Ch. 3 Apparatus Safety Flashcards
Ch. 3 pg. 83
You must maintain complete control, adjust speed for driving conditions, and operate in a manner consistent with the professional image of the fire service. Also be aware that you are subject to all traffic regulations when driving ________ ________ _______.
<p>under non-emergency conditions.
Note: unless specifically exempt fire apparatus D/O are subject to any statute, rule, or regulation or ordinance that governs any other vehicle operator.</p>
<p>Ch. 3 pg. 84.
In some jurisdictions, statutes may exempt emergency vehicles from driving regulations that apply to the general public if they are responding to a reported emergency. These exemptions could include the following: (4)</p>
<p>-speed limits
- Direction of travel
- Direction of turns
- Parking statutes</p>
<p>Ch. 3 pg. 84
| When a D/O has been found guilty of a gross violation of standing laws, policies or ordinances, defines what?</p>
<p>Negligence</p>
<p>Ch. 3 apparatus safety pg. 94
| Beginning with engines produced in \_\_\_\_\_ apparatus began to be equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF)</p>
<p>2007.</p>
<p>Ch. 3 apparatus safety pg. 95
Active regeneration can also occur when the truck is parked. Parked regeneration allows the cleaning of the DPF in stationary truck operations and requires operator involvement to initiate. Parked regeneration cannot be initiated \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<p>during pumping operations.</p>
<p>Ch. 3 apparatus safety pg. 95
Top off the DEF tank every time the apparatus is fueled and carry a spare jug of DEF on the apparatus just in case. Failing to keep the DEF tank full may: (2)</p>
<p>- derate the apparatus engine (reduce the torque)
-limit the vehicle speed.
note: the apparatus may be limited in speed to 5 mph.</p>
<p>Ch. 3 apparatus safety pg. 98
Weigh the apparatus after loading it will all equipment and personnel to ensure that the axle loading is balanced within \_\_\_\_\_\_ from side to side and within the axle weight ratings front-to-back.</p>
<p>7%.</p> heavy in front = hard steering damage axle/tires light front =light steering light on drive axle = poor traction drive wheels may spin easily.
<p>Ch. 3 apparatus safety pg. 101
| At speeds above \_\_\_\_\_ an emergency vehicle may outrun the effective range of its audible warning device.</p>
<p>50 mph.</p>
<p>Ch. 3 apparatus safety pg. 101
There have been numerous collisions between fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles. When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route, they should travel at least \_\_\_\_\_\_ to \_\_\_\_\_\_ feet apart.</p>
<p>300 to 500 feet.
some fire departments specify that different siren settings be used by apparatus responding together.</p>
<p>Ch. 3 apparatus safety pg. 101
Sirens mounted on emergency vehicles operating at slower speeds project out much farther. In some instances, increasing the speed of an apparatus by \_\_\_\_\_\_ can decrease the audible distance by \_\_\_\_\_\_ or more.</p>
<p>20 mph.
200 feet.</p>
<p>Ch. 3 apparatus safety pg. 105
Your \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ time determines whether or not reaction time and stopping distances will be sufficient in an emergency.</p>
<p>Visual lead time.
Note keys are:
- scanning the path of travel
- aiming high in steering
- getting the big picture.</p>
ch. 3 pg. 83 <p>
The Department of Transportation(DOT) for licensing of drivers of large trucks. While these are national guidelines, each state or province has latitude to alter them as necessary for the needs of its ___________.</p>
Jurisdiction
other states may exempt from apparatus D/O from these licensing requirements
p.84
When as bus has its flashing red lights on, fire apparatus should proceed only after the bus driver or____ gives a signal that it is safe to proceed.
<p>Police officer</p>
red flashing light indicate that it is loading or unloading students.
<p>P.84
A harsher condition than ordinary negligence, \_\_\_\_\_ is an act of proceeding to do something with a conscious awareness of danger while not necessarily suggesting intent to cause harm. A breach of duty in which a person/organization fails to perform at the standard required by law is\_\_\_\_. </p>
<p>Reckless disregard
Negligence
</p>
<p>p.85
Emergency lights, sirens and horns are a \_\_\_\_ for other drivers to yield to the emergency vehicle.
Proper \_\_\_\_ awareness involves allowing the right of way if doing so decreases the chance of a collision.</p>
<p>Request
| Situational</p>
<p>p.87
Overheated brake components lose their ability to stop the vehicle, this is called\_\_\_\_ and radial tires and ABS braking systems do not reduce this potential and only effective handling and braking techniques can ensure maximum braking efficiency.</p>
<p>Brake fade</p>
<p>p.88
Accidents can occur because of overloading, nonengineered modifications and misuse. If the apparatus is \_\_\_ it may not handle correctly when driven.</p>
<p>overloaded</p>
<p>p.90
The ultimate mission of any emergency response vehicle is to \_\_\_ the health and welfare of the people it is meant to protect. The mission fails if the responders themselves do not arrive safely.</p>
<p>Safeguard</p>
<p>p.90
The\_\_\_ is responsible for confirming that all personnel are on board with seat belts fastened. Confirmation must be verified\_\_ before moving vehicle. The shoulder belt should be worn on the \_\_\_ shoulder only!</p>
<p>Driver/operator
verbally
Outside</p>
<p>p.91
When loading the supply hose (4in or greater) while driving, maintain speeds no greater than \_\_mph and assign at least\_\_\_ member, other than drive and firefighters actually loading the hose, as a \_\_\_ observer. Observer must have constant visual contact as well as visual and \_\_\_ communication with the driver.</p>
<p>5
1
safety
voice</p>
<p>p.94
When preparing to start the apparatus, the driver must first know the \_\_\_ and route of travel. During \_\_\_\_\_ taking the time to review incident location will allow the driver to consider response factors.</p>
<p>Destination
| Emergency response</p>
<p>p.94
Allowing a diesel engine to idle unnecessarily will waste fuel and may cause damage to internal engine components and emission systems from the buildup of\_\_\_ in injectors, valves, and pistons. .</p>
<p>Carbon</p>
<p>p.95
An apparatus equipped with Selective Catalyst Reductant(SCR) will have a tank that must be filled with Diesel Exhaust Fluid(DEF). Failing to keep DEF tanks full may\_\_\_ (reduce its torque output) the engine or limit the vehicle speed. An empty DEF tank can limit apparatus speeds to \_\_\_ mph and will need service from dealer.Top off DEF tank every time apparatus is \_\_\_ and carry a spare jug on apparatus.</p>
<p>Derate
5
Fueled</p>
<p>p.95
Never shut down an engine immediately after a \_\_\_ load operation or when temp gauge indicates that the engine is\_\_\_\_. At hot engine should cool to the normal operating temp, usually an idling time of \_\_ to\_\_ minutes is sufficient.</p>
<p>Full
Overheated
3 to 5</p>
<p>p.96
Never rev a diesel engine immediately before shutting it down. Shutting down an apparatus while in motion should\_\_\_ be done and can cause fuel pressure to build up behind the shutoff valve and prevent the valve from\_\_\_\_\_</p>
<p>Never
| Opening</p>
<p>p.97
This practice is a way to slow the vehicle in preparation for a stop and a measure to extend the life of service brakes.</p>
<p>Manually shifting an apparatus equipped with automatic transmission</p>
<p>p.97
Some mobile water supply and older model apparatus feature \_\_\_\_ shift transmissions. The driver should consult the \_\_\_ manual for info on driving apparatus with 2 speed rear axles or a transmisiion with more than\_\_ gears.</p>
<p>manual
operators
5</p>