Course Description

This seminar provides students with the knowledge and skills to conduct emergency scene traffic control management, understand various applicable legislation, and utilize safety and communications equipment.

Capacity: Min. 8 / Max. 12

Contact Hours: 7

Learner Outcomes

• Identify and discuss sections of the Manitoba Highway Traffic Act and regulation relevant to firefighters.
• Identify and discuss sections of the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations relevant to firefighters providing traffic control.
• Identify and discuss Canadian Standards Association (CAN/CSA) requirements for high-visibility safety apparel for firefighters providing traffic control.
• Describe effective communication skills using a mobile radio at emergency incident scenes.
• Describe requirements for safe vehicle placement at emergency incident scenes.
• Demonstrate effective use of traffic STOP/SLOW paddles for traffic control at emergency incident scenes.
• Demonstrate effective use of hand signals for traffic control at emergency incident scenes.
• List police evidentiary requirements if offences have been committed.
• Demonstrate traffic control methods in a controlled environment using appropriate training aids.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Fire & Rescue Certificate : Fire & Rescue Certificate