Strategies & Tactics for Highway Operations
(Room 4AB)
20 Feb 20
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Tracks:
Strategy and Tactics
Distracted, drowsy, drunk, drugged and disgruntled drivers are striking firefighters and emergency personnel and vehicles at highway incidents with increasing frequency. Fire & EMS personnel must train and operate in a methodical and professional manner at all roadway incidents. The highway is one of the most dangerous areas of operation for firefighters and EMTs so it is critical that personnel establish and maintain a solid defensive strategy during all highway operations. This session will review specific case studies, describe successful strategies and tactics for highway operations, and educate attendees about some emerging technologies that present more hazards and some potential solutions for crew safety. Participants will walk away with the essential steps and actions every FD should be taking to protect their personnel from being struck on the highway.