SBCoFD Driver Operator manual

Question 1

Levels of service and maintenance to apparatus

Answer 1

6 month- Level D- general maintenance, oil, preventive maintenance
12 month-Level E- re-inspect level D maintenance plus air filters
24 month-Level F- Transmission fluid, transfer case, differential, batteries

Question 2

County garage website to see maintenance records log in and password

Answer 2

Log in: 031
password: fleet 3710

Question 3

Jake break does not effect operation of ABS, how

Answer 3

ABS should deactivate the engine brake when wheel slip occurs

Question 4

Use of Jake brake vs engine retarder in slippery conditions

Answer 4

-Jake brake can be turned down to low of medium
- Transmission retarder is recommended to be turned off in in-climate weather

Question 5

Type 3 weight and specs

Answer 5

33,000 LBS
500 Gal
Turbo 6 Cyl
4wd
Detroit locker in rear

Question 6

Water tender 26 and 32 specs

Answer 6

international navistar
31000 LBS
1500 gallons
turbo diesel
2wd
electronic differential lock

Question 7

Type 3 side slope perimeters

Answer 7

caution over 15 degrees
do not exceed 25 degrees
Type 3 tested at 31 degrees

Question 8

Utilities/BC rigs specs

Answer 8

6000 LBS
V8
4wd

Question 9

Angle of approach vs angle of departure

Answer 9

Angle of approach on type 3 is greater than that of angle of departure

Question 10

Max slope to ascend in Type 3

Answer 10

max %=35-40%
or 22-25 degrees

Question 11

Chains on Type 3 rating and specs

Answer 11

20’ length
3/8” chain
6600LBS rating
19800 breaking strength

Question 12

If it is not possible to park at an angle on scene on TC

Answer 12

turn wheels to left or right causing apparatus to steer away is struck

Question 13

Cone placement at traffic inc

Answer 13

4 cones 25’-30’ apart tapered

Question 14

Caterpillar engine type, HP and fuel tank specs

Answer 14

C13
430HP
fuel tank 65 gallons

Question 15

5 main components of an air brake system

Answer 15

compressor
air tank
floor valve
brake chamber and slack adjuster
brake lining, drums and rotors

Question 16

what does the engine indirect cooler do

Answer 16

aids in cooling engine while parked running pump and light with extra demand

Question 17

what transmission do we have on type 1

Answer 17

Allison 4000 EVS

Question 18

what pump do we have on type 1

Answer 18

Hale QMAX 1500
1500 GPM
single stage centrifugal pump

Question 19

KME apparatus specs

Answer 19

weight: 42,740 LBS
width: 8’
length: 28’ 6”

Question 20

type 3 specs

Answer 20

weight: 33,000 lbs
500 gallons
locker in rear diff
international cab
2 stage centrifugal pump- 500 gpm @150psi

Question 21

type of trash pump on Type 3

Answer 21

Wick 100 (mini mark)
single stage centrifugal
max psi 100
gpm: 70
1 1/2” intake and outlet
2.5 HP
4 cylinder

Question 22

water tender 38 tank capacity

Answer 22

3000 gallons

Question 23

water tender 27 tank capacity

Answer 23

3200 gallons of water or foam

Question 24

water tender 26 and 32 engine and transmission

Answer 24

engine: max force 9 330hp
Allison transmission EVS 3000
exhaust brakes

Question 25

water tender 26 and 32 pump

Answer 25

PTO single stage 350 GPM @150psi rotary vane

Question 26

water tender 38 specs-

Answer 26

international 7600 series 64000 lbs max force motor 475 hp PTO 500 GPM pump 3000 gallon tank 50 gallon fuel tank 3000 gallon folding tank

Question 27

how long should daily and weekly take

Answer 27

daily: 15-20 minutes completed before 0830 weekly: 1-2 hours

Question 28

1st in engineer roll at structure fire

Answer 28

Incident location H2O source spotting apparatus hydraulics PAS safety rehab

Question 29

2nd in engineer roll at structure fire

Answer 29

water supply assist with PAS operational considerations safety

Question 30

what should engineer anticipate on a vehicle fire (H2O)

Answer 30

anticipate water supply beyond 500 gallons

Question 31

engineer rolls on a highrise fire

Answer 31

locate water supply spotting for collapse zones and safety zones knox box Lobby- silence alarms control elevators locate standpipe equipment

Question 32

specs on fire department vehicle accidents

Answer 32

number 2 cause of FF fatalities 1000-1300 firefighter injuries a year 20% result in a roll over 47% happen in intersections

Question 33

the two main causes of accidents in fire engine

Answer 33

lack of for-thought excessive speed

Question 34

what are the 5 keys to smith safe driving system

Answer 34

1. aim high with steering 2. get the big picture 3. keep your eyes moving 4. leave yourself a way out 5. make sure they see you

Question 35

4 factors in total stopping distance

Answer 35

1. perception time 2. decision/reaction time 3. air brake lag 4. braking distance

Question 36

stopping distance formula

Answer 36

3/4 second= perception time 3/4 second= decision/reaction time 1/4-1 second= air brake lag time 150-200 feet= braking distance time lapsed from noticing need to stop until brakes take effect= 1 3/4- 2 1/2 seconds

Question 37

formula for travel distance at speed

Answer 37

add 1st digit of speedometer to actual speed of vehicle to calculate feet per 3/4 seconds

Question 38

what is the destructive force as vehicle speed doubles

Answer 38

4 times the destructive power in crash

Question 39

4 factors that effect total stopping distance

Answer 39

driver influence vehicle influence vehicle weight driving conditions

Question 40

what is the 4 second rule

Answer 40

1. always maintain 4 second following distance 2. at speeds above 40mph, add 1 second for every 10mph 3. when traveling code 3, add 1 second to following distance.

Question 41

above/below 40mph rule

Answer 41

below 40mph give 1 second per foot of vehicle length above 40mph add 1 second for safety

Question 42

Smith safe driving method

Answer 42

ID hazard predict action of hazard decide how to avoid hazard execute your decision

Question 43

accident report form

Answer 43

GCSD/RM-56 turned in within 24 hours

Question 44

what is the break tab indicator

Answer 44

last notch indicates 1/4" of pad remaining

Question 45

what is a slack adjuster and what do you look for when checking it

Answer 45

adjusts to compensate for wear in brake shoes applied position=90% 1" slack when pulled on

Question 46

front tire inspection parameters

Answer 46

no cuts over 1'' inflation 100-120psi depth 4/32"

Question 47

rear dual tire inspection

Answer 47

no cuts over 1" 100-120 psi tread 2/32" re-tread allowed on non steering axles

Question 48

Normal ranges on water temp

Answer 48

170-210 degrees

Question 49

normal range on oil pressure

Answer 49

35-75psi

Question 50

normal range on transmission temp

Answer 50

below 250 degrees

Question 51

normal range on air tank pressure

Answer 51

85-135 psi

Question 52

allowable steering play

Answer 52

no more than 10 degrees in 20" wheel 2"

Question 53

maximum pressure for "cut out"

Answer 53

130 psi

Question 54

minimum "cut in" pressure

Answer 54

between 90-100 psi 85 psi ok

Question 55

what pressure does the low air alarm activate

Answer 55

55-75psi

Question 56

what pressure does service break auto pop out

Answer 56

20-45 psi

Question 57

how to perform air recovery test

Answer 57

1200 rpm build pressure to 85 psi then start timer build pressure to 100 end timer should not take more than 45 seconds