Traffic

WORK AREA


BUFFER SPACE



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pping D

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272feet

125feet

40mp

h60

mph

70mp

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381feet

M I C

UFive basic components of an MUTCD-compliant “Traffic Incident Management Area”

MUTCD-compliant “Traffic Incident Management Area”with FD, PD, & EMS Agency

Hazelwood, MO 2003 Incident: Injury accident w/two vehicles on shoulder

PD

Hazelwood, MO 2003 Incident: First PD unit arrives and parks on shoulder

PDPD

EMS

Hazelwood, MO 2003 Incident: Second PD unit in right lane; EMS on shoulder

Hazelwood, MO 2003 Incident: Still image from 2nd PD unit DashCam

Hazelwood, MO 2003 Incident: FD Engine arrives

PDPD

EMS

FD

Hazelwood, MO 2003 Incident: Diagram of incident scene

PD Officer tells apparatus operator to park ahead on shoulder

Captain tells apparatus operator to remain in current position

PD Officer again orders apparatus operator to park ahead on shoulder

PD Officer handcuffs Captain and places him under arrest

You have a choice to make when you arrive…“Move It” or “Work It?

“Move It” ….!

If you work it, then it’s either ‘Linear’ or ‘Block’ Traffic Incident Management

A “Linear” PD Traffic StopA “Linear” PD Traffic Stop

““Linear” PD Activity with Linear” PD Activity with Passenger-side ContactPassenger-side Contact

A very dangerous ‘Linear’ incident

Ohio Crash SceneOhio Crash Scene

To increase safety,use the

“Lane + 1”Blocking Protocol

to create an adequate “buffer”

for responders

By the very nature of our work, FD & EMS need… “Lane + 1”Blocking

By the very nature of our work, FD & EMS need… “Lane + 1”Blocking

Vehicle firefighting

also requires “Lane + 1”Blocking

Vehicle firefighting

also requires “Lane + 1”Blocking

FD Apparatus “Safe Parking”


“Safe Parking” begins with a ‘Block’

BufferZone

Fend-Off Position

0°

30°20°

C

O

N

E

S

Incident Site

Engine Co. “Block”

45o


FD Apparatus “Safe Parking” In 2007, the

Federal Highway

Administration officially acknowledged

“Safe Parking”, and now refers to

it as “Safe

Positioning” in their documents

In 2007, the Federal Highway

Administration officially acknowledged

“Safe Parking”, and now refers to

it as “Safe

Positioning” in their documents

Large, heavy fire apparatus provide the best ‘Blocks’

Large, heavy fire apparatus provide the best ‘Blocks’

The “Shadow ”

is thearea immediately

downstreamof any apparatusor vehicle that blocks moving traffic

The “Shadow ”

is thearea immediately

downstreamof any apparatusor vehicle that blocks moving traffic

Blocking creates a protected “Temporary Traffic Control Zone”

“Park” downstream in protected shadow area

“Block” your loading zone away from moving traffic

“Park” downstream in protected shadow area

“Block” your loading zone away from moving traffic

Ambulance “Safe Parking”

Ambulance “Safe Parking”

A slight “block to the left” provides additional buffer space for the Loading Zone

A slight “block to the left” provides additional buffer space for the Loading Zone

Example of MUTCD-compliant Traffic Incident Management(TIM)

Example of MUTCD-compliant Traffic Incident Management(TIM)

“Best Practices” for response to major highways is dispatch of a primary and a second major apparatus.

Second apparatus provides “blocking” function and advance warning upstream of incident scene

Typical engine company cannot adequately block on a mult i- lane highway

Second upstream apparatus is needed to

adequately block for this f irst-due company on a

mult i- lane highway

First-due company

Second-due company

The “Block” Gets Hit

The “Block” Gets Hit

Courtesy Gwinnett Co. (GA) Sheriff’s Office

Traffic

Control

ZoneENGINE

M I C

U

TERMINATIONAREA

Lets Traffic Resume

TRANSITION AREA

Channels Traffic

WORK AREA


BUFFER SPACE



ENGINE

M I C

U

TERMINATIONAREA

Lets Traffic Resume

TRANSITION AREA

Channels Traffic

WORK AREA


BUFFER SPACE



ENGINESto

pping D

istance

s

272feet

125feet

40mp

h60

mph

70mp

h

381feet

M I C

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The Advanced Warningcomponent of your

Traffic Management Area

is a Top Priority

The Advanced Warningcomponent of your

Traffic Management Area

is a Top Priority

MUTCD: MINOR Duration traffic control devices:… devices on hand may be used by initial responders…

INTERMEDIATE & MAJOR Duration:…should include the proper traffic diversions, tapered lane closures, and upstream warning devices to alert approaching traffic of the end of a queue.

… use appropriate traffic control devices readily available or that can be brought to the traffic incident scene on short notice.

… When flares are used… more permanent traffic control devices should replace them as soon as practical.

Secondary coll isions in the ‘Advance Warning Area’

28”Cones used at night

or highways over 45mph posted speed, have to be 28 inches

tall with two reflective stripes

Collapsible Cones!

