Starting & Driving the Apparatus Flashcards
Statistically how many LODD deaths occur when responding to or returning from emergencies?
25%
Five basic causes of apparatus accidents:
- Improper backing of the apparatus
- Reckless driving by the public
- Excessive speed by the fire apparatus driver/operator
- Poor apparatus design and maintenance
What must occur every time before the apparatus moves?
A 360° inspection
Instruments & Gauges
Air Pressure:
- Normal psi - NFPA 1901 build pressure in \_\_\_\_ minutes - \_\_\_\_ psi to release air brakes
Instruments & Gauges
Air Pressure:
- Normal psi: 100-120psi - NFPA 1901 build pressure in one minutes - 60psi to release air brakes
Instruments & Gauges
Oil Pressure:
-____ to ____ psi
Instruments & Gauges
Oil Pressure:
-5 to 70psi
Instruments & Gauges
Engine Temperature:
-____ to ____ degrees
170 to 200 degrees
Instruments & Gauges
Transmission Temperature:
-____ to ____ degrees, ____ degrees max
Instruments & Gauges
Transmission Temperature:
150 to 200 degrees, 250 degrees max
Instruments & Gauges
Voltage/Amperage
13 to 14 volts
Fuel Level/DEF Level
____ = empty
1/2 tank
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.
`15, 60 seconds
Let the engine idle for ____ to ____ minutes for a non-emergency response
3 to 5 minutes, then recheck mirrors for correct view and obstructions
Oil pressure gauge should read within ____ to ____ seconds of starting
5 to 10 seconds
High idle is ____ to ____ rpms
900 to 1100rpms
NFPA ____ states that a seatbelt will be provided for every seat inside the apparatus cab
NFPA ____ states all riders must be seated and belted
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
You are allowed to buck traffic with ____ of incident
One block
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code for traffic and whatever
66-7-6
AFR maximum speed allowed past speed limit when travelling code three
10mph
Warning Devices
Audible:
Effectiveness of sirens at
40mph
50mph
60mph
Warning Devices
Audible
Effectiveness of sirens at
40mph: 300'
50mph: 12'
60mph: "outrun" effective range
Warning Devices
Visible:
NM law requires one lighted lamp exhibiting red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of ____ feet
500’
How man LODD would be prevented if every firefighter wore a seatbelt
10-15
Intersections
When approaching an intersection turn off all sirens and horns at least ____ feet before the stopped traffic is reached
200’
Intersections
Leave emergency lights on and bring apparatus to a stop at least ____ feet from nearest traffic
100’
Do not follow closer than ____ feet behind other emergency vehicles
500’
____ mph snow chains
35mph
How far should you stop behind other vehicles?
You must be able to see the bottom of their rear wheels
Wheel chocks will be used and how many sides of the tire to chock (four answers)
- Anytime the apparatus is parked on a slope
- Engine is in pump
- Aerial ladder is set up
- Chock both sides of the tire
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.
4 hours
8 hours
