1. Introduction

2. It Can Happen At Anytime !

3. It Can Happen At Anytime !

4. It Can Happen At Anytime !

5. It Can Happen At Anytime !

6. It Can Happen At Anytime !

7. Requirements for Driving
Reference
Requirements for Driving
Vehicles

8. SO and SOP’s Standing Orders: - Direction of what we have to do
Standard Operating Procedures:
- Describes how we should do it
There is one Standing Order (SO) and eight
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) that
apply to drivers of CFA vehicles.

9. Standing Order 12.00 DRIVING CFA and BRIGADE OWNED VEHICLES
States that “all CFA members who drive and operate vehicles used for CFA activities shall do so in a safe, responsible and lawful manner”.

10. SOP’s SOP 12.01 - Collisions Involving CFA Vehicle
SOP Disabled CFA Vehicles – Recovery of
SOP Driving of CFA Vehicles
SOP Emergency Vehicle Response
SOP (Not applicable to these presentations)
SOP Speed Limits
SOP CFA Members driving other ESO Vehicles.
SOP Non CFA Members in/on CFA Firefighting Vehicles
SOP CFA Members Driving Private Vehicles when involved in Operational Activities

11. Definitions CFA member:
A person who is registered by the Authority as a volunteer officer or member of a brigade and/or a person who is employed by CFA
CFA vehicle:
All vehicles owned or used by CFA or any brigade or Group. This does not include any privately or community owned vehicles, unless approved for use by the OIC Brigade/Incident Controller.

12. Definitions Incident Controller:
The individual designated by the control agency to have overall management of the incident and is responsible for all incident activities
OIC (Officer-in-Charge) Brigade:
The Captain or CFA officer in charge of a brigade In the absence of these persons or other brigade officers, this definition includes a member of the brigade below the rank of officer.

13. Definitions Operational activities:
CFA approved, coordinated or pre-planned action, or series of actions, in response to and in support of a potential or existing emergency incident, including training and exercises.

14. Definitions
Code 1:
Emergency Vehicle status - Responding under lights and/or sirens as per response rules (SOP 12.04) and in accordance with Road Safety Road Rules 2009
Code 3:
No Emergency Vehicle status - Normal State Legislation applies.

15. Relevance
These sessions relate to the following Public Safety Competency:
PUAVEH001B – Drive Vehicles Under Operational Conditions.

16. QUESTIONS

17. Session 1
Driving of CFA Vehicles

18. SOP 12.03
“To ensure the safety of CFA members, other road users and the wider community by describing safe driving and travelling practices to be followed by CFA members during operational activities”

19. Expectations
All drivers accept responsibility when they drive any CFA vehicle!
We represent:
Ourselves
The brigade
The community
CFA

20. Legislation
Drivers of CFA vehicles shall have an understanding of, and comply with the relevant State legislation.

21. Licences
Drivers of CFA vehicles shall have the appropriate licence for the vehicle they are driving and comply with any conditions on their licence.

22. Car
“A motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle or motor trike, with a GVM of not more than 4.5 tonnes or that is constructed or equipped to seat not more than 12 adults including the driver”

23. Light Rigid
“A motor vehicle that has a GVM greater than 4.5 tonnes but not greater than 8 tonnes; or
Seats more than 12 adults (including the driver) and has a GVM not greater than 8 tonnes”

24. Medium Rigid
“A motor vehicle that has 2 axles and a GVM greater than 8 tonnes”

25. Heavy Rigid
“A motor vehicle that has 3 or more axles and a GVM greater than 8 tonnes”

26. Heavy Combination
“A prime mover to which is attached a single semi-trailer that has a GVM greater than 9 tonnes plus any un-laden converter dolly; or
A rigid motor vehicle to which is attached a trailer that has a GVM greater than 9 tonnes plus any unladen converter dolly ”

27. Converter Dolly

28. Examples Licence Category Vehicle Example Approx GVM
Light Rigid Tanker
Light Pumper 7.50
Medium Rigid Tankers
Medium & Heavy Pumpers
Pumper Tankers
Heavy Rigid Aerial Pumper
Simon HP
Bronto LP’s – 28.60

29. Endorsements
DCO (Operations), O/M, O/O or OIC Brigade (this responsibility cannot be delegated) shall:
Be advised by any CFA member who drives or may be required to drive CFA vehicles if their licence is varied, cancelled, disqualified or suspended
Be advised by any CFA member if they have any medical condition that may affect their ability to drive and operate any CFA vehicle
Endorse any person under their control to drive and operate any CFA vehicle.