Cones don’t stopthe “D” Drivers…

Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy, Distracted, or just plain… Dumb

Cones don’t stopthe “D” Drivers…

Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy, Distracted, or just plain… Dumb

New addition to National

Fire Protection Association Standard #1500

New addition to National

Fire Protection Association Standard #1500

Official color: Retro-reflective “Florescent Pink”

Official color: Retro-reflective “Florescent Pink”

36”x36”

Personnel Visibi l i tyPersonnel Visibi l i ty

National Unified Goal…


23 CFR Part 634 (Nov 2008)

23 CFR Part 63423 CFR Part 634 All workers within the right-of-way of a All workers within the right-of-way of a

Federal-aid highway who are exposed Federal-aid highway who are exposed either to traffic (vehicles using the highway either to traffic (vehicles using the highway for purposes of travel) or to construction for purposes of travel) or to construction equipment within the work area shall wear equipment within the work area shall wear high-visibility safety apparel.high-visibility safety apparel.

23 CFR Part 634.323 CFR Part 634.3

WorkerWorker means people on foot whose duties means people on foot whose duties place them within the right-of-way of a Federal-place them within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway, such as highway construction and aid highway, such as highway construction and maintenance forces, survey crews, utility crews, maintenance forces, survey crews, utility crews, responders to incidents within the highway responders to incidents within the highway right-of-way, and law enforcement personnel right-of-way, and law enforcement personnel when directing traffic, investigating crashes, when directing traffic, investigating crashes, and handling lane closures, obstructed and handling lane closures, obstructed roadways, and dsasters within the right-of-way roadways, and dsasters within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway.of a Federal-aid highway.

23 CFR Part 634.223 CFR Part 634.2

Typical European crash scene

EMSPD

Fire/Rescue

As of November 24, 2008… this is against the law!

Highway Safety Vests

Class IClass I

Class IIClass II

Class IIIClass III

ANSI 107 StandardANSI 107 Standard

Shortcoming of a Class I vest: No side coverage

…and the shortcoming of wearing NO Vest!

ANSI 107 Class II vest:High-visibility green body with red trim, or…

ANSI 107 Class II vests withHigh-visibility red/orange body with green trim

“If your feet are on the street… Your vest is on your chest!”

Need a Vest Policy…?

ANSI has a second vest standard; the ANSI 207 “Public Safety Vest”

ANSI 107 High-Visibility Vest ANSI 207 High-Visibility Vest

Note shorter length to allow access to

items on belt

Vests may be a concern at car f iresduring extricat ions, or at

hazmat incidents

Vests can be donned over turnout coats

and taken off if responding to a fire call.

McKinney (TX) FD McKinney (TX) FD Vest SpecificationsVest Specifications

Product Requested;Product Requested;ANSI-107 Highway Safety Vests for Emergency ANSI-107 Highway Safety Vests for Emergency Responders Responders that meet the following specif ications;that meet the following specif ications;

Class 2, Level 2 ANSI Red mesh with contrasting silver/lime-yellow Class 2, Level 2 ANSI Red mesh with contrasting silver/lime-yellow material and silver reflective stripes using 3M Scotchlite reflective;material and silver reflective stripes using 3M Scotchlite reflective;

One Pen & Paper utility pocket on left chest integrated into vest One Pen & Paper utility pocket on left chest integrated into vest design with contrasting color microphone tabs on each lapel area.design with contrasting color microphone tabs on each lapel area.

Tear-away Velcro feature at both shouldersTear-away Velcro feature at both shoulders, both sides, & front , both sides, & front chest,chest,

One size fits all design, L to 3XL. (special order; Size 4XL - 5XL at One size fits all design, L to 3XL. (special order; Size 4XL - 5XL at additional cost)additional cost)

1- American flag patch on left chest 1- American flag patch on left chest The word" FIRE" printed on right vertical stripe in all upper case The word" FIRE" printed on right vertical stripe in all upper case

letters letters "McKINNEY FIRE" printed on silver reflective patch on back of vest "McKINNEY FIRE" printed on silver reflective patch on back of vest

in all upper case letters except for the letter ‘c’. All text in black ink.in all upper case letters except for the letter ‘c’. All text in black ink.

http://www.ironhorsesafety.comhttp://www.ironhorsesafety.com

http://www.ironhorsesafety.com/

National Unified Goal…


Vehicle Visibi l i tyVehicle Visibi l i ty

Chevrons in the U.S.

The ‘Chevron’ Pattern

NFPA Standard 1901-2009 ed.

Chapter 15.9.3.2

“At least of 50% of the rear vertical surfaces of the apparatus shall be equipped with a minimum 4 inch alternating yellow and red chevron retro-reflective striping sloping downward and away from the centerline of the vehicle at an angle of 45 degrees.”

NFPA Standard 1901-2009 ed.

Chapter 15.9.3.2

“At least of 50% of the rear vertical surfaces of the apparatus shall be equipped with a minimum 4 inch alternating yellow and red chevron retro-reflective striping sloping downward and away from the centerline of the vehicle at an angle of 45 degrees.”

Chevron inside doors

For further information, contact…

Ron MooreMcKinney FD214-578-3405

[email protected]

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