FMO-2022 Flashcards
Why do we test generators weekly?
Because gasoline and diesel fuels deteriorate and will eventually cause damage to the engine
What days do we test the generator? What time and how long?
Tuesdays
If within 500’ of a school than test on Saturday
15 minutes
0750-0805 hours
What are we testing when we test the emergency generator?
- readiness of the generator
- station alerting system
The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) will generate what?
An alarm during the emergency generator test
How full should the emergency generator fuels tanks be?
3/4 full
How long will emergency generators last on a full tank?
2-3 days; depending on the unit.
Stations with no above-ground storage tank (AST)/under-ground storage tank (UST):
How should we fuel them?
With an issued 5-gallon fuel can where the apparatus gets fuel
***contact Logistics in extreme emergencies for fuel.
Should a station contact a city fuel vendor to top off emergency generators?
NO
What ways can we get ahold of the FMO?
Emergencies and after hours — contact ECDC to page
PSTrax
Email—SDFDFacilities@sandiego.gov.
All fire station maintenance shall be approved by?
All maintenance shall be performed as outlined in what?
Logistics Deputy Chief and coordinated with the FMO
City of San Diego Administrative Regulation 40.10
What month in the year are Station Captains requested to submit their recommendations for betterments and improvements for their stations to be budgeted in the following fiscal year?
August
Who removes animals?
SD County Department of Animal Control
Any repair, alteration, and installation needs the approval of who?
Deputy Chief of Logistics
Should all lamps in a two lamp fixture and more than two, on the same ballast be changed at the same time?
Yes; because it will prolong the life of the ballast
Who handles the responsibilities for compliance on fuel storage tanks (AST/UST)?
Partly the station personnel and partly ESD, Environmental Services Department and their contracted service vendors.