30. Endorsements (cont)
Where there is a dispute in relation to the determination by the OIC Brigade, the Operations Manager shall resolve the dispute.

31. Probationary Licences
Drivers of CFA vehicles who are on a probationary licence shall display ‘P’ plates, unless they are en-route to, in attendance at, or returning from an operational incident.

32. Probationary Licences (cont)
“Drivers on a probationary licence shall not drive a CFA vehicle to an incident under the provisions of Code 1 response” X X

33. Seatbelts Requirements on seatbelt use:
The driver is legally responsible to ensure that all vehicle occupants are wearing a seatbelt if provided in each seating position
However, CFA states that each crew member is responsible for their own seatbelt use. The driver and Crew Leader should check that all crew members are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle moves.

34. Seatbelts – Cabin
7.1 Drivers and crew members in the cabin of a vehicle shall wear seatbelts at all times while the vehicle is in motion whether the vehicle is on public or private land, unless they hold a written exemption as allowed under state legislation
7.2 The driver is exempt whilst reversing

35. Seatbelts - ROPS
7.3 Crew members outside the cabin on the crew deck shall be seated in the roll over protective structure where fitted, and shall wear seatbelts at all times while the vehicle is in motion
7.4 An exemption applies to 7.3 if a crew member is required to be standing in the crew deck area to undertake operational activities
CFA members should undertake an appropriate assessment of the risks before applying this exemption

36. Seatbelts

37. Driving Under the Influence
No person shall drive a CFA vehicle:
If they are likely to have the prescribed concentration or more than the prescribed concentration of alcohol in their blood; or
While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle.

38. Zero BAC
The Road Safety Act (1986) requires that the following drivers must have a ZERO blood alcohol concentrate (BAC):
Holders of probationary licences
Drivers of vehicles exceeding 15 tonne Gross Vehicle Mass (e.g. Aerial Appliances, Type 3 Heavy and Scania Pumpers)
Drivers of a bus capable of carrying more than 12 adults including the driver

39. Mass and Dimension
All drivers of CFA vehicles must comply with any posted ‘mass or dimension limit’ signs unless exempted
Exemptions do apply to ‘no trucks’ signs if the driver is responding to a fire or incident under Code 1 or Code 3 conditions.

40. Driver Education Driver Under Instruction
Any person receiving driving education in preparation for obtaining a licence endorsement to drive CFA vehicles must have a valid and current motor car licence and must also display
Driver Under Instruction
signs
If the driver is a probationary driver, then they must also display their plates.

41. Radios and Phones
Whilst the vehicle is in motion, drivers shall not use the CFA radio, hand-held mobile phone or navigational device unless operationally required
Where possible, a passenger in the vehicle should use these devices in preference to the driver.

42. s / Text
Drivers shall not send or acknowledge text messages or s whilst the vehicle is in motion.

43. Logbooks
The driver of a CFA vehicle shall complete an entry in the vehicle log book at the completion of every trip noting the following:
Date
Times
Driver
Mileage at end of trip
Purpose of use.

44. Helmets in Cabins
Drivers and passengers shall not wear helmets whilst travelling in the cabin or roll over protection structure of a CFA vehicle.

45. Loose Equipment
All items within the cabin or roll over protection structure of a CFA vehicle shall be secured
No item shall be placed over a window in a CFA vehicle so that it obscures the vision of the driver.

46. Reversing
When reversing a CFA vehicle, drivers shall use a guide to assist where one is available.

47. Session Review Correct and valid licence
Comply with State Legislation and Chief Officers SOP’s
Importance of seat belt usage.

