Chapter 3 Introduction to Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance

Question 1

During the first six months after an apparatus is received, the vehicle should be washed frequently with ___ to harden the paint and keep it from spotting.

Answer 1

cold water

Question 2

Dust or grit should NEVER be removed by:

Answer 2

dry rubbing.

Question 3

Do NOT wash the vehicle with:

Answer 3

extremely hot water.

Question 4

Which of the following can be used to remove grease or tar from painted surfaces?

Answer 4

Approved solvents

Question 5

Which of the following should NOT be used to clean glass?

Answer 5

Dry towels by themselves

Question 6

Which of the following is acceptable to clean the surfaces of seat upholstery and dashboards?

Answer 6

Commercial cleaning products

Question 7

When should career personnel perform apparatus inspections?

Answer 7

Before each tour of duty

Question 8

When should volunteer personnel perform apparatus inspections?

Answer 8

Weekly

Question 9

What type of inspection begins at the driver’s door on the cab and works around the apparatus in a clockwise pattern?

Answer 9

Walk-around method

Question 10

What is another term for the left side of an apparatus?

Answer 10

Street side

Question 11

What is another term for the right side of an apparatus?

Answer 11

Officer side

Question 12

Which of the following terms is defined as “the distance that the pedal must be pushed before the throw-out bearing actually contacts the clutch release fingers”?

Answer 12

Clutch free play

Question 13

Which of the following symptoms is NOT a result of insufficient free play?

Answer 13

Clutch not releasing

Question 14

Which of the following symptoms is NOT a result of excessive free play?

Answer 14

Warping of bearings

Question 15

In general, steering wheel play should be no more than about ___ degrees in either direction.

Answer 15

10

Question 16

What is acceptable play on a steering wheel with a 20-inch (500 mm) diameter?

Answer 16

Approximately 2 inches (50 mm) in each direction

Question 17

With what type of braking system are most modern fire apparatus equipped?

Answer 17

Air-operated

Question 18

With what type of braking system are smaller late-model apparatus and some older large apparatus equipped?

Answer 18

Hydraulic

Question 19

On apparatus equipped with air brakes, the air pressure should build to a sufficient level to allow vehicle operations within ___ seconds of starting.

Answer 19

60

Question 20

New apparatus should be able to come to a complete stop from a speed of ___ mph (km/h) in a distance not to exceed ____ feet (m).

Answer 20

20 mph (32 km/h); 35 feet (10.7 m)

Question 21

The apparatus parking brake should hold the vehicle in place on grades up to ___ percent.

Answer 21

20

Question 22

Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents the air horns from being operated when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below ___ psi (kPa).

Answer 22

80 psi (552 kPa)

Question 23

What is the purpose of an apparatus electrical load management system?

Answer 23

Preventing an overload of the vehicle’s electrical generation system

Question 24

What is the function of a load sequencer?

Answer 24

Turning on various lights at specified intervals to prevent start-up overloading

Question 25

What is the function of the load monitor?

Answer 25

Detecting added electrical loads that threaten to overload the system

Question 26

What is the purpose of load shedding?

Answer 26

Shutting down less important electrical equipment to prevent overloading

Question 27

It is recommended that the windshield washer fluid reservoir be refilled when it becomes:

Answer 27

less than one-half full.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered when selecting the proper chassis lubricant?

Answer 28

Length of time between applications

Question 29

What does the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) engine oil number indicate?

Answer 29

Viscosity

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of engine oil?

Answer 30

Regulation of engine temperature

Question 31

Before placing it back in service, what should the driver/operator do any time a fire pump has been operated at draft from a static water supply?

Answer 31

Flush the pump and piping.

Question 32

What should be done once the exterior of the apparatus has been inspected and the in-cab checks have been completed?

Answer 32

Shut down the vehicle and prepare to perform an engine compartment inspection.

Question 33

What is the best way to perform an engine compartment inspection?

Answer 33

Before or after the engine has been run

Question 34

How is maintenance defined?

Answer 34

Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness

Question 35

How is repair defined?

Answer 35

Restoring or replacing that which has become inoperable

Question 36

What is the first portion of the vehicle that should be specifically checked by the driver/operator during the walk-around inspection?

Answer 36

Driver’s door of the cab