EVD Emergency Vehicle Driver
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Vehicle Characteristics
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Vehicle Characteristics
Weight
GAWR
Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)
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Vehicle Characteristics
Weight
GVW Distribution
+/- 7%
2/3
1/3
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Vehicle Characteristics
Weight
Center of Gravity
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Vehicle Characteristics
Suspension
Axles
Rated to carry GVW
Springs
Rated to carry GVW
Wheels
Load rated hub
Tires
Rated to carry GVW
Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)
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Vehicle Characteristics
Suspension
Tires
40 sq. in. Road Contact
4/32 Min. Tread
Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)
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Vehicle Characteristics
Brakes
ABS
Wet/icy roads
Works with disc and drum
Auxiliary
NFPA 1901 – 36,000 lbs.
Engine (“Jake”) > 20 mph
Automatic Transmission Retarders
Driveline Retarders
Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)
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Vehicle Characteristics
Water/Liquid Surge
NFPA 1901
NFPA 1902
Baffling
Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)
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