P&P Apparatus and Equipment

Question 1

2 1/2 inch hose is tested when

Answer 1

odd numbered years

Question 2

1 3/4 inch hose is tested when

Answer 2

even numbered years

Question 3

how is wildland hose tested

Answer 3

visually, during even numbered years

Question 4

hose testing psi and time

Answer 4

250 psi for three minutes

Question 5

when connecting the plymovent to the engine should the engine be moving?

Answer 5

no.

Question 6

if lines are painted on the apparatus floor does the ff need to be behind the engine to back

Answer 6

no, he stands to the right of the engine after connecting the plymovent hose

Question 7

SCBA bottle operating pressure

Answer 7

3500 psi

Question 8

how often are SCBA bottles hydro

Answer 8

5 years and taken out of service after 15 years of life

Question 9

o2 bottle operating pressure

Answer 9

1000 psi

Question 10

can station personnel make repairs to apparatus

Answer 10

no, unless specifically instructed by the garage

Question 11

where and when does the apparatus inventory get sent to

Answer 11

every december, services

Question 12

which overhead assignments can use a utility

Answer 12

Operations Section Chief, Division/Group Supervisor, Strike Team/Task Force Leader, Crew Boss (CRWB), Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB), Safety Officer, or Field Observer assignments

Question 13

how many utilities available is ideal

Answer 13

two per battalion

Question 14

when picking up a utility what should the person do

Answer 14

complete the SBCFD vehicle check-out/check-in form

Question 15

how are water tenders staffed for out of county assignments

Answer 15

two personnel, one has to be an engineer

Question 16

what is an avoidable accident

Answer 16

the driver failed to do everything reasonably possible to avoid the accident.

Question 17

what is an unavoidable accident

Answer 17

the driver did everything reasonably possible to avoid the accident.

Question 18

who is notified in case of an accident involving dept vehicles

Answer 18

appropriate law enforcement and BC

Question 19

immediately following an accident what happens

Answer 19

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

Question 20

which type of action can be disciplened

Answer 20

avoidable

Question 21

can a company officer be held accountable for a vehicle accident

Answer 21

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

Question 22

missing or damaged property should be reported when

Answer 22

with 24 hours of discovery or occurance

Question 23

if equipment is stolen what does the employee need

Answer 23

a police report

Question 24

how often do ffs and engineers recertify for pump operator status

Answer 24

every four years