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Vehicle Check Flashcards

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Lights

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proper color, working, not broken or cracked, contains no moisture inside

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Windshield

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Clean, not broken or cracked, vehicle inspection sticker is in date. Free of obstructions

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Windshield wipers

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In good condition, securely mounted. Wiper fluid level full

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Leaks

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No fluids on ground or underside of engine. No air leaks heard

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Front tires

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Proper inflation according to nomenclature plate, front tires have four thirty seconds of an inch tread depth, free of damage

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Rear tires

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Proper inflation according to nomenclature plate, rear tires have 2/32 of an inch tread depth, free of damage. Properly spaced apart with no foreign objects in between

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Mudflaps

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Not missing or torn, properly secured

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Valve stems

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Free of damage, caps attached

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Rims

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Not bent, cracked, or welded repairs

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Lug nuts

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None missing, no shiny threads or rust trails

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Outer hub oil seal

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Not leaking , proper level, no missing bolts

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Mirrors

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Clean, securely mounted, not broken, adjustable



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Doors (interior and exterior)

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Latches in good condition, grab handles are secured, opens and closes easily. Windows clean, not broken, and operate. Weather stripping securely in place. Lighting systems operational. Locks engage and disengage.

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Steps

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Not broken, clean, free of oil, grease snow and ice

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Fuel and DEF

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Verifies fuel tank is secured with cap and free of foreign objects. minimum fuel tank of 3/4 tank

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Cab raise

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Secures items inside cab. Verifies no overhead obstructions. Raises and safely secures cab. Cab lift cylinders not leaking and free of damage. Cab lift fluid reservoir at proper level. Manual cab lift\lower is operational.

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Cab locks 

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Undamaged, free of debris, and operational.

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Steering

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Gearbox is mounted properly. No missing nuts bolts or pins. Hoses not leaking. Checks fluid. Identifies correct replacement fluid.

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Batteries

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Clean and securely mounted

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Oil

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Checks oil level with dipstick. Identify‘s location or locations to fill engine oil. Identifies correct replacement fluid.

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Transmission

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Checks fluid levels. Identify as location or locations to fill fluid. identifies correct replacement fluid.

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Belt

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While engine is not running, inspects for proper tension, excessive wear, breaks, or cracking.

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Radiator

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Cap is closed, not leaking. Hoses are secure and not cracked or leaking. Checks level and identifies correct replacement fluid.

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Turbocharger

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Securely mounted, free of damage.

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Air compressor

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Securely mounted, hoses are secure and not cracked or leaking.

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Alternator

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Securely mounted, no missing parts, wires in good condition and not frayed.

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Starter

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Securely mounted, no missing parts, wires in good condition and not frayed.

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Fuel water separator

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Securely mounted, not leaking, free of damage.

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Front suspension

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No damage or missing components. No leaning of vehicle

30
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Front brakes

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Hoses and lines are mounted securely, not leaking, cracked, or frayed.

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Drive shaft

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Not bent or damaged, coupling and u-joint appear secure.

32
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Frame

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Not cracked or damaged

33
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Cab lower

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Verifies all personnel and equipment is clear prior to safely lowering cab

34
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Seatbelts

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All seatbelts latch securely mounted securely. seatbelt alarms operational

35
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Steering wheel

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No more than 10° of free play

36
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Mirrors

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Adjustment controls operational

37
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Door alarms

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audible and visual alarms active as necessary when exterior compartment doors are open

38
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Footpedals

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In good condition, operate freely, free of foreign obstructions

39
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Instrument panel

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ABS light comes on and then turns off when battery turned on. Gauges are within normal operating ranges and indicators work properly

40
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Lighting indicators

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Left and right turn signals, four way flashers, and highbeam indicators working properly

41
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Horn

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All horns working properly. Driver side/officer side foot pedals, steering wheel horn, pump panel horn.

42
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Siren

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All emergency audible warning devices function properly. Driver side and officer side foot pedal and driver side/officer side siren brake

43
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Rearview camera

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Camera screen is clean and clear, speakers function properly

44
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Back up alarm

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Functions properly

45
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Heater and defroster

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Air flows and proper temperatures

46
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Windshield wipers

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Operate properly, wiper fluid sprays properly

47
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Airbrake alarm checks

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With the motor off but the ignition on, depress the parking brake. Bleed air from tanks by pumping the service brake. Note that the audible and visual alarms should activate between 60 to 80 psi. Note the parking brake should automatically engage between 20 and 40 psi.

48
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Air compressor build up

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Start motor. The air tanks pressure should build to 100 psi within 60 seconds

49
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Parking brake check

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With engine running apply only parking brake to make sure it will hold the vehicle in first gear at idle. This must be done in an area where safe to do so and with the driver in the cab and ready to apply the service break. note if the vehicle pulls to one side, and unusual feel in the break, or a delayed stopping action.

50
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Exterior lights

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All emergency and scene lighting is proper color, working, not broken or cracked, contains no moisture inside.

51
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Transfer case/power takeoff

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Not leaking, free of damage, not missing any hardware.

52
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Drop chains

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Mountain securely, hoses are secured and not leaking, no damage or missing parts. Engage and disengage.

53
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Differential

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Not leaking, no damage, no missing nuts or bolts.

54
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Airbags if equipped

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Mountain securely, not leaking, no damage.

55
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Leaf springs

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Not shifted or out of place, not correct, broken or missing

56
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Spring mounts

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Mounted securely, u-bolts present, not cracked or broken.

57
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Pump shifter

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Seated in the driver seat with foot covering the service brake pedal, the parking break applied, with the motor running, with the transmission in neutral, and a reading of 0 mph when operating. Verifies indicators of the status of the shifter before exiting the cab

58
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Manual pump shift

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Notes the position of the manual pump shift when pump is engaged

59
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Pump Controls

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Verifies that all pull handles, wheels, levers, buttons, and other controls are correctly labeled, free of damage, and are operational.

60
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Pump Gauges

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Verifies all gauges are clean, clear, not cracked or damaged, and operational.

61
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Water tank

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Verifies that the water tank is full both from the pump panel and visually from the top of the engine

62
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Foam tank

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Verifies that the foam tank is full and identify as correct foam to top off

63
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Airhorn

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Verifies airhorn works from pump panel control

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Relief valves

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Verifies relief valves are present, not capped, and correctly set

65
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Adapters

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Verifies all adapters on exterior of vehicle are securely mounted

66
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Ladder arm

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Hydraulic ladder arm is operational, no missing hardware, ground ladders properly secured

67
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Fire hose

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Verifies that fire hose is racked and placed correctly

68
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Logbook

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Ensures all required paperwork is present and current

69
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Report

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Enters report in vehicle inspections on FRD Internet

70
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M5

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Enters deficiencies into M5 when needed. Makes appropriate notifications for issues

71
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Air tanks

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No damage, not leaking, hoses securely attached. Bleeder valves operate freely

Apparatus Test (8 decks)

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