8. Performing fire apparatus check out and maintenance

Question 1

Fire apparatus and equipment must be inspected at least weekly and within ___ hours after being used at an emergency response

Answer 1

24 hrs

Question 2

First step of inspection process is always

Answer 2

Reviewing the last inspection report

Question 3

Tire wear should have at least

Answer 3

4/32 on turning axels

2/32 on drive axels

Question 4

If the steering wheel has more than ___° of free play

Answer 4

10°

Question 5

Engine level is checked with the dipstick usually after the engine has been turned off for at least ___ minutes

Answer 5

15 mins

Question 6

DEF consist of

Answer 6

30% urea and 70% water

Question 7

NFPA 1901 requires the parking brake to hold apparatus on a ___% grade

Answer 7

20%

Question 8

National Federal motor carrier requires a vehicle is moving at ___ miles an hour be able to stop within ___ feet of breaking

Answer 8

20 mph

35 ft

Question 9

In audible alarm should signal before the pressure drops to last and ___ PSI in the air tank with the lowest air pressure

Answer 9

60 psi

110 psi build up for starting testing

Question 10

The parking brake should engage whenever brake pressure drops below ___ psi in the rear brake system

Answer 10

40 psi

Question 11

___ Is a large appliance that connects directly to the pumps intake and controls the amount of water that flows from a pressurized water source into the pump

Answer 11

Piston intake valve PIV