Chap 2 App inspection and maintenence Flashcards
Follow up on submitted repiars should be done by ______,_______ or ________
D/o, immediate supervisor or staff officer
A guideline for repair functions involves : finding a repair on app,_________, ___________ and _______
documenting the defective system, notifiying immediate supervisor, status if repair is followed up in a reasonable ammount of time.
For serious issues or items meeting the NFPA _____ “out of service” criteria, immediate action must be _______
taken
__________ and __________ records are important documents that may serve several functions
Apparatus maintenence and inpspection.
in an __________ claim, records may be needed to document that required maintenence was performed.
in the event of an ________, maintenence records are among those likely to be scrutinized by ________
accident, investigators
A completely docuemented history of _________ repairs may also assist deciding whether to purchase a new _______ as opposed to repairing an older one.
reaccuring, apparatus
The cleanliness of ________ and _________ is an important aspect of inspection and maintenence.
App and equipment
keeping the app body clean also helps promote a _________ vehicle life
longer
in cold weather where salt is used during inclument weather, a corrosive effect on the _______ body may occur.
Steel
Frequent washing to remove _______ will reduce likeihood of body and component damage.
Proper inspection if app and equipment of much easier when parts are free of ______ and ______-
dirt and grime
A clean engine permits proper inspection for ______ and their source.
leaks
If hoses and wires are covered in dust and oil in may be hard to determine if they are _____ or _______
cracked or freyed
________ is problematic because it sticks to anything it touches leaving a grimmy residue.
deisel
While _________ do not have moving parts they are still a source of collected dirt and oil.
fuel injectors
some of the most vulnerable areas are in the engine compartment where _______,_______ and ______ may become inoperable.
linkage, fuel injectors or other controls
Oil, moisture, dirt and grime should not be permitted to collect on the ____________
undercarriage
Several components that may be visualized more easily include _____,______,______,_______ and ________
suspension, brake parts, as well as spring chackles, drivetrain and steering mechanisms.
Many hwy maintenence crews use ______ or _______ on hwys. When this moistens and is picked up by undercarriages it then dries and a __________ electrical systems.
salt or brine
corrodes
There are adverse effects to overwashing a fire app. Steam cleaning or high pressure washing may remove __________ from the chassis. This effect can be _________ by using degreasers and detergents.
lubricants
magnified
Use caution when employing high pressure cleaning equipment around ________ and _______
wiring harnesses and connections.
After a heavy app cleaing it may be necessary to perform a _______ to ensure all components are properly protected.
lubrication
Most _______ provide Depts with specific instructions on how to best clean their app.
manufacturers
Washing App is one of the most common _________ functions performed
maintenence
During the first ____ months after an App is received while the paint and protective coating are new and unseasoned, the vehicle should be washed frequently using ______ water to _______ the new paint and coating
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cold
harden
To ensure best overall appearance and reduce damaging paint or protective coating, use a _________ without a _______. High pressure can drive dirt into finish.
Rinse as much loose ____ as possible from the vehicle before applying ______.
garden hose
nozzle
dirt
soap
Never remove dirt from app by dry _________
rubbing
Wash App before ____,_____ and ______ can dry on surface.
dirt, grit and road salt
Do not wash with extremely _____ water or while App is ______.
hot
hot
Use only cleaning products that have been designed for App ______
paint
Wash from the ______ of App _______
top
down
Once an Apps finish has properly cured and with accordance of manufacturers recommendations, either a garden hose with nozzle or a _________ washer may be used for speed of cleaning. However, ____ water and ______ washing on regular basis are still required to ensure proper cleanliness.
pressure
soapy
hand
To clean App glass, use _______ or _________. These may be used in conjunction with paper _____ or clean _______
warm soapy water or glass cleaner
towels
cloth rags
shop towels are NOT good to use on App class because even after being washing they will have ______
metal shavings
Avoid using dry _____ or _____ BECAUSE THEY may grind ______ or ______ into the class surface.
towels
cloths
grit and dirt
When cleaning app glass, do not use ______, ______ or any abrasive tool to remove deposits from the glass.
