Apparatus C-2,L-7, P-2, P-3

Question 1

Beginning each tour immediately after 0900 & 1800 roll calls what 5 procedures should a chauffeur perform on the apparatus?

Answer 1

FILL FUEL TANK
CHECK SEAT BELTS
CHECK RESPONSE WARNING DEVICES
LIGHTS(NON-RESPONSE)
PURGE AIR TANKS
T.B. APP C-2 3.1

Question 2

When checking the battery charge (voltmeter) on the daily inspection checklist what reading would indicate that the system is overcharging?

Answer 2

14.8
WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AT 700-800 RPM FOR 2 MINUTES THE VOLTMETER WILL SHOW A READING OF 13.5-14.2 VOLTS.
APP. C-2 3.2.4

Question 3

What is the maximum speed at which an apparatus equipped with snow chains may travel?

Answer 3

30 MPH

APP. C-2 ADD. 1 SEC. 2

Question 4

What is the load capacity at the tip of the aerial ladder?

Answer 4

250-750LBS. depending on the degree of elevation.

APP. L-7 1.4

Question 5

Which stabilizer on the aerial ladder should you start lowering first?

Answer 5

the inboard side ( working side)

Question 6

The FDNY employs 2-stage & 3- stage pumpers. The 3rd stage pumpers are high-pressure pumpers. The 2 stage pumpers have a transfer valve to switch to either volume or pressure. Which is the stage that is to be used as SOP?

Answer 6

THE VOLUME POSITION.

APP. P-3 1.5

Question 7

All FDNY engines are equipped w/ a pro-pressure governor. The PPG has 2 modes pressure & RPM. Which mode is SOP?

Answer 7

Pressure.

APP. P-3 1.8 B

Question 8

In regards to the PPG your the officer of E-309 operating a handline & your ECC informs you that he is in the RPM mode b/c the pressure mode has malfunctioned. What should you do?

Answer 8

Any hose lines in operation should not advance & should back out to an area of safe refuge.
APP. P-3 1.8 B

Question 9

The ECC shall observe the intake pressure gauge thru-out the operation. If the gauge falls below what pressure should the IC be notified?

Answer 9

15 PSI.

T.B APP.P-3 NOTES J