IFSTA Chapter 2 maintenance & inspection Flashcards
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
Strobe light activated preemption device
To maintain control when in an accelerated skid, the driver should not apply the brakes but instead, ease off the accelerator and ….
Turn the front wheels in the same direction as a skid
NFPA 1071 page 29
Standard for emergency vehicle technician professional qualifications
Typically departments require driver operators to perform apparatus inspections and maintenance checks how often
page 30
At the beginning of each tour of duty
What Purpose do inspection record serve
2nd edition page 31
Warranty claims
document required maintenance
be used in investigation following an accident
decide whether to purchase a new vehicle
Over cleaning in Apparatus can lead to
Removal of lubrication from chassis
During the first six months the vehicle should be washed frequently with what temperature of water
page 33
cold
Dust or grit should never be removed from an apparatus with ….
Dry rubbing
Wash a fire apparatus with
Good automotive shampoo
Dry the fire apparatus with
page 34
clean chamois
How long until you can apply waxes are polishes
page 35
Six months
The walk around method starts at
Drivers door
What is another term for the drivers/left side of the apparatus
2nd editio page 36
Street side
when performing inspection of tires, what should be checked
3rd edition page 38/39
type
condition
inflation
When inspecting cord reels they should be….
completely unreeled and inspected while wiped down with a damp cloth
The left and right rear side inspection should include
2nd edition page 39
Everything from the rear of a cab to the Tailboard on each side of the apparatus
When inspecting the rear of the vehicle which of the following is not required
Removing any equipment stored on the outside of the vehicle
When performing in cab inspection which of the following should be done first
Make sure the seat and mirrors are adjusted
If speedometer is showing anything above zero when parked what possibly exists
Defective gauge
Define FreePlay
page 41
Amount of travel the clutch has before it begins to disengage the engine from the transmission
New Apparatus should be able to come to a complete stop from the speed of ———in a distance not to exceed ——-
20 mph
35’
The Apparatus parking brake should hold the vehicle in place on grades up to what percent
20
Air brakes should build air pressure to a sufficient level within how many seconds after starting
60
Airbrakes with air pressure protection valve preventing airhorns from being operated when the pressure in the reservoir drops below what psi
80
When testing the parking brake an apparatus should come to a complete stop within how many feet
20’
Which of the following is not a factor that should be considered when selecting the proper chassis lubricant
Length of time between application
Which of the following should be done during a daily inspection
Operate the pump Drive control
how often should you Check packing glands for excessive leaks
weekly inspection
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
Angle of approach
at what speed can emergency vehicle outrun the effective range of its audible warning device
50mph
Define maintenance page 29
keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness
Define repair
to Restore that which has become inoperable
define operational readiness inspection
page 36
Inspecting and apparatus and equipment on the apparatus to ensure that all equipment is in place clean and ready for service
Define pre-trip Road worthiness inspection
Visual inspection of apparatus to ensure the major components of the chassis a present and improper working condition
What are the two types of inspection
page 36
Operational readiness and pre-trip Road worthiness
NFPA 1911 requires all tires be replaced how often regardless of their condition
page 39
7 years
define throwout bearing
page 41
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
define curb weight
page 41
Weight of an empty apparatus fresh off the assembly line no tools no water no equipment no passengers
According to NFPA 1901 and 1911 side to side variance in weight should not exceed how much of a percentage
page 42
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