putty knives, steel wool
Keep seat _______, dashboard and engine compartment coverings and floor surfaces clean because an accumulation of _____ and _____ may cause deterioration of the finishes.
dirt and debris
sweep or ______ loose ______ particles
vacuum dirt
Avoid using solvents such as ____,_____,_______,______and ________
lacquer thinner, acetone, laundry soap, bleach and naphtha
_______ the cab crew area when using cleaning agents.
Ventilate
take care when using any liquids near the apps _______ _________
electrical system
Keep compartments, hinges, slide tracks and seals clean and free of ______
debris.
Follow manufactureres instructions regarding the application of _____ and ______
wax and polishes
The application of some products may no longer be necessary and may _____ some of the clear coat protective seal finishes applied over paint.
damage
reference the _______ ________ before using any wax or polish.
manufactures manual
_____ and ____ the App thoroughly and apply the wax or polish. Polish out the vehicle with a soft _____ or mechanical ______
Wash and dry
cloth buffer
In depts where D/Os relieve each other at shift change, speak to any information regarding _____, _______ or _________
incident activity, equipment usage or problems.
a CDL is a devers license that is issued to person who demonstrates competence inspecting and driving vehicles with a GVR or ___________ or more
26,001 pounds or more
D/Os should follow a systematic procedure of departments ____, ______ and _____ for inspecting Apps.
Depts SOPs, NFPA standards and Manufactureres recommendations
Inspection procedures should be done at a career dpts ________ or _______ at a volunteer dept.
beginning tour of duty
weekly
A method of an App inspection is the circle or _________
Walk around method
Two inspections are done during a Walk Around Method. The ________ and the Apps __________
Operational Readiness Inspection
Pretrip Road Worthiness Inspection.
The D/O is responsible for following all jurisdictional ____, _____ and ______
laws, codes and policies.
Circle Walk Around Method: An inspection method in which D/O starts at one point of the App and continues _____ or ______ inpecting the entire App
clockwise or counterclockwise
Operational Readiness Inspection is Inspecting an App and equipment on the App to ensure that all equipment is in ____, ______ and ____ for service
place, clean and ready
Pretrip Road Worthiness Inspection: A visual inspection of an App to ensure the major _____ of the chassis are _____ and in proper working condition.
components
present
Functional Check An inspection where a certain system or component of an APP is operated to ______ that it is functioning properly.
ensure
______ from previous inspection of App might help D/O to review and see if there is still anymore problems.
Records
It is also benificial to _____ to last D/O to get their impression of its overall condition.
talk
Approaching the vehicle: Note any problems that may be readily ______ from a distance.
_______ on which App is parked
Vehicle _____ leaks such as water, coolant, oil, hydraulic fluid or tranny fluid
apparent
terrain
Fluid
Deisel exhaust may contain up to _____ harmful chemicals and compounds. Do not run these engines in ______ areas for any period of time.
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unvented.
Left and right of App depends on Dept. Some jurisdictions use Street side/curb side and other use ____/_____
Driver side/officer side
During the walk around inspection check for:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Vehicle damage
condition
cleaniness
damage
defects
functionality
leaks
and presense of missing items
Number of things should be checked on tires. Most importantly _______, _______ and _______
type condition and inflation
D/Os should make sure tire types _______
match
All tires should be the same _____ and _______ rating
size and weight rating
Tire selection for the appatatus are based on __________
gross axle weight rating
Too ______ or too _____ pressure will damage rires and cause poor road handling charactoristics as well as excessive fuel consumption.
much little
Gross axle weight rating is the _______ weight an axle system can safely carry.
maximum
NFPA 1911 requires all tires be replaced every ____ years regardless of condition.
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Old tires with generous tread depth have led to serious ______ and ______
accidents and death.
D/O should understand all information imprinted on the sidewall of the _______
truck tire
Check to make sure tires are inflated to the Apps _____________
According to NFPA 1911 always make sure to follow the departments tire inflation ______
manufacturers recommendations
SOP