Winter Weather And Snow Chains Flashcards
During what month of each year shall each work location complete an inspection in inventory of all cable, heavy and automatic snow chains?
During the month of March. 
During the month of March what snow removal items should station commanders and work location supervisors ensure that each facility has a sufficient inventory of?
Snow shovels, ice melt, and absorbent to assist with traction on iced.
Once the March winter weather inspection of chains and snow removal equipment is completed, the fire station leadership team and work location supervisors shall complete their inventory’s order materials and verify compliance by using the snow chain query by what date?
By April 30 of each year
Where can the snow chain query application be found?
It can be found on the departments intranet by clicking on “services” and then proceeding to the “application services”tab
What is the minimum amount of snow chains and cables required for each heavy apparatus?
The minimum inventory consists of two complete sets of cable chains and to complete sets of heavy snow chains.
How many sets of cables shall be maintained for staff vehicles?
One set of cables shall be maintained for staff vehicles.
How many cable and heavy cross-link repair pieces shall be maintained and Station stock?
Each work location she’ll have enough cable and heavy cross links to ensure that each set can be rebuilt once.
What defines a complete set of chains on tandem axle vehicles?
A full set is defined as enough chains for both axles, as both axles shall have chains installed when chains or cables are used.
For properly equipped units, what shall be used as the primary snow chains until whether or conditions render them to be in effective?
Automatic snow chains shall be used as the primary snow change for vehicles equipped with them.
Who makes the final determination as to which chains should be used on apparatus?
The shift officer shall make the determination as to which chains to use.
What’s winter conditions do manufacturers specifications indicate that automatic chain systems work effectively on?
Ice, packed snow, and up to 6 inches of fresh snow
When shall a complete set of cable chains be carried on every vehicle in the event of a failure of the automatic chain system?
A complete set of cable chains shall be carried whenever there is a potential for snow, freezing rain or icy roads.
What is the maximum speed while any chains are being used?
30 mph
When should apparatus consider switching from automatic chains to heavy chains?
Switching from automatic to heavy chains should be considered when it cumulations above 6 inches are encountered.
When should chains and cables be rechecked for proper fit and performance?
After each road trip or emergency response
