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TB 127 - Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA Flashcards

1
Q

Safety Concerns

Wear appropriate protective equipment:

A

Goggles, gloves, coveralls etc

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Pressure washers are dangerous and can cause an “_____” injury where foreign material is injected under the skin.

A

Injection

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Clean at a location with

A

Clarifier

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Each station was required to create a _______ ______ ______ ____ (SWPP), and post that plan on the official bulletin board.

A

Storm water prevention plan

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Apparatus undercarriage cleaning creates runoff with significant contamination, and must be performed at a location where runoff is collected in a

A

Clarifier

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6
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Company Commanders and Battalion Commanders should provide ___ time for undercarriage cleaning when possible

A

CAV

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Members shall not use any equipment that creates an _____ ____ of any flammable liquids such as kerosene

A

Aerosol spray

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8
Q

The approved product for undercarriage cleaning is available through SRS from Supply and Maintenance. It is listed in the catalog as:

A

Degreaser gunk type

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9
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While cleaning, members should keep in mind that one of the most important aspects of cleaning apparatus is the thorough____ and _______ inspection

A

Visual and hands on

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10
Q

Members should avoid directing high-pressure spray at

A

Rubber seals

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11
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Prompt ________ can correct the problem before corrosion damages bearings, splines, kingpins, etc.

A

Lubrication

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12
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In all cases where power washers are used, lubrication should be done the ____ ____ cleaning takes place, and in no case later than the ____ ____.

A

Same day
Next day

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13
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Members using power wash equipment shall avoid injection of high pressure water into

A

Boots, seals, bearings, and electrical components

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14
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the most significant damage to apparatus from pressure washers occurs when water is sprayed into ________ and _____ ______ such as the ______, ______, _______ connectors, and _____ _____ electronics.

A

Electrical and electronic components

Alternator, diodes, wiring connectors, and engine control electronics

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15
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High-pressure water can damage many of the components. Do not directly spray the following components:

A

Alternator
Diodes
Electronics
Electronic connectors
Electronic throttle behind pump panel

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16
Q

When pressure washers are operated at excessive pressure settings, several telltale signs may be observed including:
______ _____
______ in lube areas
______ of softer materials
Water in sealed _______ components

A

Paint stripping
Water in lube areas
Erosion of softer materials
Water in sealed electronic components

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17
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Manual of Operation Section 7/1-48.26 prohibits station personnel from using industrial

A

Steam cleaners

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18
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Who is permitted to use steam cleaners

A

Supply and maintenance personnel

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19
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LUBRICATION:

“In most areas, too _____lube is far worse than too _____.”

A

Too little
Too Much

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20
Q

Lubrication products

Chevron “_____ _____” chassis grease

A

Black pearl

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21
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Lubrication products

for Fire Pumps

A

Aqualube

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22
Q

Lubrication products

Engine oil

A

15-40

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23
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Lubrication products

only to be handled by shops)

A

Transmission oil
Differential oil

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24
Q

Use power lube equipment with a maximum air pressure of

A

60 psi

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25
Q

Boots on steering components tear when over pressurized, excessive pressure will permanently

A

Distort seals

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26
Q

Areas to be lubed with hand pumped lube guns only

A

All steering connections with rubber “boots”

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27
Q

Any failure of boots on _____ independent suspension should be promptly reported to Supply & Maintenance for repair or replacement.

A

TAK 4

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28
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Clutch Throwout bearings

Use of powered lube equipment here can over-lube the bearing and cause grease to collect on the

A

Clutch and pressure plate

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29
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Rubber Seals on Bearings

Seals that are damaged will allow grease to leak excessively and unevenness could allow what to remain inside.

A

Water to remain inside

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30
Q

Zerk fittings are also known as?

A

Alemite fittings

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31
Q

Members shall not paint the _______ of apparatus or any portion thereof

A

Undercarriage

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32
Q

Paint may be applied to ____ ____, but only when needed to protect surfaces from corrosion.

A

Bare metal

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33
Q

Painting

Supply and maintenance are the only ones that can do what kind of painting

A

Pray painting

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34
Q

Supply & Maintenance personnel will inspect apparatus undercarriage paint during

A

Annual test

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35
Q

“It is through ________ that supervisors take responsibility for work done within their commands.”

A

Inspection

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36
Q

The primary focus of apparatus inspection is to ensure that apparatus is maintained in a _____ and ________ condition so that it is safe to ______ and ready for response.

A

Clean and serviceable conditione

Operate and respond

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37
Q

Inspection is also the means by which we verify proper ________ _______ and _________ is being performed.

A

Preventative maintenance and documentation

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38
Q

to ensure that proper preventive maintenance is being performed on apparatus is what?

