TB 127 Inspection Cycles and Inspection Guides for Apparatus, Flashcards
TB 127 Inspection Cycles
Changes in inspection cycles are due to
exposure of members to harmful chemicals
risk to the environment
excessive painting
time constraints.
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“Cleaning is the best method of visual and tactile inspection”
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Safety concerns -
Wear protective equipment: googles, gloves, coveralls
Pressure washers are dangerous, can cause injection injury
Clean at location with a clarifier
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Company Commanders and Battalion Commanders should provide CAV time for undercarriage cleaning when possible.
Company commanders shall monitor cleaning
Ensure apparatus is able to safely respond and members are clean prior to making company AVI
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Members shall not use any equipment that creates an aerosol spray of any flammable liquids such as kerosene. The approved product for undercarriage cleaning is available through SRS from Supply and Maintenance. It is listed in the catalog as: __________
“degreaser, gunk type.”
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While cleaning, members should keep in mind that one of the most important aspects of cleaning apparatus is the thorough visual and hands on inspection.
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The use of pressure washers can force water into areas that are intended to contain only grease, and grease is forced out of those areas. Members should avoid directing high-pressure spray at rubber seals. Prompt lubrication can correct the problem before corrosion damages bearings, splines, kingpins, etc. In all cases where power washers are used, lubrication should be done the same day cleaning takes place, and in no case later than the next day.
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Members using power wash equipment shall avoid injection of high pressure water into boots, seals, bearings, and electrical components. Although all of these specific areas are susceptible to damage by injection of water, the most significant damage to apparatus from pressure washers occurs when water is sprayed into electrical and electronic components such as the alternator, diodes, wiring connectors, and engine control electronics.
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High-pressure water can damage many of the components. Do not directly spray the following components:
Alternators
Diodes
Electronics
Electrical connectors
Electronic throttle behind pump panel
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When pressure washers are operated at excessive pressure settings, several telltale signs may be observed including:
Paint stripping
Water in lube areas
Erosion of softer materials
Water in sealed electrical components
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Manual of Operation Section 7/1-48.26 prohibits station personnel from using industrial steam cleaners. Supply and Maintenance personnel are permitted to use steam cleaners.
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“In most areas, too little lube is far worse than too much.”
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Chevron “Black Pearl” chassis grease
Aqualube for Fire Pumps
Engine oil 15-40
Transmission oil (only to be handled by shops)
Differential oil (only to be handled by shops)
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Negative impact of power lube equipment (Use power lube equipment with a maximum air pressure of ___ psi.)
Boots on steering components tear when over pressurized, excessive pressure will permanently distort seals.
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Areas to be lubed with hand pumped lube guns only
All steering connections with rubber “boots”
Clutch Throwout bearings
Rubber Seals on Bearings
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Zerk or “Alemite” fittings provided for attachment of lube equipment should be wiped clean prior to attaching the lube equipment to prevent forcing contaminants into the area being lubricated.
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grease should be forced out until the grease appears free of contaminants
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Members shall not paint the undercarriage of apparatus or any portion thereof, except as noted: Paint may be applied to bare metal, but only when needed to protect surfaces from corrosion. No spray painting of apparatus is allowed except by Supply & Maintenance personnel.
Members may request apparatus undercarriage painting through the Supply Requisition System according to the instructions in the Manual of Operations,
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The primary focus of apparatus inspection is to ensure that apparatus is:
Maintained in a clean and serviceable condition
Safe to operate
Ready for response.
Inspection is also the means by which we verify proper preventative maintenance and documentation is being performed.
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In addition to cleaning, preparation for inspection should include a thorough preinspection based on the F-377 and also include checking for cracks in frame members and other stress points, checking for leakage of any of the fluids, leakage of pumps and plumbing, and checking that all surfaces are protected with paint where appropriate.
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Apparatus inspection can be divided into 4 parts?
Inspection of Records
Driver’s knowledge of apparatus
Driver’s knowledge when maintenance was performed
Physical inspection
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Bi-Monthly Inspections
– Conducted by: Captain and BC
– Scope: Safety: All aspects of safety in and around station
– Heavy Apparatus: Compartments, tools, equipment, cab exterior (T.E.C.C.)
