7/1 Apparatus General Flashcards

1
Q

An F-620 packet shall be carried on Department apparatus at ___.

A

all times

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2
Q

Each fire station will have __ extra packets.

A

two

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3
Q

A member using a privately owned vehicle in a manner which may be considered as Department business shall carry ___.

A

one of the extra packets

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4
Q

Reports required

A

Form Gen 88 / Form Gen 84B / F 150 / F 80

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5
Q

Form Gen 88 is initiated by

A

Driver

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6
Q

Form Gen 84B is initiated by

A

Civilian- Witness ( License number if name not available)

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7
Q

F 150 is initiated by

A

Investigating Officer

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8
Q

F 80 is initiated by

A

Station Commander

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9
Q

Type of accidents:

a. Department apparatus or personal car used on Department business Involved with ___ .

A

civilian car, or property, of a third party; or;

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10
Q

Type of accidents:

b. Department apparatus or personal car involved with ___ or;

A

Fire Department property

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11
Q

Type of accidents:

c. Department apparatus or personal car used on Department business involved with a __

A

domestic animal or a non-domestic animal.

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12
Q

Calling metro:
Number of injured no matter how slight. If injury is ___, call on land line only. Give names and assignments of injured Department personnel

A

serious or fatal

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13
Q

Members shall use good judgment in moving vehicles prior to the arrival of the investigators. Normally apparatus will not be moved until ___.

A

pictures have been taken by Police investigating officers

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14
Q

If an accident occurs during an emergency response and members and apparatus are in a safe condition to proceed, response ____. Leave member to obtain necessary information and to give assistance. Advise Metro of your action.

A

may be continued.

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15
Q

Assist investigators:

Make___ except authorized investigators in accordance with AB-220 (Firefighter Bill of Rights).

A

no statements either written or verbal to anyone

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16
Q

If the other parties involved in the accident refuse to remain at the scene after being requested to await the arrival of responding investigators, obtain as much information as possible, but ____.

A

do not threaten nor attempt to forcefully restrain them

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17
Q

Rubber gauntlet gloves shall be field tested after each use and weekly, as part of the Monday checks as set forth in Vol. 3, 6/2-01.52. In addition, every ____ by the Department of Water and Power.

A

60 days gloves are to be tested with 10,000 volts of electricity

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18
Q

Paint may be applied to ____, but only when needed to protect surfaces from corrosion. No spray painting of apparatus is allowed except by Supply & Maintenance personnel.

A

bare metal

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19
Q

Cleaning is the best method of ___

A

visual and tactile inspection

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20
Q

Members using power wash equipment shall avoid injection of highpressure water into ___

A

boots, seals, bearings, and electrical components.

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21
Q

When pressure washers are operated at excessive pressure settings, several telltale signs may be observed including:

A

Paint stripping
Water in lube areas
Erosion of softer materials
Water in sealed electrical components

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22
Q

“In most areas, _____.”

A

too little lube is far worse than too much

23
Q

Lubrication products

A

Chevron “Black Pearl” chassis grease
Aqualube for Fire Pumps
Engine oil 15-40
Transmission oil (only to be handled by shops)
Differential oil (only to be handled by shops)

24
Q

Zerk or “____” fittings provided for attachment of lube equipment should be wiped clean prior to attaching the lube equipment to prevent forcing contaminants into the area being lubricated.

A

Alemite

25
Q

Heavy Apparatus have an engine displacement of ____ cubic inches and greater.

A

465

26
Q

Heavy Apparatus shall be lubricated based on the ____, not the apparatus’ annual mileage.

A

company’s annual mileage

27
Q

If the company travels more than ____ annually, the apparatus currently in use shall be lubricated monthly during the ___ of the month.

A

12,000 miles / first two weeks

28
Q

Companies that travel less than 12,000 miles annually shall be lubricated once every ____.

A

two months on the even months.

