Chapter 2 Flashcards
what is the difference between maitenance and repair
Maintenance refers to keeping apparatus in a state of readiness while repair means to restore something that has become inoperable
WHAT IS NFPA 1071
Emergency vehicle
who assigns the maintenance vs repair in a department
ahj(they decide literally frickin everything)
who is ahj what does that mean
authority having jurisdiction
they decide all of the decisions in a department
how and what do we use to wash a fire truck?
ONLY cold water or whatever manufacturer suggests
not warm soapy water
which way do we wash a vehicle
beginning from up to down
whats the first thing you do after parking a fire truck and applying the air brake?
chock the wheels
how often MUST tires be replaced even if in good condition?
every 7 years.
what is a load management system?
system intended to prevent an overload of vehicle’s electricity use
what is overload concerning a vehicles electrical system
excess of the rates system. can damage equipment
too much draw from equipment,lights, sirens
what is a load sequencer
device that turns lights on at specified intervals so that the start up doesn’t happen all at once and ruin the truck
what is a load monitor?
device that watches electricity use so that it can prevent overload in a system
what is load shedding?
when overload happens, it will shut down less important electrical equipment
what is the maximum steering wheel play in a fire truck
NO MORE then 10 degrees in either direction
What is GVWR? explain it
gross vehicle weight rating of a fully loaded truck with tools
curb weight is empty fire truck