A

The intent of undercarriage

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39
Q

In addition to cleaning, preparation for inspection should include a thorough preinspection based on the

A

F-377

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40
Q

Apparatus Inspection can be divided into four distinct parts as follows:

A

F-377 “Bi-Monthly Preventive Maintenance Record”

F-972 “Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Record”

F-80 for needed repairs from Supply Requisition System Maintenance records, condition of logbook

Driver’s knowledge of apparatus and when maintenance was performed:

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41
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As the responsible member, the driver should be familiar with the apparatus including the

A

Maintenance cycle, unresolved problems recent repairs and maintenance

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42
Q

Consider the overall condition of apparatus vs.

A

Age of the apparatus

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43
Q

Inspection should cover the following specific areas as practical:

Corrosion, cable condition

A

Batteries

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44
Q

Inspection should cover the following specific areas as practical:

Driveline
Inadequate lube at ____ ___

_____ bearing not lubed

A

Slip joints

Throwout bearing

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45
Q

Inspection should cover the following specific areas as practical:

Springs
Cracks, especially at

A

Wraps around shackles

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46
Q

Inspection should cover the following specific areas as practical:

Cracks, especially at inside corners of cuts

A

Frame rails

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47
Q

Inspection should cover the following specific areas as practical:

Seals crushed at

A

Kingpins

48
Q

Inspection should cover the following specific areas as practical:

Scale or paint loss can indicate

A

Chronic coolant loss

49
Q

Inspection should cover the following specific areas as practical:

Signs of “_____ _____” indicate movement of parts where connections are loose or cracks “work”.

A

Liquid rust

50
Q

Bi- monthly inspection:
Conducted by

A

Captain and battalion commander

51
Q

Bi-monthly inspection
Safety:

A

All aspect of safety in and around station

52
Q

Bi-monthly inspection

Heavy apparatus

A

Exterior , compartments, tools and equipment, cab

53
Q

Bi-monthly inspection

Apparatus records

A

F-377, F-972 F-973, F-704 F-705

54
Q

Bi-monthly inspection

Station

A

Quarters
station records

55
Q

Bi-monthly inspection

Members

A

Uniforms

Grooming

56
Q

Bi-monthly inspection

PPE & SCBA

A

All PPE’s condition, cleanliness, labeling

57
Q

Bi monthly inspection

Documentation

A

F-977 by captain and BC FOR HEAVY APPARATUS

F-979 by captain and BC for SCBA

58
Q

Bi-monthly inspection

SCHEDULING

A

By battalion commander during first 2 weeks of even months

59
Q

Four Month Undercarriage inspection

Conducted by

A

Captain and Battalion commander

60
Q

Four Month Undercarriage inspection

Scope

A

Undercarriage, engine compartment, battery compartments, station yard

61
Q

Four Month Undercarriage inspection

Documentation

A

F-978 by captain and BC
F978B by BC for heavy apparatus

62
Q

Four Month Undercarriage
inspection

Scheduling

A

By S&M, Subsequent inspections scheduled by battalion commander

63
Q

Annual pump/aerial ladder test

Conducted by:

A

Captain and BC prior to test
Test pit engineer at test

64
Q

Annual pump/aerial ladder test

Scope

A

Aerial ladder, undercarriage, engine compartment, battery compartment, and station yard

65
Q

Annual pump/aerial ladder test

Documentation:

A

F-978 by captain
F-979B by BC
Annual pump/aerial test report by test pit engineer by supply & maintenance

66
Q

Annual pump/aerial ladder test

Scheduling

A

By supply and maintenance

67
Q

Biennial inspection (formally called annual inspection)

Conducted by

A

Captain, battalion commander, div. Commander, BES Commander

68
Q

Biennial inspection (formally called annual inspection)

Safety

A

All aspects of safety in and around station

69
Q

Biennial inspection (formally called annual inspection)

Heavy apparatus

A

Aerial ladder, undercarriage, engine compartment, battery compartment, compartments, tools and equipment, cab, exterior

70
Q

Biennial inspection (formally called annual inspection)

Apparatus records

A

F-377, F-972, F-973, F-704, F-705

71
Q

Biennial inspection (formally called annual inspection)

STATION

A

Quarters, station records, personal record books

72
Q

Biennial inspection (formally called annual inspection)

Members

A

Uniforms, grooming, drivers license, ID

73
Q

Biennial inspection

PPEs and scba

A

All ppes, condition, cleanliness, labeling

74
Q

Biennial inspection

Documentation

A

F-977 By captain and BC
F-978 A BY Captain and BC
F-978 B By BC
F-979 By captain and BC for SCBA

75
Q

Biennial inspection

Scheduling

A

By commander, BES (even Batt in even years, odd batt in odd years

76
Q

All Fire Stations are inspected bi-monthly by the Administrative Battalion Commander during the first ____weeks of _____ months.

A

Two weeks of even months

77
Q

Every four months, the Administrative Battalion Commander will inspect the ________ of heavy apparatus.

