Engineers Manual Flashcards
A daily inspection shall be performed at the beginning of each shift. Each discrepancy shall be recorded on the _____________.
Daily Apparatus Report (Fireweb)
Safety or operational concerns shall be brought to the attention of the _________ immediately with an appropriate ________ entry.
- company officer
- logbook
Who do you contact for any maintenance related issues?
Tactical Support Facility (TSF)
Who do you notify immediately when any JFRD equipment is noted as being lost, found, stolen, or damaged in any way?
The company officer
According to NFPA and NIOSH, what level of exposure is considered safe for diesel exhaust?
There is no level of exposure that can be considered safe. Take all measures to avoid exposure to diesel exhaust.
When ensuring proper fluid levels, what fluids may you add if needed?
- motor oil
- transmission fluid
- coolant
- power steering fluid
- diesel exhaust fluid
How do you check booster tank and foam tank levels?
By visual observation into the tank and compare visual levels to gauges for accuracy.
When ensuring proper operation of brakes, you should also ensure proper air brake pressure for both front and rear to be _________.
> 100 psi
When looking over tires and wheels on the apparatus , you want to check ___________. Minimum tread depth is _______________.
- tire pressure
- lug nuts
- axle seals
- tread depth
- 4/32” or when tread wear indicators are even with the
tired tread
When viewing the underside of the engine for pump and tank leaks, what else are are you checking?
- motor
- transmission
- pump transfer case
- drivetrain for fluid leaks
When checking over your portable oxygen you want to ensure that your tank pressure is ________ and oxygen delivery adjuncts are properly stocked.
> 1000 psi
Bottle pressure for an air chisel should be _________.
> 4000 psi
Each SCBA and spare bottle should be checked in accordance with ___________.
*SOG 421
What do you use for bar lubricant on a chainsaw?
motor oil
For hydraulic pump and tools, check the levels of ____________, ensure proper operation of ____________, and store hydraulic spreaders with ______ between the tips.
- gas, oil and hydraulic fluid
- motor and pump
- 1/2” gap
When checking oil and coolant levels of a generator, how long should you run it to be fully warmed up?
Approximately 5 minutes
Shutting off fuel supply to portable gas motors and running it until the motor stalls does what?
Clears the fuel lines and prevents damage from gasoline additives.
Remove dirt and old lubricant from roll up door tracks and apply _____________.
silicone spray
What do you apply to door hinges?
light oil
What do you apply on the threads of pump and appliances, and where are we ensuring that strainers are present?
- apply grease as needed
- 2 1/2 “ intakes
What are you inspecting the internal casing of an intake valve for?
Rust or sediment buildup and proper operation of the valve.
If the swivel does not move freely…
apply soapy water and work until lose.
Steamer intake strainers function as a ______, that protect the pump housing from rust. Oxidization of strainer is normal with regular use. If deterioration becomes excessive _______ will provide a replacement.
- anode
- TSF
When back flushing the pump, the pump must be _________, and the discharge side of the pump must be ___________ from a hydrant.
- disengaged
- pressurized
To ensure pump is primed:
- place engine in pump gear
- open TANK TO PUMP valve
- operate primer
All hand tools shall be cleaned and moving parts ___________.
lubricated
Check axe head for __________, inspect handles for damage. Use _________ to clean then dry throughly. Apply ________ to steel surfaces and moving parts. Apply __________ to wood handles as needed.
- tightness
- soap AND water
- light oil
- linseed oil
Ladders shall be cleaned with _________ and all moving parts manipulated. Use _________ sparingly to lubricate roof hooks.
- soapy water
- light oil
Clean nozzles with __________ and a _______. Immerse nozzle in ___________ and operate all moving parts. Do not use lubricants.
- soapy water and a soft brush
- warm soapy water
If swivels are frozen or stiff on hard suction hoses, apply ____________ and rotate the swivel.
warm soapy water
What should you do with dirt and debris from ladder compartments?
rinse
What should you do with dirt and debris from hard suction hose compartments?
clean
To remove debris from hard to reach areas on a chainsaw, what should you use?
air pressure
Clean air tools with _________ and dry throughly. Lubricate each blade with _________. Apply _____ of air tool oil into the ______ and operate.
- soapy water
- light oil
- 5 drops
- blade end
When checking hydrostatic dates on each oxygen bottle and SCBA bottle, refer to _______ for testing requirements.
SOG 421
The inspection label on portable extinguishers indicate the date of ____________.
last inspection (annual inspection)
Rope shall be inspected in accordance with….
SOG 419
Clean a high lift jack with ______ and dry throughly. Wipe down entire tool with _________ including moving parts.
- soapy water
- light oil
If dirty, clean chains with _________ and dry throughly. Wipe down length of chain sparingly with _________.
- soapy water
- light oil
Clean a come - along with _________. Use _______ sparingly on moving parts. Do not apply any lubricant to the ________, if that gets wet or exposed to moisture it must dry throughly. Inspect handle for _________.
- a dry cloth
- light oil
- wire rope
- straightness
All lubricants must be used ______. Excess oil or grease can attract dirt and compromise proper operation.
sparingly
Light oil refers too…
- liquid wrench
- WD 40
- a similar water displacing oil typically in an aerosol can
Two-cycle oil…
added to gasoline to lubricate two cycle engines
Silicone spray…
use on roll up door tracks and slide out compartments
do not use on any other moving parts
Graphite…
pump valve handles
Grease…
only grease permitted is “food grade” machinery , apply to appliance and pump threads as needed.