48. Questions?

49. Session 2
Legislative Requirements

50. State Legislation
This session outlines various rules that apply to all drivers, including those who drive emergency vehicles

51. Road Safety Road Rules 2009
Describes what you can do and what you cannot do
Part 19 – EXEMPTIONS
Exemptions for Emergency Vehicles are generally only granted from Road Safety Road Rules 2009

52. Emergency Vehicles?
“ A fire service unit under the control of the Country Fire Authority”

53. Rule 306 – Exemptions
A provision of the Road Safety Road Rules does not apply to the driver of an emergency vehicle if:
In the circumstances – the driver is taking reasonable care; and it is reasonable that the rule should not apply; and
If the vehicle is a motor vehicle that is moving – the vehicle is displaying a magenta, blue or red flashing light or sounding an alarm

54. Key Words Reasonable – sensible, suitable, logical
Care – regard, concern
Alarm – audible warning device or siren

55. Rule 307 – Stopping and Parking
A provision of Part 12 does not apply to the driver of a police vehicle or emergency vehicle, if in the circumstances:
The driver is taking reasonable care; and
It is reasonable that the provision should not apply
Note: Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking

56. Rule 78 – Keeping Clear
A driver must not move into the path of an approaching police or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm.

57. Rule 78 – Keeping Clear
If a driver is in the path of an approaching police or emergency vehicle displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm, the driver must move out of the path of the vehicle as soon as the driver can do so safely
This rule applies to the driver despite any other rule of these Rules.

58. Rule 79 – Giving Way
A driver must give way to a police or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm.

59. Rule 79 – Giving Way (cont)
For this rule, ‘give way’ means:
If the driver is stopped remain stationary until it is safe to proceed; or
In any other case slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision
This rule applies to the driver despite any other rule that would otherwise require the driver of a police or emergency vehicle to give way to the driver.

60. Session Review
Only Road Safety Road Rules 2009 provides exemptions for drivers of emergency vehicles
Must take ‘REASONABLE CARE’ and it must be “REASONABLE ” to use the exemptions.

61. Questions?

62. Session 3
Emergency Vehicle Response

63. SOP 12.04
“To ensure the safety of all road users and the community by describing safe driving practice to be adhered to in response to a fire or incident, particularly where emergency conditions apply”.

64. Response Codes
The initial response Code shall be determined by Regional or CAD Operating Procedures, however the Incident Controller may order a change in response Code in accordance with the requirements or severity of the incident

65. Second Responding Vehicle First Responding Vehicle 1
Response Codes (cont)
Second Responding Vehicle
First Responding Vehicle 1
Where the initial code is determined to be Code 1:
The initial two (2) responding CFA vehicles shall respond Code 1

66. Response Codes (cont)
Where at least one (1) other CFA vehicle responds, consideration shall be given to the two (2) closest appliances proceeding Code 1.

67. Code 1 Endorsement
Deputy Chief Officer(s) (Operations), Operations Managers, Operations Officers or OIC Brigade (this responsibility cannot be delegated) shall determine which members are permitted to drive a CFA vehicle Code 1
This endorsement shall be based on competency, endorsement and demonstrated aptitude.

68. Response Rules
All drivers of CFA vehicles responding under Code conditions shall comply with the following rules:
Red and/or blue flashing beacons and lights to be used at all times
Sirens shall be used at all times when there is a risk to road users or the driver requires another vehicle to give way

69. Response Rules (cont)
Sirens shall be used when approaching and proceeding through any intersection where the driver is facing:
A red traffic control light; or
A yellow traffic control light; or
A stop, give way or roundabout sign; and the driver requires another vehicle to give way to them

70. Response Rules (cont)
Drivers approaching and entering any intersections against:
A red traffic control light, or
A flashing yellow control light, or
A stop, give way or roundabout sign
shall not approach or enter such intersections unless they are able to give way and, if necessary, stop the vehicle to avoid any possible collision.

