F1 Inspection, Maintenance & Testing of Fire Apparatus February 2018

Suggested Reference Material:

NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus,
including annexes National Fire Protection Association (800) 344-3555 or www.nfpa.org
OSHA 1926.552 Crane and Derricks wire rope section 1926.552(a)(3)(i)
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10762
Meritor Preventive Maintenance and Lubrication MM1. Sections 2, 4, 6, 7 & 8
Meritor Maintenance Manual MM4M Sections 8 & 13
Download the Meritor documents for no charge at:
http://www.meritor.com/customer/northamerica/lod/default.aspx , then in Search by Keyword/Publication # box enter MM1,
then scroll down to the list. Then the same for MM4M.
,Selective Catalytic Reduction http://www.dieselforum.org/about-clean-diesel/what-is-scr
Cummins Drivers tips for Fire & Emergency Vehicles http://cumminsengines.com/brochure-download.aspx?brochureid=307

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Definitions and Terms
a. Shall o. Non-Destructive Test (NDT)
b. Should p. Magnetic Particle Inspection
c. Documentation q. Out of Service
d. Deflection r. Retired Fire Apparatus
e. Deformation s. Reserve Fire Apparatus
f. Drive Train t. In-Service Fire Apparatus
g. Interlock u. Ultrasonic Inspection
h. Ironing v. Preventive Maintenance
i. Leak w. Instability
j. Leakage x. Fire Pump
k. Class 1 Liquid Leakage y. SCR-Selective Catalytic Reduction-
l. Class 2 Liquid Leakage z. DEF-Diesel Exhaust Fluid
m. Class 3 Liquid Leakage (1) components
n. Qualified Person aa. HEST - High Exhaust System Temp.
bb. Diverter Valve
cc. Performance test

2. General Requirements
a. Federal, State & Local Laws d. Qualification of Personnel to NFPA 1071
b. Personal Protection e. Lubrication-frequency, grade, amount
c. Inspections & Maintenance f. Safety

3. Out-of-Service Criteria
a. Steering Components m. Axle Oil Leakage
(1) 49 CFR Part 399.211, Appendix G, “Minimum Periodic n. Brake Fluid Leakage
Inspection Standards” o. Fuel Leaking
b. Out-of-Service Indicators p. Power Steering Leakage
c. Minimum Brake Lining Thickness q. Wire Rope
d. Fluid Leak Classifications r. Emergency Lights
e. Brake system s. Fire pump system
(1) Air Brakes (1) Deficiencies
(a) Air pressure drop t. Driving and Crew Areas, Body, Compartmentation
(b) Compressor air build up u. Aerial Device Systems
(2) Hydraulic Brakes (1) Audible Alarm Systems
(3) Wheel Chocks (2) Intercom
f. Low Air Warning (3) Emergency Hydraulic Systems
g. Component Out-of-Service v. Low-Voltage and Line Voltage Electrical System
h. Seat Belts w. Horn Audible Warning Devices
i. Wheel & Tire Deficiencies x. Stop Engine Light
j. Engine Oil Leakage y. Wheel Chocks
k. Transmission and clutch z. Engine out of service
(1) Oil Leakage & Contamination aa. Trailer
(2) Deficiencies (1) Out of service
l. Coolant System (2) Tires
(1) Leakage (3) Inspection
(2) Deficiencies

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4. Inspection, Diagnostic Checks and Maintenance
a. Chassis
(1) King Pins (16) Transmission Heat Exchanger (30) Steering troubleshooting
(a) Lubrication of Meritor King (17) Drive Line (31) Spring Brake Travel
Pin Bushing (18) Brake Lining, Drums & Rotors (32) Brake Diagnosis
(2) Steering Gear Box (19) Filter Intervals (33) ABS Historic Codes
(3)Steering Stops (a) air (34) Pressure Maintaining Valve
(4) Drive Belts (b) hydraulic (35) Turbo
(5) Alternator (20) U-Joint Movement & Lubrication (36) Characteristics of DEF
(6) Ignition System (21) Axle (a) solution of purified water & urea
(7) Work Lights (a) Driving (b) non-toxic, non-hazardous
(8) Air Leak Down Rates (i) Fluid Level (c) freezing point
(9) Wheels & Tires (b) Steering (37) Engine ECM
(a) tread depth (22) Tie rod end s
(10) Tire coding (23) Automatic Slack Adjuster (ASA)
(11) Battery Conditioner (24) Packing drip rate
(12) Frame Rails (25) Idle RPM
(13) Engine Cooling (26) Battery
(14) Engine Air Intake and Exhaust (27) Steering wheel free play
Systems (28) Instruction plates and warning
(15) Engine Service Intervals signage
(a) severe service (29) Slip Yokes
(b) oil

b. Low Voltage e. Foam Proportioning Systems

(1) Components (1) Foam Sampling
(2) Alarm (2) Inspection
(3) Apparatus Lighting (3) Foam Concentration Inspection
(4) Voltage Drop Test f. Line Voltage
(5) Starting system (1) Testing
c. Water Pumping Systems and Water Tanks (2) Power Sources
(1) Transfer valve (3) GFCI
(2) Priming System g. Utility Air and Breathing Air
(3) Pressure Controls (1) Hydrostatic Bottle Testing
(a) Test for Fire Pumps (2) Maintenance Requirements
d. Aerial Devices h. Winch Systems
(1) Deformation (1) Wire Rope
(2) Nondestructive Testing (2) Inspections
(3) Breathing Air (3) Out of service criteria as stated in OSHA 1926.552 (a)(3)(I))
i. Service criteria for out of business manufacturers

5. Road Tests
a. Fire Apparatus Axle Weight Test c. Parking Brake System
(1) Weight Verification (1) Testing
(2) Fully Loaded State d. Road Test
b. Braking System (1) Requirements
(1) Braking Test (2) Recording
(2) ABS Braking e. Hest Lamp Operation
(3) Performance Test f. DPF Lamp Operation
(4) Air Brake Alarm

6. Performance Testing
a. Low Voltage Electrical Systems (4) Horizontal Load Testing
(1) Voltage Regulator Testing (5) Elevation load test
(2) Battery Testing (6) Dye Penetrate Testing
(3) Conductivity Test (7) Breathing Air Supply
(4) Voltage Drop Test (8) Hydraulic Components
(5) Alternator Test (9) Nondestructive Test
(6) Continuous Electrical Load d. Foam Proportioning Systems
(7) Solenoid Voltage Drop Test (1) Operational testing
(8) Load Testing (2) Testing Methods
(9) Battery conditioner test e. Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS)
b. Fire Pumps & Industrial Supply Pumps (1) Test Procedures
(1) Gauges - Master (2) Compressor Test
(2) Gauges Discharge (3) Performance
(3) Flow meter f. Line Voltage Electrical Systems
(4) Automatic Transmission (1) Testing Procedures
(5) Hydro testing time (2) Full Load Test
c. Aerial Device
(1) Wire Rope inspection (OSHA 1926.552)
(2) Inspections
(3) Testing Intervals