DRVRPUMP Chp. 2 Flashcards
Driver/Ops are required to be skilled in some maintenance reqs because of NFPA ?
1002
What is maintenance?
To keep apparatus in a state of readiness
What is repair?
To return apparatus from being inoperable
What is NFPA 1071?
Standard for emergency vehicle technical professional qualifications
1002 requires driver/ops to be able to txt and service what?
- batteries
- oil
- tires
- steering system
- belts
- tools, appliances, and equipment
- braking systems
- coolant system
- electrical system
- fuel system
- hydraulic fluids
how is apparatus cleaned within the first 6 months?
- With garden hose, no nozzle
- cold water
- as much dirt off as possible before soap
- wash before mud dries
- use only approved automotive soap
- let surface cool before washing
How long should you wait before waxing?
6 months
Two types of inspections occur when doing a circle check what are they?
- Operational readiness inspection
2. Pretrip
What’s a functional check?
When specific apparatus components are tested
When should apparatus be chocked?
Always when parked **
1911 requires tire to be replaced every how many years?
7
when a load monitor detects too much draw on the elec system, it will shut down less important items. this is called?
load shedding
20 inch steering wheel should have no more than how much play?
2 inch either way or ten degrees
What is GVWR
the maximum amount of weight to safely operate vehicle
Even thought there may be inspection windows, whats the minimum a lift cab should be opened?
Once a week