What is the step immediately after placing the vehicle in park and setting the parking brake in AFV shutdown procedures?

What is the step immediately after placing the vehicle in park and setting the parking brake in AFV shutdown procedures?

• A. Turn off (hold 3 sec) and remove key if possible
• B. Stabilize vehicle
• C. Disconnect 12V battery
• D. Check Ready Light off

Answer: (A)

When securing an AFV, the immediate action after putting the vehicle in park and applying the parking brake is to fully power down the vehicle by turning off the ignition and holding it for about three seconds to ensure a complete shutdown, then removing the key if possible. This step is essential because it cuts power to the propulsion and high‑voltage systems, reducing the risk of re-energization or shock hazards as responders begin work. If the vehicle uses a push-button start, perform the equivalent shutdown sequence and remove access to the power as available. Stabilizing the vehicle remains important for scene safety, and verifying that the Ready Light is off is a follow-up check to confirm the system is truly de-energized, but the actual shutdown action comes first.

When securing an AFV, the immediate action after putting the vehicle in park and applying the parking brake is to fully power down the vehicle by turning off the ignition and holding it for about three seconds to ensure a complete shutdown, then removing the key if possible. This step is essential because it cuts power to the propulsion and high‑voltage systems, reducing the risk of re-energization or shock hazards as responders begin work. If the vehicle uses a push-button start, perform the equivalent shutdown sequence and remove access to the power as available. Stabilizing the vehicle remains important for scene safety, and verifying that the Ready Light is off is a follow-up check to confirm the system is truly de-energized, but the actual shutdown action comes first.