Module 3

1. WWyylliiee FFiirree ~~ RReessccuuee
AAppppaarraatt uuss FFaammiilliiaarriizzaatt iioonn
Instructor
Capt. James Brown
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2. LLeessssoonn OOvveerrvviieeww
Apparatus Specifications
Basic Truck Operation and Maintenance
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3. Quint 1 SSppeeccss.. ((UUnniitt 110088))
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““TThhee GGuuaarrddiiaann””
Year: 2006
Make: Spartan/General
Pump: Hale QSMG 150-19
Pump Capacity: 1750 GPM
Height: 12’-4”
Gross Weight:54,000
Water Tank Capacity: 440 Gallons
Ladder Height: 65’
Ladder:Ladder: American Lafrance
Telesquirt ’65

4. QQuuiinntt 11 SSppeeccss.. CCoonntt ..
Max Ladder Tip Weight Empty: 750 lbs.
Max Tip Weight Flowing: 250 lbs.
Number of Master Streams: 3
Number of Pre-connects:5
Number of Intakes:3
Fuel Type: Diesel
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5. Quint 22 SSppeeccss.. ((UUnniitt 111166))
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““TThhee PPiirraatt ee””
Year: 2007
Make: Spartan/General
Ladder: American LaFrance
Telesquirt ’75
Pump: Waterous CSU 1750
Pump Capacity: 1750 GPM
Height: 12’-2”
Weight: 52,500

6. Quint 22 SSppeeccss.. CCoonntt iinnuueedd
Max Ladder Tip Weight Empty: 750 lbs.
Max Tip Weight Flowing: 250 lbs.
Number of Master Streams: 3
Number of Pre-connects:5
Number of Intakes:3
Fuel Type: Diesel
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7. Quint 3 Specif iiccaatt iioonnss ((UUnniitt 110099))
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““TThhee PPaatt rriioott ””
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan/General
Ladder: American Lafrance
Telesquirt ’65
Pump: Waterous CSU 1750
Pump Capacity: 1750 GPM
Height:12’-2”
Gross Weight: 51,000 lbs

8. QQuuiinntt 33 SSppeeccss.. CCoonntt ..
Water Tank Capacity: 400 Gallons
Ladder Height: 65’
Max Ladder Tip Weight Empty: 750
Max Tip Weight Flowing:250
Number of Master Streams: 3
Number of Pre-connects: 5
Number of Intakes:3
Fuel Type: Diesel
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9. Quint 5 Specif iiccaatt iioonnss ((UUnniitt 111100))
““RReedd TThhuunnddeerr”” AAKKAA ““CChhrriisstt iinnee””
Year: 1995
Make: Freightliner/E-One
Ladder: American Lafrance
Telesquirt ’65
Pump: Waterous CSU 1750
Pump Capacity: 1750 GPM
Height:12’-2”
Gross Weight: 51,000 lbs
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10. Quint 55 SSppeeccss.. CCoonntt iinnuueedd
Water Tank Capacity: 400 Gallons
Ladder Height: 65’
Max Ladder Tip Weight Empty: 750
Max Tip Weight Flowing:250
Number of Master Streams: 3
Number of Pre-connects: 5
Number of Intakes:3
Fuel Type: Diesel
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11. Engine 55 SSppeeccss ((UUnniitt 111111))
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““TThhee WWaarrrriioorr””
Year: 1992
Make: Sutphen
Pump: Hale QSMG 125
Pump Capacity: 1250 GPM
Height: 10 ft.
Gross Weight:38,400 lbs.
Water Tank Capacity: 750 Gallons
Fuel type: Diesel

12. AAtt ttaacckk 11 && 22 SSppeeccss
Year: 2005
Make: Ford F-550
Pump: Darley 1.5 AGE
Tank Capacity: 330
Gallons
Height:8’
Gross Weight: 17,000
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13. MMeeddiicc 11 aanndd MMeeddiicc 22
2003 Ford E350
Chassis
Wheeled Coach Body.
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SSqquuaadd 33
2005 GMC 6500 Chassis
1994 Mickey Body
Light and Air Truck
Caterpillar C9 Engine
Allison Transmission
Cascade System with
Compressor
Rooftop Mounted Command
Light

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UUtt iilliitt yy 55
1999 Chevy C3500
Used to be Squad 3.
Now Used as a Support
Vehicle

16. ““TThhee GGeenneerraall””
1947 General-Detroit
Used by Wylie in the
60’s and 70’s.
Found in a field about 7
years ago.
Used for parades,
education, and to remind
us where we came from.
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17. HHaazz--MMaatt TTrraaiilleerr
Fully stocked for Haz-mat.
Serves as a command
post for police and fire.
Has generator, scene
lighting, A/C, and full
complement of electronics
and computers.
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18. SSwwiiff ttwwaatt eerr TTrraaiilleerr
Carries 2 hovercraft and
all swiftwater equipment.
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19. HHoovveerr 11 aanndd 22
Both are fully swiftwater
capable.
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20. MMaarriinnee 11 aanndd 22
Used for rescue and
recovery operations on
Lake Lavon.
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RRaannggeerr 11
Polaris 6x6 ATV.
Used for Special Events.

