D103.1 Care of AFD Apparatus and Vehicles (02/12/2015) Flashcards
[D103.1 Care of AFD Apparatus]
Who are to insure the maintenance and care of vehicles?
Officers
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Who shall care for and maintain their assigned apparatus?
Drivers and Relief Drivers
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Who shall ensure the following of proper idling procedures?
Officers
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What shall be done to apparatus following each run in inclement weather?
Hose stream rinse
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Who are responsible for ensuring that the apparatus and equipment are clean?
The Officer and Specialist that will be relieved at 1200 hours
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An exception to washing the apparatus will be when the temp is below:
40 degrees at 1100 hours
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How should the underside of the apparatus be cleaned?
Hose stream only
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When should the chains on the tires be checked?
After each use
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When the apparatus is shut off at the station, it should be:
Plugged in to shoreline
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Booster tanks and pump cans shall be refilled where when practical and resources are available?
The fire ground
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During non-emergency conditions, fire apparatus should not be left idling beyond their:
Cool down or regeneration times
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During non-emergency conditions, support vehicles should not be left idling unattended for more than:
2 minutes
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Vehicles will avoid parking in front of a building’s:
Fresh air intake
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At what RPM do the turbo chargers kick in?
1500 RPM
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Turbo chargers can reach an operating temp of:
300 degrees
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How high can the turbo charger temp get to if not allowed to cool down?
1500 degrees
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How long should the turbo cool before shutting off the truck?
4 minutes
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The turbo must be cooled anytime the RPMs reach:
1500 rpm
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Apparatus delivered after _____ may be equipped with a regeneration system:
2007
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What does the regeneration system consist of?
An oxidation catalyst and particulate filter
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Regeneration usually lasts between how long?
20 and 40 minutes
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How hot can the temp of the exhaust get when regenerating?
1500 degrees
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What should not be done during the regeneration cycle?
Refilling of gas powered equipment
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The Apparatus Operator should ensure a ___ foot perimeter around the exhaust pipe of a regenerating truck?
5 foot
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During times of water restrictions, routine washing or rinsing of apparatus may only be performed on the designated watering days before what time?
1000 hours
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Vehicles shall not travel in excess of _____ mph with chains/cables installed:
35 mph
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When should chains/cables be checked for condition and fit:
October 1 each year
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The chains/cables will be stored on the apparatus between what dates?
October 1 - April 1
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Fuel cans carried on the trucks should be labeled with this info (3):
- Contents
- Date of filling
- Person’s name who filled it
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Fuel that older than ______ months should be properly disposed of:
3 months (or unknown age)
