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Pumping & Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd > Ch. 2 - Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance > Flashcards

Ch. 2 - Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance Flashcards

1
Q

____________ refers to keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness.

A

Maintenance

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________ means to restore that which has become inoperable.

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Repair

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NFPA ______, Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications, provides a basis to train and certify fire apparatus mechanics and fire department maintenance officers.

A

NFPA 1071

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4
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For serious issues or items meeting NFPA _____ “Out of Service” criteria, immediate action must be taken.

A

NFPA 1911

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Keeping the apparatus ______ clean also helps promote a longer vehicle life.

A

body

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6
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A clean engine permits proper inspection for?

A

leaks and their source

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7
Q

There are adverse effects to _____________ fire apparatus.

A

Overcleaning

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8
Q

Care should be taken not to strip away necessary ____________ when washing the vehicle body and components.

A

lubricants

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9
Q

NFPA ______, requires that driver/operators be skilled in the performance of certain maintenance tasks.

A

NFPA 1002

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10
Q

During the first six months after an apparatus is received, while the paint and protective coating are new and unseasoned, the vehicle should be washed frequently using _____ ______ to harden the paint and keep it from spotting.

A

cold water

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11
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To ensure the best overall appearance of the apparatus in the future and reduce the chance of damaging new paint and protective coatings, the following washing instructions are recommended:

* Use a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ without a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to apply water to the      apparatus 
* Rinse as much \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ as possible from the vehicle before applying \_\_\_\_\_.
A

garden hose / nozzle
(high pressure can drive dirt and debris into the finish)

loose dirt / soap
(will lessen amount of girt that may be scratched into the finish)

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12
Q

Never remove dirt from apparatus by _____ _________.

A

dry rubbing

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13
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Failure to dry the vehicle thoroughly may encourage ___________.

A

corrosion

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14
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To clean automotive glass, use?

A

warm soapy water or commercial glass cleaner

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______ ______ are generally not acceptable when cleaning glass because even after being laundered, they may have metal shavings embedded in the cloth.

A

Shop towels

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16
Q

Glass cleaner may be used in conjunction with?

A

paper towels or clean cloth

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17
Q

If necessary wait until the apparatus is ______ months old to apply wax or polishes.

A

six

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18
Q
  • A driver’s license that is issued to individuals who demonstrate competence inspecting and driving vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Rating of 26,001 pounds or more.
A

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

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19
Q
  • An inspection method in which the driver or inspector starts at one point of the apparatus and continues in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction inspecting the entire apparatus.
A

Circle or Walk-Around Method

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20
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  • Inspecting an apparatus and equipment on the apparatus to ensure that all equipment is in place, clean, and ready for service.
A

Operational Readiness Inspection

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21
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  • A visual inspection of an apparatus to ensure the major components of the chassis are present and in proper working condition.
A

Pretrip Road Worthiness Inspection

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22
Q
  • An inspection where a certain system or component of an apparatus is operated to ensure that it is functioning properly.
A

Functional Check

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23
Q

Whenever the apparatus is parked, be sure to?

A

chock its wheels

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24
Q

D/O should make certain that tire types match. It is never acceptable to mix _______ tires with ____-_____ tires.

A

radial / bias-ply

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Q

The correct tire for any commercial vehicle is determined?

A

after the vehicles specifications are final

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26
Q

Tire selections for fire apparatus are based on?

A

gross axle weight ratings for the apparatus

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Q
  • The maximum amount weight that an axle system can safely carry.
A

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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28
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NFPA ______ requires that all tires be replaced every seven years, regardless of their condition.

A

NFPA 1911

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29
Q

The D/O should understand all the information imprinted on the ___________ of a truck tire.

A

sidewall

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30
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  • An electrical monitoring system that will shed electrical load in a predetermined order if the chassis voltage begins to drop below a predetermined level.
A

Load Management System

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31
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  • Operation of equipment or a conductor in excess of its rated ampacity; continuous __________ may result in overheating that damages the equipment.
A

Overload

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32
Q
  • Device in an electrical system that turns lights on at specified intervals, so that the start-up load for all of the devices does not occur at the same time.
A

Load Sequencer

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33
Q
  • Device that “watches” an electrical system for added loads that may threaten to overload the system.
A

Load Monitor

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34
Q
  • When an overload condition occurs, the load monitor will shut down less important electrical equipment to prevent the overload.
A

Load Shedding

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35
Q
  • Amount of travel the clutch has before it begins to disengage the engine transmission.
A

Free Play

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36
Q
  • The component used to push on the internal clutch fingers connected to the clutch pedal and when activated, disengages the clutch from the engine.
A

Throw-Out Bearing

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37
Q

In general, steering wheel play should be no more than approximately ____ degrees in either direction.

A

10 degrees (ex. 20 inch diameter steering wheel, about 2 inches in either direction)

38
Q

______ weight is the weight of an empty fire apparatus fresh off the assembly line with no tools, water, equipment, or passengers.

