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Volume 3: APPARATUS GENERAL Flashcards

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OFF-STREET PARKING
If it becomes necessary to use off-street parking facilities for heavy duty apparatus during non-emergency operations, concerned members shall give consideration to the following: The condition of the ______ on the lot, ________ within the lot, sufficient room for safe ________ of apparatus, and any inconvenience caused to the ______.

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Paving
Congestion
Maneuvering
Public

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OFF-STREET PARKING

Members using off-street parking facilities with any Department vehicle shall park only in areas designated for ______ ______, avoid parking in a cramped or misaligned slot, and use good defensive driving tactics while maneuvering within parking lots.

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Public parking

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shall be used by drivers and passengers during ALL driving operations

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Seat belts

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ation Commanders shall not allow apparatus to be taken off duty without first receiving permission from their______ ________ and _____

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Battalion commander and metro

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Apparatus is not considered off duty under conditions where response could be made without a delay of more than

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60 seconds

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Changes made to apparatus which cause information in the logbook to become obsolete or in error shall be reported promptly. Officers concerned shall immediately notify _____ and ________ _______, ______ and _______Bureau, using the Form F-____

A

S&M
Training and support bureau
F-225

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Logbooks shall accompany apparatus when assigned to relief duty, when going to the Shops for

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Annual pump or ladder test, or when transferred

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Station Commanders shall request replacement of lost logbooks by submitting an

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F-225

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An F-620 packet shall be carried on Department apparatus at all times. Each fire station will have ____extra packets.

A

Two

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What are the three types off accident for which a f-620 packet is required

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Accident involved with civilian car, or property, of a third party

Accident involved with another fire dept vehicle or property

Accident involving a domestic and non domestic animal

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11
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Who fills out the FG 88 at the scene?

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Driver

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Who fills out the FG 84B

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CIVILIAN WITNESS (license number if no name)

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Who fills out the f-150 when theres an accident

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Investigating officer

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14
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Who fills out the f-80for an accident

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Station commander

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Accident procedure:
A. CALL METRO AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Exact ______ of accident.
2. _____ number, type and _______ of apparatus.
3. Number of injured no matter how slight. If injury is serious or fatal, call on _____ ______ only. Give names and assignments of injured Department personnel (refer to Vol. 2, 4/6-80.84).
4. Amount of _______.
5. Type of ________ needed.
6. Request _______ ______ to be notified.
7. Request Fire Department ________ officer.
8. Request Police traffic investigation for all _____ _____ accidents.

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Location
Shop number, type, and assignment
Call on land line only
Damage
Assistance needed
Commanding officer
Investigating officer
Third party accidents

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Accident procedure:
A. CALL METRO AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Exact ______ of accident.
2. _____ number, type and _______ of apparatus.
3. Number of injured no matter how slight. If injury is serious or fatal, call on _____ ______ only. Give names and assignments of injured Department personnel (refer to Vol. 2, 4/6-80.84).
4. Amount of _______.
5. Type of ________ needed.
6. Request _______ ______ to be notified.
7. Request Fire Department ________ officer.
8. Request Police traffic investigation for all _____ _____ accidents.

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Location
Shop number, type, and assignment
Call on land line only
Damage
Assistance needed
Commanding officer
Investigating officer
Third party accidents

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Apparatus damaged in an accident, other than ____ or ______, shall be placed temporarily off-duty pending a thorough examination of any working parts which may have been involved. This examination shall be made by the _________ ______ or a _______________.

A

Body or fenders
Company commander or a chief officer

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17
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Any forms or correspondence from the D.M.V. shall be sent through channels, to the ________ ______ ______, for forwarding to the office of the City Attorney.

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Emergency services bureau

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18
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When a member is learning to tiller, a minimum of ______ training sessions shall be held with the trainee placed in an observer position behind a Firefighter certified to tiller.

A

Three

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While in the observer position, the member shall be secured to the truck by means of a

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Safety belt

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What should be taken into consideration before a firefighter is allowed to tiller

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The extra pressure and the members ability to handle it

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OFF-DUTY PRACTICING ON RESERVE HEAVY APPARATUS
Each training session shall be limited to _____ hour per member and confined to the ____ ______ district of the Station where the apparatus is housed.

A

One hour
First alarm

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22
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Defects in apparatus will be promptly reported by all members concerned. If the defect has not been remedied by the time of platoon change, the Station Commander concerned shall make a written _________ concerning the defect and hand it to the oncoming Station Commander, supplemented by any verbal instructions necessary.

A

Memorandum

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23
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“Paint applied in less than ideal conditions often causes more

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Harm than good

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24
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Members shall not paint the undercarriage of apparatus or any portion thereof, except as noted:

Paint may be applied to ____ _____, but only when needed to protect surfaces from corrosion.

A

Bare metal

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25
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No spray painting of apparatus is allowed except by

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Supply and maintenance

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26
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Supply & Maintenance personnel will inspect apparatus undercarriage paint during

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Annual test

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27
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Members may request apparatus undercarriage painting through the

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Supply requistion system (srs)

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28
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______ ______ of apparatus so equipped shall be operated at all times in quarters and in service.

