Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of the Vehicle Idling Standard Operating Guidelines?
How often should fire apparatus leave the station for non-emergency activities?
What should be done to ensure consistent vehicle voltage for electronic components?
How long should a vehicle be started and batteries recharged if it cannot be plugged into a shoreline?
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What should be done with vehicles not actively involved in an incident, but still on the scene?
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What should be done with vehicles assigned to the Tollway during an incident?
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What should be done with vehicles used to provide emergency lighting during an incident?
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How often should the Vehicle Idling Standard Operating Guidelines be re-evaluated?
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What is the primary reason ambulances may be idled in below freezing conditions?
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Which of the following statements about idling vehicles in cold weather is correct?
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What can be done to prevent unnecessary idling practices when a 110 volt shoreline is available?
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Which of the following scenarios allows for vehicle idling during non-emergency conditions?
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What is the maximum time allowed for vehicles to be idled every three hours when not on a 110 volt shoreline?
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What is the important requirement for engines supplied with a water tank and pump in freezing conditions?
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What is the typical battery life of cars if not monitored and left off?
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Under what condition should vehicles providing heating or cooling remain idling?
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Study Notes
Purpose and Definitions
- The Hoffman Estates Fire Department aims to conserve fuel and reduce exhaust emissions by minimizing unnecessary vehicle idling.
Policy
- Fire apparatus driving should be limited to essential missions only.
- Station Officers should plan daily activities to reduce non-emergency apparatus departures from the station.
- Whenever possible, attach vehicles to a 110-volt shoreline to maintain consistent voltage for electronic components.
Non-Emergency Situations
- If a vehicle cannot be plugged into a shoreline within 3 hours, it should be started and idled for ½ hour to recharge batteries.
Emergency Situations
- Vehicles involved in an incident should remain running as needed during the incident.
- Vehicles not actively involved in an incident but on the scene should be shut off and batteries disconnected.
- Vehicles assigned to the Tollway should remain running throughout the incident.
- Vehicles providing emergency lighting should remain running for as long as needed.
- Vehicles should be shut off during fueling operations.
Special Considerations
- Below freezing conditions:
- Ambulances: Use 110-volt system to maintain temperature in patient compartment or idle the vehicle to maintain temperature and battery charge.
- Engines: Idle and engage pump to prevent water from freezing in pump.
- Cars: Monitor battery life and start the vehicle to recharge when necessary.
Procedure
- Use a 110-volt shoreline to eliminate idling whenever possible.
- When a shoreline is not available, start the vehicle every 3 hours and idle for ½ hour to maintain proper battery charge levels.
Exceptions
- Idling is allowed during emergency incidents to supply electrical power.
- Idling is allowed in below freezing weather to prevent water from freezing in pumps.
- Idling is allowed if an apparatus experiences a charging problem and the operator is unsure if the apparatus can restart.
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Description
This quiz is based on the standard operating guidelines of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, specifically on equipment guidelines, vehicle idling, and NIMS compliance.