– Apparatus Records: F-972, F-377, F-973, F-704, F-705
– Station: Quarters, station records
– Members: Uniforms, grooming
– PPE: All PPEs, condition, cleanliness labeling
– SCBA: condition, cleanliness, labeling
– Documentation:
F-977 by Captain and BC for heavy apparatus
F-979 by Captain and BC for SCBA
– Scheduling: By Battalion Commander first 2 weeks even months
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Four-Month Undercarriage Inspection
– Conducted by: Captain and Battalion Commander
– Scope: Undercarriage, engine compartment, battery compartment and station yard
– Documentation:
F-978 by Captain and BC heavy apparatus
F-978B by BC
– Scheduling: By S&M, subsequent inspections scheduled by BC
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Annual Aerial Ladder Test
– Conducted by: Captain and BC prior to test, test pit Engineer at test
– Scope: Aerial ladder, Undercarriage, Engine compartment, battery compartment, station yard
– Documentation:
F-978 by Captain and BC
F-978B by BC
Annual Aerial ladder Test Report
– Scheduling: By S&M
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Biennial Inspection
– Conducted by: Captain and BC, Div. Commander, BES commander
– Scope: Safety: All aspects of safety in and around station
– Heavy Apparatus: Aerial ladder, undercarriage, engine compartment, battery compartment, compartments, tools, equipment, cab, exterior
– Apparatus Records: F-972, F-377, F-973, F-704, F-705
– Station: Quarters, station records, PRB
– Members: Uniforms, grooming, Drivers License, ID
– PPE: All PPEs, condition, cleanliness labeling
– SCBA: condition, cleanliness, labeling
– Documentation:
F-977 by Captain and BC for heavy apparatus
F-978 by Captain and BC for heavy apparatus
F-978B by BC for heavy apparatus
F-979 by Captain and BC for SCBA
– Scheduling: By commander, BES (even Batt. in even years, odd Batt. in odd years)
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All Fire Stations are inspected bi-monthly by the Administrative Battalion Commander during the first two weeks of even months. Every four months, the Administrative Battalion Commander will inspect the undercarriage of heavy apparatus.
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BC are to make an effort to inspect the aerial ladder during cleaning.
Any damage to the aerial ladder structure including, cracks, dents, deformities or dimples warrants taking the ladder out of service for inspection by S&M. In nearly 100% of these cases, the apparatus will remain out of service until repaired.
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Damage or Wear to Pads: Side slide pads and load transfer pads on newer LTI and American La France ladders must be checked for excessive wear and evenness of wear. Side slide pads should be inspected when the ladder is fully extended.
Check for gouges in the side slide pads, loose shims or mounting bolts on side slide pads. Slide pads that have fallen out should not be replaced by field members, but should be reported to mobile mechanic for re-installation and adjustment.
Shims between slide pad and ladder should be tight, report loose or missing shims to mobile mechanic.
Load transfer pads are located between main beams of sections. Curved or deformed load transfer pads indicate overheating, which results from inadequate lubrication.
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LTI
Lube bottom and sides. Except the main section.
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Apparatus undercarriage is to be clean enough to facilitate a safety inspection.
Excessive amounts of lubrication shall have been removed and apparatus should appear clean.
The officer should check that no painting has been done that could be detrimental to the operation of the apparatus or cause excessive difficulty during repairs, such as painting of brake slide pins, cooling fins, electronic components, electrical wiring, lubrication fittings (zerks), hoses, or belts.
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Inspecting officers should check yard areas when apparatus undercarriage inspection is performed to ensure that apparatus undercarriage cleaning is not performed in inappropriate areas, particularly areas that do not have a clarifier. Officers should also check that when apparatus undercarriage cleaning was completed, the area was properly cleaned to prevent spreading contaminants.
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Documentation serves several purposes: I
t provides a historical record
It reduces, or eliminates risk
It is a means for supervisors to share responsibility for the actions of their subordinates.
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The Daily Pre-Trip Inspection is divided into six general areas or steps?
general overview
engine compartment
cab check
brakes
lights
walk around inspection.
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The Daily Pre-Trip Inspection is documented on the F-972 form, which is retained in the logbook for how long?
one month past the last entry.
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DAILY PRE-TRIP INSPECTION
(Operators of apparatus or members responsible shall conduct daily checks as soon as practicable following relief.)
