Questions and Answers
Which machinery issue does NOT warrant an apparatus being placed Out of Service?
What should be done immediately upon identifying a significant malfunction?
What must a Battalion Chief do after being notified of a malfunction?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a malfunction requiring action?
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What should be done regarding any coolant leak?
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Under which circumstance can an item be deemed a safety issue?
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Study Notes
Apparatus Malfunction Notification Triggers
- The following apparatus malfunctions require the unit to be placed Out of Service:
- Water pump failure
- Aerial device failure
- Brakes not operating properly
- Severe air leak
- Inoperative lights:
- Headlights
- Brake Lights
- Tail Lights
- Emergency lights
- Coolant leak (until checked)
- Substantial oil leak (until checked) in:
- Engine
- Transmission
- Rear End
- Power Steering
- Hydraulic System
- Damaged tires
- Belts beginning to squeal
- Steering suddenly feeling "loose"
- Any item deemed a safety issue by crews
Notification Procedure
- Upon identifying an apparatus malfunction, the unit must be immediately placed Out of Service
- Verbal notification must be provided to an on-duty Battalion Chief
- A maintenance ticket must be submitted in Checkit
- The notified Battalion Chief must notify the Assistant Chief of Operations or Assistant Chief of Support Services
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Description
This quiz covers the list of apparatus malfunctions that require a fire truck to be taken out of service, as outlined by Assistant Chief of Operations Chris Whaley.
