Arff Truck

Front 1

why does preventive maintenance play such an important role in the upkeep of your apparatus?

Back 1

it
1)ensures reliabity
2)reduces the frequency and cost of repair
3)lessens out-of-service time

Front 2

what is crucial for use in discovering trends and for mainteneace, warranties, and claims involving the apparatus?

Back 2

inspection documentation

Front 3

an inspection should never be conducted until when?

Back 3

the wheels are choked

Front 4

when inspecting your ARFF apparatus what type of approach should be used?

Back 4

a systematic approach

Front 5

before you begin an inspection what must/should be reviewed?

Back 5

prior inspection records

Front 6

what types of checks should be performed on the ARFF?

Back 6

1) Walk-around
2)in-cab
3)engine
4)daily&weekly

Front 7

what are the 8 sides that are inspected on a ARFF?

Back 7

1)approach
2)right front
3)right back
4)back
5)top
6)left rear
7)left front
8)front

Front 8

what all is inspected on a left front and right front inspection?

Back 8

1)cab doors
2)wheel and tire
3)springs and shackles
4)platforms and rails

Front 9

what all is covered on the left rear side inspection?

Back 9

everything from the rear of the cab to the tailboard

Front 10

what items will you need to inspect on a left rear side?

Back 10

1)body
2)wheel and tire
3)equipment compartments
4)hose storage
5)mounted equipment
6)automatic snow chains
7)batteries

Front 11

what item is inspected on the left rear side but not on the right rear side?

Back 11

batteries

Front 12

what items will you need to inspect on the right rear side but are not on the left rear side?

Back 12

1)nitrogen cylinder
2)fuel tanks

Front 13

what items should be checked on "top" inspections?

Back 13

1)cables and electronic controls
2)water and foam tanks

Front 14

what should be inspected in the front of the apparatus?

Back 14

1)lights
2)windshield
3)fluid leaks
4)under carriage
5)body
6)bumper equipment

Front 15

what all is included in the bumper equipment check?

Back 15

1)turret devices
2)winch
3)pump discharges

Front 16

if you are inspecting wiperblades, windshield, lights, and steering, you are inspecting what?

Back 16

the front of the ARFF

Front 17

three items that you need to inspect on wheels and tires are?

Back 17

1)tire tread
2)valve stem
3)broken studs or clamps

Front 18

when cleaning battery terminals what must be worn?

Back 18

eye and hand protection

Front 19

during a rear part inspection on a apparatus what is inspected?

Back 19

1)body and mounted equipment
2)towing attachments

Front 20

what major items would you inspect on an in-cab inspection?

Back 20

1)mirrors
2)steering wheel
3)steering colum
4)parking brakes
5)seats and seat belts
6)equipment
7)brakes and clutch pedal

Front 21

how much play is allowed on the steering wheel?

Back 21

10 degrees in either direction

Front 22

what are some items included in a in-cab equipment check?

Back 22

1)maps
2)flashlights
3)handlights
4)pre-fire plans
5)SCBA

Front 23

during an in-cab inspection the fuel gauge should read what?

Back 23

at least 3/4 tank

Front 24

with the engine running what else is inspected in a in-cab inspection?

Back 24

1)lights
2)audible warning devices
3)electrical switches and controls
4)winterization system
5)central tire inflation/deflation system

Front 25

what is the CTIS system?

Back 25

the central tire inflation/deflation system enables the ARFF apparatus driver/operator to adjust the tire pressure while in motion or stationary

Front 26

where is the CTIS panel located?

Back 26

directly in front of the crew chief

Front 27

where does the pressure gauge on the CTIS gets its reading?

Back 27

from the static air tank

Front 28

in what position must the CTIS on/off switch be maintain?

Back 28

in the on position

Front 29

how many different tire pressure setting are used on the CTIS?

Back 29

four different setting

Front 30

what are the four different settings on the CTIS?

Back 30

1)highway
2)cross-country
3)mub/snow/sand
4)emergency

Front 31

what is the meaning of the solid green light on the CTIS system?

Back 31

the system is attained the right setting

Front 32

what is the meaning of the blinking green light on the CTIS system?

Back 32

the system is in the process of reaching its setting

Front 33

when will the vehicle overspeed light illuminate?

Back 33

anytime the max speed is exceeded for the tire pressure selection

Front 34

if the max speed is exceeded for one minute what will happen?

Back 34

the tire pressure will automatically increase to the next setting

Front 35

how many items is there to an engine compartment check?

Back 35

16

Front 36

the engine compartment check consist of what items?

Back 36

1)engine oil level
2)air filter restriction
3)coolant overflow reservoir
4)windshield washer fluid reservoir
5)power steering fluid reservoir
6)belts
7)ignition wiring
8)oil leaks
9)exhaust system
10)automatic tranmission fluid
11)hydraulic fluid
12)air system
13)fuel pump and filter
14)chassis
15)steering gear
16)cooling fan

Front 37

in what condition might/must the engine be in to check the power steering fluid level?

Back 37

while the engine is running

Front 38

when checking the belts how much slack is acceptable?

Back 38

1/2 to 3/4 inch deflection at midpoint

Front 39

if the CTIS malfunctions and the tire pressure is bleeding inappropriately what should you do?

Back 39

place the on/off switch in the OFF position

Front 40

by placing the on/off switch on the CTIS in the off position what will it do?

Back 40

stop the pressure from venting

Front 41

to keep an ARFF apparatus in top condition the driver/operator should do daily checks on what piece of equipment?

Back 41

1)pump drive control
2)pumping instrumnets
3)hoselines
4)roof and bumper turrets
5)agent tanks
6)auxiliary winterization and/or cooling system
7)fuel tanks
8)auxiliary fire suppression sytem
9)breathing air system

Front 42

how is the engine cooling sytem checked?

Back 42

by bringing the engine to normal operation temp then activating the cooling system

Front 43

the ARFF breathing air system is capable of supplying air to how many crew members?

Back 43

up to 4 including the driver

Front 44

the ARFF breathing air system is capable of supplying air for how long?

Back 44

one hour

Front 45

what are the components that you would check when doing your daily inspection of the ARFF breathing system?

Back 45

1)air masks
2)pressure regulator
3)air cylinders
4)fill valve connection
5)manifold
6)breathing air indicator

Front 46

the pressure regulator on the ARFF breathing system should be set at what?

Back 46

100 PSI

Front 47

what makes up the air cylinders used in the ARFF breathing system?

Back 47

(2) two 444 cubic foot breathing air cylinders

these two cylinders have a total capacity of 888 cubic feet or 4,500PSI

Front 48

the breathing air cylinder valves should be maintained in what position?

Back 48

the open position

Front 49

where is the air fill valve connection located?

Back 49

in the foam transfer pump compartment

Front 50

what should the daily reading be on the system air pressure gauge register located on the fill valve?

Back 50

4,500 PSI