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Engine heaters

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29
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Pressure washers are dangerous and can cause an “______” injury where foreign material is injected under the skin.

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Injection injury

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30
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Cleaning apparatus

Each station was required to create a ______ ______ _____ ____ (SWPP), and post that plan on the official bulletin board.

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Storm water pollution plan

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Apparatus undercarriage cleaning creates runoff with significant contamination, and must be performed at a location where runoff is collected in a

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Clarifier

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32
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Company Commanders and Battalion Commanders should provide _____ time for undercarriage cleaning when possible, and may need to adjust inspection schedules to accommodate cleaning.

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CAV time

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CHEMICALS ALLOWED AND PROHIBITED

Members shall not use any equipment that creates an aerosol spray of any flammable liquids such as

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Kerosene

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34
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The approved product for undercarriage cleaning is available through SRS from Supply and Maintenance. It is listed in the catalog as:

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Degreaser gunk type

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35
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Members should avoid directing high-pressure spray at

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Rubber seals

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36
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When using pressure washers for the undercarriage and getting water in unwanted areas what can correct the problem before corrosion damages bearings, splines, kingpins, etc.

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Prompt lubrication

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37
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In all cases where power washers are used, lubrication should be done the ____ _____ cleaning takes place, and in no case later than the ____ _____.

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Same day
Next day

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38
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High-pressure water can damage many of the components. Do not directly spray the following components:

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Alternators
Diodes
Electronics
Electronic connectors
Electronic throttle being pump panel

39
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Paint stripping
Water in lube areas
Erosion of softer materials
Water in sealed electrical components
Are all signs of what

A

Pressure washer use

40
Q

Station personnel are prohibited from using industrial ______ ______. Supply and Maintenance personnel are permitted to use them

A

Industrial steam cleaners

41
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LUBRICATION
“In most areas, ____________ is far worse than too much.”

A

Too little lube

42
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What lubrication reduction are only to be handled by the shops?

A

Transmission oil and differential oil

43
Q

What are the lubrication products members can use?

A

Chevron “black pearl” chassis grease
Aqualube for fire pumps
Engine oil 15-40

44
Q

Negative impact of power lube equipment (Use power lube equipment with a maximum air pressure of

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60 psi

45
Q

All steering connections with rubber boots shall be lubed in what way?

A

With hand pump lube guns only

46
Q

Any failure of boots on _____ independent suspension should be promptly reported to Supply & Maintenance for repair or replacement.

A

Tak 4

47
Q

Zerk or “______” fittings provided for attachment of lube equipment should be ____ _____ prior to attaching the lube equipment to prevent forcing contaminants into the area being lubricated.

A

Alemite
Wiped clean

48
Q

All preventative maintenance and lubrication shall be accomplished during the first _____ ______ of the appropriate month.

A

First two weeks

49
Q

F-377’s and F-377RA’s shall arrive in the Battalion Office no later than the day prior to ______ ______, or the ____ of the month, whichever comes first.

A

Battalion inspection
15th

50
Q

Front-Line Emergency Heavy Apparatus Heavy Apparatus have an engine displacement of ____ cubic inches and greater.

A

465

51
Q

If the company travels more than 12,000 miles annually, the apparatus currently in use shall be lubricated _____ during the ________________ of the month. Companies that travel less than 12,000 miles annually shall be lubricated once every ____ months on the _____ months.

A

Monthly during the first two weeks

Two months on the even months

52
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eavy Apparatus shall have the oil changed every

A

4000 miles

53
Q

The oil filter shall be changed _______ by Supply and Maintenance

A

Annually at pump/ladder test

54
Q

Aerial ladders and related components shall be lubricated a minimum of every ___________ or sooner if needed due to high use, i.e., high activity, training, apparatus operator practicals, etc.

A

Two months

55
Q

One of the lubrications may be in preparation for the Annual Ladder Test. Battalion Commanders shall be notified on the ______ _____ the ladder is to be lubricated so that it may be inspected during the lubrication process.

A

Shift before

56
Q

Reserve Apparatus and Non-Emergency Light Apparatus Station commanders of stations housing reserve apparatus and non-emergency light apparatus, i.e., plug buggy, etc., shall develop a schedule of reserve apparatus preventative maintenance and lubrication and forward to the _____ ________ for approval.

A

Battalion commander

57
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Reserve Apparatus and Non-Emergency Light Apparatus
At no time shall apparatus preventative maintenance (F-377) or lubrication exceed _____ months except with the approval of the Battalion Commander.

A

Four months

58
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ANYTIME A RESERVE APPARATUS IS PLACED IN RELIEF, IT SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND LUBRICATED ACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE OF THE

A

Front line apparatus it replaced

59
Q

Lubrication Both Reserve Heavy and Reserve Light Apparatus shall be lubricated every

A

4 months

60
Q

Oil Change Reserve Heavy and Reserve Light Apparatus shall have the oil changed every _____ miles or __ months.

A

4,000 miles or 6 months

61
Q

Lubrication Non-Emergency Light Apparatus shall be lubricated once every

Oil and Filter Change The oil and filter shall be changed every ______ apparatus miles.

