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Apparatus Maintenance Flashcards

1
Q

What fluids/supplies must be maintained by the company officer for the apparatus?

A

Hydraulic Fluid, Transmission fluid, Antifreeze, Motor oil and Tire Chains.

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2
Q

The Equipment Maintenance Division must be called when which fluids are low?

A

Hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid and antifreeze.

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3
Q

How many gallons of motor oil is required to maintain proper engine oil level?

A

5 gallons.

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4
Q

What must be inspected with the tire chains?

A

Tire chain condition, cross links and spare cross links.

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5
Q

When must the apparatus be washed and waxed?

A

The apparatus must be washed before the end of each tour and waxed quarterly.

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6
Q

Who is responsible for completing the Driver Checklist and when?

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The company officer will ensure that the driver completes the checklist at the beginning of each tour.

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7
Q

What checks are to be made on all apparatus at the beginning of each tour?

A

Battery, Brakes, Tower Ladders, Motor, Fuel, Pumpers, Transmission, Wheel and tires, SCBAs and General.

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8
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What checks are to be made to the battery?

A

Check the water level and add water if necessary, do not overfill.
Check terminals, grounding clamps and carrier for corrosion and tightness
Check for cleanliness, if dirty clean to prevent current loss.
Check specific gravity readings on vehicles batteries except on maintenance free batteries
All other battery servicing will be referred to the EMD (shop) by Company Officer

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9
Q

What checks are to be made to the brakes?

A

The air pressure for air brakes is at a normal reading.
Take a reading on the gauge and monitor for abnormal air loss.
Apply brakes with the engine off to listen for air leaks and watch gauge for excessive air loss.

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10
Q

What is a normal air pressure reading on the air brake system?

A

Between 118-122 PSI. If it’s not between those readings, call EMD (shop).

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11
Q

What is an abnormal pressure drop in the air brake system and what does it indicate?

A

If the pressure drops more than 15 pounds in one hour, this indicates an air leak. Call EMD (shop).

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12
Q

What must be inspected on SCBA bottles by the Driver? What is the proper PSI for SCBA bottles?

A

Check all SCBA bottles for damage and proper pressure of 4500 PSI.

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13
Q

What must be communicated between the Driver and Firefighter about the scott bottles?

A

The firefighter must inspect the SCBA bottle for their riding position then report its status to the driver. (working/not working)

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14
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Who needs to be notified if there are problems with the SCBA bottles?

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The company officer is to be notified. Then they must notify the EMD (shop).

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15
Q

What must be inspected with the Tower Ladders?

A

Check hydraulic oil levels (notify EMD if oil needs to be added)
Check operation of the tower ladder at the beginning of shift
Check for hydraulic leaks (notify shop if found)
Check for any visual damage to tower and all ground ladders (notify EMD if damage is found)

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16
Q

What must be inspected with the motor and fuel?

A

Check motor oil level
Fill apparatus with fuel as required
Check for leaks of oil, fuel, water, grease or antifreeze.
Check all belts and fans
Check radiator coolant level (if low call EMD)
Check front of radiator for any obstructions

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17
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How often must the motor oil level be checked?

A

Must be checked daily.

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18
Q

What is the minimum fuel level for apparatus before needing to fuel?

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Minimum fuel level is ¾ full.

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19
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What must be inspected with the apparatus pumpers?

A

Check the operation of all drain valves daily
Check and operate the discharge valves transfer valve, tank fill valve, tank to pump control, relief valve, pressure governor, road to pump lights and controls and all gauges.
Check pump priming oil tank level. Add 15/40 engine oil when needed.
Check threads on all intake and discharge gates for damage
Check water level in water tank
Check foam level in foam tank
Check that all pump panel engine gauges match the cab dash gauges.
Refer other pump servicing to the EMD (shop).

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20
Q

When checking the transmission fluid, what can happen if overfilling occurs?

