Engine Driver Task Book

Question 1

How many phases are in the Candidate Development Program

Answer 1

Six Phases

Question 2

What is Phase 1

Answer 2

Foundational Knowledge

Candidate receives direction, feedback from mentor
Demonstrate foundational knowledge

Score 70% or better on Phase 1 Written Exam

Question 3

What is Phase 2

Answer 3

Vehicle Inspection & Cone Course Evaluation

Demonstrate ability to perform pre-trip inspection, document and report maintenance issues, manuever vehicle in controlled environment off public roadway

Training staff will evaluate ability to perform vehicle inspection and successfully manuever through cone course

Question 4

What is Phase 3

Answer 4

Priority 2 driving

Drive while under the supervision of qualified operator idealy the identified mentor whenever possible

Candidate shall demonstrate at least 10 hours of assessed priority 2 driving

Question 5

What is Phase 4

Answer 5

Practical Examination

Prepare and Complete a practical examination which reviews candidate’s vehicle knowledge and their ability to operate and drive the vehicle independently

Question 6

What is Phase 5

Answer 6

Priority 1 Driving

Drive and operate vehicle priority 1 except for incidents with potential to have an IDLH (Per units officers discretion). Minimum 10 satisfactory responses

Appendix H shall be filled out

Appendix G and H shall be uploaded to candidates target solutions credentials

Question 7

What is Phase 6

Answer 7

Review and Submission

Upload completed training documentation to target solutions

FRD-436 and FRD-438

Question 8

Engine Driver Task Book program goal and objective

Answer 8

To Prepare the candidate to independently drive and operate an engine in a safe, efficient and effective manner

Question 9

Program Prerequisites

Answer 9

Valid Drivers Liscence
EVDT-3 or EVOC III
NFPA 1002 DPO
Completion of Probationary Program

Question 10

Unsuccessful Completions Phases 1 2 and 4

Answer 10

Candidate allowed 1 retest after 10 calendar days, retest failure will cause a restart of the task book in no less than 30 days

Question 11

NFPA for driver continuing education

Answer 11

NFPA 1451

Question 12

Tire Tread Depth and Dual Spacing

Answer 12

Front Tires 4/32”

Rear Tires 2/32”

Duals are properly spaced apart with no foreign objects in between

Question 13

Fuel and DEF minimum level

Answer 13

3/4 tank

Question 14

When Vehicle Battery is turned on, which instrument light shall come on and then turn off

Answer 14

ABS light

Question 15

Air Brake Alarm

Answer 15

Audible and visual alarms activate between 60-80psi

Parking brake should engage between 20-40

Question 16

Air Compressor Build-Up

Answer 16

Air Tanks Pressure should build to 100 psi within 60 seconds

Question 17

Cone Course evaluation Point system

Answer 17

Candidate starts with 100 points and must finish with atleast 70 points

10 points for every cone
3 points for crossing boundary lines
6 points for stopping more than 12” but less than 18”
3 points for stopping more than 6” but less than 12”

Question 18

Speed and distance behind vehicles maintained

Answer 18

under 40 mph maintain a 4 second distance

Question 19

Railroad Crossings

Answer 19

Complete stop
motor at idle
Open window and listen for train whistle or noise

Question 20

Proper Hand Positioning

Answer 20

10 and 2

9 and 3 if airbag equipped

Question 21

speed while laying supply hose

Answer 21

less than 10 mph

Question 22

at Intersections, change siren cadence at?

Answer 22

not less than 200’ from intersection