Section XXII Procedures for Drivers Flashcards
Drivers must have considerable knowledge of streets, hydrants, fire streams, tools, equipment, apparatus, buildings, etc, as well as:
the operational limits of assigned equipment.
Drivers shall _____ to assigned apparatus. Major repairs will be done by the mechanics.
minor maintenance and repair
What are drivers required to check on the apparatus?
Oil, water, fuel, light etc.
How are deficiencies found on the apparatus to reported?
Inform officer in charge, and a maintenance request to be issued
After every run or practice, the driver will check:
fuel, water, tank water, and all nozzles and such equipment that has been used; rest of company may also be assigned.
The _____ of the apparatus and equipment is the responsibility of the driver.
cleanliness and condition
What is driver’s relation to mechanic on repair and maintenance?
Will assist when practical on assigned vehicle
When shall any damage to apparatus be reported?
Immediately upon return to station. Promptly if in station
Company officers shall not allow their apparatus to be driven:
at a rate of speed greater than can be maintained with safety.
Who shall see that when approaching blind intersections, RR, red traffic lights, apparatus is kept at speed that allows it to stop if necessary?
Company officers
When shall existing traffic regulations be observed?
At all times, except fire alarms and other emergency calls
Where is should a backer be placed?
At the rear and in vision of the driver
Only FD members shall be allowed on apparatus except:
with authorization from FC
On approaching a fire, the drivers of all apparatus shall:
slow down. Unused apparatus not in front of fire building.
No apparatus shall be parked within _____ of a ladder truck.
50’ (directly behind)
