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Where is the driver's blind spot usually located?
Where is the driver's blind spot usually located?
Right side of engine
In what manner should you drive?
In what manner should you drive?
Defensively
What is the most likely cause of the transmission not engaging while the engine is running?
What is the most likely cause of the transmission not engaging while the engine is running?
No fluid
What pressure does the low air warning device sound?
What pressure does the low air warning device sound?
Most of the electrically controlled units in a fire apparatus use ______ current.
Most of the electrically controlled units in a fire apparatus use ______ current.
After the hydraulic brake test is performed, the pedal should___________.
After the hydraulic brake test is performed, the pedal should___________.
Excessive wear on the middle or central portion of the tire tread could be an indication of?
Excessive wear on the middle or central portion of the tire tread could be an indication of?
Another term for voltage is?
Another term for voltage is?
An auxiliary heat exchanger is considered to be part of the engine's ________________.
An auxiliary heat exchanger is considered to be part of the engine's ________________.
On slack adjusters with the brakes applied, the angle between the push rod and adjuster should be NOT LESS THAN?
On slack adjusters with the brakes applied, the angle between the push rod and adjuster should be NOT LESS THAN?
A gradual increase in exhaust noise starting as a slight ticking sound is most likely attributed to?
A gradual increase in exhaust noise starting as a slight ticking sound is most likely attributed to?
What NFPA recommendations are for placing a fire apparatus out of service based on leaking fluid?
What NFPA recommendations are for placing a fire apparatus out of service based on leaking fluid?
Which type of brakes are similar to a large C-clamp?
Which type of brakes are similar to a large C-clamp?
What are the three different types of brakes included in the air brake system?
What are the three different types of brakes included in the air brake system?
If brake lights do not light and a switch failure is suspected, test the circuit using a?
If brake lights do not light and a switch failure is suspected, test the circuit using a?
What is the definition of a class 2 leakage?
What is the definition of a class 2 leakage?
When an air compressor cuts-in/cuts-out too often as a result of reduced reservoir volume, the first step to take would be to?
When an air compressor cuts-in/cuts-out too often as a result of reduced reservoir volume, the first step to take would be to?
The rate of electron flow measured in amperes is?
The rate of electron flow measured in amperes is?
A loud engine noise accompanied by a dramatic and sudden drop in oil pressure could be the result of?
A loud engine noise accompanied by a dramatic and sudden drop in oil pressure could be the result of?
Overfilling an automatic transmission with fluid can cause?
Overfilling an automatic transmission with fluid can cause?
The minimum tread depth on the front steering tire is?
The minimum tread depth on the front steering tire is?
The minimum tread depth on non-steering wheels is?
The minimum tread depth on non-steering wheels is?
Who can make repairs to automatic slack adjusters?
Who can make repairs to automatic slack adjusters?
Upon discovering a damaged passenger seat belt, the driver/operator should?
Upon discovering a damaged passenger seat belt, the driver/operator should?
What does NFPA 1915 standard cover?
What does NFPA 1915 standard cover?
Why is it important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications?
Why is it important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications?
What are non-invasive activities that do not require the apparatus to be taken out of service in order to maintain proper operation?
What are non-invasive activities that do not require the apparatus to be taken out of service in order to maintain proper operation?
NFPA 1001 is the:
NFPA 1001 is the:
NFPA 1002 is the:
NFPA 1002 is the:
NFPA 1500 is the:
NFPA 1500 is the:
NFPA 1911 is:
NFPA 1911 is:
What is the name of the agency that has the responsibility for establishing the basic requirements for the licensing of drivers?
What is the name of the agency that has the responsibility for establishing the basic requirements for the licensing of drivers?
What are the 4 requirements to respond legally in the state of CA?
What are the 4 requirements to respond legally in the state of CA?
What is the second leading cause of on-duty deaths to firefighters contributed to?
What is the second leading cause of on-duty deaths to firefighters contributed to?
According to NFPA 1901, during brake testing of new apparatus, the apparatus must come to a complete stop within a distance of?
According to NFPA 1901, during brake testing of new apparatus, the apparatus must come to a complete stop within a distance of?
The legal minimum distance between a vehicle and an emergency vehicle is?
The legal minimum distance between a vehicle and an emergency vehicle is?
What should a driver/operator avoid?
What should a driver/operator avoid?
Emergency vehicle sirens have proven to provide audible projection at 40 MPH for ______ and at 60 MPH for _____?
Emergency vehicle sirens have proven to provide audible projection at 40 MPH for ______ and at 60 MPH for _____?
What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?
What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?
When are you allowed to pass a school bus with the stop sign out?
When are you allowed to pass a school bus with the stop sign out?
The authority to operate code three comes from?