A

Curb weight

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39
Q

The manufacturer determines the ________ as the maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated on roadways in ideal conditions.

A

GVWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating )

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40
Q

Per NFPA 1901 and 1911, a side to side variance in weight should not exceed ________ percent.

A

Seven

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41
Q

Most large, modern fire department pumping apparatus are equipped with _____ -__________ braking systems.

A

air-actuated (air brakes)

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42
Q

Apparatus with air brakes are equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents air horns or other nonessential devices from being operated when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below _____ psi.

A

80 psi

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43
Q

_______ technology does not necessarily provide a faster stop but it generally enhances a controlled stop.

A

ABS - Antilock braking system

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44
Q

Apparatus brakes should be thoroughly tested at least annually using the methods outlined in NFPA ?

A

NFPA 1911 Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus

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45
Q
  • Devices used in an air brake system that connect between activation pads and the brake pads that compensate for brake pad wear.
A

Slack Adjusters

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46
Q
  • A device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.
A

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

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47
Q
  • Applying grease and other lubricants to specific parts of a chassis to reduce wear, noise, and binding.
A

Chassis Lubrication

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48
Q

The ____________ of apparatus and equipment carried on board is an important aspect of any inspection.

A

cleanliness

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49
Q

Every FD should develop ___________ ____________ __________ that provide for a systematic apparatus maintenance program that complies with applicable NFPA standards.

A

Standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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50
Q

Each jurisdiction should establish an ___________ and _____________ policy that details how the results of an inspection are documented and transmitted to the appropriate person in the administrative system.

A

inspection and maintenance

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51
Q

Most apparatus manufactures provide FDs with specific instructions on how to best ______ their apparatus.

A

Clean

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52
Q

Wash the apparatus before dirt, grit, and road salt can ______ on the surface.

A

dry

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53
Q

Do not wash with extremely ______ _______ or while the surface of the vehicle is ______.

A

hot water / hot

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54
Q

Begin washing from the ______ of the vehicle and work ____________.

A

top / downward

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55
Q

Dry the apparatus with a clean _________ that is rinsed frequently in clean water or use a rubber __________.

A

chamois / squeegee

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56
Q

Keep seat upholstery, dashboard and engine compartment coverings, and floor surfaces clean because the accumulation of dirt and debris may cause?

A

deterioration of these finishes

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57
Q

Check that apparatus tires are inflated to the apparatus manufactures recommended tire pressure according to NFPA _______.

A

NFPA 1911

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58
Q

_____________ may be a problem due to the large amount of electrical equipment added to modern fire apparatus.

A

Overload

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59
Q

If the apparatus is equipped with a ________ ________ ______________, check the adjustment of the clutch pedal.

A

manual shift transmission

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60
Q

Every vehicle is placarded with a ?

A

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

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61
Q

Per NFPA 1901 and 1911, a side-to-side variance in weight should not exceed ________ percent.

A

Seven

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62
Q

Smaller apparatus, as well as some older vehicles, may be equipped with ___________ ________ systems. Most commercial and private vehicles built since 1990 are equipped with ___________ __________ systems.

A

hydraulic braking systems / antilock braking systems

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63
Q

_____________ __________ systems reduce the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide, jackknife, or spin during heavy braking.

A

Antilock braking systems

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64
Q
  • A series of tests used to ensure the serviceability of an air braking system. Test include air loss, air compressor build up, air warning, and emergency parking brake activation.
A

Air Brake Test

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65
Q

While it is acceptable to perform these checks either before or after the engine has been run, most checks (with exception of the transmission fluid level) should not be conducted while the vehicle is __________.

A

running

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66
Q
  • A truck that uses a cab that lowers over the power train.
A

Tilt Cab

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67
Q

The cab should be lifted on a _________ basis for thorough inspection of the engine compartment.

A

weekly

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68
Q

Diesel particulate filter systems must periodically conduct a process of ___________ in which the exhaust temperature is raised in order to burn off particulate matter accumulated in the filter.

A

regeneration

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69
Q

In addition to a DPF system, engines produced after Jan. 1, 2010, may be equipped with an exhaust after treatment system called __________ ___________ _____________.

A

Selective Catalyst Reductant (SCR)

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70
Q

An SCR system uses __________ __________ ________ to help further reduces emissions.

A

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

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71
Q

DEF is stored in a tank downstream of the DPF and injected into the gas in order to reduce the __________ ________ emissions from Diesel engines.

A

Nitrogen oxide (NOx)

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72
Q

Operate the pump handle on the lubrication gun until _____________ is felt.

A

resistance

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73
Q

Most modern truck batteries are _____________ free.

A

maintenance

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74
Q

Batteries can also give off ___________ _______, which is highly explosive and a mere spark can ignite it.

A

hydrogen gas

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75
Q
  • A specific inspection to an area of a chassis or apparatus to ensure that the unit is operating properly in accordance with the manufactures initial design.
A

Post-Maintenance / Repair Inspection

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