00 - Vehicle Inspection Flashcards
- Lights
Proper color, working, not broken or cracked, contains no moisture inside.
- Windshield
Clean, not broken or cracked, vehicle inspection sticker is in date. Free of obstructions.
- Windshield Wipers
In good condition, securely mounted. Wiper fluid level full.
- Leaks
No fluids on ground or underside of engine. No air leaks heard
- Front Tires
Proper inflation according to nomenclature plate, front tires have four thirty seconds of an inch (4/32) tread depth, free of damage.
- Rear Tires
Proper inflation according to nomenclature plate, rear tires have two thirty seconds of an inch (2/32) tread depth, free of damage. Properly spaced apart with no foreign objects in between
- Mud Flaps
Not missing or torn, properly secured.
- Valve Stems
Free of damage, cap attached.
- Rim
Not bent, cracked, or welded repairs
- Lug Nuts
None missing, no shiny threads or rust trails
- Outer Hub Oil Seal
Not leaking, proper level, no missing bolts
- Mirrors
Clean, securely mounted, not broken, adjustable
- Doors (interior and exterior)
Latch is in good condition, grab handles are secured, opens and closes easily. Windows clean, not broken, and operate. Weather stripping securely in place. Lighting systems operational. Locks engage and disengage
- Steps
Not broken, clean, free of oil, grease, snow and ice
- Fuel and DEF
Verifies fuel tank is secured with cap and free of foreign objects. Minimum fuel level of tank is 3/4.
- Cab Raise
Secures items inside cab. Verifies no overhead obstructions. Raises and safely secures cab. Cab lift cylinders not leaking and free of damage. Cab lift fluid reservoir at proper level. Manual cab lift/lower is operational.
- Cab Locks
Undamaged, free of debris, and operational.
- Steering
Gearbox is mounted properly. No missing nuts, bolts, or pins. Hoses not leaking. Checks fluid. Identifies correct replacement fluid
- Batteries
Clean and securely mounted.
- Oil
Checks oil level with dipstick. Identifies location(s) to fill engine oil. Identifies correct replacement fluid
- Transmission
Checks fluid level. Identifies location(s) to fill fluid. Identifies correct replacement fluid.
- Belt
While engine is NOT running, inspects for proper tension, excessive wear, breaks, or cracking
- Radiator
Cap is closed, not leaking. Hoses are secure and not cracked or leaking. Checks level and identifies correct replacement fluid
- Turbocharger
Securely mounted, free of damage
- Air Compressor
Securely mounted, hoses are secure and not cracked or leaking
- Alternator
Securely mounted, no missing parts, wires in good condition and not frayed.
- Starter
Securely mounted, no missing parts, wires in good condition and not frayed.
- Front Suspension
No damaged or missing components. No leaning of vehicle
- Front Brakes
Hoses and lines are mounted securely, not leaking, cracked, or frayed.
- Fuel-water Separator
Securely mounted, not leaking, free of damage
- Drive Shaft
Not bent or damaged, coupling and U-joints appear secure
- Frame
Not cracked or damaged
- Cab Lower
Verifies all personnel and equipment is clear prior to safely lowering cab
- Seatbelts
All seatbelts latch securely and are mounted securely. Seatbelt alarm(s) operational.
- Steering Wheel
No more than 10 degrees of free play
- Mirrors
Adjustment controls operational
- Door Alarms
Audible and visual alarms activate as necessary when exterior compartment doors are open.
- Foot Pedals
In good condition, operates properly, free of foreign obstructions.
- Instrument Panel;
ABS light comes on and then turns off when battery turned on. Gauges are within normal operating ranges and indicators working properly.
- Lighting Indicators
Left and right turn signals, 4-way flashers, and hi-beam indicators working properly
- Horn(s)
All horns working properly
- Sirens(s)
All emergency audible warning devices function properly.
- Rear-view Camera
Camera screen is clean and clear, speakers function properly.
- Back-up Alarm
Functions properly
- Heater and Defroster
Air flows and proper temperatures.
- Windshield Wipers
Operate properly, wiper fluid sprays properly
- Air Brake Alarm Checks
With the motor off but the ignition on, depress the parking brake. Bleed air from tanks by pumping the service brake. Note that the audible and visual alarms should activate between 60-80psi. Note that the parking brake should automatically engage between 20-40psi
- Air Compressor Build Up
Start motor. The air tanks pressure should build to 100psi within 60 seconds
- Parking Brake Check
With engine running, apply only parking brake to make sure it will hold the vehicle in first gear at idle. This must be done in an area where safe to do so and with the driver in the cab and ready to apply the service brake
- Service Brake Check
Note if vehicle pulls to one side, an unusual feel in the brake, or a delayed stopping action
- Exterior Lights
All emergency and scene lighting is proper color, working, not broken or cracked, contains no moisture inside
- Transfer Case / Power Take-Off
Not leaking, free of damage, not missing any hardware.
- Drop Chains
Mounted securely, hoses are secured and not leaking, no damage or missing parts. Engages and disengages.
- Air Tanks
No damage, not leaking, hoses securely attached. Bleeder valves operate freely
- Differential
Not leaking, no damage, no missing nuts or bolts.
- Air Bags (if equipped)
Mounted securely, not leaking, no damage.
- Leaf Springs
Not shifted or out of place, not cracked, broken, or missing.
- Spring Mounts
Mounted securely, U-bolts present, not cracked or broken
- Pump Shifter
Must be seated in the driver seat with foot covering the service brake pedal, the parking brake applied, with the motor running, with the transmission in neutral, and a reading of 0 mph when operating. Verifies indicators of the status of the shifter before exiting the cab.
- Manual Pump Shift
Notes the position of the manual pump shift when pump is engaged
- Controls
Verifies that all pull-handles, wheels, levers, buttons, and other controls are correctly labeled, free of damage, and are operational
- Gauges
Verifies all gauges are clean, clear, not cracked or damaged, and operational.
- Water Tank
Verifies that water tank is full.
- Foam Tank
Verifies that foam tank is full and identifies correct foam to top off.
- Air Horn
Verifies air horn works from pump panel control.
- Relief Valves
Verifies relief valves are present, not capped, and correctly set.
- Adapters
Verifies all adapters on exterior of vehicle are securely mounted
- Ladder Arm
Hydraulic ladder arm is operational, no missing hardware, ground ladders properly secured.
- Fire Hose
Verifies that fire hose is racked placed correctly
- Log Book
Ensures all required paperwork is present and current
- Report
Enters report in Vehicle Inspections on FRD Intranet
- M5
Enters deficiencies into M5 when needed. Makes appropriate notifications for issues
