Transcript BLACKWOOD FIRE COMPANY TOWER844LADDER

BLACKWOOD FIRE COMPANY
UTILITY 845
BASIC OPERATOR TRAINING
CLASS
COURSE OBJECTIVE
• TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE COMPANY
MEMBERS WITH THE BASIC KNOWLEDGE
TO SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY OPERATE
THE UTILITY VEHICLE
RESTRICTED DRIVERS
• Operational Guideline #4.9
• Members between the age of 18 and 21,
who meet all other qualifications, may
train as a restricted driver on Utility 845,
849, Car 847 and Command 848.
• All training shall be conducted IAW OG
4.3.
RESTRICTED DRIVERS
• Restricted drivers will be subjected to the
following limitations, in addition to the
rules and requirements applicable to all
drivers:
– 4.9.3.1 May operate above listed vehicles only
if no other drivers are available.
– 4.9.3.2 May only drive vehicles at reduced
speed, regardless of the incident type.
COURSE OUTLINE
• Vehicle Orientation
• Training at this level should take place at the fire station
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and shall consist of:
1.) Cab control functions/emergency warning devices.
2.) Fire department equipment.
3.) Fire department procedures.
4.) New Jersey state law governing operation of
emergency vehicles.
5.) Vehicle handling characteristics.
Minimum training time - Level I: .5 hour.
COURSE OUTLINE
General Driving Performance
•Driver/Operator training at this level is
divided into two (2) phases to allow
the trainee to practice and receive
specific instruction under varying road
and weather conditions.
COURSE OUTLINE
Level II - Phase 1:
• Training at this level shall occur during daylight while
temperatures are above freezing and on roadways of
little or no traffic flow (preferably private property, large
parking areas, etc.). During training at this phase, the
Instructor will drive the apparatus to the area selected
for instruction. The Instructor shall decide when to begin
the trainee at Level II - Phase 2 instruction, but only
after the trainee demonstrates proficiency within those
skills outlined below for Level II training.
– 1.) Placing the apparatus in operation.
– 2.) Familiarization of handling characteristics.
– 3.) Braking, slowing, and stopping.
– 4.) Turning (left, right, U turns, K turns).
– 5.) Backing (straight, turning, alley dock).
– 6.) Serpentine
– 7.) Parallel parking.
– Minimum training time - Level II Phase 1: .5 hours.
COURSE OUTLINE
Level II - Phase 2:
• Training at this level shall occur on general public
roadways and streets during daylight and night
(dark) hours. Instruction shall be given within those
skills as further outlined within this policy and
specifically described on the Fire Apparatus Operator
Certification Report. It is the responsibility of the
Instructor to refer to and use a copy of the Fire
Apparatus Operator Certification Report form as a
guide for instruction of the trainee.
– 1.) Placing the vehicle in operation.
– 2.) Operating the vehicle in traffic and while passing other
vehicles.
– 3.) Turning the vehicle in traffic.
– 4.) Typical placements for given incidents.
– Minimum training time Level II Phase 2: .5 hours.
COURSE OUTLINE
Testing:
• The trainee will be eligible for certification and
authorization to operate U-845 after;
– 1.) Completed Driver/Operator training at all levels as
described.
– 2.) Completing minimum training hour requirements.
 1.5 hour
– 3.) Has demonstrated satisfactory performance to the
Instructor of those skills necessary for operation of that
particular apparatus. The trainee must demonstrate
satisfactory performance during a road and operation test
given to evaluate his performance according to the format
outlined on the Fire Apparatus Operator Certification
Report. For U-845, the road and operation test may be
given by the Instructor as designated by the Chief and
evaluated during training.
COURSE OUTLINE
Reports:
• It is the responsibility of the Instructor to
complete an Activity Report form upon
completion of each training session with
the trainee.
• A brief description of the training session
must be included in the remarks.
• It is the responsibility of the Instructor to
complete the Fire Apparatus Operator
Certification Report form upon completion
of the road and operation test.
COURSE OUTLINE
Reports:
• All Activity Reports and the Fire
Apparatus Operator Certification
Report for each trainee must be
compiled and forwarded to the
Chief for records review and
approval before the trainee will be
authorized to drive U-845.
VITAL STATISTICS
Vehicle
• 2007 FORD F-250 XL CREW CAB 4X4
PICK UP W/SHORT BOX
VITAL STATISTICS
Size/Drive Train
• Overall Height:
• Overall Length:
• Overall Width:
– Mirrors Retracted:
– Mirrors Extended:
• Wheelbase:
• Ground Clearance:
• Engine:
• Transmission:
• Seating Capacity:
6’-10”
20’5”
8’8”
9’-3”
156”
7 ¾”
FORD 6.8L 3-VALVE
TRITON V10 SOHC
5 speed Torqshift
automatic
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VITAL STATISTICS
Towing/Payload
• Gross Vehicle Wt. Rating:
9,600 lbs
• Maximum Payload Rating:
6,770 lbs
• Maximum Trailer Wt. Capacity:
6,000 lbs
• Maximum Trailer Tongue Wt.:
• Maximum Trailer Wt. with weight
distributing unit:
• Maximum Trailer Tongue Wt. with weight
distributing unit:
600 lbs
12,500 lbs
1,500 lbs
VITAL STATISTICS
Safety
• 4-Wheel Antilock brake system
• Adjustable Safety Belts
– All occupants shall be belted in any time the
vehicle is in motion!
