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TB: Apparatus Flashcards

1
Q

TB
Apparatus

Care and maintenance
EACH TOUR?

A

LAWFIB

Lights
Air tanks (purge)
Warning devices
Fuel
Intercom
Belts
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2
Q

TB
Apparatus

What is max air brake loss?
Per 10 mins
Per application?

A

1 lb per 10 mins

10 lbs per application

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3
Q

TB
Apparatus

Battery charge with engine running should read?

Overcharging?

A
  1. 5 - 14.2

14. 8 +

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4
Q

TB
Apparatus

Check oil when?

A

After engine shut down for 15 mins

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5
Q

TB
Apparatus

Tread wear at what depth should you request a replacement?

A

3/16”

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6
Q

TB
Apparatus

Can you put tools behind rearward facing seat behind chauffeur?

A

No

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7
Q

TB
Apparatus

Normal operating temp for radiator can be as high as?

A

220 degrees

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8
Q

TB
Apparatus

Test emergency system for a max of _ each week?

A

30 seconds

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9
Q

TB
Apparatus

Max MPH for snow chains?

A

30 mph

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10
Q

TB
Apparatus

When should you stop to remove snow chains?

A

When not responding to a fire or emergency

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11
Q

TB
Apparatus

Single rear axle: (engine, tiller)
How many chains, where?

Double rear axle? (TL, rear mount, rescue)

A

2 chains - both rear outer drive wheels

4 chains - all rear outer drive wheels

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12
Q

TB
Apparatus

Snow chains where on 4x4?

A

Not necessary

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13
Q

TB
Apparatus

If you see a vehicle without a security decal, who do you contact? Can you approach?

A

Borrow dispatcher Avia mixer off message. Do not approach

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14
Q

TB
Apparatus

Do you remain in service if decal is torn off?

A

Yes

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15
Q

TB
Apparatus

Recovery strap

Max weight of stock vehicle shall not exceed?

Can you tell or a lift with it?

A

20,000 lbs

No

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16
Q

TB
Apparatus

Recovery strap
What is the preferred method for recovery?

A

From the front

Never attached to front or rear bumper

17
Q

TB
Apparatus

Recovery strap:

Should vehicle be placed in park?

A

Neutral

18
Q

TB
Apparatus

Recovery strap:

Should anyone be inside the towed vehicle?

How big is the safety zone?

A

Only the operator.

Any patient should be offloaded

35’

19
Q

TB
Apparatus

Rear mount:

Load capacity at tip?

A

250 to 750 depending on the degree of elevation

20
Q

TB
Apparatus

Rear mount:

What is the width?

With with stabilizers down?

Height?

A

8

18’4” (5’2 each side)

10’8

21
Q

TB
Apparatus

Rear mount:

What stabilizer do you extend the first?

A

Working side first

22
Q

TB
Apparatus

Rear mount:

Do you have to use stabilizing pads?

A

Yes, at all times

23
Q

TB
Apparatus

Rear mount:

Uneven ground:
Which stabilizer first?
How low?

What about the other stabilizer?

A

Lowest side first (direction the apparatus is leaning)

Should be fully lowered

Stabilizer on the high side should EXTENDED AS NECESSARY and then lowered to a point that levels the apparatus
UNLESS: the WORKING side is the HIGH SIDE - then it MUST be fully extended then lowered accordingly

24
Q

TB
Apparatus

Rear mount:

Can you use emergency hydraulic system with engine running?

A

No,

Engine - off

Ignition - on

Transmission - neutral

**needs a cool down period between operations

25
Q

TB
Apparatus

Rear mount:

Short jacked: how far does system allow ladder to rotate towards short jacked side?

A

No more than 15 degrees

**You can override it by holding override switch while pressing foot switch

26
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

Pump idle pressure equals what?

A

Pressure pumps provide + water intake

27
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

What is typical pressure pumps provide in volume or in pressure?

A

Volume equals 55

Pressure equals 110

28
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

What mode do we use the PPG in?
Pressure or rpm?

A

Pressure only

RPM Can be used as back up if pressure malfunctions but all lines should back out to a safe refuge area

29
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

What is static versus residual pressure

A

Static = intake without water flowing

Residual= Remaining pressure once water has begun flowing.

30
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

If you were first to arrive then which connection should you use?

A

Either 10 foot small or 35 foot soft

31
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

If other than first to arrive which connection can you use?

A

10 foot small
35 foot soft

or 10 foot hard

32
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

When should you use the 10 foot hard suction?

A

When arriving at Second or greater alarms and at drafting operations

33
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

When should you use the 3 1/2 inch hose to supply?

A

If the 35 foot soft cannot reach and when in line pumping

34
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

Should you connect to the hydrant first or the apparatus?

A

Hydrant because you may have to reposition the rig

35
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

The pump pressure gauge should read no more than __ above the intake pressure gauge.

A

50 psi

36
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

When you have only one line in operation and you were told to shut down, how should you shut down?

A

Return to idle and then close discharge gate

37
Q

TB
Apparatus

Basic pumping:

If operating the pump with all gates closed how can you prevent damage by heat buildup?

A

Keep water flowing through a drain or operate bypass cooler

FDNY 2020 Capt Test (36 decks)

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