22. MMoowweerr 11 && 22
2003 John Deer Mower.
42” Cutting Deck.
Used for mowing.
Uses UNLEADED fuel NOT DIESEL!
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23. Basic Tr uucckk OOppeerraatt iioonn aanndd
MMaaiinntt eennaannccee CCoonntt iinnuueedd
Perform full ladder system check every Saturday.
Clean Inside compartments, inside of cab,wipe down all equipment every
Saturday.
Keep trucks inside of the station as much as possible during the day. (Prevents
paint fade)
Trucks are degreased and waxed twice each year. Each shift is responsible for
certain apparatus.
Pumps are tested yearly and after major repairs.
Ladders are tested and recertified every year.
Quarterly Preventive Maintenance is performed on all trucks.
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24. Basic Tr uucckk OOppeerraatt iioonn aanndd
MMaaiinntt eennaannccee CCoonntt iinnuueedd
Small equipment oil is changed twice a year or as needed.
Aerial ladder oil and filter is changed annually.
See fluid specification charts before adding fluid to trucks. DO NOT
GUESS!!!!!!
We stock all necessary cleaners and waxes. If you are out of something let me
know. We will get it.
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25. Aer ial Oper at ions- GGeenneerraall SSaaff eett yy
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PPrreeccaauutt iioonnss
Roading the vehicle:
1. Make sure booms are properly stowed and stabilizers fully retracted.
2. Make sure there is proper clearance before going under any overhead
obstruction.
3.Make sure PTO is disengaged and master switch is off.
Operating Precautions:
1. Do not position “Tele-Squirt” in such a manner as to jeopardize it’s stability.
2. Set Emergency Brake.
3. Always chock wheels.

26. Aer ial Oper at ions- GGeenneerraall SSaaff eett yy
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PPrreeccaauutt iioonnss
4.Set stabilizers, check visually and always use ground
bearing pads.
5. Use extreme caution when operating in the vicinity of
electrical wires.
6. Keep ground personnel clear off apparatus when
danger of wire contact is possible.
7.Operate boom controls while standing on rear step
only.
8.Always use safety belts.

27. AAeerriiaall OOppeerraatt iioonnss
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GGuuiiddeelliinneess
Operation on grades up to 5 % operate throughout it’s range with no
limitations.
5% - 10% Chassis headed uphill or down hill. Operating as a water tower
keeping the direction of the water stream pointed in-line with ladder or downhill.
Greater than 10% preferably head unit uphill. Do not exceed 45 degree either
side of centerline. Operating as a water tower keep direction of water stream
pointed down hill.

28. Pump Oper at iioonnss aanndd MMaaiinntteennaannccee
We have centrifugal pumps.
• They work by slinging water from the innermost portion of the pump
outwards to the discharges.
• Basics on how to engage the pump:
• Remember to give the pneumatic shifter time, it is not instantaneous.
• Once you have a green light you can then engage the truck transmission.
• Open and close all discharges and intakes slow as to avoid water
hammer.
• Perform all steps in reverse order to disengage the pump.
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29. Pump Oper at iioonnss aanndd MMaaiinntteennaannccee
• Pump discharge pressure can be regulated by
• adjusting pump speed
• discharge valve opening
• nozzle size
• pump intake pressure
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30. Pump Oper at iioonnss aanndd MMaaiinntteennaannccee
Potential problems to watch for.
• Cavitation
• Overheating
• Pump Maintenance
• Regular external cleaning
• Run C.L.R. through the pump about every 6 months
• Check primer fluid level daily
• Perform daily pump operations check to ensure proper function and catch
any problems early.
• Report any problems to your officer and fill out a mechanical defect form and
forward it to C-shift sta. 1.
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31. Pump Oper at iioonnss aanndd MMaaiinntteennaannccee
Pressure relief valve
• Used as a safety measure.
• Setting the pressure relief valve should be done daily during your morning pump
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check.
• Slowly increase pump pressure until the relief valve opens.
• Make any adjustments in quarter turn increments until desired relief pressure is
obtained.
• Lower the pump pressure below the relief pressure and wait for the relief valve to
close.
• Slowly increase pump pressure to test the pressure relief setting.