• Driver/Passenger Air Bags
DRIVING
Starting
• Unplug the Kussmaul
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Auto Charger from
driver side of vehicle
Ensure vehicle is clear
of all obstructions
Enter into drivers seat
DRIVING
Starting
• 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories
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such as the radio to operate while the engine is not
running
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic
transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel. This position
also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to
be moved from the P (Park) position without the
brake pedal being depressed.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning
lights illuminated. Key position when driving
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
DRIVING
Preparing to start the vehicle
• When starting a fuel-injected engine, don’t
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press the accelerator before or during
starting. Only use the accelerator when
you have difficulty starting the engine.
When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs
faster to warm the engine. If the engine
idle speed does not slow down
automatically, shut off the engine and
retry. If you still experience the problem,
have the vehicle checked by the FAM.
Make sure all occupants buckle their
safety belts.
Make sure the headlamps and all electrical
accessories are off.
Make sure the gear shift is in P (Park)
Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the
key to 5 (START)
DRIVING
Preparing to start the vehicle
• Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or
illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the
vehicle checked by the FAM
DRIVING
Starting the engine
• 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
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turning the key to 5 (START).
2. Turn the key to 5 (START), then
release as soon as the engine starts.
Excessive cranking could damage the
starter.
NOTE: If the engine does not start
within the first five seconds on the
first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait
10 seconds and try again. If the
engine still fails to start, press the
accelerator to the floor and try
again; this will allow the engine to
crank with the fuel shut off in case
the engine is flooded with fuel.
DRIVING
Braking system
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Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
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ABS Warning Lamp
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This vehicle is equipped with a four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS). This
system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping
the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal
pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the brake pedal may
suddenly travel a little farther as soon as the ABS braking is done and normal
brake operation resumes. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and
should be no reason for concern.
The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the
light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled
and needs to be reported to the FAM.
Using ABS
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When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; do
not pump the brake as this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will
increase your stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately,
allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking on slippery
surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.
DRIVING
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
• When four-wheel drive (4WD) is
engaged, power is supplied to all
four wheels through a transfer
case. 4WD can be selected when
additional traction is desired.
• 4WD operation is not
recommended on dry pavement.
Doing so could result in difficult
disengagement of the transfer case,
increased tire wear and decreased
fuel economy.
• For proper operation, make sure
that each hub is fully engaged and
that both hubs are set to the same
position (both set to LOCK or both
set to AUTO). To engage LOCK,
turn the hub locks completely
clockwise; to engage AUTO, turn
the hub locks completely
counterclockwise.
DRIVING
The 4WD System
• Provides 4x4 High engagement and
disengagement while the vehicle is moving
• Is operated by a rotary control located on
the instrument panel that allows you to
select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low
operation.
• Uses auto-manual hub locks that can be
engaged and disengaged automatically
based on the 4x4 mode selected.
• Auto-manual hubs can be overridden by
rotating the hub locks from AUTO to LOCK
if desired
• Automatic operation of the
hub is recommended
DRIVING
4WD System indicator lights
• 4x4 – momentarily illuminates after the
engine is started.
• Illuminates 4H when 4x4 High is engaged
• Illuminates 4L when 4x4 Low is engaged
DRIVING
Using the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF)
4WD System
• Positions of the electronic shift system
– 2H (2WD High) - For general on-road driving. Sends power to
the rear wheels only
– 4h (4WD High) - For winter and off-road conditions. Sends
power to the front and rear wheels
– 4L (4WD Low) - For low-speed off-road applications that require
extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat
out of the water. Sends power to the front and rear wheels.
• The electronic shift is designed to allow up to 45
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seconds before a shift command is performed.
Note: Some noise may be heard as the 4WD system
shifts or engages. This is normal.
DRIVING
Shifting from 2WD High to 4WD High and
back to 2WD High
• Rotate the 4WD control to the 4x4 HIGH
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position at speeds up to 55 mph.
The ESOF is designed to engage 4WD High
when the vehicle is moving. If shifted while
at a complete stop, 4x4 may not engage
and the 4x4 indicator may not illuminate
until the vehicle is allowed to move at a
speed above 1 mph.
Do not shift into 4x4 High with the rear
wheels slipping.
Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD at any
forward speed.
Disengagement of the transfer case and
hubs may be delayed due to torque bind.
DRIVING
Shifting from 4WD High to 4WD Low
• 1. Bring the vehicle to a
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complete stop.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Place the gearshift in N
(Neutral)
4. Move the 4WD control to
the 4x4 Low position
5. Hold the shift conditions
until the LOW RANGE indicator
light illuminates.
6. If the LOW RANGE indicator
light does not illuminate within
15 seconds, allow the vehicle
to move at a speed above 1
mph, then repeat steps 3-5.
DRIVING
Shifting from 4WD Low to 4WD High or 2WD High
• 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete
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stop.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral)
4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4
High or 2WD High position.
5. Hold the shift conditions until the
LOW RANGE indicator light shuts off
6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light
does not shut off within 15 seconds,
allow the vehicle to move at a speed
above 1 mph, then repeat steps 3-5.
DRIVING
Trailering
• The vehicle is equipped with a Class
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IV trailer hitch with a 2” receiver.
The vehicle also has a Trailer Brake
Control.
– Designed to keep you in control of the
vehicle when towing, this computer
control module is integrated with the
anti-lock brake system. It synchronizes
the vehicle and trailer brakes for
seamless braking while towing heavy
loads.
– Manual control levers located on the dash
allow you to adjust the gain setting to
compensate for changes in trailer,
loading, or road conditions.
DRIVING
DOOR CONTROL
• A door control button has been installed on the console
just in front of the portable radio. This button controls
both the small bay door at Blackwood-Clementon Road
and the center bay at Central Avenue.
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• Controls the audible and visual warning system.
• Uses a series of push button and toggle switches
to control individual functions.
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• DEPRESS ONCE TO OPERATE CONSTANT SIREN
• DEPRESS AGAIN TO SHUT OFF
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• DEPRESS AND HOLD TO MANUALLY OPERATE
THE SIREN
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• DEPRESS AND HOLD TO MANUALLY OPERATE
THE ELECTRONIC HORN
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• DEPRESS ONCE TO ACTIVATE PUBLIC ADDRESS
SYSTEM (PA),
SIDE OF CONSOLE.
MICROPHONE LOCATED ON LOWER RIGHT
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• Depress the standby button to deactivate any of
the audible warning devices.
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• DEPRESS ONCE TO ACTIVATE TRAFFIC ADVISOR (TA)
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TO LEFT
DEPRESS A SECOND TIME TO ACTIVATE TA TO RIGHT
DEPRESS A THIRD TIME TO ACTIVATE TA TO A SPLIT
PATTERN
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• Toggle switch to position 1 for rear lightbar
warning only. This includes the TA on random
flash pattern.
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• Toggle switch to position 2 for front and rear
lightbar warning red lights only and grille LED.
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• Toggle switch to position 3 for all visual warning
lamps operating.
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• While in position 1, 2, or 3 of the toggle, the TD Flash
and Strobe buttons may be depressed to activate or
deactivate warning lights. Or change flash pattern on
the TA.
CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNIT
• Depress the left and right alley or take down
lights to activate in a steady burn for scene
lighting.
MOBILE RADIOS
• Utility 845 is equipped with both VHF (Camden
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County) and UHF (Gloucester County/GTPD)
mobile radios.
The mobile radios are identifiable by their
location in the console (GC at top and CC in the
middle) and by the label at the bottom of the
screens and on the microphones.
MOBILE RADIOS
MOBILE RADIOS
MOBILE RADIOS
• The radios are set up to come on when the
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vehicle’s ignition is in the ON position and to
power down when the ignition is in the off
position.
Note: There is a delay in the power down. This
is normal.
MOBILE RADIOS
Function buttons
• POWER/VOLUME CONTROL - Push to power
up or down manually. Turn clockwise to raise or
counterclockwise to lower the volume.
MOBILE RADIOS
Function buttons
• Scan- Depress the scan button to monitor other
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channels while keeping the original channel as priority.
Scanning is designated by the Z icon located on the
screen.
MOBILE RADIOS
Function buttons
• MON - Depress the MON button to drop the PL.
MOBILE RADIOS
Function buttons
• HOME - Depress the HOME button to return to the F2
fire frequency.
MOBILE RADIOS
Function buttons
• P4 - Depress the P4 button to dim the backlight of the
unit.
MOBILE RADIOS
Function buttons
• ARROW UP & DOWN – Depress these buttons to
select the channels to monitor and transmit on.
PORTABLE RADIO
• Utility 845 is equipped
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with a portable VHF
(Camden County)
radio.
This radio is located
at the rear of the
console.
• The radio is charged by
the 12 volt electrical
system.
PORTABLE RADIO
FUNCTION BUTTONS
• Power/Volume
Control
• Channel Selector
• Scan On/Off