Blocking / Safe Positioning
The Resources in this category provide guidance on the use of vehicles to block the activity area and thus protect emergency responders and victims during an incident response on the roadways. In addition, how to safely position other vehicles in the temporary traffic control zone may be covered. Please note that a module on Blocking Procedures at Roadway Incidents is available on the Responder Safety Learning Network (learning.respondersafety.com).
Blocking Procedures at Roadway Incidents
This downloadable video program is a short version of the Blocking Procedures at Roadway Incidents module on the Responder Safety Learning Network.
Upload Date:
7/18/2012
174.00 MB
MP4 Video
Roadway Safety Shorts: How to Set a Block
Of all the safety practices for working a roadway incident scene, one of the most important is setting a block with the largest and heaviest emergency vehicle available at the scene.
Upload Date:
2/14/2020
483.86 MB
MP4 Video
The First 15 Minutes - Decision Making at Roadway Incidents
This Power Point program provides training for responders on the first arriving apparatus at a highway incident. The first 15 minutes of an incident often sets the tone for the entire response. Learn how practices such as “windshield size up” can make the scene safer.
Upload Date:
9/6/2013
26.74 MB
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation