Care/Maintenance Of Apparatus

Question 1

How often is the inTercom on the Tower Ladder checked?

Answer 1

Every tour.
Remember tower and aerial ladder emergency systems are tested weekly for 30 seconds

Question 2

Tower and Aerial ladder emergency systems are checked how often?

Answer 2

Tested Weekly for 30 seconds

Question 3

What is checked each tour on the apparatus?

Answer 3

Fuel SAL LPS

Fuel- fill tanks
SAL-Sirens,Air Horns,Lights
L- Lights ( Non-Response)
P-Purge Air Tanks
S- Seat Belts

Question 4

When do you check the oil on the apparatus?

Answer 4

Check it cold OR after the engine has been shut down for at least 15 minutes

Question 5

When the tread wears on the tire reaches ——— in depth request to replacement

Answer 5

3/16
(Day before Paddy’s Day)

Question 6

Where are you not allowed to store tools or equipment on the apparatus?

Answer 6

Behind the rearward facing seat of the crew cab on the chauffeur side.

Question 7

When can you check the antifreeze on the apparatus?

Answer 7

When the engine is cool.
It should be 1 inch below the radiator cap

Question 8

When do you check transmission fluid on the apparatus?

Answer 8

Engine Warm AND Running

Question 9

Apparatus, electric fuel pump primer is checked?

Answer 9

5 seconds
Ignition ON
Apparatus NOT Running
Listen for the fuel primer motor while operating switch

Question 10

Tower ladder emergency system is checked how often?

Answer 10

Weekly
MAXIMUM 30 seconds
PS same as Aerial

Question 11

Tower ladder hydraulic system how often do you check the fluid level?

Answer 11

Weekly
PS same goes for Aerial

Question 12

For the tower ladder, how often do you check the boom to remove debris and lubricate with a light grease?

Answer 12

Monthly
PS same for Aerial