71. Response Rules (cont)
Drivers should also consider whether the use of sirens and/or air horns is appropriate
when travelling on highways where the normal traffic is at a greater speed such as freeways or
when near hospitals and residential areas during quiet periods at night
where startled animals (e.g. horses) may become hazardous to the responding vehicle, other traffic or members of the public

72. Compliance with Legislation
Drivers responding under Code 1 conditions, shall comply with the following rules from the Road Safety Road Rules 2009

73. Compliance with Legislation (cont)
Speed limit in school zone

74. Compliance with Legislation (cont)
Rule 80 – Stopping at children’s crossing

75. Compliance with Legislation (cont)
Rule 81 – Giving way at pedestrian crossing

76. Compliance with Legislation (cont)
Drivers responding under Code 1 conditions shall comply with Rule 20 of Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Obeying the Speed Limit) where road works speed limits apply and workers are in attendance

77. Compliance with Legislation (cont)
Where road works speed limits apply and no workers are present, drivers must drive at a speed reasonable for the conditions

78. Compliance with Legislation (cont)
Entering a level crossing when a train is approaching

79. Sirens and Flashing Lights
The driver shall have control of the siren, beacons and flashing lights

80. Air Horns Air horns are not deemed to be a siren
Air horns may be used in conjunction with the siren, but shall only be operated in short blasts.

81. Code 3 Responses
The following situations shall be treated as Code 3 responses unless the Incident Controller or Crew Leader determines otherwise:
Domestic incinerators
Wash-away
Storm damage
Rubbish/clothing bins
Pole fires/wire clashing

82. Code 3 Responses (cont)
Grass/scrub fires when conditions are not conducive to the spread of fire
RAR calls where it is known that the occupants are deceased
Motor Vehicle Accident where there is no person(s) trapped.

83. Trailers
No CFA vehicle shall travel under Code 1 response while towing a trailer
Where there is a requirement to tow a trailer to a fire or incident it is to be driven under normal road conditions.

84. Capabilities and Conditions
CFA members shall be mindful of traffic, road and weather conditions whilst driving
CFA members shall always drive within their own limits and the limitations of the vehicle.

85. Session Review Always consider who are closest vehicles
Always use flashing lights when Code One
Don’t always need sirens
Must comply with certain road rules
No lights and sirens when towing trailers
Drive in accordance with conditions and abilities

86. Questions?

87. Session 4
Speed Limits

88. SOP 12.06
“To ensure the safety of all road users and the community by describing safe driving practices to be followed by CFA members”.

89. Speed Limits – General
While driving of CFA vehicles under emergency response conditions during operational activities provides certain exemptions under the Road Safety Road Rules 2009, CFA members shall follow these parameters:

90. Speed Limits – Firefighting Vehicles
Operational firefighting vehicles must not be driven at a speed that exceeds 20kph over the posted speed limit and where the posted speed limit is 100kph or 110kph, a maximum speed of 110kph applies

91. Speed Limits – Transport Vehicles
Operational transport vehicles must not be driven at a speed that exceeds 20kph above the posted speed limit and where the posted speed limit is 110kph a maximum speed limit of 130kph applies
A maximum speed of 120kph applies to all 4-wheel drive or all wheel drive vehicles.

92. Speed Limits
The Chief Officer may approve a higher maximum speed limit where operationally justified and applicable to specified vehicles
Requirements of the Chief Officer’s SOPs in relation to Driving CFA Vehicles and Emergency Vehicle Response must still be complied with.

93. Session Review Transport Vehicle / Firefighting Vehicles
20 kph over posted speed for most situations
Max of 130 kph for transport vehicles on freeways, etc
Max of 110 for certain firefighting vehicles
MUST be “REASONABLE” to do so

94. Questions?

95. Session 5
Collisions Involving CFA Vehicles

96. SOP – 12.01
“To ensure that the circumstances surrounding collisions involving CFA vehicles are accurately recorded and appropriately investigated to enable monitoring and review”

97. Definitions Collision: means minor or major collision Major collision:
Where owing to the presence of a CFA vehicle, a collision occurs in which a person is injured or killed, any property is damaged and/or destroyed which is not classified as a minor collision

98. Definitions (cont) Minor collision:
A minor impact where the cost of repairs to a CFA vehicle and/or other vehicle (s) or property is estimated to be $1000 or less
Property:
Any tangible possession that is owned by someone.

