Name
Highway Incident Safety: "D" Drivers, Autonomous Vehicles and Other Hazards
Date & Time
Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Jack Sullivan
Description
Distracted, drowsy, drunk, drugged and disgruntled drivers are striking firefighters, fire apparatus, and other emergency vehicles at roadway incidents with increasing frequency. We can’t change the behavior of “D” drivers, but we can change how we operate to improve scene safety. With the highway being noted as one of the most immediately dangerous areas of operation for firefighters, it is critical that personnel safeguard themselves during roadway operations. This session will offer strategies and tactics for safer roadway incident scene operations and discuss emerging hazards from autonomous vehicles and potential safeguards from connected vehicle technology. 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.