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The COLA test is a required part of the daily pre-trip inspection for all vehicles with air brakes.
The name COLA is an acronym for the four parts of the test:
Cut-In Pressure
Cut-Out Pressure
Leakage Rate
Alarms Low Pressure Warning
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C = Cut-In Pressure
Start with the air compressor off and engine at idle Air pressure gauge should not be moving, indicating air tanks are full and compressor is off.
Reduce air tank pressure enough to cause the compressor to cut-in (turn on)
Air compressor must cut-in no lower than ___ psi
Note: LAFD vehicles usually cut-in at approximately ___ psi
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O = Cut-Out Pressure
Increase engine to a fast idle, Air compressor will cut-out (shut off)
Normal cut-out pressure: ___ - ____ psi
Maximum cut-out pressure: ___ psi
110 – 120
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L = Air Leakage Rate
With engine off and A fully charged air system
All brakes released (service and maxi brake)
Apply full steady pressure to the brake pedal for 1 full minute
There will be an initial pressure drop when brake pedal is depressed.
After the initial pressure drop, air pressure must not drop more than ___ psi for a single vehicle (___ psi for a combination vehicle)
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A = Alarms – Low Pressure Warning
With engine off and ignition switch on
Reduce air tank pressure enough to cause the low-pressure warning device to activate
Warning device must activate between ____ and ____ psi.
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Title 13 California Code of Regulations 1215 (13 CCR 1215) requires drivers of trucks and buses to inspect their vehicles prior to operation each day to determine that they are in safe condition, are equipped as required, and that the required equipment is working properly.
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Annual Test:
Heavy apparatus shall be cleaned and lubricated prior to reporting for annual tests. Aerial ladders shall also be cleaned and lubricated approximately two weeks prior to the annual test. Members are reminded that the F-978B (Heavy Apparatus Undercarriage Inspection Report), logbook, all ladders, breathing apparatus, facemasks, and hydraulic rescue tools will need to accompany the apparatus when reporting for annual tests.
Bring to Aerial ladder test
Ladders
SCBA
Facemasks
Hydraulic rescue tools
Log book, 978B
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MTA yards
When driving:
Enter and exit yards and facilities only at the appropriately marked gates.
Make a complete stop at all stop signs/stop lines and crosswalks
Adhere to the ___ mph maximum speed limit, or the posted speed limit
Slower speeds are usually warranted based on prevailing conditions
Use headlights between sunset and sunrise or when visibility is low
Drive cautiously and watch for persons walking within the yard
Reflective Safety Vest must be worn at all times within the yard (LAFD members shall wear a brush jacket) at all times within the yard, including going to or walking out from the vehicle, except while in a vehicle.
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Use headlights between sunset and sunrise or when visibility is low
LAFD members shall wear a brush jacket
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Apparatus Inspection Check List - F-977
One form per Apparatus
Company Commander and BC signature
Retain in _____ for ____ years
Log Book for 3 years
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Heavy Apparatus Undercarriage Inspection Checklist F-978A
Heavy Apparatus only
Used to document the condition of undercarriage, compartments and tools
Company Commander and BC signature
Retain in _____ for _____ years
Log Book for 3 years
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Heavy Apparatus Undercarriage Inspection Report F-978B
Heavy apparatus only
Used to document 4-month cleaning cycle and inspection of undercarriage
One year = one undercarriage per shift
Inspection cycles determined by Aerial ladder test date
Undercarriage cleaning and inspection required every 4 month there after
BC signature only
Retain in _____ for _____ years
Forward copy to S&M
Log Book for 3 years
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SCBA Inspection Checklist F-979
Forward copy to A&M
One form per apparatus
Company Commander and BC signature
Retain in _____ for _____ years
Book 55 for 3 years
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Generally, apparatus is brought to the shops under ____ conditions, what are they?
five
annual test
scheduled repairs
unscheduled (emergency) repairs
routine lubrication
due to accidents
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Bi-monthly inspections - What is inspected for the heavy apparatus
T.E.C.C.
tools
equipment
Compartments
cab exterior
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Four-Month Undercarriage Inspection
- Conducted by: Captain and Battalion Commander
- Scope: What is inspected?
B.U.S.E.
