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38 Cards in this Set
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Keeping apparatus in a state of readiness |
Maintenance |
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To restore of replace that which has become inoperable |
Repair |
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Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications |
NFPA 1071
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Volunteer fire departments should establish a procedure by which all apparatus are inspected and maintained When? |
On at least a weekly or bi-weekly schedule
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Overcleaning can be negative by secondary to possible removal of what? |
Lubrication |
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During first six months of vehicle life, ____ water should be used to assist in hardening the paint and protective coating |
Cold |
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When washing newer apparatus, a garden hose should be used so that the stream from the end of the hose is no more than.... |
1 foot in length |
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When should career fire departments typically require their driver/operators to perform inspection and maintenance checks? |
At the beginning of each tour of duty
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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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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 |
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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? |
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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Unusual accumulations of brake dust on the wheel can signify what? |
A problem with the braking system |
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In addition to checking tire conditions, also make sure that dual tires do not what? |
Come in contact with each other or other parts of the vehicle.
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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 that new apparatus be brought to a complete stop from a speed of __mph not to exceed __ft. |
20mph;35ft |
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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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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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If the pressure drops below what psi, does the air pressure protection valve prevent the air horns from being operated? |
80 |
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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. |
5 mph: 20ft |
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Most engine compartment checks are to be done while the engine is NOT running except: |
Transmission fluid |
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What should the cooling fan be inspected for?
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Cracks or missing blades |
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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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What does the SAE number indicate? |
The oil viscocity |
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What is step #1 in charging an apparatus battery? |
Make sure the battery and ignition switches are in their off positions. |
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If done wrong, attempting to charge a battery may produce what? |
Hydrogen gas |