99. Compliance
The driver of the CFA vehicle involved in a collision shall:
Stop the vehicle and comply with all legislative requirements.

100. Notifications
As soon as possible, notify the CommCen of the collision. A representative of the driver may also undertake this. Upon such advice the CommCen shall:
Where appropriate, dispatch other appliances to the incident; and
Notify the Regional Duty Officer in the area that the collision occurs and, if applicable, the Incident Controller

101. Notifications (cont)
Where a CFA vehicle is involved in a collision outside CFA area, the driver or representative of the driver, shall notify their home Regional Duty Officer or the CommCen
For interstate deployments (except normal support arrangements), contact the CFA Interstate Commander who shall then contact the State Duty Officer if necessary.

102. Regional Duty Officer The Regional Duty Officer shall:
Contact the State Duty Officer and advise of any collision involving:
Any vehicle responding to a call for assistance;
Injury or death to any CFA member or civilians;
Rollovers; and
Damage to any vehicles/property estimated in excess of $1000

103. Regional Duty Officer (cont)
Contact the District Mechanical Officer if applicable
Advise the driver of the CFA vehicle involved in a major collision that their endorsement to drive a CFA vehicle has been suspended.
The decision to withdraw a driver’s endorsement shall be considered further pending the outcome of an investigation

104. Regional Duty Officer (cont)
Commence an investigation by completing a Collision/Incident Report form
Decide, in consultation with the OIC Brigade, whether the driver’s endorsement can be re-instated immediately, or the suspension should stand pending the outcome of any investigation.

105. Operations Manager The Operations Manager shall:
Advise any driver whose endorsement has been suspended as to the outcome and recommendations of the investigation within a seven (7) day period.

106. Drivers Responsibilities
Drivers involved in a collision shall:
Contact the Regional Duty Officer; and
Complete a CFA Insurance and Motor Vehicle Collision/Incident form.

107. Scene Safety and Preservation
Drivers and crew of CFA vehicles involved in a collision or incident shall ensure that the scene is made safe for persons approaching the area while also ensuring that it is preserved for any possible investigation
Every effort shall be made to contain spills where practical.

108. CIS Support
CIS Support shall be made available to CFA members where requested or appropriate.

109. Session Review Always stop and render assistance
Let the appropriate people know
Make scene safe
Use CIS support as appropriate

110. Questions?

111. Session 6
Recovery of Disabled CFA Vehicles

112. SOP – 12.02
“To ensure the safety of all drivers and passengers of CFA vehicles and the community, by describing safe procedures for the recovery of disabled CFA vehicles” and
“To protect the disabled CFA vehicle from further destruction or damage.”

113. Definitions Crew: Two or more people competent to undertake tasks
Disabled vehicle:
Includes, but is not limited to, vehicles involved in collisions, break downs or rolled vehicles
Equipment:
A generic term that includes any object that is CFA or brigade owned that is utilised during the execution of CFA operational activities.

114. Definitions (cont) Personal Protective Clothing (PPC):
Includes clothing used to provide protection to CFA members from the risks associated with performing a specific operational task for which they are competent and endorsed
Roadway:
That portion of the road devoted particularly to the use of vehicles, including shoulders and auxiliary lanes.

115. Recovery of Fighting Vehicles
In the event that a CFA firefighting vehicle becomes disabled:
The driver shall notify the Regional Duty Officer and where applicable, the Incident Controller
The Regional Duty Officer shall notify the District Mechanical Officer

116. DMO’s
The District Mechanical Officer shall make arrangements for the recovery of the vehicle.

117. Driver’s Responsibilities
In the event that a CFA transport vehicle becomes disabled:
Contact the manufacturer or manufacturers accredited provider as part of the new vehicle warranty, if current and applicable
In other instances, contact the supervisor or comply with local arrangements.

