Questions Flashcards
Name 2 of the 3 occasions when the four gas monitor should be calibrated.
First Sunday of the month and before using, training
What is OES and CAL fires policy for utilizing chock blocks on the engine?
At all times, front and back
What is the GPM rating for the aux pump on OES 8632.
180 gpm @ 100 psi
What is the downhill slope OES is capable of handling?
40 percent
What is the maximum side slope OES is capable of handling?
14 percent
What is the definition of an operational accident?
An accident in a city vehicle involving city property.
An accident that does not cause major damage or injury
The air brake system consists of three braking systems combined. What are they?
Service, parking and emergency
What is the purpose of priming the pump?
Removing the air from the pump.
During the daily break check the low air alarms will activate when the air pressure reaches…
55-75 psi
Perception distance + reaction distance + breaking distance =
Stopping distance
What is the mission statement of the escondido Fire dept?
To serve the public and Safeguard the community from the impact of fire, medical and environmental emergencies through education, emergency services and enforcement.
According to EOM 503.01 equipment aloft high rise policy, the 3rd in engine should be assigned to what?
Assignment FDC/ Lobby Control/Systems
Phone number of fleet services
7608394883
Who should receive the station fuel receipts?
Natisha
Where are vehicle condition report forms located.
On the intranet under forms
What is the responsibility of the engineer assigned to the accountability collection point
Collect all delivered tags and clip to board if possible. Units tags should be clipped to assignment or assignment written down next to tag
How much air pressure to raise/lower the ladder rack in the engine?
90
Name three of the four things to do when approaching an intersection code 3
Slow down or stop if necessary
Clear all directions of traffic
Change siren tone if needed
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When can fire department vehicles be taken out of service for routine maintenance, repairs or safety?
A vehicle of apparatus may be removed from service by the operator whenever the continued operation of the vehicle or apparatus would constitute a safety hazard.
The overall responsibility for managing apparatus status rest with the BC or OPS chief
What channel number is utilized for emergencies?
5p channel 16
You can engage 4x4 when traveling under 10 mph. True or false?
False
True or false. You can switch between transfer high and transfer low when traveling under 10 mph.
False
In case of a 800mghz radio failure, escondido will monitor which channels?
ESC DISP V
The pump boss pressure governor operates in two modes. They are
Rpm and psi
