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Ch.2 Flashcards

1
Q

Preventive maintenance programs and routine _________ checks are proactive measures that can ensure that a piece of fire apparatus is maintained in the highest state of readiness and will operate safely and efficiently at emergency scenes?

A

Maintenance

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2
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NFPA _______ Also requires that drivers /operators are skilled in the performance of certain maintenance tasks?

A

NFPA 1002

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3
Q

______________ refers to keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness while ________ means to restore that which has become in operable? 

A

Maintenance
Repair

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4
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The goal of _______________ is To eliminate unexpected and catastrophic failure’s let me in danger firefighters and the general public?

A

Preventive maintenance

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5
Q

Nfpa ______ Standard for emergency vehicle technician professional qualifications, provides a basis to train and certified fire apparatus mechanics and fire department maintenance officers?

A

Nfpa 1071

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6
Q

_________ the exterior of the apparatus is one of the most commonly performed maintenance functions ?

A

Washing

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7
Q

During the first _________ After an apparatus is received, while the paint and protective coating our new one and season, the vehicle should be washed frequently used in cold water too hard in the paint and keep it from spotting?

A

6 months

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8
Q

A particular method of performing an apparatus inspection is referred to as the?

A

Circle or walk around method

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9
Q

Two types of inspections are actually conducted during a walk around inspection, the ____________ and the vehicle _____________?

A

Operational readiness inspection
Pretrip road worthiness inspection

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10
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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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11
Q

A visual inspection of an apparatus to ensure the major components of the chassis are present in proper working condition?

A

Pretrip road worthiness inspection

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12
Q

An inspection were certain system or component of an apparatus is operated to ensure that it is functioning properly?

A

Functional check

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13
Q

Diesel exhaust may contain up to ____ harmful chemicals and compounds ? 

A

100

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14
Q

Most importantly the driver should check the tires of the apparatus for _____ , ______ and ______?

A

Type
Condition
Inflation

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15
Q

Drivers should make certain that tire types match it is never acceptable to mix ________ with bias ply tires?

A

Radial tires

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16
Q

Tire selection for the fire apparatus are based on ______________ for the apparatus?

A

Gross axle weight ratings

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17
Q

Nfpa 1911 requires that all tires be replaced every ____ years regardless of their condition?

A

7 yrs

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18
Q

Newer apparatus may be equipped with electrical _________________ That are intended to prevent an overload of the vehicles electrical generation system?

A

Load management system

19
Q

_________ May be a problem due to the large amount of electrical equipment added to the modern fire apparatus?

A

Overload

20
Q

The __________ watches the system for any added electrical equipment in order to prevent the overload ?

A

Load monitor

21
Q

If an overload condition occurs, the load monitor will shut down less important electronical equipment in order to prevent the overload, this is referred to as _____________?

A

Load shedding

22
Q

Device in an electrical system that turns lights on at specific intervals, so that the start up load for all the devices does not occur at the same time? 

A

Load sequencer

23
Q

__________ is the distance that the pedal must be pushed before the throw out bearing actually contacts the clutch release fingers?

A

Free play

24
Q

Steering wheel play should be no more than approximately ___ degrees in either direction , on a 20 inch diameter steering wheel , the play may be about 2 inches in either direction?

A

10 degrees

25
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

26
Q

Per NFPA 1901&1911 a side to side variance in weight should not exceed _____% ?

A

7%

27
Q

An electronic system that monitors will spin, when braking in a will or since to begin locking up, the brake on that wheel is temporary released to prevent getting?

A

Antilock braking system

28
Q

A braking system that uses compressed air to hold off a spring brake (parking brake) And applies air pressure to a service brake for vehicle stopping?

A

Air actuated braking system

29
Q

Most commercial and private vehicles built since _____ are equipped with antilock braking systems.

A

1990

30
Q

Most large , modern fire dept pumping apparatus are equipped with ___________?

A

Air actuated braking systems (air brakes)

31
Q

Apparatus with air brakes are to be 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

32
Q

_______ technology does not necessarily provide a faster stop but it greatly enhances a controlled stop?

A

ABS (anti lock braking system )

33
Q

Apparatus brakes should be thoroughly tested at least ______ Using the method outline and NFPA 1911? 

A

Annually

34
Q

Devices used in an air brake system that connects between the activation pads in the brake pads and compensate for brake pad where?

A

Slack adjusters

35
Q

A device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or suit from the exhaust gas of a Diesel engine? 

A

Diesel particulate filter (DPF)

36
Q

In addition to a DPF system, engines produced after January 1, 2010, may be equipped with an exhaust after treatment system called _________________ ? 

A

Selective catalyst reductant (SCR)

37
Q

An SCR system uses _________ to help further reduce emissions?

A

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)

38
Q

DEF is stored in a tank downstream of the DPF and is injected into the gas in order to reduce the ________emissions from diesel engines?

A

Nitrogen oxide (NOx)

39
Q

The SAE number indicates only the ________ of the oil ?

A

Viscosity

40
Q

Most automotive batteries contain ____ and _______?

A

Lead and sulfuric acid

41
Q

Batteries can also give off ______ , which is highly explosive and a mere spark can ignite it?

A

Hydrogen gas

42
Q

Anytime a pump has been operated a draft from a static supply, such as salt water source, Lake, or pond, or an area serve by old water mains, the pump and piping should be thoroughly _________ before placing apparatus back in service?

A

Flushed

43
Q

The driver/operator should perform_____________________ To ensure that all work has been properly completed in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines and AHJ?

A

Post-maintenance/repair inspection

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