A

Undercarriage

78
Q

It is the _____ _______responsibility to ensure that the members, station, apparatus, and records are complete and ready for inspection

A

Station commanders

79
Q

Who is expected to conduct a pre-inspection

A

Station commander

80
Q

In addition to the overall appearance of the apparatus one of the most telling indicators of the pride and effort taken by members is in the condition of the

A

Tools and equipment carried on the apparatus

81
Q

Captains should review the _______ with responsible operators prior to inspection by the Battalion Commander.

A

Logbook

82
Q

Review F-____, F-____, F-___, and F-___ to ensure preventative maintenance, equipment checks lubrication, and repairs are properly recorded.

A

F-377, F-973, F-704, F-705

83
Q

Patient care equipment shall be wiped down with an alcohol or __ _______ based disinfectant after each patient contact

A

10% bleach

84
Q

Battalion chiefs are to make an effort to inspect the aerial ladder during ______

A

Cleaning

85
Q

Typically damage to the ladder is near

A

The end of the fly

86
Q

This critical part of the aerial ladder is easily damaged on the ladder is extended with straps attached or equipment on the ladder

A

rungs or Kay supports

87
Q

Damage or Wear to Pads: _____ _____pads and _____ ______ pads on newer LTI and American La France ladders must be checked for excessive wear and evenness of wear.

A

Side slide pads and transfer pads

88
Q

side slide Pads should be inspected when the ladder is

A

Fully extended

89
Q

Check for gouges in the side slide pads, loose _____or mounting bolts on side slide pads.

A

Shims

90
Q

Slide pads that have fallen out should not be replaced by field members, but should be reported to -____ _________ for re-installation and adjustment.

A

Mobile mechanic

91
Q

Load transfer pads are located between

A

Main beams sections

92
Q

______ or deformed Load transfer pads indicate overheating

A

Curved

93
Q

Check the space between the top truss beams of the sections. The spaces should be

A

Equal side to side

94
Q

LTI and American La France aerial ladders should have lubrication on the bottom and side surfaces of all main beams except the

A

Main section

95
Q

On earlier _______aerials, the sections were designed to roll on rollers. Most have been updated with

A

Seagrave
Slide blocks

96
Q

Seagrave ladders fall into two categories:

A

Those with rollers and those with no rollers

97
Q

Seagrave ladders that have rollers should not have any lubrication on the

A

Bottom of the main

98
Q

Body armor purchased prior to _____ should be stored flat, and should not curl from having been rolled up.

A

2005

99
Q

And general leaks are not considered significant by supply and maintenance unless there is

A

Measurable fluid loss

100
Q

the Department is instituting new documentation related to inspection of apparatus and equipment. The new documentation will use the following forms:

A

F 972 LAFD DAILY PRE-TRIP INSPECTION RECORD
F 977 APPARATUS INSPECTION CHECKLIST
F 978A HEAVY APPARATUS UNDERCARRIAGE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
F 978B HEAVY APPARATUS UNDERCARRIAGE INSPECTION REPORT
F 979 SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS INSPECTION CHECKLIST

101
Q

The Daily Pre-Trip Inspection is divided into six general areas or steps:

A

General overview engine compartment cab check brakes lights and walk around inspection

102
Q

The Daily Pre-Trip Inspection is documented on the F-972 form, which is retained in the logbook

A

One month past last entry

103
Q

regarding daily checks for heavy apparatus. Items marked with an asterisk (*) require immediate repair or correction prior to operation of the apparatus. They are

A

Horn/siren
Brake/rotors/hoses
Parking brake
Emergency lights
Headlights
Brake lights
Tires
Wheels/wheel lugs
Suspension/axles
Steering components

104
Q

COLA stands for

A

Cut-in pressure
Cut-out pressure
Leakage rate
Alarms low pressure warning

105
Q

According to TB 127 cut in pressure is

A

No lower than 85psi

106
Q

Note: lafd vehicles usually cut in at approximately

A

100 psi

107
Q

According to training bulletin 127 Normal cut-out pressure

A

110-120 max 130

108
Q

Air Leakage Rate

After the initial pressure drop, air pressure must not drop more than __ psi for a single vehicle (__ psi for a combination vehicle)

A

3
4

109
Q

A = Alarms – Low Pressure Warning

Warning device must activate between

A

55-75 psi

110
Q

What california code requires a pre trip inspection

A

Title 13 california code of regulations 1215 (13 CCR 1215)

111
Q

Having conducted his or her inspection of the vehicle, the driver is required to produce a report on the condition of the vehicle or combination of vehicles. That falls under what driving code

A

13 ccr 1215(b)

112
Q

lists the records required by regulation to be kept by motor carriers.

A

13 CCR 1234

113
Q

Generally, apparatus is brought to the shops under five conditions:

A

Annual test scheduled repairs on unscheduled repairs routine lubrication and due to accidents

114
Q

Aerial ladders shall also be cleaned and lubricated approximately ____weeks prior to the annual test.

A

Two

115
Q

What is the speed limit at bus yards

A

8mph

116
Q

What must be worn at all times within the yard

A

Reflective safety vest
lafd members shall wear a brush jacket

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