The authority to operate code three comes from?
When operating fire apparatus at highway speeds, how far should the driver/operator look ahead?
When operating fire apparatus at highway speeds, how far should the driver/operator look ahead?
Class 1 leak?
Class 1 leak?
Class 3 leakage?
Class 3 leakage?
What class of leakage would usually render the apparatus to be considered out of service?
What class of leakage would usually render the apparatus to be considered out of service?
Spring brakes are used to meet emergency and parking brake requirements.
Spring brakes are used to meet emergency and parking brake requirements.
The safety relief valve activates the spring brakes when the pressure drops to a range of 20-45 PSI.
The safety relief valve activates the spring brakes when the pressure drops to a range of 20-45 PSI.
An air compressor that fails to maintain 80-90 PSI in the system with the service brakes applied and the engine at idle is to be placed out of service.
An air compressor that fails to maintain 80-90 PSI in the system with the service brakes applied and the engine at idle is to be placed out of service.
Fire apparatus that have defective defrosters are to be placed out of service.
Fire apparatus that have defective defrosters are to be placed out of service.
According to the NFPA, a fire apparatus that has one torn passenger seat belt should be placed out of service.
According to the NFPA, a fire apparatus that has one torn passenger seat belt should be placed out of service.
An air pressure protection valve prevents the air horns from operating when the air pressure in the reservoir drops below 80 PSI.
An air pressure protection valve prevents the air horns from operating when the air pressure in the reservoir drops below 80 PSI.
How do you clean batteries from corrosion?
How do you clean batteries from corrosion?
The load monitor is intended to prevent an overload of the apparatus suspension system.
The load monitor is intended to prevent an overload of the apparatus suspension system.
What is load shedding?
What is load shedding?
The maximum amount of free play in an apparatus steering wheel is 20 degrees of total play.
The maximum amount of free play in an apparatus steering wheel is 20 degrees of total play.
Department SOP's should indicate items that a driver/operator can repair on their own.
Department SOP's should indicate items that a driver/operator can repair on their own.
What is the minimum licensing requirement to drive fire apparatus in CA?
What is the minimum licensing requirement to drive fire apparatus in CA?
On an authorized emergency vehicle, the flashing of the headlamps shall consist of upper-beam flashing, and not the flashing of any other light beam.
On an authorized emergency vehicle, the flashing of the headlamps shall consist of upper-beam flashing, and not the flashing of any other light beam.
Current can be defined as:
Current can be defined as:
Who can work on automatic slack adjusters?
Who can work on automatic slack adjusters?
Growling or whining coming from the rear axle could be caused by a low oil or bearing.
Growling or whining coming from the rear axle could be caused by a low oil or bearing.
What is the first component of the electrical system?
What is the first component of the electrical system?
What is voltage?
What is voltage?
NFPA 1451
NFPA 1451
Medical exam requirements
Medical exam requirements
Normal operating engine temperature
Normal operating engine temperature
Normal Oil Temperature
Normal Oil Temperature
Normal transmission temperature
Normal transmission temperature
Normal voltage
Normal voltage
Minimum amount of fuel
Minimum amount of fuel
Engine systems
Engine systems
Cooling system
Cooling system
NFPA out of service criteria for COOLANT SYSTEM
NFPA out of service criteria for COOLANT SYSTEM
NFPA out of service criteria FUEL SYSTEM
NFPA out of service criteria FUEL SYSTEM
NFPA out of service criteria OIL SYSTEM
NFPA out of service criteria OIL SYSTEM
Air filtration system
Air filtration system
NFPA out of service criteria AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM
NFPA out of service criteria AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM
What is the max play allowed in the belt systems?
What is the max play allowed in the belt systems?
What does milky white coolant indicate?
What does milky white coolant indicate?
Transmission and clutch
Transmission and clutch
Where is the power take off unit (PTO) located?
Where is the power take off unit (PTO) located?
NFPA out of service criteria TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
NFPA out of service criteria TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Starting systems
Starting systems
Charging system
Charging system
Charging system driven by belts or engine?
Charging system driven by belts or engine?
Ignition system
Ignition system
Electrical load management (monitor) systems
Electrical load management (monitor) systems
What does the load management (monitor) system do?
What does the load management (monitor) system do?
Electrical accessories that will place engine out of service?
Electrical accessories that will place engine out of service?
What does the fast idle system do?
What does the fast idle system do?
What is the worst thing on a battery?
What is the worst thing on a battery?
What is defined as electrical pressure?
What is defined as electrical pressure?
Resistance is:
Resistance is:
Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law
Alternating current
Alternating current
How many steps is it to engage the starter?
How many steps is it to engage the starter?
What is the order of the air brake system?
What is the order of the air brake system?
