Truck Check Flashcards
Daily Truck Check Tasks
(7)
-Under Cab
-Prior to Start Up
-Truck Start Up
-360 Walkaround
-Pump Check
-Exterior Compartments
-Interior Compartments & Cab
Weekly Truck Tasks
In-Cab, Under-Cab, Fluids, and Pump
Weekly Truck Check
In-Cab
(3)
Doors
Seat Belts
4-point brake Check
Weekly Truck Check
Under-Cab
(5)
Cab Tilt Operation
Batteries
Belt Condition and Routing
Exhaust System
Hoses: Water and Air
Fluids
Weekly Truck Check
Fluids
(4)
Coolant
Power Steering
Transmission
Windshield Washer
Engine Oil is checked every day
Weekly Truck Check
Pump Operation
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Monthly Truck Check Task
Air Tanks
Generator Fluid and Operation
Outlet checks (110v & 220v)
Park Re-Gen
Park Re-gen Steps
Truck should be running and warmed up; parking brake applied and in neutral.
Park away from structures, grasses, or combustible products (high heat)
- Release and reapply parking brake
- Put truck in drive, then back in neutral
- Press and Hold REGEN button
- Wait for engine to rev up
- Engine will rev down when complete (10-60 minutes)
Total Truck Check Tasks
(8)
-Under Cab
-Prior to Start Up
-Truck Start Up
-360 Walkaround
-Pump Check
-Transmission Check
-Exterior Compartments
-Interior Compartments & Cab
*Also describe monthly checks
Under Cab Check
Total
(9)
- Cab Tilt Operation (W)
- Batteries (W)
- Belt Conditions (W)
- Coolant Level (W)
- Engine Oil
- Exhaust System (W)
- Hoses: Air and Water (W)
- Power Steering (W)
- Washer Fluid (W)
Prior to Start Up Check
Total
(9)
- Onboard Charger
- Air Pump (60 psi)
- Mobile Radio
- MDT
- Thermal Imaging Camera
- Cell Phone
- Mirrors
- Parking Brake
- 4-Point Brake Check (W)
Truck Start Up Tasks
Total
(9)
- Gauges & Backlighting
- Engine Mileage & Hours
- Fuel & DEF Levels
- Generator Start-Up
- Turn on Emergency Lights
- Turn on Scene Lights
- Check Sirens
- Check Air Horn
- Check Steering and Suspension
360 Walk-around
Total
(10)
- Fluid Leaks
- DOT Lights
- Emergency Lights
- Scene Lights
- New Exterior Damage
- Tires/Rims
- Window/Door Glass
- Windshield Wipers
- Hose Bed
- Dunnage
Pump Check
Total
(2)
Pump Operation (W)
- Exercise Valves
- Engage Pump
- Throttle Control
- Gauges
- Pressure Relief Valve
Water Tank Level
Transmission Check
Check transmission oil level (W)
- Dipstick Method
- Shifter Method
Check level with truck running and in neutral.
Shifter Method:
- Engine temp up to 150°
- Press ⬆️ and ⬇️ buttons simultaneously
- Read display (OK, LO, HI)
Exterior Compartment Check
(11)
- Doors & Seat Belts (W)
- Extinguishers: Dry Chem/Water Can
- Extrication Cribbing & Tools
- Hand Tools & Saws
- Haz-Mat Kit
- High Rise Pack
- PPV Fan
- Rescue Struts
- RIT Pack
- SCBA Bottles
- Traffic Cones
Interior Compartment Check
(10)
- Ballistic Vest
- Cardiac Monitor/AED
- EMS Bags: ALS/BLS, O2
- Portable Suction
- Gas Monitors
- Handheld Radios
- Hand lights
- Safety Vest
- SCBA Packs
- Water Rescue Gear
Will also check oil level if not lifting the cab
Engine Oil Level Considerations
Checked Daily
Engine must be off for at least 5 minutes
Coolant Level Considerations
Checked Weekly
Check at sight glass while engine is cold
Power Steering Fluid Level Considerations
Checked Weekly
Checked with engine off
Parking Brake Check Considerations
Checked Daily
- Apply Parking Break
- Put Truck in Gear
- Foot off Brake Pedal*
4-Point Break Check
Checked Weekly
Chock Wheels, Start Engine, Wait for 120-125 psi, DC Engine, Leave key on, Release parking brake
- Watch 1 min for air loss (2 psi)
- Press & Hold Brake for 1 min (3 psi)
- Pump Breaks until pressure drops to 50-60 psi (low air alert)
- Continue to pump to 20-40 psi (spring brake)
Tire/Rim Check Considerations
Checked Daily
Front Tires: No less than 4⁄32 inch
Rear Tires: No less than 2⁄32 inch
Check did rim cracks, loose lug nuts
