TB Apparatus C-2,L-7,P-3 Flashcards
APPARATUS C-2. 2.3
Who is responsible for ROUTINE MAINTENANCE schedules?
Company Commander
APPARATUS C-2 2.1
Who is responsible for conditions and operations of apparatus under their control?
Chauffeurs
Repairs or supplies needed IMMEDIATELY notify OFFICER ON DUTY
APPARATUS C-2. 2.4
What does the AUTO EJECT PLUG RECEPTACLES supply,while rig is parked in quarters?
Battery/Air maintenance system
APPARATUS C-2 3.1
What is checked EACH TOUR immediately AFTER roll calls?
FLAWS
F FUEL L LIGHTS A AIR TANKS (purge) W warning devices (sirens,air horns, lights) S SEAT BELTS
APPARATUS C-2 3.1.4 What BULB(s) can we replace?
Headlight Bulbs
All other bulbs notify FLEET SERVICES
APPARATUS C-2 3.2.4
A reading of ___ volts or higher would indicate that the system is over charging
14.8 volts
Battery charge gets checked DAILY
APPARATUS C-2
With the ENGINE off, a reading of ____ volts or higher indicates the battery has a sufficient charge?
12 volts
Battery charge gets checked DAILY
APPARATUS C-2 VOLTMETER engine off? engine running? Overcharging?
12 volts (sufficient charge)
- 5 to 14.2 volts (battery charging)
- 8 volts (overcharging)
APPARATUS C-2
The max LBS of AIR LOSS in brake system per application?
10lbs per application
Brake system gets checked DAILY
APPARATUS C-2
What is the max LBS of AIR LOSS in brake system per 10 minutes?
1lbs per 10 minutes
Brake system checked DAILY
APPARATUS C-2
How long does the engine have to be shutdown in order to check the oil level?
At least
15 minutes
Oil level checked DAILY
APPARATUS C-2
Oil pressure should be between how many PSI when operating between 1500 to 2100 rpm?
30 to 70 psi
Oil pressure checked DAILY
APPARATUS C-2
When the TREAD of TIRE reaches ___ inch in depth, request a replacement?
3/16 inch
Tires/ wheel checks checked DAILY
Tires pressure N wheel lugs WEEKLY
APPARATUS C-2. 3.2.8
What is an indication that a WHEEL CHECK is loose?
When WHEEL CHECK is NOT in sequence
Notify Officer, Officer notifies Fleet Services
Tires checked DAILY
APPARATUS C-2. 3.2.10
Where will tools or equipment NOT be stored on the rig?
Behind the REARWARD facing seat of crew cab on the CHAUFFEURS SIDE. (Onboard compressor and battery charger are there)
APPARATUS C-2
What are ADDITIONAL DAILY Maintance performed on ENGINE COMPANY rigs?
PEGS
P Primer pump oil
E engage pumps
G gates n valves
S strainers- suction inlets
APPARATUS C-2 add 1
Using SNOW CHAINS can approximately ______ your vehicles starting n stopping traction on snow n ice?
DOUBLE
When chains are applied apparatus MUST NOT EXCEED 30 mph
APPARATUS C-2 add 1
How many snow chains are mounted to a
SINGLE REAR AXLE APPARATUS?
2 snow chains
BOTH SIDES
REAR axle OUTER DRIVE WHEELS
APPARATUS L-7
How many acting hydraulic LIFT cylinders are on a 100’ft AERIAL LADDER?
2 DOUBLE acting hydraulic lift cylinders
Precise elevation from 0-80 degrees above horizontal
APPARATUS L-7
What extends OUT n DOWN to provide a firm base for aerial ladders?
STABALIZERS
APPARATUS L-7
Load capacity depends on what at the tip of an aerial ladder?
DEGREE OF ELEVATION
250-750 lbs
APPARATUS L-7
How many locations are CONTROLS located on Aerial ladders?
3 locations
Aerial control panel (apparatus cab)
Stabilizer controls (rear of apparatus)
Aerial Ladder Controls (apparatus pedestal)
APPARATUS L-7 2.2
How does LCC activate PTO?
NEUTRAL POSITION MAXI BRAKE FRONT BRAKE LOCK SWITCH TO ON POSITION (front brake light will illuminate) Open RED COVER of PTO switch, FLIP switch to UP POSITION (PTO light will illuminate)
APPARATUS L-7
How much clearance is required for the stabilizer to be fully extended horizontally?
5ft 2inches
This motion is a 1 firefighter operation
APPARATUS L-7
What type of valve is in place to help safeguard the stability of the apparatus?
Interlock Diverter Valve (IDV)
APPARATUS L-7
A properly placed stabilizer will illuminate what color in the Stabilizer Control Compartment?
GREEN
When BOTH stabilizers are properly placed BOTH GREEN LIGHTS will illuminate and a signal is sent to IDV.