What pressure does the safety relief valve activate?
What pressure does the safety relief valve activate?
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Study Notes
Driver/Operator Flashcards Key Points
- Blind Spot: Located on the right side of the engine.
- Driving Style: Should be defensive to ensure safety.
- Transmission Issue: Lack of fluid can cause non-engagement.
- Low Air Warning: Activates at 60 PSI or at half of cut-out pressure.
- Electricity in Fire Apparatus: Uses Direct Current (DC).
- Hydraulic Brake Test: Brake pedal should not move after being pumped three times and held for five seconds.
- Tire Tread Wear: Excessive wear in the center indicates overinflation.
- Voltage Synonym: Also referred to as electrical current.
- Auxiliary Heat Exchanger: Part of the engine's cooling system.
- Slack Adjusters: Angle between push rod and adjuster must not be less than 90 degrees when brakes are applied.
- Exhaust Noise: Gradual increase indicates a failing exhaust manifold gasket.
- NFPA 1911: Provides guidelines for when to place fire apparatus out of service due to fluid leaks.
- Disk Brakes: Function similarly to a large C-clamp.
- Air Brake Types: Include parking brake, emergency brake, and service brake.
- Testing Brake Lights: Use a test light if the lights do not activate.
- Leakage Class 2: Fluid leakage that forms drops but does not cause them to fall.
- Draining Reservoir: First step when air compressor cycles too frequently due to decreased reservoir volume.
- Current Definition: Measured in amperes, representing the flow of electrons.
- Oil Pressure Drop: A sudden drop with loud noise may indicate a broken connecting rod.
- Transmission Overfill: Can lead to over-pressurization and broken seals.
- Tread Depth Requirements: Minimum of 4/32 inch for front tires and 2/32 inch for non-steering wheels.
- Slack Adjusters Repairs: Only certified air brake technicians are authorized to repair.
- Damaged Seatbelt Protocol: Move passenger to a non-damaged seat or take the vehicle out of service if no other seats are available.
- NFPA 1915 Overview: Covers preventive maintenance for apparatus.
- Manufacturer's Recommendations: Important for maintaining warranty integrity.
- Non-invasive Maintenance: Troubleshooting can be performed without taking apparatus out of service.
- NFPA 1001 and 1002: Standards for firefighter qualifications and fire apparatus driver/operator qualifications, respectively.
- NFPA 1500: Safety and health program standards for fire departments.
- Department of Transportation (DOT): Establishes basic licensing requirements for drivers.
- Legal Response Requirements (CA): Include visibility of lights, siren use, authorization as emergency vehicle, and dispatch to emergencies.
- Traffic Accidents: Second leading cause of firefighter on-duty deaths.
- Brake Testing Standards: New apparatus must stop within 35 feet at 20 MPH.
- Emergency Vehicle Distance: Minimum distance from a vehicle to an emergency vehicle is 300-500 feet.
- Backing Precautions: Drivers/operators should avoid backing whenever possible.
- Emergency Vehicle Sirens: Designed to project audible warning 300 feet at 40 MPH and 12 feet at 60 MPH.
- Steering Wheel Position: Ideal hand position is at opposite sides.
- School Bus Stop Protocol: Passing allowed on a double-yellow line when traveling in the opposite direction.
- Authority for Code Three Operation: Comes from California Vehicle Code (CVC).
- Driver Attention Distance: Look ahead 1/4 mile at highway speeds and 1/2 mile in city driving.
- Leakage Class Definitions: Class 1 (wetness), Class 2 (drops form but don't fall), Class 3 (drops falling).
- Spring Brakes: Meet both emergency and parking brake requirements.
- Safety Relief Valve Activation: Operates at 150 PSI, not at lower pressures.
- Out of Service Evaluation: Required for air compressor failure to maintain 80-90 PSI under idle conditions.
- Defroster Issues: If defective, the apparatus should be taken out of service.
- Seat Belt Protocol: Torn passenger seat belts do not necessarily require out-of-service status under NFPA.
- Air Pressure Protection Valves: Prevents operation of air horns below 80 PSI.
- Corrosion in Batteries: Considered the worst condition for battery performance.
- Milky White Coolant: Indicates the presence of oil in the coolant system.
- Electrical Pressure: Defined as voltage, analogous to PSI in hydraulic systems.
- Resistance Definitions: Opposition to current flow, similar to friction loss.
- Ohm's Law: Describes the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance.
- Alternating Current: Changes amplitude and polarity regularly.
- Starter Engagement Steps: Involves a two-step process to activate the solenoid and starter motor.
- Air Brake System Sequence: Includes compressor, governor, dryer, safety valve, check valve, and storage tanks.
- Safety Relief Valve Pressure: Activated at 150 PSI.
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