INFO Flashcards
three indicators for remedial training
near miss
fireground problem
performance deficiency
what percentage of LODD occur responding to and from emergencies
25%
5 basic causes of accidents
improper backing
reckless driving by the public
excessive speed
lack of driving skills and performance
poor apparatus design and maintenance
in what conditions do most accidents occur
daylight on dry road
6 accident factors involving driver error
overconfidence
inability to recognize dangerous situation
misunderstanding apparatus capabilities
lack of knowledge of how to operate controls of apparatus in emergency
false sense of security
excitement
air pressure gauge normal PSI
100-120
how much psi required to release air brake
60
oil pressure psi
5-70
normal engine temperature
170-200
normal transmission temp and max temp
150-200, 250 max
battery voltage
13-14V
1/2 of fuel or def = ___?
empty
when is the only time engine brake/retarder is not used
slick road conditions
how long do you let starter motor cool if engine does not start within 15 seconds
60 seconds
how long do you let engine idle before putting into gear
3-5 minutes in non-emergency
few seconds for emergency
how much fuel is used per hour when engine is in idle
1/2 gal/hour
angle of approach
front tires to lowest point on front
angle of departure
rear tires to lowest point to rear
breakover angle
wheel base midpoint to both front and rear tires
what does NFPA 1901 say about seatbelts
seatbelt must be provided for each seat on apparatus
what does NFPA 1500 state about seatbelts
all riders must be seated and belted when vehicle is in motion
what are 3 exceptions to NFPA 1500
providing pt care, loading hose, training to drive tiller
4 EVO privileges by NM
allowed to exceed max speed limit
allowed to park or stand irrespective of code
allowed to pass stop sign after slowing down
allowed to buck traffic
(only when going code 3 and with due regard)
what two questions does court ask in event of accident
was it a true emergency and were you operating with due regard