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41 Cards in this Set
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What size is the four digit vechicle identifier?
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2" wide by 3/4" tall
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What is the vehicle identifier used for?
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It is affixed to all equipment carried on an engine so they can be identified to the proper apparatus
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What is the first step in proper apparatus maintenance
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Keep the apparatus clean!!
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What temp water do we wash our apparatus at?
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Warm or cold, Not Hot.
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When do we refill the fuel tanks according to policy?
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1/2 tank
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What 4 Rigs are to be kept full or at a min. of 3/4 full of fuel??
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Strike team units
OES E-1 Reserve command unit |
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Before checking the oil level on the apparatus it must have been shut off for a minimum of
--??-- min. and be on ground level. |
30 min.
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When checking the trany fluid level the engine must be running and be at normal operating range at a minimum of --??-- degrees
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160 degrees
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When low fluid levels are found, wipe the dip stick and repeat the fluid level check how many times???
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Check it 3 times
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After verifying the low fluid level, what do you do prior to adding fluid?
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Contact mechanic, do not add fluid if less than one quart is needed
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How far below the radiator cap should the water level be?
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One inch, to allow for water expansion when heated.
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What should you look for in the water, when checking out the Eng.?
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Evidence of oil, sludge, or rust.
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How much play should the apparatus belts have?
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1/2 inch
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How often should we give the apparatus a road test?
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At least weekly.
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How many drops per min. should the pump packing leak?
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30-60 drops per min.
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What can we clean the apparatus batteries with?
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Ammonia water or baking soda solution, then rinse with water and wipe down.
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How far above the top plates should the level of the battery electrolyte be?
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3/8 above the top plate, if not add water but do not overfill
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What reading should a fully charged battery give?
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between 1.260 and 1.280
If not, charge it. Do not over charge |
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The apparatus project list uses four steps to help track projects, what are they??
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1. Need Identified- date and by who
2.Project- Identify the work needed 3.Started- Who started the project and when 4.Finished- Dated completed and by who |
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What are 4 examples of reasons to make an entry in the rope log book?
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Operations, training, inspections, and washing
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What are 3 important things every entry into the apparatus Log book should have?
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Date, entry , and initials
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What is the vehicle information?
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-Apparatus specs,
-Registration -Example of the current City of Clovis accident report form -Copy of the certification test results which may be lamintaed to the back side of the apparatus specs. |
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What is our daily check for our ladders?
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Check for general cleanliness
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What is our after use check/weekly inspection for our ladders?
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Check :
-Heat sensors -Bolts and rivits for tightness -Welds, beams and rungs for cracks or apparent defects -Check butt spurs and roof hooks for sharpness or excessive wear -Check halyards for fraying or kinking and general condition. -Check all moving hardware, clean and lubricate as necessary |
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What day of the month do we do our monthly ladder check?
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First monday of every month
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How often do we wax our ladders?
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Bi-annual
every 6mo |
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What do we wax our ladders with?
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Paraffin wax
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What part of a ladder can be painted?
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The top and bottom 18 inches
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How often should ladders be tested?
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Annually and after repairs have been completed
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Why would you take a ladder out of service?
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If they are impact loaded, overloaded, heat exposure enough to change the heat sensor colors, and generally unsafe.
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When backing an apparatus arms over head with clinched fist, palms towards the apparatus means
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Stop
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When backing an apparatus arm over head flagging the direction of travel means
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Straight back
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When backing an apparatus drop arm down to shoulder hieght to indicate direction. the other arm over head using the same position as straight back.
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Turn direction
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When should the "Zico" S.C.B.A. straps be locked.
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At all times unless traveling to a call where SCBA is required.
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Aerial ladder Hand signals.
-Ladder rotation |
Extend arm fully, horizantally with fist clenched in the desired direction of travel, dropping the arm sharply at desired location.
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Aerial ladder Hand signals.
-Ladder extension |
Extend arm horizontally and bend arm up at the elbow, dropping the arm sharpley when desired height is attained
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Aerial ladder Hand signals.
-lower ladder |
Extend arm fully, horizontally, with the palm down, bring arm to side in repeated motions until desired level is attained, then drop arm sharply.
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Aerial ladder Hand signals.
-Raise ladder |
Extend arm fully, horizontally, with palm up, raising hand verically above head in repeated motions until the desired level is attained, then drop arm sharply.
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When should the apparatus operator determine the equipment is ready for instantaneous response and fire fighting duty?
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Immediately upon reporting for duty.
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Where should you NOT wash the rig.
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In direct rays of sun, or where the metal is hot to the touch.
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What special precautions must be taken when pulling an apparatus into station 2?
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Minimum of TWO spotters to watch both sides of apparatus as it enters the building.
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