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=====B-2 Backing of Apparatus=====
===Non-Emergency Manual===
==Date Revised: 02/01/2018==
<sub>Last Modified: ~~LASTMOD~~ </sub>


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**Purpose**

To ensure the safety of TFRD personnel while backing apparatus and accident prevention.

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**Policy/Procedure**

**1.**	All fire personnel excluding the driver, on any TFRD apparatus shall exit the vehicle and ALL personnel shall assist in backing any and all apparatus into the desired location.

**2.**	The driver is ultimately responsible for the safe operations of the apparatus AT ALL TIMES!

**3.**	If driver loses sight of the backer, they shall immediately stop apparatus until they once again gain sight of their backer!

**4.**	Plymovent person is NOT a backer unless apparatus has only 2 persons assigned. If the plymovent person is to be utilized as a backer, the following procedure shall be followed:
  *The Plymovent person shall guide apparatus to doorway of bay and driver shall stop rig completely. 
  *The Plymovent shall be attached to apparatus, and then plymovent person shall move into position where he/she is clearly visible to the driver. 
  *The Plymovent person will then guide apparatus slowly and safely into bay.

**5.**	Reflective vests shall be utilized by all fire personnel when backing on public streets and or highways.

**6.**	Portable radios shall be utilized in case contact needs to be made with the driver or an emergency stop is needed. The portable microphone shall be carried in a state of readiness, and all members must be on the same channel.

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