Questions and Answers
Which apparatus must be road checked at least once each month?
How often should power-operated features be tested on apparatus?
Which form is used to record road checks for apparatus?
What maintenance can members perform on electrical components of automotive apparatus?
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When are members notified to report with apparatus for the annual service test?
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What must be done if repairs are made to electrical components?
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What is prohibited for members regarding the maintenance of spark plugs?
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What apparatus is typically included in the road checks mandated each month?
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How frequently should the transmission fluid level and condition be checked for heavy apparatus?
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What action must be taken if the coolant exhibits contaminants like scale or rust?
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What testing occurs as part of the Annual Pump and Aerial Ladder Tests?
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When should the transmission fluid and filter be changed?
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What should be done if the coolant test results indicate that it is unfit?
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Which document details the bi-monthly preventive maintenance for heavy apparatus?
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Where should diluted cooling system coolant be reported?
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What is the primary purpose of maintaining approved copies in the Apparatus Log Book?
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What document outlines the procedures for the repair or replacement of equipment?
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How often should portable gasoline engines be started and run until heated?
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Which of the following equipment needs to be checked monthly?
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Where are detailed instructions for checking most equipment with gasoline engines found?
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What should be recorded on the F-973, Apparatus and Equipment Check Record?
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Which document should be referenced for the maintenance of dry chemical extinguishers?
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Which equipment requires a weight check that must be documented?
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Department tools and equipment are restricted to what type of use?
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Study Notes
Apparatus General Overview
- Monthly road checks are mandatory for various apparatus including reserve apparatus, service utilities, foam carriers, helicopters, and more.
- The F-973 form is used to document road checks for listed apparatus.
Power Accessories Checks
- Pumps and aerial ladders must be tested at least once every 30 days.
- The F-974 form is designated for recording these power accessory checks.
Annual Service Tests
- Members are notified about the schedules and locations for annual service tests for apparatus.
Electrical Repairs Policy
- Members can perform minor electrical repairs but must report them to the Supply and Maintenance Division.
- Follow-up inspections by a Department mechanic may occur after member repairs.
- Repairs allowed include fixing loose wires, replacing fuses (excluding radio fuses), and changing light bulbs.
Equipment Maintenance Guidelines
- Spark plug maintenance occurs during replacements as required and during annual tests.
- Members are prohibited from adjusting distributor settings, breaker points, or ignition timing.
Equipment Use Regulations
- Departmental tools and equipment are strictly reserved for departmental use only.
- Marking procedures for equipment can be found in Volume 3, section Equipment/General.
Inventory Management
- Equipment inventory on apparatus should comply with guidelines outlined in Volume 4, Equipment Inventory.
Operational Checks
- Mandatory checks for portable radios, gasoline engines, dry chemical extinguishers, CO2 extinguishers, and combustible gas indicators.
- Results are documented on the F-973 form, with specific instructions provided in various volumes for each item.
Automatic Transmission Maintenance
- Heavy apparatus with automatic transmissions undergo annual servicing, including fluid and filter changes.
- Weekly checks of transmission fluid levels and conditions are required per F-377 guidelines.
Cooling System Management
- Diagnostic testing of heavy apparatus coolant occurs annually during pump and ladder tests.
- Bi-monthly coolant testing is also mandated, along with flushing systems with substandard coolant.
- Any reported coolant issues, such as contamination, require contacting Shop Office for corrective measures.
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Test your knowledge on the road checking procedures for various apparatus. This quiz covers the types of apparatus that should be checked monthly, including reserve apparatus, service utilities, and transportation rigs. Get ready to demonstrate your understanding of maintenance protocols.
