LP 486 APPARATUS SAFTEY

Question 1

What operations are necessary prior

to operating heavy apparatus?

Answer 1

Pre-Check
A. Perform Walk Around
1. Cabinet Doors
2. All hose in Place
3. All equipment in Place
4. Gates in Proper Position

Question 2

What Cab Operations must be done?

Answer 2

1. Seat and Seat Belt
2. Mirrors
3. Brake
4. Gear Shift
5. Electrical
6. Air Pressure
7. Wait for Command
8. From Staff
9. Signal Bell from Member on
   Tailboard

Question 3

What three basic categories are

involved with safe driving?

Answer 3

Apparatus Knowledge
a) Steering Characteristics
b) Shifting Characteristics
c) Braking Characteristics
2. Good Physical Condition of Driver
a) General Physical Condition of
Driver
b) Fatigue
c) Eye Sight
d) Reaction Time
3. Driver Attitude
a) 60% of Good Driving Practice
b) Be Courteous
c) Good Judgement
d) Alertness
e) Foresight

Question 4

What is the Bell System utilized by the
LAFD regarding driving heavy
apparatus?

Answer 4

One Bell — Stop

2. Two Bells — Forward
3. Three Bells - Reverse

Question 5

What are the key points to backing

safety?

Answer 5

In the event that any member becomes
aware of an unsafe condition, the driver shall be
immediately notified, either verbally, or by the following
physical sign. A double, closed fist with crossed
arms, forming an “X,” shall be given to cause the
driver to immediately stop the apparatus

Question 6

What is the Danger Area?

Answer 6

Working Around Heavy Apparatus
A. Work Area
1. 3 feet out from duals extending 15
feet behind tailboard
2. This area is also referred to as the
danger area.

Question 7

What is the Work Area?

Answer 7

Tailboard Area
1. When preparing to break couplings
coming out of the hose bed, always
pull 4” and 2½’ couplings to within 3
feet of the tailboard before
breaking.