P&P Apparatus and Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

2 1/2 inch hose is tested when

A

odd numbered years

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2
Q

1 3/4 inch hose is tested when

A

even numbered years

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3
Q

how is wildland hose tested

A

visually, during even numbered years

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4
Q

hose testing psi and time

A

250 psi for three minutes

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5
Q

when connecting the plymovent to the engine should the engine be moving?

A

no.

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6
Q

if lines are painted on the apparatus floor does the ff need to be behind the engine to back

A

no, he stands to the right of the engine after connecting the plymovent hose

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7
Q

SCBA bottle operating pressure

A

3500 psi

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8
Q

how often are SCBA bottles hydro

A

5 years and taken out of service after 15 years of life

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9
Q

o2 bottle operating pressure

A

1000 psi

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10
Q

can station personnel make repairs to apparatus

A

no, unless specifically instructed by the garage

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11
Q

where and when does the apparatus inventory get sent to

A

every december, services

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12
Q

which overhead assignments can use a utility

A

Operations Section Chief, Division/Group Supervisor, Strike Team/Task Force Leader, Crew Boss (CRWB), Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB), Safety Officer, or Field Observer assignments

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13
Q

how many utilities available is ideal

A

two per battalion

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14
Q

when picking up a utility what should the person do

A

complete the SBCFD vehicle check-out/check-in form

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15
Q

how are water tenders staffed for out of county assignments

A

two personnel, one has to be an engineer

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16
Q

what is an avoidable accident

A

the driver failed to do everything reasonably possible to avoid the accident.

17
Q

what is an unavoidable accident

A

the driver did everything reasonably possible to avoid the accident.

18
Q

who is notified in case of an accident involving dept vehicles

A

appropriate law enforcement and BC

19
Q

immediately following an accident what happens

A

EMS if needed, dont move vehicles if practical, notify BC, driver completes an accident report form, all documentation is sent to logistics captain within 24 hours

20
Q

which type of action can be disciplened

A

avoidable

21
Q

can a company officer be held accountable for a vehicle accident

A

Company officers may also be held accountable if it is determined that proper training,discipline or other actions by the company officer could have helped prevent the accident

22
Q

missing or damaged property should be reported when

A

with 24 hours of discovery or occurance

23
Q

if equipment is stolen what does the employee need

A

a police report

24
Q

how often do ffs and engineers recertify for pump operator status

A

every four years