118. Safety
Where the crew or vehicle or any person or motorist is threatened, the disabled vehicle may be moved from the danger area
Where it is safe to do so, CFA members shall endeavour to move the disabled CFA vehicle out of the way of traffic.

119. Safety (cont)
Where CFA members are working on the roadway, they shall wear reflective PPC where available
Hazard lights of all disabled vehicles shall be activated whilst recovery is underway, where possible
Consideration shall be given to minimising the impact on the local environment, including the effect on soil and water quality, when recovering any vehicle.

120. Safety (cont)
Any disabled vehicle shall be secured to ensure it, and the surrounding area, are safe
Warning devices such as ‘reflective triangles’ should be placed around the scene.

121. Safety (cont)
Where it is safe and practical, CFA members shall remain with the vehicle at all times to avoid potential damage or vandalism.
Where the scene is not safe, it should be marked as such and secured as much as practicable.

122. Bogged Vehicles
If a vehicle is bogged and can be easily mobilised by using equipment on the vehicle, competent CFA members may recover the vehicle using the appropriate equipment and towing hooks.

123. Bogged Vehicles (cont)
CFA vehicles shall not be used to recover other disabled vehicles by towing or any other means unless it can be done safely with appropriate equipment and without damage.
Towing of vehicles must have the approval of the District Mechanical Officer.

124. Changing Wheels
Only crews with the appropriate competencies shall attempt to change a wheel on a CFA vehicle.

125. Vehicle Faults
Report vehicle faults to DMO using Brigade/Region chain of command
Minor faults can be rectified if competent to do so
Complete Log Book and/or Vehicle Fault Report.

126. Session Review Always seek assistance
Recovery done by the right people
Report all vehicle faults.

127. Questions?

128. Session 7
CFA Members Driving Other Emergency Services Vehicles

129. SOP 12.07
“To ensure the safety of all persons and the community when CFA Members are driving other Emergency Services Vehicles”

130. Definitions Emergency Service Organisation (ESO) Vehicle:
A vehicle under the control of an organisation as defined as an emergency vehicle as per Road Safety Road Rules 2009.

131. Approval
CFA members who are requested to drive any ESO vehicle shall comply with the following parameters Approval shall be granted by the person in charge of the ESO vehicle before driving the vehicle

132. SOP’s and Endorsement
1.2 CFA members will drive the vehicle in compliance with Chief Officer’s SOPs
12.03 – Driving and Travelling in CFA Vehicles,
12.04 – Emergency Vehicle Response and
12.06 – Speed Limits – CFA Vehicles.
1.3 Only CFA members who have been endorsed by their OIC Brigade to drive CFA vehicles shall drive a vehicle under the control of another ESO

133. Notification and Approval
1.4 A CFA member who drives an ESO vehicle shall contact the Regional Duty Officer as soon as possible after the incident, who will then record the relevant details
2. Where CFA members are regularly involved in driving other ESO vehicles, arrangements should be made to formally record approval of the other ESO.

134. Session Review Must have approval of other ESO Comply with CFA SOP’s
Record details

135. Questions?

136. Session 8
Non CFA Members In/On CFA Firefighting Vehicles

137. SOP 12.08
“To ensure the safety of all persons taking part in or in proximity to a non-operational activity by describing the practices to be followed by CFA and Non CFA members.”

138. Definitions Firefighting vehicle:
A vehicle (not an Operational Transport Vehicle) constructed solely for firefighting purposes and includes Pumper, Tankers and Specialist Vehicles
Left unattended:
When the driver is more than 3 metres from the vehicle and there is no CFA member in the vehicle
Non CFA member:
A member of the public not being a member of CFA and who is 18 years or older.

139. Definitions Non operational activity:
An approved, coordinated and pre-planned activity that either fully or partially involves members of the public
Operator:
A CFA member trained and accredited to operate an appliance and the equipment carried on the appliance.

