Volume 3 Apparatus/ General Flashcards

1
Q

Apparatus is not considered off duty under conditions where response could be made without a delay of more than ___ seconds.

A

60 seconds

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2
Q

True or false. Logbooks May be carried on Apparatus as long as compartment can be secured.

A

False. Logbooks will be kept in quarters at a place designated by station commander.

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3
Q

When can logbooks be carried on Apparatus?

A

Logbooks shall accompany apparatus when assigned to relief duty, when going to the Shops for annual pump or ladder test, or when transferred.

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4
Q

Each fire station shall carry how many accident packets ( F-620 ).

A

1 on every Apparatus and 2 extra kept at station

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5
Q

Type A, B, and C accidents

A

A- Department apparatus or personal car used on Department business Involved with civilian car, or property, of a third party;

B- Department apparatus or personal car involved with Fire Department property

C- Department apparatus or personal car used on Department business involved with a domestic animal or a non-domestic animal.

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6
Q

When a member is learning to tiller, a minimum of ___ training sessions shall be held with the trainee placed in an observer position behind a Firefighter certified to tiller.

A

3

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7
Q

What is the best method of visual and tactile inspection?

A

Cleaning

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8
Q

Members shall not use any equipment that creates an aerosol spray of any flammable liquids such as kerosene. 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
Q

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

A

Same day

Next day

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10
Q

Members using power wash equipment shall avoid injection of highpressure water into what 4 components?

A

Boots

Seals

Bearings

Electrical

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11
Q

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

A

Alternators
Diodes

Electronics

Electrical connectors

Electronic throttle behind pump panel

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12
Q

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

A

Alternators

Diodes

Electronics

Electrical connectors

Electronic throttle behind pump panel

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13
Q

When pressure washers are operated at excessive pressure settings, several telltale signs may be observed including:

A

Paint stripping

Water in lube areas

Erosion of softer materials

Water in sealed electrical components

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14
Q

True of false, Station personnel are permitted to use industrial steam cleaners.

A

False. Supply and Maintenance personnel are permitted to use steam cleaners.

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15
Q

Use power lube equipment with a maximum air pressure of ___ psi.

A

60 psi

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16
Q

Areas to be lubed with hand pumped lube guns only:

A

All steering connections with rubber “boots”

17
Q

All preventative maintenance and lubrication shall be accomplished during the first ___ weeks of the appropriate month. F-377’s and F-377RA’s shall arrive in the Battalion Office no later than the day prior to battalion inspection, or the ___ of the month, whichever comes first.

A

2 weeks

15th

18
Q

Heavy Apparatus have an engine displacement of ___ cubic inches and greater.

A

465 cubic inches

19
Q

Lubrication and F-377 Preventative Maintenance Heavy Apparatus shall be lubricated based on the company’s annual mileage, not the apparatus’ annual mileage. If the company travels more than ____ miles annually, the apparatus currently in use shall be lubricated ______ during the first two weeks of the month. Companies that travel less than _____ miles annually shall be lubricated once every ______ on the even months.

A

12,000 miles

Monthly

12,000 miles

2 months

20
Q

Heavy Apparatus shall have the oil changed every ____ apparatus miles.

A

4,000

21
Q

The oil filter shall be changed ______ by Supply and Maintenance during the Annual Pump or Aerial Ladder Test.

A

Annually

22
Q

Aerial ladders and related components shall be lubricated a minimum of every ___ months or sooner if needed due to high use, i.e., high activity, training, apparatus operator practicals, etc.

A

2 months

23
Q

At no time shall RESERVE apparatus preventative maintenance (F-377) or lubrication exceed ___ months except with the approval of the Battalion Commander.

A

4 months

24
Q

Both Reserve Heavy and Reserve Light Apparatus shall be lubricated every ___ months.

A

4 months

25
Q

Reserve Heavy and Reserve Light Apparatus shall have the oil changed every ____ miles or ___ months.

A

4,000 miles

6 months

26
Q

Reserve Heavy Apparatus shall have the filter changed ______ at the Pump/Aerial Test. Reserve Light Apparatus shall have the filter changed at each ______.

A

Annually

Oil change

27
Q

Transmission fluid and filter will be changed by the Shops ______ at the scheduled aerial ladder and pump test or at any time requested, if debris, discoloration, or a burnt odor indicate fluid deterioration.

A

Annually

28
Q

Repair for leaking air brake systems shall be requested when the low pressure warning device operates when the apparatus has not been run for ___ hours or less.

A

12 hours

29
Q

Members shall visually check vehicles equipped with automatic door locks to ensure proper operation of the automatic door locks when?

A

each morning after change of platoon,

when relieving another member,

and at other times as necessary to ensure the security of the apparatus

30
Q

Pumps, aerial ladders, and other power operated features shall be operated on all apparatus at least ____ each _____ days. The F-974 shall be used to record these checks.

A

Once

Thirty days

31
Q

At stations with fuel pumps, after a fuel delivery has been made, wait ___ hours before pumping gasoline, and ___ hours before pumping diesel fuel.

A

12 hours

24 hours

32
Q

During refueling of apparatus, extreme caution shall be exercised. Smoking shall not be permitted within ___ feet of gasoline pumps or the motor vehicle being refueled.

A

25 feet

33
Q

When fueling chainsaw, generator, or other like equipment, you shall dispense fuel out side of building using a safety can. If this cannot be met, a request for deviation shall be made in writing to who?

A

The fire chief

34
Q

Small Engines (chainsaw, rotary saw, etc.) shall have fuel tanks drained every ___ days and replenished with fresh fuel.

A

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