Starting & Driving the Apparatus

Question 1

Statistically how many LODD deaths occur when responding to or returning from emergencies?

Answer 1

25%

Question 2

Five basic causes of apparatus accidents:

Answer 2

1. Improper backing of the apparatus
2. Reckless driving by the public
3. Excessive speed by the fire apparatus driver/operator
4. Poor apparatus design and maintenance

Question 3

What must occur every time before the apparatus moves?

Answer 3

A 360° inspection

Question 4

Instruments & Gauges

Air Pressure:

- Normal psi
- NFPA 1901 build pressure in \_\_\_\_ minutes
- \_\_\_\_ psi to release air brakes

Answer 4

Instruments & Gauges

Air Pressure:

- Normal psi: 100-120psi
- NFPA 1901 build pressure in one minutes
- 60psi to release air brakes

Question 5

Instruments & Gauges

Oil Pressure:
-____ to ____ psi

Answer 5

Instruments & Gauges

Oil Pressure:
-5 to 70psi

Question 6

Instruments & Gauges

Engine Temperature:
-____ to ____ degrees

Answer 6

170 to 200 degrees

Question 7

Instruments & Gauges

Transmission Temperature:
-____ to ____ degrees, ____ degrees max

Answer 7

Instruments & Gauges

Transmission Temperature:
150 to 200 degrees, 250 degrees max

Question 8

Instruments & Gauges

Voltage/Amperage

Answer 8

13 to 14 volts

Question 9

Fuel Level/DEF Level

____ = empty

Answer 9

1/2 tank

Question 10

If the engine does not start within ____ seconds, release the starter button and allow the starter motor to cool for ____ seconds before attempting to start the engine again.

Answer 10

`15, 60 seconds

Question 11

Let the engine idle for ____ to ____ minutes for a non-emergency response

Answer 11

3 to 5 minutes, then recheck mirrors for correct view and obstructions

Question 12

Oil pressure gauge should read within ____ to ____ seconds of starting

Answer 12

5 to 10 seconds

Question 13

High idle is ____ to ____ rpms

Answer 13

900 to 1100rpms

Question 14

NFPA ____ states that a seatbelt will be provided for every seat inside the apparatus cab

NFPA ____ states all riders must be seated and belted

Answer 14

NFPA 1901 states that a seatbelt will be provided for every seat inside the apparatus cab

NFPA 1500 states all riders must be seated and belted

Question 15

You are allowed to buck traffic with ____ of incident

Answer 15

One block

Question 16

New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code for traffic and whatever

Answer 16

66-7-6

Question 17

AFR maximum speed allowed past speed limit when travelling code three

Answer 17

10mph

Question 18

Warning Devices

Audible:
    Effectiveness of sirens at
        40mph
        50mph
        60mph

Answer 18

Warning Devices

Audible  
    Effectiveness of sirens at
        40mph: 300'
        50mph: 12'
        60mph: "outrun" effective range

Question 19

Warning Devices

Visible:
NM law requires one lighted lamp exhibiting red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of ____ feet

Answer 19

500’

Question 20

How man LODD would be prevented if every firefighter wore a seatbelt

Answer 20

10-15

Question 21

Intersections

When approaching an intersection turn off all sirens and horns at least ____ feet before the stopped traffic is reached

Answer 21

200’

Question 22

Intersections

Leave emergency lights on and bring apparatus to a stop at least ____ feet from nearest traffic

Answer 22

100’

Question 23

Do not follow closer than ____ feet behind other emergency vehicles

Answer 23

500’

Question 24

____ mph snow chains

Answer 24

35mph

Question 25

How far should you stop behind other vehicles?

Answer 25

You must be able to see the bottom of their rear wheels

Question 26

Wheel chocks will be used and how many sides of the tire to chock (four answers)

Answer 26

- Anytime the apparatus is parked on a slope - Engine is in pump - Aerial ladder is set up - Chock both sides of the tire

Question 27

COA Substance Abuse Policy No employee shall consume alcohol within ____ hours prior to the start of their shift No safety-sensitive employee shall consume alcohol for ____ hours following involvement in an accident OR until (s)he submits to the post-accident drug/alcohol test, whichever is first.

Answer 27

4 hours 8 hours