Apparatus Inspection And Maintenance

Front 1

Operating controls to check or inspect the fire pump is a daily pump maintenance function.

Back 1

True

Front 2

What is a valid guideline for cleaning automotive glass?

Back 2

Apply cleaner with damp paper towels or rags

Front 3

With the exception of the_______, fluid level checks should be done while the engine is turned off.

Back 3

automatic transmission fluid.

Front 4

Regular performance of routine maintenance checks can prevent most apparatus or equipment failures.

Back 4

True

Front 5

Most modern vehicle batteries do not require internal inspection.

Back 5

True

Front 6

The driver/operator should check each lug nut's tightness by hand.

Back 6

True

Front 7

What is a guideline for washing the exterior of a new apparatus.

Back 7

Rinse the vehicle before shampooing.

Front 8

Driver/operators should perform posttrip inspections after operating at a fire for a long period or after an unusually long road trip.

Back 8

True

Front 9

The process of automatically shutting down less important electrical equipment to prevent an overload is called_______

Back 9

load shedding

Front 10

Dirt can cause deterioration of engine compartment coverings.

Back 10

True

Front 11

Checking the underside of the apparatus and inside the compartments for water or foam leaks is a weekly pump maintenance function.

Back 11

False. Checking the underside of the apparatus and inside the compartments for water or foam leaks is a daily pump
maintenance function.''

Front 12

The proper order for left- and right-front side inspection is_________

Back 12

Doors, fuel tank, wheel and tire, equipment in rear of cab.

Front 13

Making sure the auxiliary fuel tank is full is a daily pump maintenance function.

Back 13

True

Front 14

ABS is the abbreviation for________

Back 14

antilock braking system.

Front 15

Testing the roof and bumper turrets is a daily pump maintenance function.

Back 15

True

Front 16

What should the driver/operator note first when inspecting the front of the vehicle?

Back 16

Significant body damage.

Front 17

NFPA 1901 requires the parking brake to hold the apparatus in place on grades of up to______percent.

Back 17

20

Front 18

The device that shuts down less important equipment to prevent putting too much demand on the electrical system is called a______

Back 18

load monitor.

Front 19

Pump intake valves at the front of the vehicle should be fully open when not in use.

Back 19

False. Pump intake valves at the front of the vehicle should be fully closed when not in use.

Front 20

NFPA 1901 requires that a new apparatus must be brought to a complete stop from a speed of 20 mph in a distance not to exceed 35 feet

Back 20

True

Front 21

Batteries produce_____when being charged.

Back 21

hydrogen gas.

Front 22

Operating the pump drive control is a daily pump maintenance function.

Back 22

True

Front 23

What is a valid guideline for waxing apparatus?

Back 23

Wax can damage clear-coat finishes

Front 24

The distance that the clutch pedal must be pushed before the throw-out bearing actually contacts the clutch release fingers is called______

Back 24

free play

Front 25

Acceptable tire tread depth varies according to state or provincial inspection requirements.

Back 25

True

Front 26

How soon after starting the apparatus should air pressure be sufficient to allow vehicle operation?

Back 26

60 seconds

Front 27

CDL is the abbreviation for______

Back 27

Commercial driver's license.

Front 28

The term used to describe keeping an apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is called_________

Back 28

maintenance.

Front 29

In general, steering wheel play should be no more than about______degrees in either direction.

Back 29

10

Front 30

Typically, how often do career fire departments require driver/operators to perform apparatus inspections and maintenance checks?

Back 30

At the beginning of each tour of duty.

Front 31

Recalibrating the flow meter is a weekly pump maintenance function.

Back 31

True

Front 32

What part of the apparatus should rear-side inspections cover?

Back 32

Rear of cab to tailboard.

Front 33

The driver/operator should not allow the records of previous inspections to influence the current inspection.

Back 33

False. Reviewing the records of previous inspections allows the current inspector to pay extra attention for
reoccurrence of earlier problems.''

Front 34

Checking the pump gear box oil level is a daily pump maintenance function,

Back 34

False. Checking the pump gear box oil level is a weekly pump maintenance function.

Front 35

The inspection process should begin as the driver/operator approaches the vehicle.

Back 35

True

Front 36

Removal of lubricants is not a benefit of vehicle and equipment cleanliness?

Back 36

True

Front 37

Properly functioning brakes should stop an emergency vehicle traveling at 5 mph (10 km1h) within_______of the point where the brake pedal was pushed.

Back 37

20 feet

Front 38

The devices that turns on lights at specified intervals during startup to prevent putting too much demand on the electrical system is called a_________

Back 38

load sequencer.

Front 39

If the radiator coolant level is low, the driver/operator should add water to the system.

Back 39

False. If the radiator coolant level is low, the driver/operator should add approved anti-freeze to the system.

Front 40

A lubricant's SAE number indicates its_________

Back 40

viscosity.

Front 41

Flushing the pump with clear water is a weekly pump maintenance function.

Back 41

True

Front 42

Cracked headlight lenses need not be replaced until the bulb burns out.

Back 42

False. The lenses for all lights should be in place and not cracked or broken.

Front 43

A second firefighter in the cab should test the operation of audible warning devices while the first firefighter checks the headlights.

Back 43

False. Do not test the operation of audible warning devices with someone standing in front of the vehicle.

Front 44

Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents the air horns from operating when air reservoir pressure drops below 80 psi .

Back 44

True

Front 45

Older apparatus require gentler cleaning procedures than do newer apparatus.

Back 45

False. Newer apparatus require gentler cleaning procedures than do older apparatus to avoid damage to new paint, detailing, and clear-coat protectants."

Front 46

The term used to describe restoring or replacing that which has become inoperable is________

Back 46

repair

Front 47

SAE is the abbreviation for______

Back 47

Society of Automotive Engineers.

Front 48

The driver/operator should be able to perform___________

Back 48

basic maintenance.

Front 49

Equipment in compartments should not be inspected at the time of the vehicle inspection.

Back 49

False. The driver/operator may choose to make equipment inspections during side inspections.

Front 50

The correct order for inspecting the front of the apparatus is___________

Back 50

Left-front side, front end, right-front side.

Front 51

What is the final step in the circle or walk-around inspection method?

Back 51

Perform functional check of apparatus systems.