I. Scope:

This standard shall apply to all members riding in or on a motorized vehicle owned or operated by the department.

II. General:

A.   No one shall be allowed to ride in an apparatus unless he is a member of the department, a Town employee or has been given special permission by the Fire Chief.

B.    Persons riding in an apparatus shall observe the following:

1.     All persons shall be seated in an approved riding position and shall be secured anytime the vehicle is in motion.

2.     Riding on the tailboard, running board or other exposed position is strictly prohibited.

3.     Standing while riding is prohibited.

4.     At no time shall anyone dismount a vehicle while it is still in motion.

III. Hose-loading Operations:

A.   Hose-loading operations may be permitted on moving apparatus provided that the following conditions are met:

          1.  A member other than those loading the hose shall be appointed as a safety observer.  The safety observer shall have an unobstructed view of the hose-loading operation and shall be in visual, audio (buzzer) and voice contact with the appropriate operator.

          2.  Vehicular traffic shall be excluded from the area or shall be under the control of an authorized traffic control person.

          3.  Apparatus shall not exceed 5 km/hr when loading hose.

          4.  The apparatus shall not be moved until all members have been made aware that the apparatus is about to be moved.

          5.  Members in the hose bed shall not stand while the vehicle is being moved.