WASHINGTON STATE WASHINGTON STATE PATROLPATROL

MOTORIST ASSISTANCEMOTORIST ASSISTANCE

Tire Changing

Safety Disabled motorist wishes to change

their own tire.– Provide protection.

WSP changes the tire.– Have them stay in their vehicle for

their protection.

Tire Changing

Equipment Working jack Lug wrenchLug wrench Spare tire Spare tire

– Legal treadLegal tread– Proper inflationProper inflation

Changing A Tire

Vehicle is on firm and level ground. Block the wheels. Use jack as designed and lift at

designated points. Never go under a vehicle. Disc brakes.

Fire Extinguishers

Dry Chemical10 Pound

Operation

Remove from bracket in trunk. Invert and shake extinguisher to

loosen compacted dry chemicals. To use, remove "safety pin.” Point nozzle at base of fire and

squeeze nozzle handle.

Inspection Required monthly.

Safety pin.

Safety seal - plastic tag (yellow or orange).

Engine Compartment Fires

Citizen's Vehicle

Citizen's Vehicle

Advise Radio Do not open hood Safeguard the area If heavily involved Use your best judgment

Patrol Vehicles

Patrol Vehicles

Advise Radio. Do not open hood. Remove passengers, weapons, and

ammunition. Safeguard the area. Use your best judgment.

Fusees

Safety

Remember, this equipment is extremely HOT when ignited.

– Hold away from body and clothing -- they can cause serious burns.

Safety

Remember to always avoid placing fusees in dry, grassy areas or in fluids.

– The fluids may be flammable.

Igniting/Lighting Fusees

Remove cap from the striker and the striker from the fuse end of the fusee.

Igniting/Lighting Fusees

With the fusee in one hand and the striker in the other, strike the fuse with the striker in a downward motion away from the body.

Traffic Control

Use fusees to give other motorists adequate warning.

Can be used with traffic cones.

Never hold flares in your hand to direct traffic.

Jump-Starting Vehicles

Safety Precautions

The inside of a disabled motorist's vehicle is the proper and safest area for him/her to wait while being assisted by a trooper.

Safety Precautions

Batteries produce hydrogen and oxygen gases which may explode.

Turn off Patrol Radio.

Never stand between vehicles.Never stand between vehicles.

Proper Use of Jumper Cables

Always put cables on "dead" battery first.

Red/Red and Black/Black Connect last connection to ground

of your vehicle. Utilize portable jump pack for

limited access to disabled.

SequenceSequence

- +

+-

Push Bumper (GROUND)1

2

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Dead Battery

Transporting Fuel

Fuel transported in patrol vehicles shall be in approved, non-breakable containers.

Fuel shall not be carried in the trunk of any vehicle equipped with a radio transmitter.

Tow Trucks

WSP method of calling tow trucks:

Be sure a tow is really necessary.

Determine if owner has a preference.– This is the ONLY time you ask for a tow

by name.

Tow Trucks

Prior to requesting a tow, be sure your request is proper.

– Check for loads.

– Describe type of vehicle and its size.

Pushing Vehicles

Procedures for pushing another vehicle:

Is it necessary?– Unsafe area, such as uneven ground,

poor angle, etc.?– Off the road far enough already?

Pushing Vehicles

Obtain owner's permission before pushing. (Suggested)– Permission is not required if it's on

roadway or other hazardous area.

Pushing Vehicles

Always match up push bars before pushing.

Fully explain to other driver what you expect them to do, IN DETAIL.

Pushing Vehicles

Do not push a disabled motorist who appears to lack ability or confidence in this procedure.

Pushing a disabled motorist any considerable distance to a service station or garage is extremely dangerous and should be avoided!

Care of Equipment

Everything should be returned to its storage location after use.

All items should be cleaned and dried before they are replaced.

Care of Equipment

All items should be cleaned and dried before they are replaced.

First aid kits should be kept full and dry.First aid kits should be kept full and dry. See that fire extinguishers are See that fire extinguishers are

maintained monthly as required.maintained monthly as required. Keep blankets clean and dry.Keep blankets clean and dry.

Questions?Questions?