The Vanessa K Free Act, which requires annual driver training for all emergency service personnel, passed unanimously in the Tennessee State Legislature.
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All drivers of “Authorized Emergency Vehicles” are required to complete at least two hours of emergency driver training under Tennessee Law yearly.
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While Tennessee statutes allow emergency vehicles certain exemptions to traffic laws, the driver is still subject to “due regard” for the public safety.
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Horns and air horns should never be used in intersections.
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You should be able to come to a complete stop at all intersections.
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According to Tennessee Code, it is permitted to use warning lights only when responding “emergency traffic.”
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Emergency vehicle responders are exempt from the seat belt law.
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Intersection accidents involving emergency vehicles are our number one problem and should be our number one concern.
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Waiting is never an acceptable option in intersection procedures.
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Most accidents are the result of emergency responders:
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High speed response well in excess of posted speed limits is the best policy especially if you know you’ve got a bad call that needs your attention.
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To be effective, your Agency’s Response Procedures and Guidelines should be:
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While both youthful and mature personnel have positive driver qualities, these qualities often differ.
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When selecting an Emergency Vehicle Driver, you should consider:
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Driver selection criteria should include:
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Emergency Service Organizations should implement policies for periodic verification of member’s driving records and driver’s license status.
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TDOT Help Units, if available, may be dispatched to assist on State routes in rural areas during anticipated long term closures.
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To request TDOT Help Unit assistance, you should contact:
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Greater than _______ Emergency Service Providers are killed at the scene every year on our Nation’s Highways.
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Approximately 20 Law Enforcement Officers are killed every year in Secondary Incidents on our Nation’s Highways.
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The use of arrow boards, traffic cones, and proper positioning of available emergency vehicles on the accident scene are examples of:
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To help prevent becoming a victim of a secondary incident, emergency personnel should:
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The Highway Incident Scene is an appropriate place to debate the age old argument of “Who’s in Charge”.
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An Agency’s SOP’s & SOG’s should be in written form and made available to all personnel.
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High visibility colors and reflective materials should always be worn, when possible, by emergency personnel on the highway incident scene.
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