APPARATUS L-7. 3.2.4
When can we OVERRIDE the Interlock Diverter Valve (IDV)?
Emergency Use ONLY
Action should only be performed if there is a MALFUNCTION and an EMERGENCY EXISTS. Notify IC immediately.
APPARATUS L-7
Which STABALIZERS are extended and lowered FIRST?
Inboard STABALIZERS
Working side
APPARATUS L-7
A Stabilizer that is not fully extended horizontally is considered?
Short Jacked
APPARATUS L-7
T/F
Ground Stabilizer Pads MUST be used ALL THE TIME?
True
APPARATUS L-7
What stabilizer would be lowered first, when ground is NOT LEVEL and apparatus is LEANING?
Lowest side First
APPARATUS L-7. 5.1
What system is used when the normal PTO FAILS or the ENGINE SHUTS DOWN and the AERIAL LADDER or JACKS need to be USED?
Emergency HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Consists if an electrical auxiliary hydraulic pump and
4 Emergency switches
APPARATUS L-7. 5.2
What color in the AERIAL CONTROL PANEL will the NORMAL/EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC SWITCH to the AUXILIARY POSITION illuminate?
RED
APPARATUS P-3 1.5
Pumpers are to be maintained in what POSITION unless HEAD PRESSURE must be overcome?
Volume Position
APPARATUS P-3
What VALVE is used to change positions from VOLUME TO PRESSURE?
Transfer Valve
APPARATUS P-3
What POSITION is used for STANDPIPE operations?
Pressure Position
APPARATUS P-3
What is PUMP IDLE PRESSURE?
The PRESSURE the pumps provide at its LOWEST RPM’s
In VOLUME around 55psi
In PRESSURE around 110psi
PLUS HYDRANT PRESSURE
APPARATUS P-3
What MODE is used in an EMERGENCY SITUATION as a BACK-up in the event the PRESSURE MODE MALFUCTIONS?
RPM MODE
APPARATUS P-3
What is the PRESSURE known as on the GUAGE when water IS NOT FLOWING?
STATIC PRESSURE
APPARATUS P-3
How do we test a HYDRANT?
REMOVE large cap
TIGHTEN small cap
Do not open HYDRANT FULLY
APPARATUS P-3
What HYDRANT CONNECTION(s) can be used when OTHER than FIRST to ARRIVE on the FIRST ALARM?
10’ft small
10’ft hard
35’ft soft
APPARATUS P-3
E80 E69 E37 L23 L28 respond to a box on 137 n Amsterdam Ave, what HYDRANT CONNECTIONS would E80 be able to use and what HYDRANT CONNECTIONS would E69 n E37 use?
Arrived FIRST DUE E80
10’ft small
35’ soft
Arrived 2nd E69 n 3rd due E37
10’ft small
10’ft hard
35’ft soft
Apparatus P-3
When MUST you use the 10ft HARD suction?
When SHOULD you use the 10ft HARD suction?
MUST at DRAFTING
SHOULD when ARRIVING at SECOND or GREATER ALARMS
APPARATUS P-3. 4E
How many LENGTH(s) of hose may be used, when hydrants are blocked at fires and the 35ft cannot reach?
A LENGTH
APPARATUS P-3
What is the proper way in hooking up to a hydrant?
Hydrant first or Apparatus first
Hydrant FIRST then APPARATUS in case of repositioning
APPARATUS P-3
When _______ pressure drops BELOW ___psi on the INTAKE PRESSURE GUAGE, augmentation is required?
Residual
15 psi
APPARATUS P-3 8.1
When do you PRIME the pumps?
AFTER WATER is introduced
BEFORE increasing pump pressure and opening discharge outlets
APPARATUS P-3
What are the 6 functions of the Pro Pressure Governor (PPG)
Idle Increase Decrease Rpm Pressure Preset
APPARATUS P-3 9.2 6
What should the PRESET button on the PPG be based on?
Typical HYDRANT PRESSURE
with the
PRESSURE the pumps IDLE at in VOLUME
Hydrant pressure + typical volume psi
Provides
PUMP IDLE PRESSURE
APPARATUS P-3
What is LINE PRESSURE determined by?
SIZE of hose \+ NUMBER of lengths of hose \+ Nozzle pressure and Elevation
APPARATUS P-3
How much FRICTION LOSS per length of hose for an 1 3/4 hose w/ a 1 5/16 nozzle?
50psi @ nozzle+ 20psi per length
APPARATUS P-3 10.3.4
How MUST HYDRANT water be brought INTO the pumps when operating from BOOSTER WATER?
Through a GATED INLET
APPARATUS P-3
When do u notify your officer of what kind of water your on?
Both
When operating on BOOSTER WATER
and then again once the rig is on
HYDRANT WATER
