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49 Cards in this Set
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What standard requires the driver/operator to have preventative maintenance skills?
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NFPA 1002
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Preventative maintenance ensures what?
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-Apparatus reliability
-Reduces frequency and cost of repairs. -Lessens out-of-service times |
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Standard for emergency vehicle technician professional qualifications
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NFPA 1071
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Volunteer fire departments should establish a procedure by which all apparatus are inspected and maintained When?
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On at least a weekly or bi-weekly schedule
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During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received it should be washed frequently with what?
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Cold water
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Means “keeping an apparatus in a state of useful readyness.”
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Maintenance
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Means “to restore or replace that which has become inoperable.”
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Repair
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When should career fire departments typically require their driver/operators to perform inspection and maintenance checks?
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At the beginning of each tour of duty
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How does excessive cleaning cause problems associated with the chassis, engine, pump, and other vehicle components?
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By removal of necessary lubrication
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How should you never remove dust and grit from a apparatus?
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By dry rubbing
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Do not wash (an apparatus) with extremely ___ water or while the surface of the vehicle is___.
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Hot;hot
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Apparatus pre-trip method that involves starting at the driver’s door on the cab and working around the apparatus in a clockwise pattern.
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Circle
Or Walk-around method |
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Give examples of two things that can be inspected on approaching a vehicle.
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Vehicle damage
Severe leaning |
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On vehicle inspection, the first portion that should be specifically checked is what?
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The left (driver’s) side of the front, or cab, of the vehicle.
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Seals that retain axle gear oil may show slight seepage and still be serviceable, what would be unacceptable?
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Trails of fluid on the wheel or tire
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If an apparatus requires waxes or polishes, it generally should not be applied until when?
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The paint is at least 6 month old
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Driver operators should actually begin their inspection process when?
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When approaching the vehicle
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Look beneath the vehicle for spots that indicate leaking vehicle fluids such as…...
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Water
Coolant Oil Brake fluid Hydraulic fluid Transmission fluid |
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Unusual accumulations of brake dust on the wheel can signify what?
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A problem with the braking system
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What are associated components of the winch that should be inspected for damage?
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Remote control
Cable Chains Hooks |
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In addition to checking tire conditions, also make sure that dual tires do not what?
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Come in contact with each other or other parts of the vehicle.
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Any hose that is stored midship should be examined for what?
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Proper stowing and security
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It is a general rule of thumb to keep the fuel tank how full?
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At least ¾ full
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This turns various lights on at specific intervals so that the start-up electrical load for all of the devices does not occur at the same time.
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Load sequencer
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When the load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment to prevent overload.
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Load shedding
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Retreaded tires should be inspected for what?
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Tread separation
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Why should all electrical switches be in the off position when the vehicle is started?
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To avoid excessive load on the battery
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Appropriate hearing protection should be worn if any personnel will be exposed to noise levels in excess of how many decibels?
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90
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This “watches” the system for added electrical loads that threaten to overload the system.
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Load monitor
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Steering wheel play should be no more than about how far in either direction?
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10 degrees
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NFPA 1901 braking test requires the parking brake to hold the apparatus in place on a grade of what?
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20%
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If the pressure drops below what psi, does the air pressure protection valve prevent the air horns from being operated?
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80
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Name three problems that may signify a brake problem that will require a mechanic to check the truck more thoroughly.
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-vehicle pulls to one side when the brakes are applied
-the brake pedal feels mushy or un-usual when the brakes are applied. -the vehicle does not stop within 20ft @ 5mph. |
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Some vehicles coolant reservoirs have two marks to indicate how full the coolant is, what do they indicate?
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Full lines for when the engine is hot or when it is cold
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NFPA 1901 braking test requires that new apparatus be brought to a complete stop from a speed of __mph not to exceed __ft.
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20mph;35ft
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NFPA 1901 requires that on vehicles with air brakes the pressure should build to a sufficient level for vehicle operations within how long?
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60 seconds
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To test road brakes, allow the apparatus to move forward at _mph. Then push down on the pedal firmly and the apparatus should stop within about __ft.
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5 mph: 20ft
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To test the parking brake, it can be tested the same as the road brakes, at _mph pull the brake and it should stop within __ft.
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5 mph: 20ft
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What should the cooling fan be inspected for?
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Cracks or missing blades
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What does the SAE number indicate?
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The oil viscocity
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What is step #1 in charging a apparatus battery?
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Make sure the battery and ignition switches are in their off positions.
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What should be avoided when connecting a battery charger to a reliable power source?
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Ensure that is is away from gasoline and other flammable vapors.
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Items that should be checked on a weekly basis.
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-Flush the pump with clear water if department policy is to carry the pump full of water.
-Check and clean intake strainers. -Check pump gear box for proper oil level and traces of water -Operate pump primer with all valves closed. -Operate changeover valve if multi-stage pump -Check packing glands for excessive leaks. -Operate pump pressure control devices. -Test accuracy of foam proportioning system -Refer to pump manufacturer’s manual for additional instructions. |
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Corrosion on the battery terminals may be cleaned by mixing what and pouring it on the connections?
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Baking soda and water
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What does SAE stand for?
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Society of Automotive Engineers
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When charging an apparatus where should the black charger cable be attached?
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To the vehicle frame
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items that should be checked/performed in the daily check out of an apparatus.
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-Operate the pump and drive controls
-Check that the priming pump tank is full -Make sure the auxiliary fuel tank is full -Ensure all gauges and valves on the pump panel are working -Fire pump and booster lines are completely drained. -Inspect water and foam tanks for levels and leaks -Check for damage, leaks, or obstructions in the winterization systems -Make sure master stream turrets operate and have full motion -Check auxiliary fire systems if applicable |
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When checking automatic transmission fluid levels some manufacturer’s may require what?
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That the vehicle has been driven in forward gears first and the levels checked while the vehicle is still running.
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What should the steering linkage be checked for? And what findings should be reported?
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For looseness and free-play.
Excess free-play should be reported. |