Apparatus getting struck by vehicles on divided highways or other high-speed roadways is a leading cause of firefighter injuries—and sometimes even fatalities.

Jake Hoover, former VFIS Education Specialist and current Battalion Chief at York Area United Fire and Rescue, joins Chris Rodgers of VFIS to talk about the best practices for responding to calls on these roads.

Listen to this episode to hear them discuss:

• Safe turnaround approaches
• Acceleration and deceleration on high-speed roadways
• Blocking traffic with vehicles on the scene of an incident

Take less than 14 minutes to learn about safety measures that can help keep your members safe.