140. Procedure
When CFA firefighting vehicles are engaged in non operational activities, CFA and Non CFA members shall follow these parameters:
1.1 Chief Officer’s SOP – Driving and Travelling in CFA Vehicles must be complied with

141. Procedure
1.2 Prior to the event, the Brigade must record all activities involving non CFA members who are passengers on CFA firefighting vehicles using the template provided in Schedule 1. The OIC Brigade must approve each activity
1.3 Non CFA members aged less than 18 years are prohibited from riding in or on CFA firefighting vehicles, unless otherwise approved by the Chief Officer

142. Procedure
1.4 All non CFA members, including Volunteer Auxiliary workers, must be seated in the cabin of the truck and wear seatbelts in accordance with the Victorian Road Rules and Chief Officer’s Standing Orders and SOPs. The maximum number of people travelling in the cabin shall not exceed the number of seat belts

143. Procedure
1.5 If there is an operational requirement for the firefighting vehicle during the activity, all non operational people shall alight from the vehicle and have other transport arrangements made for them
1.6 All gifts shall only be collected or distributed from a stationary vehicle. Vehicle must be parked at the curb in compliance with all requirements of the Road Safety Road Rules 2009

144. Procedure
1.7 The use of emergency vehicle warning devices (eg. lights and sirens) is not permitted during non operational activities where the activity is taking place in a public street or area where there are other vehicles
1.8 The driver shall at all times remain in the vehicle whilst non CFA members are in the cabin. The vehicle shall not be left unattended and unlocked during non operational activities

145. Procedure
1.9 This SOP must be communicated to any non CFA member who may be riding in the CFA vehicle
1.10 Where it involves an aerial appliance, the non CFA member can only go aloft under the strict control and supervision of the appliance operator and perform those duties planned and approved by the OIC Brigade or Regional Duty Officer and crew leader of aerial appliance.

146. Session Review Approval required Comply with Road Rules and SOP’s
Non operational personnel not to travel to fire calls on CFA vehicles
Limited use of lights and sirens for non operational duties
Vehicle to be stationary when collecting or distributing gifts.

147. Questions?

148. Session 9
CFA Members Driving Private Vehicles When Involved in Operations Activities

149. SOP 12.09
“To ensure the safety of CFA members and the community when CFA members are driving private vehicles while involved in operational activities.”

150. Definitions Collision:
An accident in which a person is injured or any property is damaged or destroyed
Operational activities:
CFA approved, coordinated or pre-planned action, or series of actions, in response to and in support of a potential or existing emergency incident, including training and exercises

151. Procedures
CFA members shall comply with all legislative requirements in relation to driving motor vehicles
CFA members shall not have their private vehicle marked nor have equipment fitted which could cause another driver to mistake it for an emergency vehicle
CFA members travelling to the station or direct to the scene shall not position their vehicle closer than 50 metres to any police or emergency vehicle that is also in motion

152. Parking
CFA members shall park their vehicle clear of any incident so as to not impede any police or emergency vehicle access or any operational requirement or be endangered by the incident
This procedure shall not apply to a member who is using their vehicle for any official operational function, such as a control point

153. Procedures
CFA members shall park their vehicles in accordance with Road Safety Road Rules 2009 and ensure that the vehicle is secured and locked both at any incident or fire station
All CFA issued PPC that is in a private vehicle should be secured at all times
CFA members shall comply with instructions given by any member of the police force

154. Involved in a Collision
In the event that a CFA member driving a private vehicle is involved in a collision whilst undertaking any approved operational activities, they shall:
Stop and comply with Section 61 Road Safety Act 1986;
As soon as possible, notify their OIC Brigade of the circumstances relating to the collision;
Contact the Area/Region Headquarters and request a volunteer compensation claim form; and
Complete the claim form and return it to the Area/Region Headquarters

155. Obey Road Rules
Road Safety Road Rules 2009 does not provide any exemptions to CFA members when driving private vehicles to a fire call or to the station in response to a call for assistance
All relevant laws must be followed

156. Session Review Comply with Road Rules
Private vehicles must not be fitted with warning devices
Keep clear when travelling behind Police or Emergency Vehicles
Park clear of incident
If involved in collision, comply with Road Rules and notify District

157. Questions?