A

Overfilling causes foaming, resulting in slippage and the fluids

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21
Q

The transmission fluid dip stick has 2 level markings. One is to check the fluid when the fluid is ____ and the other is to check it when the fluid is ____.

A

Hot, cold

22
Q

Check tires for excessive ____, rips in sidewalls or gouges in tire ____.

A

Wear, treads

23
Q

When a flat occurs in quarters who is to be notified?

A

The officer who will notify District 1 and the EMD. (Machine shop)

24
Q

If a flat occurs out of quarters who is to be notified?

A

ETO and District 1

25
Q

Check front wheel hubs for proper ____ level.

A

Oil

26
Q

Check all emergency _____, horns, _____, mirrors, back up alarms and reflectors.

A

Lights, sirens

27
Q

Check hood for proper _____ of fasteners and springs.

A

Condition

28
Q

Periodically ____ and check all compartments, checking all door hinges and latches for poorer operation.

A

Clean

29
Q

Check windshield wipers for condition and proper ____. Make certain the control is ____ on all units with air brakes.

A

Condition, closed

30
Q

Check inventory of all tools and equipment, ____ if anything is damaged or missing.

A

Report

31
Q

Check inventory of all first ___ equipment.

A

Aid

32
Q

What time and days of the week is the EMD (machine shop) available for field service?

A

From 7am-5pm Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays

33
Q

On weekends and holidays how do you contact the on call supervisor for the EMD (Machine shop)?

A

Through District 1

34
Q

When a mechanic arrives at the station to perform emergency repairs, note their name, _____ time, and ______ time of the mechanic on the Day Sheet.

A

Arrival, departure.

35
Q

When a mechanic arrives in station for truck repairs, the driver must ____ and assist the mechanic.

A

Inform

36
Q

The RTO and _____ Chiefs should be notified immediately when an apparatus is put __ of service, and notified immediately when the apparatus returns to service.

A

District, out

37
Q

Removal and return of apparatus should be noted on the ____ sheet if such action occurs.

A

Day

38
Q

For repairs accomplished by EMD mechanics, a _____ service on all repairs done on the apparatus is to be sent to the _____ office. The EMD mechanic will advise as to the nature of repairs done.

A

Fire, chiefs

39
Q

All _____ are responsible for adhering to apparatus control procedures, which could include the transfer of apparatus and apparatus files.

A

Officers

40
Q

Whenever a vehicles automobile, liability self-insurance form is changed, or ____, officers will forward a _____ service to the superintendent of the EMD with a copy to chiefs office.

A

Damaged, fire

41
Q

Upon assignment of a new apparatus to a company, the EMD will give the manufactures manual or CD to the ____ of the apparatus.

A

Captain

42
Q

Upon receiving a new apparatus, the Captian will create an apparatus file contains the ____ of manufacture, year and ____ placed in service, and car number.

A

Name, month

43
Q

If a permanent transfer of apparatus and files occur, the officer will withdrawal apparatus jacket from company ____, obtain a list of ______ from the current apparatus going on the spare and give it to the EMD.

A

Files, equipment

44
Q

When permanently transferring an apparatus and files, the officer receiving the apparatus will file apparatus jacket in company files, make proper notation on the ___ sheet, check operating efficiency of _____, notify district chefs when _____ (back in service).

A

Day, apparatus, 10-8

45
Q

If receiving a spare apparatus, the officers should notify the superintendent of the EMD if the spare doesn’t have all _____ accounted for, or if equipment is in ___ condition or in need or repair.

A

Equipment, poor

46
Q

On the daily check list forms, what color sheet is for the secondary units, engine tower and Tac 2?

A

Pink

47
Q

On the daily check list forms, what color sheet is for Tac 1

A

Green

48
Q

On the daily check list forms, what color sheet is for District 1 and 2, rehabilitation bus and foam trailer?

A

Yellow

49
Q

On the daily check list forms, what color sheet is for tower ladders?

A

Blue

50
Q

On the daily check list forms, what color sheet is for the Engines?

A

White

Pump Operator Department Directives (14 decks)

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