IFSTA Chapter 2 maintenance & inspection

Question 1

What transmits data to a radio receiver on a traffic light in order to promptly signal at the intersection and will operate automatically as long as apparatuses and range

Answer 1

Strobe light activated preemption device

Question 2

To maintain control when in an accelerated skid, the driver should not apply the brakes but instead, ease off the accelerator and ….

Answer 2

Turn the front wheels in the same direction as a skid

Question 3

NFPA 1071 page 29

Answer 3

Standard for emergency vehicle technician professional qualifications

Question 4

Typically departments require driver operators to perform apparatus inspections and maintenance checks how often
page 30

Answer 4

At the beginning of each tour of duty

Question 5

What Purpose do inspection record serve

2nd edition page 31

Answer 5

Warranty claims
document required maintenance
be used in investigation following an accident

decide whether to purchase a new vehicle

Question 6

Over cleaning in Apparatus can lead to

Answer 6

Removal of lubrication from chassis

Question 7

During the first six months the vehicle should be washed frequently with what temperature of water
page 33

Answer 7

cold

Question 8

Dust or grit should never be removed from an apparatus with ….

Answer 8

Dry rubbing

Question 9

Wash a fire apparatus with

Answer 9

Good automotive shampoo

Question 10

Dry the fire apparatus with

page 34

Answer 10

clean chamois

Question 11

How long until you can apply waxes are polishes

page 35

Answer 11

Six months

Question 12

The walk around method starts at

Answer 12

Drivers door

Question 13

What is another term for the drivers/left side of the apparatus

2nd editio page 36

Answer 13

Street side

Question 14

when performing inspection of tires, what should be checked

3rd edition page 38/39

Answer 14

type
condition
inflation

Question 15

When inspecting cord reels they should be….

Answer 15

completely unreeled and inspected while wiped down with a damp cloth

Question 16

The left and right rear side inspection should include

2nd edition page 39

Answer 16

Everything from the rear of a cab to the Tailboard on each side of the apparatus

Question 17

When inspecting the rear of the vehicle which of the following is not required

Answer 17

Removing any equipment stored on the outside of the vehicle

Question 18

When performing in cab inspection which of the following should be done first

Answer 18

Make sure the seat and mirrors are adjusted

Question 19

If speedometer is showing anything above zero when parked what possibly exists

Answer 19

Defective gauge

Question 20

Define FreePlay

page 41

Answer 20

Amount of travel the clutch has before it begins to disengage the engine from the transmission

Question 21

New Apparatus should be able to come to a complete stop from the speed of ———in a distance not to exceed ——-

Answer 21

20 mph

35’

Question 22

The Apparatus parking brake should hold the vehicle in place on grades up to what percent

Answer 22

20

Question 23

Air brakes should build air pressure to a sufficient level within how many seconds after starting

Answer 23

60

Question 24

Airbrakes with air pressure protection valve preventing airhorns from being operated when the pressure in the reservoir drops below what psi

Answer 24

80

Question 25

When testing the parking brake an apparatus should come to a complete stop within how many feet

Answer 25

20’

Question 26

Which of the following is not a factor that should be considered when selecting the proper chassis lubricant

Answer 26

Length of time between application

Question 27

Which of the following should be done during a daily inspection

Answer 27

Operate the pump Drive control

Question 28

how often should you Check packing glands for excessive leaks

Answer 28

weekly inspection

Question 29

Or an aerial Apparatus what refers to the angle formed by the level ground and a line from the point were front tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of the apparatus

Answer 29

Angle of approach

Question 30

at what speed can emergency vehicle outrun the effective range of its audible warning device

Answer 30

50mph

Question 31

Define maintenance page 29

Answer 31

keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness

Question 32

Define repair

Answer 32

to Restore that which has become inoperable

Question 33

define operational readiness inspection

page 36

Answer 33

Inspecting and apparatus and equipment on the apparatus to ensure that all equipment is in place clean and ready for service

Question 34

Define pre-trip Road worthiness inspection

Answer 34

Visual inspection of apparatus to ensure the major components of the chassis a present and improper working condition

Question 35

What are the two types of inspection

page 36

Answer 35

Operational readiness and pre-trip Road worthiness

Question 36

NFPA 1911 requires all tires be replaced how often regardless of their condition
page 39

Answer 36

7 years

Question 37

define throwout bearing

page 41

Answer 37

The component used to push on the internal clutch fingers connected to the clutch pedal I wanna activated disengage is a clutch from the engine

Question 38

define curb weight

page 41

Answer 38

Weight of an empty apparatus fresh off the assembly line no tools no water no equipment no passengers

Question 39

According to NFPA 1901 and 1911 side to side variance in weight should not exceed how much of a percentage
page 42

Answer 39

7