7/1 Apparatus General Flashcards
All members shall have a thorough knowledge of the methods used to ____
Produce effective fire streams
Apparatus traveling either emergency or non emergency shall be operated with _______
Anytime apparatus quarters are change station commanders shall cause a careful check to be made of_____
Height length and width for clearance and safety
Members using off street parking facilities with any department vehicle shall park only in area designated ___
For public parking
Emergency apparatus include heavy apparatus, rescu ambulances, and light vehicles equipped with _______
Emergency light bars
Apparatus is not considered off duty under conditions where response could be made without delay of more than ____ seconds
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Log books carried where?
Exception?
Will be kept in quarters at a place designated by the station commander
Log books accompany apparatus when;
Assigned to relief duty
Going to shops for annual p7mp or ladder test
When transferred
Station commanders shall request replacement of lost log books by submitting F- ____
225
An F620 packet shall be carried on apparatus a5 all times. Each( fire station will have ___ extra packets
2
Reports required in accident whether damaged or not;x4
Form General 88 (fill out completely at scene by driver)
Form Gen. 84B
(Civilian witness)
F 150 by investigating* officer
F 80- station commander
Apparatus damaged in an accident , other than bod6 or fenders shall___
Be placed temporarily off duty pending thorough exam8nation.
Exam shall be made by company commander or chief officer
Members shall not change or alter the arrangements of firefighting equipment on apparatus, nor otherwise rearrange the system in effect without approval from___
Fire chief
Required operational checks;
X7
- Radios
2.portable gasoline engines (ran weekly until heated) - Dry chemical
4co2 extinguisher - Combustible gas indicator
6radiological equipment - Gauntlet gloves.
When a member is learning to till min. Of ___ trainin* sessions
Shall be secured to truck by means of ____
3
Saftey belt
Off duty practicing on reserve apparatus
Requesting members shall x5
- Schedule practice sessions with the concerned Station Commander.
- Be thoroughly familiar with F-620 Accident Packet, Apparatus Log Book, and apparatus procedures as stated in the Manual of Operation and the Apparatus Operator’s Training Manual.
- Perform appropriate preventative maintenance checks before and after each session.
- Be responsible for proper cleaning of apparatus upon completion of each session.
- Be wearing the work uniform and have full protective gear in their possession.
Members shall not paint the undercarriage of apparatus or any portion Theron, except;
S&M will inspect undercarriage paint when
Paint may be applied to bare metal only when needed to protect surfaces from corrosion.
Annual test
_____ is the best method of visual and tactile inspection
Cleaning
Company commanders and battalion commanders should provide ____ time for undercarriage cleaning when possible.
CAV
Members shall not use any equipment that creates an aerosol spray of any flammable liquids such as kerosene. The approved product for undercarriage cleaning is available through SRS from Supply and Maintenance. It is listed in the catalog as: ______
Degreaser gunk type
In all cas3s where power washers are used , lubrication should be done the same day cleaning takes place, and in no case later than________
Later than the next day
High pressure water can damage many components. Do not directly spray the following components; x5
Alternators
Diodes
Electronics
Electrical connectors
Electrical throttle behind pump panel
Indications of abuse with power washers x4
Paint stripping
Water in lube areas
Erosion of softer materials
Water in sealed electrical components
In most areas , too little lube is far worse than
Too much
Lubrication Products x5
Chevron black pearl chassis grease
Aqua lube for fire pumps
Engine oil 15-40
Transmission oil (shops)
Differential oil(shops)
Use power lube equipment with a maximum air pressure of ___ psi
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