engineer overview Flashcards
driving policy for manual ops
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probationary firefighters driving
encouraged to drive all for training non emergency until modules are done. may drive medic unit on calls
if engineers must be reassigned for coverage, it must be authorized by
shift commander
whose responsibility to safely deliver apparatus and personnel to appropriate destination
driver
any member driving city vehicle under emergency shall
complete advanced driver training
three issues if driver unfamiliar
personnel going off duty brief
drill asap
reassign via dmt
regarding drivers……remember
if you feel they aint fit to drive….they aint fit to drive
important things to check right away
fuel, tank, brakes, start
how often check specialty apparatus
weekly
only exception on seat belts
back of ambulance
when code 3 on freeway
gridlock near scene
emergency lane on freeway
exceeding speed limits
10mph over
65 max
what turn off in the rain
telma brake retarders
can you pass other responding units
yes with radio contact
times to stop while responding
directed red light stop sign unguarded rr crossing unaccounted lanes bus with sign out
when can you oppose on freeway
specific request of dps/tpd and assured traffic stopped
headlights on or off at scene
off to improve visibility of other drivers
when don protective vests
prior to responding. captain can use discretion in special circumstances
most common dangerous activity we do
driving
% firefighter fatalities are from driving
25
% killed in on duty accidents were not wearing seat belt
80
three s in driving
slow down
stop
seatbelts
probationary firefighters can drive fire apparataus on emergency calls
successful completion all modules of probationary packet.
probationary firefighters can drive what type vehicles
medic truck, cars, utility trucks
when can you drive fire apparatus on emergency calls
completion probationary period at discretion of captain
when is texting while driving ok
never ever ever
when is it OK to talk while driving
single operator if related or response or work. multiple forms of communications may be necessary to achieve operational goals.
prior to leaving station captain responsible for 5 things
driver qualified/fit driver aware destination apparatus checked out/operating door open crew seated/belted
when notify responding shorthanded and who tells bc
full alarm or greater response. dispatch notifies bc
lights at night
headlights off, scene lights on
how far last cone/flare from scene
150ft upstream
how far last cone/flare on freeway
up to 300 ft
3 things to report to dispatch if accident
vehicle involved
injuries/damage
assistance needed
in accident what policy regarding moving vehicle
shall not be moved until police completed investigation unless it constitutes immediate hazard
how deep water is concerning to ford
higher than axle centerline
pierce saber air intake is where
at or below frame level
5 concerns with water fording
water intake to air filter resulting in hydro statically stall engine causing severe damage.
fan blade hitting water resulting in blade/radiator damage
wet brake linings
loss telma due to electrical wet
water contamination other parts
areas for water entry 5
air filter transmission vent fire pump transmission vent differential vent wheel seals
areas for water entry ambulances 4
engine air filter
transmission vent
differential vent
wheel seals
procedure if water contamination suspected or been driven through high water
contact fire maint 3209
if water contamination found what will maint do and how long
wheel bearings and gearboxes flushed and air filter changed. about 4 hours
