02-1-s215-ep unit 2 - understanding and checking your vehicle s-216 driving for the fire service
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Unit 2 - Understanding and Checking Your Vehicle
S-216Driving for the Fire Service
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Unit 2 - Understanding and Checking Your Vehicle
1. Explain why it is important to perform a vehicle inspection.
2. Differentiate between vehicle problems that are operator repairable and
those that are not.
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Unit 2 - Understanding and Checking Your Vehicle
3. Explain why it is important to document any actions taken concerning the
vehicle such as inspections, use, repairs, maintenance, accidents, etc.
4. Perform a vehicle inspection. Determine your vehicle's
readiness for daily operations in the field.
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I. Reasons for Performing a Vehicle Inspection
A. Vehicle/equipment readiness
B. Accident prevention
C. Preventive maintenance is less expensive than repairs.
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II. Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
Tasks an operator can perform:
1. Change flat tire
2. Replace missing lug nuts
3. Fluid levels
4. Replace fuses
5. Replace light bulbs
6. Replace lenses02-5-S216-EP
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II. Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
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Tasks an operator can perform:
7. Replace/tighten mirrors
8. Tighten any loose nuts, boltsfasteners etc.
9. Battery service
10. Replace air filters
11. Replace missing safety items
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II. Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
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Problems that are not operator repairable:
1. Wiring/electrical problems
2. Major fluid leaks/changing fluids
3. Major tire/wheel problems
4. Broken glass
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II. Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
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Problems that are not operator repairable:
5. Mechanical problemsa. Engineb. Transmission/transfer case/
driveline/differentialc. Brakesd. Steering components/ Constant Velocity joints
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II. Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
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Problems that are not operator repairable:
6. Exhaust system
7. Belts/hoses
8. Repair safety items
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III. Documentation
A. Cost accountability. Refer to agency- specific financial requirements.
B. Organizational/Agency liability or personal liability.
C. To discover mechanical trends with that vehicle that can help with the maintenance of similar vehicles.
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D. As a reminder when certain mechanical service was performed or when problems arose.
E. Helps in the development of new and safer equipment.
F. Documentation for warranty issues that may arise.
G. Document job performance and compliance with organization policies and procedures.
III. Documentation
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IV. Vehicle Inspection
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Cabinets and Locks
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Oil
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Coolant
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Power Steering
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Automatic Transmission
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Fan Belts
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Hoses
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Leaks
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cupping
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Horns, Seatbelts, Radio
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Agency Required Forms
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Unit 2 - Understanding and Checking Your Vehicle
1. Explain why it is important to perform a vehicle inspection.
2. Differentiate between vehicle problems that are operator repairable and
those that are not.
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3. Explain why it is important to document any actions taken concerning the
vehicle such as inspections, use, repairs, maintenance, accidents, etc.
4. Perform a vehicle inspection. Determine your vehicle's
readiness for daily operations in the field.