Battery compartment
Undercarriage
station yard
engine compartment
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Annual Aerial Ladder Test
What is inspected
B.U.S.E. - A.
Battery compartment Undercarriage station yard engine compartment Aerial ladder
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Biennial Inspection
What is inspected
T.E.C.C.
tools
equipment
Compartments
cab exterior
B.U.S.E. - A.
Battery compartment Undercarriage station yard engine compartment Aerial ladder
TB 127 Inspection Cycles - 972
Step 1: General Overview
Review Past Records - Check records, with emphasis on recent changes, and newly reported conditions needing repairs.
Leaks and Obstructions – Check under apparatus for leaks, check for blockage of radiator, air intakes, as well as obstacles that would hinder response.
Windows and Mirrors – Check for any issues that would restrict driver’s full view from the cab.
Wiper Blades and Arms - Verify condition and proper operation. Do not test or operate wipers on a dry windshield.
Doors and Compartments - Verify proper operation, secure latching, and good seal on compartment and cab doors.
Power Door Locks – Verify proper operation.
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Step 2: Engine Compartment
Engine Oil Level – Maintain to capacity, check when next oil change is due.
Coolant Level - Maintain to capacity.
Power Steering Fluid Level - Maintain to capacity.
Batteries – Check condition, check for corrosion, and check level of electrolyte.
Belts – Check tension and condition.
Hoses – Check condition of hoses and hose clamps.
Electrical – check system voltage with engine off and all electrical accessories off. (12.9 volts minimum)
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Step 3: Cab Check
Dash Lights / Warning Indicators - Verify proper operation.
Gauges, Fuel - Check for proper operation of gauges, maintain fuel to capacity.
Heater/Defroster/Air Conditioner - Verify proper operation.
Horn/Siren* - Verify proper operation.
Radio, Handheld Radio & Battery – Verify proper operation.
Seat Belts - Check condition and proper operation; check for cuts and deterioration, verify operation of latch mechanism and integrity of mounts.
Stick Shift & Clutch – check for function.
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Step 4: Brakes
Brakes/ Rotors/ Hoses* - Inspect condition and thickness of pads, condition of rotors and hoses, mounting of canisters. Verify that travel of slack adjusters is not more than 1 inch with brakes released.
Air Brake Test (COLA)*
Parking Brake* - Verify proper operation of parking brake.
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Step 5: Lights
Emergency Lights* - Check all emergency lights to verify proper operation, check for moisture in light housing.
Headlights (low and high beam)* - Verify proper operation in both settings.
Running Lights / Reflectors - Verify condition and proper operation of lights, check condition of reflectors.
Turn Signals / 4-Way Flashers - Verify proper operation.
Brake Lights* - Verify proper operation of brake lights.
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Step 6: Walk-Around Inspection
Tires (CID)* - Check condition, inflation, and tread depth on all tires. Check sidewall condition for excessive wear, cuts, bruises or tread separation. (refer to tire section for tire replacement/wear criteria)
Wheels / Wheel Lugs* - Inspect wheels for any loose, broken, or missing wheel lugs; check for cracks, bends or any wheel misalignment.
Suspension / Axles* - Check condition. Check for misalignment of wheels.
Steering Components* - Verify proper operation of steering system. Check for steering “play”.
Transfer Valve / Water Tank – Operate transfer valve daily, check for ease of operation in both directions. Verify tank is filled to capacity.
Compartment Inventory - Verify inventory is complete; check fluid levels and stocking levels of supplies on apparatus.
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Items marked with an asterisk (*) require immediate repair or correction prior to operation of the apparatus.
Horn/Siren* - Verify proper operation.
Brakes/ Rotors/ Hoses*
Air Brake Test (COLA)*
Parking Brake*
Emergency Lights*
Headlights (low and high beam)*
Brake Lights*
Tires (CID)*
Wheels / Wheel Lugs*
Suspension / Axles*
Steering Components*
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Inspecting officers should check for frame cracks (particularly where frame rails are cut to accommodate engine mounting), cracks to crossmembers, leaf spring cracks, excessive wear to brake rotors and pads, damaged grease seals (common on _______), and air tanks that have not been drained.
tiller axle kingpins
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Signs of “________” indicate movement of parts where connections are loose or cracks “work”. General rust should be reported to Supply & Maintenance for painting
liquid rust
