2.and 3. Apparatus Inspection And Maintenance Flashcards
Two types of inspections are actually conducted during a walk around inspection:
Operational readiness
Pre-trip roadworthiness
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Tire selection for Apparatus are based on:
Gross axle weight rating
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The weight of an empty fire apparatus fresh off the assembly line with no tools, water, equipment, or passengers.
Curb weight
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Maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated on roadways in ideal conditions.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
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This system uses diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to help further reduce emissions.
Selective Catalyst Reductant (SCR)
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DEF is stored in the tank downstream of the DPF and is injected into the fuel in order to reduce the_____ emissions from diesel engines.
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)
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Most automotive batteries contain____ and _____acid. Batteries can also give off_____gas.
Lead and sulfuric acid
Hydrogen gas
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The driver should perform_____ inspections to ensure that all work has been properly completed in accordance with the manufacture guidelines
Post maintenance/repair inspection
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Add windshield washer fluid if the tank is:
Less than half full
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Clean away any corrosion around terminals with a mixture of:
Baking soda and water
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Usually found on the driver has been found guilty of a gross violation of standing laws, policies, or ordinances.
Negligence
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Lights when the exhaust system is very hot, usually due to an active regeneration in process.
High exhaust system temperature (HEST)
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Angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the bottom of the frame at the wheel base mid point.
Breakover angle
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Occurs when the throttle is applied to a manual transmission into high gear for the demand on the engine.
Engine lugging
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The time needed to stop the Apparatus or perform and evasive maneuver at the current rate of speed.
Visual lead time
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