Book 8 Flashcards
What governs the legal operation of emergency vehicles in the state?
California Vehicle Code
What exemptions of the vehicle code apply to non-emergency driving?
None
Who completes a FG-88 and when must it be turned in by?
The driver, within 24 hours. Telephone report to City Attorney, immediately if death to a 3rd party.
If a witness of an accident refuses to sign a Witness Card (FG-84b), what info should you attempt to get from them?
Name, and address or license number
Who fills out an F-150 (Accident Report)?
Usually Battalion Chief, investigating officer
What mandates that the LAPD investigate all accidents involving the dept and a third party?
City Policy, and California Vehicle Code
How high can pressures reach in a diesel engine?
500psi
What controls speed and power output of diesel engines?
Quantity of fuel injected to the cylinder
What is the purpose of the clutch brake?
Stop the rotation of gears in the road transmission
What is the most common final drive ratio for LAFD apparatus?
4.11 : 1
What size cubic inch engine denotes a heavy apparatus?
465 and over
When shall heavy apparatus be lubricated and receive an oil change?
Every 2,000 miles or 4 months
When shall heavy reserve apparatus be lubricated and receive an oil change?
Every 2,000 miles or 6 months
When should appointments be made for various engine and transmission servicing?
500 miles before due service
What method of shifting gears should always be utilized while driving manual transmission rigs?
Double-clutching
What two types of drive axles are found?
Semi-floating drive axles (below 3/4 Ton)
Full floating drive axles (above 3/4 Ton)
What will the temp be in the chamber at the top of the compression stroke in a diesel?
1,000 degrees F
The clutch should not be allowed to slip for more than how many seconds?
1 1/2 seconds
All motor vehicles equipped with air brakes must also be equipped with what?
Low air pressure warning devices
The driver of a heavy utility shall normally respond in what mode?
Non-emergency unless otherwise directed
What form shall be forwarded with other F-80 reports when a department apparatus is damaged?
F-80
What should an engineer do if he notices a pike pole fall from the apparatus?
Notify the officer in charge
According to MOPS, what constitutes an accident?
- Accident with third party
- Accident with department vehicle or property
- Strikes any animal
- Privately owned vehicle or member involved in access while on duty when officially authorized
Within what timeframe must FG88 be submitted to the city attorney?
24 hours
What should apparatus be driven with particular emphasis on?
Defensive driving
What are the apparatus weekly checks?
Batteries, Exhaust, Springs/Suspension, Tires, Wipers, AC, Gates, Oil, Need to check brakes, Power steering, Air tank bleed, Transmission
Acronym: BEST WAGON PAT
What are the department apparatus forms?
S- F701 Statistics, A- F702 Assignment, M- F704 Maintenance, R- F705 Repair, B- F706 Batteries (6 on rig), I- F709 Inventory, T- F710 Tires (10 lugs)
Acronym: SAM R BIT
What is the LAFD tire tread limit?
4/32
What is the maximum temperature at which you should not turn off the apparatus?
195 degrees F
Which gauge is most important to check when starting a rig?
Oil pressure gauge
What type of plugs do gasoline engines have?
Spark plugs
What type of plugs do diesel engines have?
Glow plugs
How much fuel does idling waste per hour?
1/2 gallon