29
Q

An F-377 shall be completed bi-monthly on ___ of the appropriate month and shall arrive in the Battalion Office no later than the day prior to Battalion inspection or the ___, whichever comes first.

A

even months during the first two weeks / 15th of the month

30
Q

Heavy Apparatus shall have the oil changed every ____ apparatus miles.

A

4,000

31
Q

The oil filter shall be changed ___ by Supply and Maintenance during the ____.

A

annually / Annual Pump or Aerial Ladder Test.

32
Q

Aerial ladders and related components shall be lubricated a minimum of every ____ if needed due to high use, i.e., high activity, training, apparatus operator practicals, etc.

A

two months or sooner

33
Q

Emergency Light Apparatus have an engine displacement of less ___ cubic inches.

A

than 465

34
Q

Emergency Light Apparatus shall be lubricated based on the ____, not the apparatus’ annual mileage. If the company travels more than 12,000 miles annually, the apparatus currently in use shall be lubricated monthly during the first two weeks of the month.

A

company’s annual mileage

35
Q

Emergency Light Apparatus:

Companies that travel less than 12,000 miles annually shall be lubricated once every two months during the _____

A

first two weeks of the month on odd months

36
Q

The oil and filter on Emergency Light Apparatus shall be changed every ___ apparatus miles.

A

4,000

37
Q

Reserve Apparatus and Non-Emergency Light Apparatus.
At no time shall apparatus preventative maintenance (F-377) or lubrication exceed ____ except with the approval of the Battalion Commander.

A

four months

38
Q

ANYTIME A RESERVE APPARATUS IS PLACED IN RELIEF, IT SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND LUBRICATED ACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE OF THE _____.

A

FRONT-LINE APPARATUS IT REPLACED.

39
Q

Lubrication Both Reserve Heavy and Reserve Light Apparatus shall be lubricated every ___.

A

four months.

40
Q

Oil Change Reserve Heavy and Reserve Light Apparatus shall have the oil changed every _____

A

4,000 miles or 6 months.

41
Q

Aerial Ladders (Reserve) Aerial ladders and related components shall be lubricated every ___, one of which may be in preparation for the Annual Ladder Test.

A

two months

42
Q

Non-Emergency Light Apparatus shall be lubricated once every ____

A

four months.

43
Q

Non-Emergency Light Apparatus: The oil and filter shall be changed every ____

A

4,000 apparatus miles.

44
Q

Heavy apparatus cooling system coolant will be diagnostically tested by the ____

A

Test Engineer as a part of the Annual Pump and Aerial Ladder Tests.

45
Q

Air tanks shall be thoroughly bled on a weekly basis, preferably on each Monday morning. During inclement weather, ____.

A

tanks may need to be drained daily

46
Q

Repair for leaking air brake systems shall be requested when the low pressure warning device operates when the apparatus has not been run for ____

A

12 hours or less.

47
Q

Air Brakes: System shall be checked at least each ___ to determine if an adjustment is needed. Refer to “Service Log Book” for proper procedure.

A

2 months

48
Q

Drafting Drills:

Strainer end of suction shall be kept at least _____ or more below the surface of the water.

A

12” from bottom of reservoir and 24”

49
Q

After a fuel delivery has been made, wait ___ hours before pumping gasoline, and ___ hours before pumping diesel fuel.

A

twelve / twenty-four

50
Q

Smoking shall not be permitted within ___ feet of gasoline pumps or the motor vehicle being refueled.

A

25

51
Q

Fuel Mixture:

With five gallons of gasoline, add ____ of 50-to-1 oil.

A

16 ounces

52
Q

Fuel Mixture:

With one gallon of gasoline, add ____ of 50-to-1 oil.

A

three ounces

53
Q

Fuel Mixture:
Required mixing method: Use the required container and fill it ____, then add the 50-to-1 outboard oil. Complete the operation by filling the container with gasoline, securing the cap on the container and shaking it vigorously to obtain a compatible mixture.

A

half full with gasoline