P&P Apparatus and Equipment Flashcards
2 1/2 inch hose is tested when
odd numbered years
1 3/4 inch hose is tested when
even numbered years
how is wildland hose tested
visually, during even numbered years
hose testing psi and time
250 psi for three minutes
when connecting the plymovent to the engine should the engine be moving?
no.
if lines are painted on the apparatus floor does the ff need to be behind the engine to back
no, he stands to the right of the engine after connecting the plymovent hose
SCBA bottle operating pressure
3500 psi
how often are SCBA bottles hydro
5 years and taken out of service after 15 years of life
o2 bottle operating pressure
1000 psi
can station personnel make repairs to apparatus
no, unless specifically instructed by the garage
where and when does the apparatus inventory get sent to
every december, services
which overhead assignments can use a utility
Operations Section Chief, Division/Group Supervisor, Strike Team/Task Force Leader, Crew Boss (CRWB), Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB), Safety Officer, or Field Observer assignments
how many utilities available is ideal
two per battalion
when picking up a utility what should the person do
complete the SBCFD vehicle check-out/check-in form
how are water tenders staffed for out of county assignments
two personnel, one has to be an engineer
what is an avoidable accident
the driver failed to do everything reasonably possible to avoid the accident.
what is an unavoidable accident
the driver did everything reasonably possible to avoid the accident.
who is notified in case of an accident involving dept vehicles
appropriate law enforcement and BC
immediately following an accident what happens
EMS if needed, dont move vehicles if practical, notify BC, driver completes an accident report form, all documentation is sent to logistics captain within 24 hours
which type of action can be disciplened
avoidable
can a company officer be held accountable for a vehicle accident
Company officers may also be held accountable if it is determined that proper training,discipline or other actions by the company officer could have helped prevent the accident
missing or damaged property should be reported when
with 24 hours of discovery or occurance
if equipment is stolen what does the employee need
a police report
how often do ffs and engineers recertify for pump operator status
every four years
