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30 Cards in this Set
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Keeping the apparatus in a state of usefulness or readyness.
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Maintenance
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To restore or replace parts on components, which have become inoperable.
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Repair
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NFPA Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician professional qualifications.
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NFPA 1071
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NFPA standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus.
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NFPA 1911
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A clean engine and clean functional parts help with what?
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Permits proper inspection, which helps to ensure efficient operation.
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As the driver/operator performs the daily walk-around inspection, What tw types f inspections are being conducted simultaniously?
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1. The commercial road-worthiness inspection.
2. The inspection that firefighters make for operational readiness of emergency equipment attached to the apparatus. |
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Why does IFSTA recommend driver/operators use a systematic method, such as a walk-around inspection?
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To ensure that no portion of a vehicle inspection is overlooked.
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What should the wheel itself be inspected for?
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Signs of missing, bent, or broken studs, lugs, or balance weights.
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When examining tire condition, what should driver/operators check for?
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- proper tread depth
- Tread separation - cupping - excessive wear on the sidewalls - cuts - dry rotting - cracking tires - objects impaled in the tire. |
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The maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operatedon roadways.
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
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The weight of an empty fire apparatus off the assembly line with no tools, water, equipment, or passengers.
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Curb weight
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Some driver/operators have been taught to rap the tires with a mallet for what reason?
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To listen for different tones, which may alert to a differance in tire pressure.q
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Automatic tire chains may not be effective or engage properly in snow depth over _-_ inches.
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3-6inches
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As`a rule of thumb, it is generally best to keep the fuel tank at least how full?
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3/4 full
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Turns various lights on at specified intervals so that the start-up electrical load for all of the devices does notoccur at the same time.
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Load sequencer
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"Watches" the system for added electrical loads that threaten to overload the system.
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Load Monitor
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When an overload condition occurs, the load monitor will shut down less important electrical equipment to prevent the overload.
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Load shedding
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Most all commercial vehicles since aproximately what year are equipped with anti-lock braking systems?
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1990
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Most large, modern fire apparatus are equipped with wha type of braking systems?
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Air actuated braking systems
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Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents the air horn and other unnecessary peripherals from being operated wen the pressure in the sir reserve drops below what psi?
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80 psi
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Apparatus brakes should be thoroughly tested at least how often?
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At least once a year
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The air pressure warning signal, on air brakes, should sound before the pressure drops to less than what psi?
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60 psi
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At what point should the automatic actuation of the parking brakes occur?
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40 psi
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The cab should be lifted at least how often to inspect the engine compartment area?
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weekly
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If driver/operators are expected to lubricate th chassis components, they must perform what duties?
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- Be familiar with all the lubrcation fill connections.
- Wipe the fittings clean with a shop rag. -press the end f the ubrication gun fill hose onto the fitting. - operate the pump handle on the grease gun until resistance is felt. - Continue this process around te apparatus until all lubricsation points have been filled. |
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The operational inspection of an aerial apparatus serves what two purposes?
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- Ensures the serial device is in proper working condition.
- serves as a review of the aerial device operation for the driver operator. |
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Why is it not advisable to rotate and extend the device at the same time?
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Such action overtaxes the hydraulic system and may cause damage.
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Aparatus tests can be grouped into what two tests?
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- Preservice tests
- Service tests |
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What are some common types of non-destructive tests that can be used on aerial devices?
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- Magnetic particle inspection
- Conductivity readings - Liquid penetrant testing - Ultrasonic inspection - Radiographic testing - Hardness testing - Acoustic emission inspections |
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What three tests fall under preservice testing?
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- Manufacturer testing
- Certification testing - Acceptance testing |