A

4 months
4,000 miles

62
Q

Station Commanders requesting modified maintenance schedules for specialized apparatus shall forward written requests direct to the Supply and Maintenance _______ _______, with recommendations and justifications.

A

Division commander

63
Q

Heavy apparatus cooling system coolant will be diagnostically tested by the

A

Test engineer

64
Q

Heavy apparatus cooling system coolant shall also be tested

A

Bi monthly

65
Q

Diluted cooling system coolant shall be reported to the Shop Office (Ext. _____). They will arrange for coolant additive to be sent to the station.

A

6111

66
Q

At any time coolant is found to exhibit _____, ____, ____ _____, or other contaminants, the condition shall be reported to the Shop Office (Ext. 6111) and arrangements made for a cooling system flush.

A

Scale rust oil film

67
Q

Lubrication is based on _____ ______ miles not apparatus miles.

A

Annual company miles

68
Q

Air tanks shall be thoroughly bled on a weekly basis, preferably on each ______ morning. During inclement weather, tanks may need to be drained ______.

A

Monday
Daily

69
Q

Repair for leaking air brake systems shall be requested when the low pressure warning device operates when the apparatus has not been run for

A

12 hours or less

70
Q

Air brakes

System shall be checked at least each ___ months to determine if an adjustment is needed. Refer to “Service Log Book” for proper procedure.

A

2 months

71
Q

Tires shall be ______ following each daytime run. Tires must be examined closely for damage. If they are muddy or dirty, they should be washed with a minimum of ______.

A

Brushed
Water

72
Q

APPARATUS CHECKS-POWER ACCESSORIES
Pumps, aerial ladders, and other power operated features shall be operated on all apparatus at least once each ______ days. The F-____ shall be used to record these checks.

A

30 days
F-974

73
Q

After a fuel delivery has been made, wait ______ hours before pumping gasoline, and ________ hours before pumping diesel fuel.

A

12 hours
24 hours

73
Q

After a fuel delivery has been made, wait ______ hours before pumping gasoline, and ________ hours before pumping diesel fuel.

A

12 hours
24 hours

74
Q

. If water is suspected in a station fuel tank, handle as an

A

Emergency repair

75
Q

During refueling of apparatus, extreme caution shall be exercised. Smoking shall not be permitted within ____feet of gasoline pumps or the motor vehicle being refueled.

A

25 feet

76
Q

When gasoline is dispensed from a gasoline pump to a safety can, the can shall be Located

A

Outside of the building

77
Q

Disposal - Arrangement for the disposal of all hazardous waste generated by Department facilities will be handled by Supply and Maintenance. When waste oil drums or other miscellaneous hazardous waste containers are filled, Station Commanders shall call the “_______ ________” (5-6124) at Supply and Maintenance and request that a pick up be made.

A

Storeroom counter

78
Q

4-cycle engine Use

A

Gasoline only

79
Q

2-cycle engines Use

A

Gasoline and 2 cycle 50 to 1 oil remix only

80
Q

Engines shall have fuel tanks drained every ____ days and replenished with fresh fuel.

A

30 days

81
Q

Disposal of unused fuel shall be accomplished by pouring it in the fuel tanks of gasoline powered

A

Vehicles

82
Q

4-cycle: All 4-cycle safety containers shall be painted ____ and marked “4-CYCLE”.

A

Red

83
Q

2-cycle: All 2-cycle safety containers shall be painted ______ and marked “2-CYCLE”.

A

Yellow

84
Q

For greater engine efficiency, fresh 50-to-1 fuel shall be mixed every ___ days and placed in the portable equipment.

A

30 days

85
Q

FUEL MIXTURE (50-TO-1 OIL)
Required mixing method: Use the required container and fill it half full with _____, then add the _______ outboard oil. Complete the operation by filling the container with gasoline, securing the cap on the container and shaking it vigorously to obtain a compatible mixture.

A

Gasoline
50 to 1

86
Q

Supply: Single fire stations should mix a ____-gallon supply at a time and hold the remaining oil in reserve. Task Force stations should mix a ____-gallon supply at a time and hold the remaining oil in reserve.

A

One gallon
5 gallon

87
Q

A piece of apparatus maintained on a stand-by basis to temporarily replace or augment first line apparatus.

A

Reserve apparatus

88
Q

A reserve apparatus which is temporarily assigned to replace a piece of first-line apparatus.

A

Relief apparatus

89
Q

Reserve Trucks - Numbered starting with

A

500

90
Q

Front line apparatus shall be identified with numbers using white reflective adhesive material affixed directly to the apparatus as follows:

a. Front: ___”

b. Rear: ____”

c. Side: __”

d. Top: ____”

A

7 1/2
7 1/2
9
15 3/4

91
Q

Community titles designating areas served will also be solely provided by Supply and Maintenance. Reflective lettering used for this purpose shall be ____” tall, contrasting color, and be placed on the ___” reflective stripe on each side of the apparatus.

A

4 1/4’’ tall
6’’

92
Q

Community designators shall be pre-approved by the Commander of the

A

Bureau of emergency services

93
Q

Who has the authority to approve non-emergency use of fire department helicopters

A

The fire chief

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