Appliance

Question 1

When dismounting an appliance what side should you always use if possible?

Answer 1

Nearside

Question 2

In what directions should the shutter pulldown strap be pulled when closing a shutter?

Answer 2

Outward

Question 3

What is the capacity of the water tank on the Mercedes mk.3 appliance?

Answer 3

1365

Question 4

What is the capacity of the foam tank on the Mercedes mk.3 appliance?

Answer 4

80

Question 5

When an appliance is being reversed, where should the attendants stand?

Answer 5

• 5-10 meters back from appliance
• 1 meter out from the side of appliance

Question 6

What should an attendant do if they lose sight of the vehicle mirror when the appliance is being reversed?

Answer 6

Shout “stop!”

Question 7

What must an attendant wear when reversing a vehicle?

Answer 7

Hi-vis clothing

Question 8

Appliance inventories serve 3 purposes?

Answer 8

• Make sure all equipment is present
• To check the condition and readiness of the equipment
• To check the equipment is stowed correctly on the appliance