Fuel stabilizer…
add to newly acquired gasoline according to the label
DEF…
used in some engines to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions
If an engine is out of service for _______ or any period that ________, a complete _________ shall be performed immediately, prior to swapping equipment and returning to service. Ensure proper operation of whatever component was serviced.
- 24 hours
- spans two shifts
- daily inspection
If serviced was performed and the engine returned on the same shift, the following checks must be completed prior to returning to service:
- visual verification that booster tank is full
- verify pump & governor operates properly in both modes
- verify proper brake pressure and brake operation
- ensure all equipment is accounted for
When spotting the engine at a single family residence , give priority to the location of the rescue unit and stretcher access. On busy streets __________________.
use the engine to protect the patient loading area.
What is the primary consideration for engine placement at roadway incidents?
safety of patient and responders
On a roadway incident at night, with the apparatus facing oncoming traffic, what should you do to improve night vision of approaching vehicles?
turn off headlights
Once the engines motor is started it must run ____________. Verify normal readings on all cab-mounted gauges.
until it reaches normal operating temperature
The first arriving engine at a single story structure fire (signal 25) should position the engine for _____________.
placement of attack lines while leaving room in front of structure for the ladder company.
With a multi-story structure, engine placement is the same as for a single story structure except engine placement should be placed to leave the ___________ to allow the ladder to place the turntable in a position to reach two sides of the structure.
building corners open
Tactical & safety considerations for all apparatus placement at structure fires are :
- do not park under power lines
- do not park too close to involved structures
- leave room to deploy hose lines
- keep hose away from exhaust pipes
- leave the rear unobstructed to facilitate ground ladder
and tool access
Newer engines need how much space on the officers side to lower the ladder rack?
5 feet
When backing, spotters placement is where?
on the engineers side, 5 to 10 feet from tailboard
Main sizes range from ________ in diameter and average _________ static pressure
- 6” to 24”
- 70 psi
An alternative to the water main system is _______. These include __________
- a static source
- lakes, rivers, swimming pools, storage tanks, retention
ponds, portable tanker basins.
What size are the inlets on all city hydrants supplied by the water main system?
6 inches
The flow (GPM) from a hydrant will vary based on what?
- the diameter of the water main
- water main pressure
On yellow city hydrants, what are the thread sizes for steamer and side outlets?
- 4 1/2”
- 2 1/2”
On yellow city hydrants, what is the static pressure and size of supply mains for both residential and commercial?
- approximately 70 psi
- 6” to 10”
- 8” to 36”
On a yellow city hydrant if a steamer is damaged or not accessible what can be utilized to still produce a flow with significant volume?
- 2 1/2” discharge into a 5” hose
- you can use one 2 1/2” connection or use both to
maximize flow
What is the diameter of the back flow preventer on a private main?
the same size as the water main
What is the static pressure on private fire hydrants at industrial facilities ?
- UP TO 80 psi
What is the static pressure and size of supply mains for private fire hydrants at apartment and business complexes?
- approximately 70 psi
- dead end mains or loops 6” to 10”
What hydrants may not have a steamer and individual outlets may be gated?
Private fire hydrants at industrial facilities
NFPA Color Codes for the caps and bonnets:
- Red < 500 gpm
- Orange 500-1000 gpm
- Green 1000-1500 gpm
- Blue > 1500 gpm
Since 2016 private hydrants have been transitioning what color?
white
The presence of dead end mains or dead end loops within the complex of a private system may require what secondary methods to supply large volumes of water?
- tanker shuttle
- laying from a nearby city main or an adjoining
private system
What are purple hydrants for ?
-found on reclaimed water mains for irrigation only
hydrants are for maintenance flushing.
What size are the access holes on sound barrier walls ?
about 12 “
Static sources require a pumping apparatus to draft. What does drafting utilize that supplies a fire pump through hard suction hose?
atmospheric pressure
Pumps are equipped with a primer to reduce pressure inside the pump below atmospheric pressure, creating a ________ that allows static water to be drawn into the pump.
vacuum
if water from a natural static source enters the booster tank and pump, what must be done after use?
both must be throughly flushed.
What size is the TANK -TO- PUMP valve on each JFRD engine?
3 “
On all JFRD engines flow from the booster tank is limited to how many GPMs?
700 - 800 GPM
Booster tanks shall be refilled from where?
Only from city hydrants and always from the nearest supply point
A dry hydrant pipe is commonly __________. The threaded steamer connection is _________. An engine connecting to a dry hydrant will have to _________.
- PVC, but could be cast iron or stainless steel
- 4 1/2”
- draft through hard suction
JFRD engines are built by _________ and fitted with midship mounted Waterous __________ pumps. Either single stage or two stage and rated at ______ GPM capacity.
- Pierce
- centrifugal
- 1500, 1750, or 2000 GPM
What are the three primary sections of the modern fire pump?
- intake manifold
- discharge manifold
- centrifugal pump assembly
The pump transfer case does what?
transfers power from the diesel motor to the drivetrain in ROAD or from the diesel motor to the pump impellers in PUMP
Two impellers can be found on a _________, mounted on a ____________ and rotate at the __________.
- two stage
- common shaft
- same speed (RPM)
Intake pressure adds….
directly to the pressure produced by the pump