VFIS EXAM LATEST
A manfully operated air brake tank drain turns how far? - ANSWERS-
quarter turn
At what psi should the spring brake come on? - ANSWERS-The spring
brake should come on in the range of 20 to 40 psi
From zero air pressure, once the engine is started how long should it
take for air pressure to buildup so that the emergency vehicle can be
moved without brake drag? - ANSWERS-A time of more than 30
seconds indicates an unacceptable time frame for a quick buildup system
as defined by NFPA.
What comes on when the DPF has reach its MINIMUM saturation level?
What is the next phase of warning? Then finally what? - ANSWERS-
Solid amber DPF lamp
Flashing amber DPF lamp
Check engine lamp and then stop-engine lamp
To test the air leakage rate, WITHOUT the service brake applied, a loss
in one minute of more than how much psi is unacceptable? -
ANSWERS-A loss in one minute of more than 2psi for single vehicles
and 3 psi for combination vehicles indicates an unacceptable rate of
leakage
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The emergency vehicle driver is responsible for three very important
vehicle maintenance functions: - ANSWERS-1. Documenting the need
for maintenance on the assigned vehicle
2. Verifying that the requested and needed maintenance was performed
and documented
3. Following established department guidelines for taking the vehicle out
of service
To test the air leakage rate, WITH the service brake fully applied, a loss
in one minute of more than how much psi is unacceptable? -
ANSWERS-A loss in one minute of more than 3psi for single vehicles
and 4psi for combination vehicles indicates an unacceptable rate of
leakage
There are numerous benefits associated with a preventative maintenance
program for emergency vehicles. What are the five primary benefit
areas? - ANSWERS-1. Safety
2. Costs
3. Operational effectiveness
4. Legal liability
5. Basis for purchasing decisions
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, VFIS EXAM LATEST
Scheduled maintenance intervals can be accomplished in a number of
ways; what three things can be included? - ANSWERS-1. Hours of
operation
2. Mileage
3. Fuel
Diesel engines generally built after ___ have a diesel particulate filter
(DPF). - ANSWERS-2007
Typical stationary regeneration process takes __ - __ mins. to complete,
but it may be interrupted. - ANSWERS-20 - 45 mins.
Per NFPA 1911, how should you tag a vehicle "out of service"? -
ANSWERS-Post a sign outside the driver's door and place a special bag
over the steering wheel
How long should maintenance, inspections, and repairs records be kept?
- ANSWERS-For the life of the vehicle
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A comprehensive driver training program provides direct evidence that
the emergency service organization recognizes the consequences of
what? - ANSWERS-Inappropriate driver behavior
The program should reference what six things? - ANSWERS-1. NFPA
standards
2. American Ambulance Association
3. Best Practices
4. ASTM Practices
5. Department SOPs/SOGs
6. Federal, state, and local requirements
The "Best Practices" were developed from a series of emergency service
based issues and programs; however, they fit into a more global
approach based on what principles? - ANSWERS-Safety engineering
The type and length of retraining and education should be determined by
who? - ANSWERS-AHJ
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A manfully operated air brake tank drain turns how far? - ANSWERS-
quarter turn
At what psi should the spring brake come on? - ANSWERS-The spring
brake should come on in the range of 20 to 40 psi
From zero air pressure, once the engine is started how long should it
take for air pressure to buildup so that the emergency vehicle can be
moved without brake drag? - ANSWERS-A time of more than 30
seconds indicates an unacceptable time frame for a quick buildup system
as defined by NFPA.
What comes on when the DPF has reach its MINIMUM saturation level?
What is the next phase of warning? Then finally what? - ANSWERS-
Solid amber DPF lamp
Flashing amber DPF lamp
Check engine lamp and then stop-engine lamp
To test the air leakage rate, WITHOUT the service brake applied, a loss
in one minute of more than how much psi is unacceptable? -
ANSWERS-A loss in one minute of more than 2psi for single vehicles
and 3 psi for combination vehicles indicates an unacceptable rate of
leakage
END OF
PAGE
1
, VFIS EXAM LATEST
The emergency vehicle driver is responsible for three very important
vehicle maintenance functions: - ANSWERS-1. Documenting the need
for maintenance on the assigned vehicle
2. Verifying that the requested and needed maintenance was performed
and documented
3. Following established department guidelines for taking the vehicle out
of service
To test the air leakage rate, WITH the service brake fully applied, a loss
in one minute of more than how much psi is unacceptable? -
ANSWERS-A loss in one minute of more than 3psi for single vehicles
and 4psi for combination vehicles indicates an unacceptable rate of
leakage
There are numerous benefits associated with a preventative maintenance
program for emergency vehicles. What are the five primary benefit
areas? - ANSWERS-1. Safety
2. Costs
3. Operational effectiveness
4. Legal liability
5. Basis for purchasing decisions
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PAGE
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, VFIS EXAM LATEST
Scheduled maintenance intervals can be accomplished in a number of
ways; what three things can be included? - ANSWERS-1. Hours of
operation
2. Mileage
3. Fuel
Diesel engines generally built after ___ have a diesel particulate filter
(DPF). - ANSWERS-2007
Typical stationary regeneration process takes __ - __ mins. to complete,
but it may be interrupted. - ANSWERS-20 - 45 mins.
Per NFPA 1911, how should you tag a vehicle "out of service"? -
ANSWERS-Post a sign outside the driver's door and place a special bag
over the steering wheel
How long should maintenance, inspections, and repairs records be kept?
- ANSWERS-For the life of the vehicle
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PAGE
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, VFIS EXAM LATEST
A comprehensive driver training program provides direct evidence that
the emergency service organization recognizes the consequences of
what? - ANSWERS-Inappropriate driver behavior
The program should reference what six things? - ANSWERS-1. NFPA
standards
2. American Ambulance Association
3. Best Practices
4. ASTM Practices
5. Department SOPs/SOGs
6. Federal, state, and local requirements
The "Best Practices" were developed from a series of emergency service
based issues and programs; however, they fit into a more global
approach based on what principles? - ANSWERS-Safety engineering
The type and length of retraining and education should be determined by
who? - ANSWERS-AHJ
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