Directive: 24-03 - Fire Dept. Emergency Vehicle Response
2024 Directives
Date Issued: 06/07/2024
Last Modified: 06/03/2025 13:09
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While responding Code-3, all shall fire department emergency vehicles shall come to a full stop before entering;
- A negative right-of-way intersection (red light, flashing red light, or stop sign)
- A blind intersection
- Any intersection where hazards are present (such as construction)
- And/or the driver cannot account for all oncoming traffic lanes
The emergency vehicle shall not enter the intersection until all approaching traffic has yielded the right-of-way and it is safe to proceed with due regard for public safety.
The emergency vehicle driver and officer or other front seat member when not an officer, shall ensure that all approaching vehicles in all lanes have yielded the right-of-way before advancing. When the officer or acting officer recognizes or should reasonably recognize a violation of this policy, they have a duty to act to stop the violation.
The emergency vehicle driver shall be responsible for ensuring that the rig is fully secured before moving, such that compartment doors are shut and no equipment has been left outside the vehicle.
Effective Date: June 7, 2025