engineer overview

Question 1

driving policy for manual ops

Answer 1

420

Question 2

probationary firefighters driving

Answer 2

encouraged to drive all for training non emergency until modules are done. may drive medic unit on calls

Question 3

if engineers must be reassigned for coverage, it must be authorized by

Answer 3

shift commander

Question 4

whose responsibility to safely deliver apparatus and personnel to appropriate destination

Answer 4

driver

Question 5

any member driving city vehicle under emergency shall

Answer 5

complete advanced driver training

Question 6

three issues if driver unfamiliar

Answer 6

personnel going off duty brief
drill asap
reassign via dmt

Question 7

regarding drivers……remember

Answer 7

if you feel they aint fit to drive….they aint fit to drive

Question 8

important things to check right away

Answer 8

fuel, tank, brakes, start

Question 9

how often check specialty apparatus

Answer 9

weekly

Question 10

only exception on seat belts

Answer 10

back of ambulance

Question 11

when code 3 on freeway

Answer 11

gridlock near scene

emergency lane on freeway

Question 12

exceeding speed limits

Answer 12

10mph over

65 max

Question 13

what turn off in the rain

Answer 13

telma brake retarders

Question 14

can you pass other responding units

Answer 14

yes with radio contact

Question 15

times to stop while responding

Answer 15

directed
red light
stop sign
unguarded rr crossing
unaccounted lanes
bus with sign out

Question 16

when can you oppose on freeway

Answer 16

specific request of dps/tpd and assured traffic stopped

Question 17

headlights on or off at scene

Answer 17

off to improve visibility of other drivers

Question 18

when don protective vests

Answer 18

prior to responding. captain can use discretion in special circumstances

Question 19

most common dangerous activity we do

Answer 19

driving

Question 20

% firefighter fatalities are from driving

Answer 20

25

Question 21

% killed in on duty accidents were not wearing seat belt

Answer 21

80

Question 22

three s in driving

Answer 22

slow down
stop
seatbelts

Question 23

probationary firefighters can drive fire apparataus on emergency calls

Answer 23

successful completion all modules of probationary packet.

Question 24

probationary firefighters can drive what type vehicles

Answer 24

medic truck, cars, utility trucks

Question 25

when can you drive fire apparatus on emergency calls

Answer 25

completion probationary period at discretion of captain

Question 26

when is texting while driving ok

Answer 26

never ever ever

Question 27

when is it OK to talk while driving

Answer 27

single operator if related or response or work. multiple forms of communications may be necessary to achieve operational goals.

Question 28

prior to leaving station captain responsible for 5 things

Answer 28

driver qualified/fit
driver aware destination
apparatus checked out/operating
door open
crew seated/belted

Question 29

when notify responding shorthanded and who tells bc

Answer 29

full alarm or greater response. dispatch notifies bc

Question 30

lights at night

Answer 30

headlights off, scene lights on

Question 31

how far last cone/flare from scene

Answer 31

150ft upstream

Question 32

how far last cone/flare on freeway

Answer 32

up to 300 ft

Question 33

3 things to report to dispatch if accident

Answer 33

vehicle involved
injuries/damage
assistance needed

Question 34

in accident what policy regarding moving vehicle

Answer 34

shall not be moved until police completed investigation unless it constitutes immediate hazard

Question 35

how deep water is concerning to ford

Answer 35

higher than axle centerline

Question 36

pierce saber air intake is where

Answer 36

at or below frame level

Question 37

5 concerns with water fording

Answer 37

water intake to air filter resulting in hydro statically stall engine causing severe damage.
fan blade hitting water resulting in blade/radiator damage
wet brake linings
loss telma due to electrical wet
water contamination other parts

Question 38

areas for water entry 5

Answer 38

air filter
transmission vent
fire pump transmission vent
differential vent
wheel seals

Question 39

areas for water entry ambulances 4

Answer 39

engine air filter
transmission vent
differential vent
wheel seals

Question 40

procedure if water contamination suspected or been driven through high water

Answer 40

contact fire maint 3209

Question 41

if water contamination found what will maint do and how long

Answer 41

wheel bearings and gearboxes flushed and air filter changed. about 4 hours