Chap 13 Apparatus And Equipment Flashcards
Who should the company commander forward a report to if repairs on apparatus are reported and not made within reasonable time
Division commanders
Company commanders shall maintain accurate list of tools where do you keep the list
One in uniform filing system
2nd in accessible location on apparatus for
Any alteration to apparatus request should be forwarded to
Via chain of command to chief of support services
Current inventory of hose is maintained where
Office record journal recording: Size Kind Registered numbers Manufacturer Year of issuance Disposition
Company commander requesting test pumpers for drafting or to instruct members make request to
Division commander
When shall motors and pumps of special units stored in quarters be operated
Every Monday 9x6 for 15 min
All engine companies shall not carry less than 3 lengths 1 3/4 and 2 1/2 rolled or folded on apparatus
Not less than 3
Ladder not less than 3. 1. 3/4 rolled or folded with necessary fittings to out into op
Engine additionally have an extra 1 3/4 folded or rolled with controlling nozzle easily accessible to replace burst length
Where shall identifying letters and numerals placed on fittings be located
Stamped along hub adjacent to coupling lug
If the officer wants to remove windows in summertime to cool the rig he would send a request to the division commander
False to fleet maintenance
Reasons that OOD can allow apparatus taken from quarters
- Receipt of response which unit I assigned or special called
- Upon orders from chief of dept. , assistant or deputy assistant chief or officer in charge of fleet maintenance
- For purpose of cleaning quarters, training chauffeurs or outdoor drill
- Assigned inspection activities
- Procure meal
How long is the apparatus allowed to be out procuring meal
45 min
Limited to first due area
NOTE: may ask for variance if undue hardship . Company commander sends with endorsements
Variations of members riding on apparatus not on BF- 4 shall only permitted if
Advanced approval of Chief of Department
After Roll Call the officer and chauffeur shall make thorough inspection of apparatus . where does he write the results of this inspection
In company journal over his signature all details of roll and inspection
Notifications of apparatus OOS
Initially
BC DC AND DISPATCHER
Every two hours
BC DC
back in service
BC DC DISPATCHER
What shall the OOD due when informed by member of apparatus defect or irregularity
Inspection by officer
Findings in company journal
Notify fleet maintenance
If siren OOS can an apparatus respond
Yes as long as air horn works
NOTE : no emergency lights cannot respond
Who does the officer notify when the electronic siren OOS
Notify BC AND DC
If your apparatus sustains a flat can you attempt to reinflate the tire
No attempt shall be made to inflate a tire that has gone flat
NOTE : you may inflate a tire that has lost pressure not resulting from flat tire
If while responding to an emergency the cross links of snow chain breaks or come lose you must stop immediately and have condition corrected
No not during response to emergency or fire
All other times must stop and remove loose or broken links with bolt cutters
Chains then repaired when return to quarters
If passenger type vehicle is received and the jack, lug wrench or spare tire are missing or unserviceable the company commander will forward a report with particulars
No officer who received the vehicle
Include unit identity form which vehicle was obtained in report
If using a spare apparatus for other than fire duty you need approval from
Chef of department or chief of support services
Hose on apparatus shall be removed, cleaned and repacked when?
Spring and fall of each year as per division commanders
Hose hung in towers shall be suspended by which coupling
Male coupling
When hose is changed the company commander shall update the flexible hose record system
False OOD
Also takes mark in company journal including size and register number of each length
Strainers on suction inlets of pumpers shall be checked
Daily for operating efficiency
Who is in charge of insuring that a company that is supplying non- potable water is not connected to any other FD PUMPER that is connected to a fresh waster main or to any standpipe or sprinkler?
If it is engine pumper ie. drafting it is the ECC
marine company it is officer in charge of marine company
Coney Island high pressure system is considered non- portable water
If using chains of apparatus you may attach two strap chains to each other
No you may not
A member whose drivers license is suspended revoked or expired or in any way considered invalid shall forward a report within how long
One week of occurrence
To chief of personnel with all relevant info
Cannot drive any department vehicle
Do you show your drivers license to a police officer if he requests it
Yes
If no police officer operator of vehicle will show DL to owner or representative of vehicle or property involved in accident
