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Starting & Driving the Apparatus Flashcards

1
Q

Statistically how many LODD deaths occur when responding to or returning from emergencies?

A

25%

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2
Q

Five basic causes of apparatus accidents:

A
  1. Improper backing of the apparatus
  2. Reckless driving by the public
  3. Excessive speed by the fire apparatus driver/operator
  4. Poor apparatus design and maintenance
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3
Q

What must occur every time before the apparatus moves?

A

A 360° inspection

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4
Q

Instruments & Gauges

Air Pressure:

- Normal psi
- NFPA 1901 build pressure in \_\_\_\_ minutes
- \_\_\_\_ psi to release air brakes
A

Instruments & Gauges

Air Pressure:

- Normal psi: 100-120psi
- NFPA 1901 build pressure in one minutes
- 60psi to release air brakes
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5
Q

Instruments & Gauges

Oil Pressure:
-____ to ____ psi

A

Instruments & Gauges

Oil Pressure:
-5 to 70psi

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6
Q

Instruments & Gauges

Engine Temperature:
-____ to ____ degrees

A

170 to 200 degrees

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7
Q

Instruments & Gauges

Transmission Temperature:
-____ to ____ degrees, ____ degrees max

A

Instruments & Gauges

Transmission Temperature:
150 to 200 degrees, 250 degrees max

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8
Q

Instruments & Gauges

Voltage/Amperage

A

13 to 14 volts

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9
Q

Fuel Level/DEF Level

____ = empty

A

1/2 tank

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10
Q

If the engine does not start within ____ seconds, release the starter button and allow the starter motor to cool for ____ seconds before attempting to start the engine again.

A

`15, 60 seconds

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11
Q

Let the engine idle for ____ to ____ minutes for a non-emergency response

A

3 to 5 minutes, then recheck mirrors for correct view and obstructions

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12
Q

Oil pressure gauge should read within ____ to ____ seconds of starting

A

5 to 10 seconds

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13
Q

High idle is ____ to ____ rpms

A

900 to 1100rpms

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14
Q

NFPA ____ states that a seatbelt will be provided for every seat inside the apparatus cab

NFPA ____ states all riders must be seated and belted

A

NFPA 1901 states that a seatbelt will be provided for every seat inside the apparatus cab

NFPA 1500 states all riders must be seated and belted

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15
Q

You are allowed to buck traffic with ____ of incident

A

One block

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16
Q

New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code for traffic and whatever

A

66-7-6

17
Q

AFR maximum speed allowed past speed limit when travelling code three

A

10mph

18
Q

Warning Devices

Audible:
    Effectiveness of sirens at
        40mph
        50mph
        60mph
A

Warning Devices

Audible  
    Effectiveness of sirens at
        40mph: 300'
        50mph: 12'
        60mph: "outrun" effective range
19
Q

Warning Devices

Visible:
NM law requires one lighted lamp exhibiting red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of ____ feet

A

500’

20
Q

How man LODD would be prevented if every firefighter wore a seatbelt

A

10-15

21
Q

Intersections

When approaching an intersection turn off all sirens and horns at least ____ feet before the stopped traffic is reached

A

200’

22
Q

Intersections

Leave emergency lights on and bring apparatus to a stop at least ____ feet from nearest traffic

A

100’

23
Q

Do not follow closer than ____ feet behind other emergency vehicles

A

500’

24
Q

____ mph snow chains

A

35mph

25
Q

How far should you stop behind other vehicles?

A

You must be able to see the bottom of their rear wheels

26
Q

Wheel chocks will be used and how many sides of the tire to chock (four answers)

A
  • Anytime the apparatus is parked on a slope
  • Engine is in pump
  • Aerial ladder is set up
  • Chock both sides of the tire
27
Q

COA Substance Abuse Policy

No employee shall consume alcohol within ____ hours prior to the start of their shift

No safety-sensitive employee shall consume alcohol for ____ hours following involvement in an accident OR until (s)he submits to the post-accident drug/alcohol test, whichever is first.

A

4 hours

8 hours

AFR: Driver Training (12 decks)

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