Volume 3 Apparatus/ General Flashcards
Apparatus is not considered off duty under conditions where response could be made without a delay of more than ___ seconds.
60 seconds
True or false. Logbooks May be carried on Apparatus as long as compartment can be secured.
False. Logbooks will be kept in quarters at a place designated by station commander.
When can logbooks be carried on Apparatus?
Logbooks shall accompany apparatus when assigned to relief duty, when going to the Shops for annual pump or ladder test, or when transferred.
Each fire station shall carry how many accident packets ( F-620 ).
1 on every Apparatus and 2 extra kept at station
Type A, B, and C accidents
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.
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.
3
What is the best method of visual and tactile inspection?
Cleaning
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: “____________”
“Degreaser, gunk type.”
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.
Same day
Next day
Members using power wash equipment shall avoid injection of highpressure water into what 4 components?
Boots
Seals
Bearings
Electrical
High-pressure water can damage many of the components. Do not directly spray the following components:
Alternators
Diodes
Electronics
Electrical connectors
Electronic throttle behind pump panel
High-pressure water can damage many of the components. Do not directly spray the following components:
Alternators
Diodes
Electronics
Electrical connectors
Electronic throttle behind pump panel
When pressure washers are operated at excessive pressure settings, several telltale signs may be observed including:
Paint stripping
Water in lube areas
Erosion of softer materials
Water in sealed electrical components
True of false, Station personnel are permitted to use industrial steam cleaners.
False. Supply and Maintenance personnel are permitted to use steam cleaners.
Use power lube equipment with a maximum air pressure of ___ psi.
60 psi