SOP'S

Question 1

Always complete the FRD 162 (Vehicle Inspection Report) ______ , complete the paper copy if system is down and keep in station file for ____ years?

Answer 1

Online, 3 Years

Question 2

FRD-036 SCBA Inspection to be signed by user and placed in Logbook for ___ month, then removed and kept in station file for __ years. Then sent to airshop for archiving.

Answer 2

1 month, 1 year

Question 3

Unit shall carry a minimum of how many personnel injury kits?

Answer 3

4

Question 4

Inspection and inventory of cable, heavy and on-spot snow chains occurs when?

Answer 4

During month of March

Question 5

If On-Spot drop chains need service, the request shall be sent through?

Answer 5

M5 system

Question 6

Ensure the Snow Chain Query is filled out by ________ , surplus chains and materials should be returned to LDC with a _____?

Answer 6

April 30th, FRD-008

Question 7

Maintain inventory to provide each vehicle with a MINIMUM of ______ complete sets of cable and heavy chains.

Answer 7

2

Question 8

Maintain enough cable and heavy chain cross links to ensure each set can be rebuilt?

Answer 8

Once

Question 9

For Tandem Axle vehicles (Trucks and Towers) a complete set is defined as enough sets to install chains on _________.

Answer 9

Both Axles

Question 10

On-spot chains, ie drop chains, can be used on up to ___ inches of snow, ice , or packed sand.

Answer 10

6 inches

Question 11

Do not exceed ____ mph while using any type of chain?

Answer 11

30

Question 12

When dropping off Engines, what shall be done before leaving the vehicle?

Answer 12

Tank and pump shall be DRAINED, all valves open, caps and adapters removed.

Question 13

Testing of reserve apparatus hose takes places when?

Answer 13

May and June

Question 14

Stations shall maintain a minimum of __ horizontal and __ vertical vehicle identification placards.

Answer 14

8 horizontal

4 vertical

Question 15

Whenever the temp is predicted to be under ____ degrees the pump, intake and discharge plumbing, deck gun, elbows, blind caps, and water pressure gauges must be completely drained.

Answer 15

20 degrees

Question 16

When on-scene of an incident in cold weather for an extended period of time, always do what with the pump?

Answer 16

Circulate water in the pump to prevent freezing

Question 17

At ___ degrees or below, drain plumbing between shut-off valve and connections.

Answer 17

32

Question 18

Whenever pumps are completely drained, it will be necessary to ____ the pump before use.

Answer 18

Prime

Question 19

Each Engine shall carry a minimum how many feet of 4” hose?

Answer 19

1,000 ft

Question 20

Tankers shall carry a mimimum how much 4” hose?

Answer 20

1,000 ft

Question 21

Engines shall carry a minimum of how much 3” hose?

Answer 21

300 ft

Question 22

Engines shall carry a mimimum of how much 2 1/2” hose?

Answer 22

300 ft (Blitz and Hose pack)

Question 23

Engines shall carry a minimum of how much 1 3/4” hose?

Answer 23

1,150 ft

Question 24

How much reserve hose is kept in station?

Answer 24

4” 200’ plus an extra set for pony sleeve
3” 200’
2 1/2”
1 3/4” 400’ White 200’ yellow 200’ Red

Question 25

Hose number: What are the first two digits? 3rd digit: Last two:

Answer 25

Station number, size hose, hose number

Question 26

What is the max amount of hose to be laid out for hose testing?

Answer 26

300 ft

Question 27

When raising pressures for hose testing what is the max pressure for anything up to 3"?

Answer 27

300 psi

Question 28

For 4" hose what is the max pressure to test hose? And how are hose repairs sent in?

Answer 28

200 psi for 3 minutes, and fill out an asset repair request frd 84

Question 29

What forms shall be filled out after a vehicle accident involving county property?

Answer 29

FRD-072 and FRD-317

Question 30

When entering repairs into the m5 system what must be done?

Answer 30

All entries shall be done individually.

Question 31

All Electoronically controlled nozzles on Engines and Trucks shall have what nozzle attached until deployed?

Answer 31

Corresponding Fog Nozzle.

Question 32

Any unit being relocated shall be enroute to designated location within _____ minutes?

Answer 32

5

Question 33

How far from the each end shall the hose be numbered?

Answer 33

2 feet

Question 34

Personnel shall not stand closer than ___ ft to any hose once pressure exceeds 100 psi.

Answer 34

15 ft

Question 35

Hard Suction Testing procedures 1. Hose is attached to electric vacuum pump and gauge, free end sealed with a transparent disk, and a __in mercury vacuum shall be developed. 2. Hold vacuum for __ minutes, interior of hose inspected through translarent disk. 3. Make sure their are no signs of physical damage or collapse of lining.

Answer 35

22 in of mercury Hold vacuum for 10 minutes.

Question 36

Hose shall be washed with ___ water. _____ and water mixture may be used on extremely dirty hose.

Answer 36

Cold Mild Soap