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HomeMy WebLinkAbout310.012 - Apparatus No. 62 (Patrol)Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 1 of 22 300 Training and Equipment Manual SECTION 310.012 APPARATUS NO. 62 (PATROL) PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) members an overview on the use of Apparatus No. 62, Patrol. APPLICATION In 2007, the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) changed its engine-typing standards. These standards were adopted by FIRESCOPE in 2012. According to these updated standards Apparatus 62 is a Type 5 engine. For more information on all engine types, please refer to the FIRESCOPE Field Operations Guide (FOG), ICS 420-1. NWCG Engine Typing Minimum Standards Strike Team Type Number Type GPM PSI Tank Capacity 1.5" Hose 1" Hose GVWR Max E 5 50 100 400 300' 300' 26,000 F 6 50 100 150 300' 300' 19,500 Table 1 OPERATIONAL POLICY Standard Operating Procedures, Section 207.010, PSTrax: Apparatus and Equipment. Daily and weekly inspections shall be completed as scheduled. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE This section intentionally left blank. Fresno City Fire Department Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 2 of 22 PROCESS 1. Apparatus No. 62, Patrol: Figure 1 a. Features: GMC Topkick C4500 4X4 Crew cab, carries up to four (4) firefighters GVW lbs., 21,000 pounds Engine, 6.6L Duramax Diesel 34-Gallon fuel tank 650-foot pounds of torque 360-Horsepower engine Allison automatic transmission b. Hydraulic Brake Check: Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 3 of 22 i. Pump the brake pedal three (3) times, and then hold it down for five (5) seconds. The brake pedal should not move during the five seconds. ii. Check the Hydraulic Brake Reserve System: With the key off, depress the brake pedal and listen for the sound of the reserve system electric motor. iii. Check the Hydro-Boost Brake System: With the engine off, release the parking brake and depress and release the brake pedal several times to deplete all hydraulic pressure. Depress and hold the brake pedal with light pressure (15-25 pounds), then start the engine and run it at idle speed. If the Hydro-Boost is operating, the pedal will yield slightly to foot pressure and then hold. Less pressure is required to hold the pedal at this position. iv. Ensure the warning light is off. c. Water Tank: i. 400-gallon tank constructed of 1/2-inch-thick polypropylene. d. Foam Tank: i. 15 gallons Class A Foam. e. Fire Hose: i. 800 feet of 1-inch. ii. 1,200 feet of 1-1/2-inch. iii. 1,000 feet of 3/4-inch. f. Hose Reel: The hose reels have independent ball valves. The ball valves should remain in the open position. The reel line has a 1-inch dual gallon combination fog/straight stream nozzle with bale shut- off. The hose reels can be locked into place by hand tightening the locking mechanism. There are two (2) 200-foot sections of 3/4-inch hose in 100-foot lengths. Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 4 of 22 Figure 2 g. Pump Panel: Figure 3 i. Compound Gauge ii. Pressure Gauge Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 5 of 22 iii. Engine Starter Switch and Engine On/Off Switch iv. Engine Throttle Control v. Water Level Gauge vi. FoamPro Control Unit vii. Automatic Shut-off Switch viii. Primer Valve On/Off Button ix. Primer Valve (This valve must be open when priming the pump and closed at all other times) 2. E501-A Waterous Pump And Diesel Vanguard Engine: The E501-A is a Waterous “Motor Pump” combination. It is a three- cylinder, 952 cc diesel-driven pump capable of exceeding NWCG Type 5 standards: Minimum 50 GPM at 100 psi. The E501-A is unique to its similar (same generation) apparatus in that it is a diesel-driven pump. (Apparatus No. 55, Apparatus No. 63, and Apparatus No. 64 all have gasoline auxiliary pump engines.) Both brush auxiliary pumps (Apparatus Nos. 62 and 55) get their fuel supply from the apparatus main fuel tanks. Patrol auxiliary pumps (Apparatus Nos. 63 and 64) each have their own fuel tank mounted adjacent to the pump engine. a. Valves: i. Suction: There are two valves on the suction side of the pump. One valve is located between tank and the intake side of the pump and is left in the open position, except when drafting or receiving water from a hydrant or other source. The second suction valve is normally in the closed position and is used for an external water source. ii. Discharges: There are four (4) discharges: two (2) reel lines and two (2) 1-1/2-inch (hose tray and rear of the apparatus, which has a gated wye.) a) Hose Tray: This valve controls the flow to the hose tray. DO NOT OPEN THIS VALVE UNTIL ALL HOSE IS REMOVED FROM TRAY. Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 6 of 22 b) Reel: This valve controls the flow to the hose reel and is normally left in the open position. iii. Tank Fill: This valve controls the flow of water from the pump discharge to the water tank. When this valve is opened, pressure may fall below 30 psi and the Low Pressure Shut-Off may activate. iv. Hydrant Fill: This valve controls the water to the optional hydrant fill. This valve flows directly into the tank. b. Fire Pump Operations: In order to prevent running the pump without water, Apparatus 62 is equipped with an automatic shut-off system. When the system is activated, the pump wills shutoff whenever the pump discharge pressure falls below 30 psi. In order to start the engine, the automatic shut-off switch must be in the Start position (See Figure 4); Apparatus 62 is equipped with a momentary switch that will automatically return to the run position when released. This momentary switch disengages the Low Pressure Shut-off system until the switch is released, once released the Low Pressure Shut-off is engaged. If the pump is not throttled up high enough and a discharge is opened, the pump pressure may drop low enough to activate the Low Pressure Shut-off. If the pump runs out of water, or the pressure drops below 30 psi, the pump will automatically shut off. Figure 4 Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 7 of 22 c. Priming the Pump: The primer valve is located on the control panel. (See Figures 5 and 6.) The primer valve allows the primer to be opened when priming and closed at all other times. The primer pump is a 12- volt electrically driven pump. The pump is activated by a momentary push button located on the control panel. i. Do not start the engine until prime is established. ii. Close all valves on the discharge side of the pump including discharge, reel, by-pass, and tank fill. iii. Open the priming valve. iv. Activate the priming pump until a full flow of water is achieved through primer overflow tube. This will be visible from the bottom of the apparatus below the pump panel. v. Close the primer valve. Figure 5 Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 8 of 22 Figure 6 d. Starting the Engine: a. Hold the automatic shut-off in the START position. b. Turn the ignition to the run position and wait until the yellow glow-plug indicator lamp turns off (approximately 10 seconds). c. Turn the ignition to the START position and hold until the engine starts. d. Slowly increase the engine throttle to build pressure. e. Check the pressure reading on the gauge to verify the pump is primed. f. Partially open the discharge valve, checking the gauge to verify pressure is maintained. If the pressure drops, maintain engine speed and repeat the priming procedure until the pressure is restored. g. SLOWLY open the discharge valve or nozzle. h. With the discharge open, advance the throttle to adjust the speed of the engine until the required water discharge pressure is achieved. i. Release the temporary automatic shut-off down switch to the RUN position. j. Open the TANK FILL VALVE slightly to ensure the pump stays cool. e. Engine Fails to Start or Run: Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 9 of 22 i. Check the position of the automatic shut-off switch. ii. Make sure the engine switch is in the RUN position and the pilot light is on. iii. Check that the spark plug is operating and set at the correct gap. (Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual.) iv. Check that the battery and wiring connections are clean and tight. v. Check the electrical ground connections. vi. Check the apparatus fuel gauge; if it is below 1/4 of a tank, the pump will not run. The fuel line for the pump is above the level of 1/4 fuel tank level. vii. Check if the pump has lost its prime. This may have been caused by filling through the tank fill valve introducing air into the pump. If this is the case, operate the primer pump. 3. FoamPro The FoamPro System 1600 is an electric motor driven flow-based proportioning system, which measures water flow and then injects the proportional amount of foam concentrate to maintain the preset percentage. The system will accurately deliver from 0.1 percent to 1.0 percent foam concentrate to the foam injector fitting. Foam concentrate is injected directly into the water stream on the discharge side of the water pump. It is fed as foam solution by the main fire pump into a standard fog nozzle. a. Foam Pump Priming Check: i. Turn the CAL/INJECT valve to the CALIBRATE or FLUSH position. i. Provide a container to collect the output, which will be coming from the foam pump. ii. Turn the INJECTION RATE knob to the 1.0 percent setting. Place the system into simulated flow and engage Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 10 of 22 the FoamPro system at the control module. See Figure 7.) Foam concentrate should begin flowing into the container. If concentrate is not being pumped, check first to make sure the foam pump is running. If the pump is running, but no concentrate is being delivered, the pump is most likely not primed completely. If the pump does not prime within 20-30 seconds, disengage the system by turning the switch off. i. The foam concentrate should flow readily to the pump. ii. Once the foam flow is established, turn the system off and turn the CAL/INJECT valve back to the inject position. (See Figure 8.) Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 11 of 22 iii. Turn the simulated flow switch off. (See Figure 9.) If the operator is still having difficulty priming the foam pump in FoamPro system, do the following: iv. Make sure foam concentrate tank shutoff valve is open. (See Figure 10.) v. Check to make sure there are no restrictions from the concentrate tank to the inlet of the foam pump. (See Figure 11.) Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 12 of 22 b. Normal System Operation: When the FOAM switch is toggled into the ON position, the LOW CONC light momentarily flashes on. This indicates the system is ready to operate. The foam injection rate can be adjusted at any time during operation to suit the conditions and/or concentrate being used. c. Display Messages: Several safety features are provided to protect the foam concentrate pump and motor and help diagnose problems in system operation. The display method in the MODEL 1600/1601 utilizes the LOW CONC light. Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 13 of 22 LIGHT STATUS SYSTEM CONDITION Light blinks on and then goes out. System is activated and ready to run and/or running depending on the main water flow conditions. Light goes on and stays on. System is activated and ready to run but has insufficient concentrate in the tank. Light does not turn on at all on start-up. System is turned off at the motor driver module. Poor ground. Control module is not properly connected. Internal fuse is tripped, check flowmeter. No power or insufficient power to unit. Light blinks once per second after successful start-up. A low concentrate condition has been detected. The light will blink for two minutes and then shut the foam pump off unless sufficient foam level is restored. Light is on solid after successful start-up and operation. System has been out of chemical for more than two minutes and the foam pump is not operating. Light blinks five times per second. No pump feedback is detected, and a problem exists at the speed sensor. Insufficient ground. Table 2 d. Simulated Flow Operation: The simulated flow function of the system allows the operator to control the foam pump manually. The water flow rate is factory set at approximately 100 gpm; the percentage rate can be adjusted at the control module. This function provides the manual control requirement of NFPA. This function allows the operator to employ the foam concentrate tank for cleaning or changing foams. It also provides a means of checking the foam pump without running the water pump. Warning: When operating the FoamPro in the simulated flow function, an outlet for the foam concentrate must be provided. Otherwise, dangerous excessive pressure may be built up in the apparatus water piping and/or hoses. Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 14 of 22 e. Simulated Flow Operation Procedures: To begin simulated flow. Turn the switch to the ON position located on the left side of the motor driver. To adjust the percentage of concentrate. Adjust the percentage on the control module. To exit the simulated flow. Turn the switch to the OFF position located on the left side of the motor driver. Table 3 4. Off-Road Operations or Four-Wheel Drive Operations: Apparatus vehicle is equipped with front-wheel locking hubs. To put the vehicle into four-wheel drive, the operator must get out of the vehicle to place the hubs from the free position into the lock position. To return to two-wheel drive, place the hub lock back into the free position. The operator does not have to back up the vehicle to disengage the hub locks. (See Figure 12.) Figure 12 The transfer case knob is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Use this knob to shift in and out of four-wheel drive. (See Figure 13.) Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 15 of 22 Figure 13 a. Shifting Into Four-Wheel High: Turn the knob to four-wheel high. This can be done at 3 mph or less and when the operator is shifting out of four-wheel low. The indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain illuminated when the shift is complete. (See Figure 14.) Figure 14 b. Shifting Into Two-Wheel High: Turn the knob to two-wheel high. This can be done at 3 mph or less and when the operator is shifting out of four-wheel low. c. Shifting Into Four-Wheel Low: To shift to four-wheel low, the vehicle engine must be running, and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph with the transmission in NEUTRAL. The operator must wait for the four-wheel low indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting the transmission into gear. Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 16 of 22 Note: Shifting the transmission into gear before the four- wheel low indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case. To avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the four-wheel low indicator light to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear. Note: If the operator tries to put the transmission in PARK (P) while the transfer case is in four-wheel low, the transmission may not go into PARK (P) and could damage the vehicle. When parking the vehicle, make sure the transfer case is in two-wheel high or four- wheel high. If the operator turns the knob to four-wheel low when the vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the four-wheel low indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless vehicle is moving less than 3 mph and the transmission is in neutral. After 30 seconds, the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen. If the vehicle is in gear and moving less than 3 mph, the transfer case will shift to four-wheel high. d. Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Low: To shift from four-wheel low to four-wheel high or two-wheel high, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph with the transmission in neutral and the engine running. Operator must wait for the four-wheel high or two-wheel high indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting transmission into gear. Note: Shifting the transmission into gear before the four- wheel high or two-wheel high indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case. To help avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the four-wheel high or two-wheel high indicator light to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear. e. Do Not Forget to Unlock the Hubs: After off-road usage, particularly in sand or mud, inspect the underside of the vehicle for accumulated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake rotors and calipers. Use a hose to clean off any accumulation of dirt or mud. Check the exhaust system and all exposed components for any sign of damage. If Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 17 of 22 vehicle experiences unusual vibration after driving in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted foreign material can cause a wheel imbalance. Removing the foreign material from the wheels will correct the situation. Always check the duals for rocks or other debris, and also check the hydraulic brake lines for damage after driving off road in four-wheel drive! 5. Winch Operations: The single line pulling capacity is up to 12,000 pounds. Rating increases with the use of a snatch-block. The cable is 3/8-inch diameter and 125 feet long. To start, the operator should become familiar with Warn Winch and each of its components. Practice using winch before using it. a. Winching Safety: i. Always inspect the wire rope condition before operating the winch. ii. Frayed, kinked, or damaged wire rope must be replaced immediately. Loose or damaged winch installation must be corrected immediately. iii. Never leave the remote control plugged into the winch while free spooling, rigging, or sitting idle. iv. Never hook the wire rope back onto itself. This damages the wire rope. Always use a choker chain, wire choker rope, or tree trunk protector on the anchor. v. Always be certain the anchor selected will withstand the load and the strap or chain will not slip. vi. Never engage or disengage the clutch if the winch is under load, the wire rope is in tension or the wire rope drum is moving. vii. Always unspool as much wire rope as possible when rigging. Double line or pick a distant anchor point. viii. Never winch with less than five wraps of wire rope around the drum. The wire rope could come loose from the drum. Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 18 of 22 ix. Never touch the wire rope or hook while in tension or under load. x. Never touch the wire rope or hook while someone else is at the control switch or during winching operation. xi. Never touch the wire rope or hook while the remote control is plugged into the winch. xii. Always stand clear of the wire rope and load and keep others away while winching. Always require the operator and bystanders to be aware of stability during winching of the vehicle and/or load. xiii. Always pass the remote control through a window to avoid pinching the lead in door, when using the remote inside a vehicle. xiv. To avoid injury to hands or fingers: a. Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling a wire rope. b. Never let the wire rope slip through your hands. b. Avoid Winch and Equipment Damage: i. Always avoid continuous side pulls, which can pile up wire rope at one end of the drum. ii. Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged. iii. Never use the winch to tow other vehicles. Shock loads can momentarily exceed capacity of the wire rope and winch. iv. Always use care to not damage the frame when anchoring the vehicle during a winching operation. v. Never use the winch to secure a load during transport. Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 19 of 22 vi. Never submerge the winch in water. vii. Always store the remote control in a protected, clean, and dry area. Figure 15 c. Winch Procedures: The following steps describe how to recover the vehicle with rigging a single line pull. Double or multiple line rigging techniques follow the same basic steps but use a snatch block to assist the process. i. Put on gloves. ii. Disengage Clutch: To allow free spooling of the winch drum, rotate the clutch lever on the winch to disengage. Free spooling conserves battery power. iii. Free the Winch Hook and Attach the Hook Strap: Free the winch hook from its anchor point. If not attached, attach hook strap to the hook. iv. Pull the Wire to the Anchor Point: Pull out enough wire rope to reach the anchor point. To prevent wire rope damage, ensure enough tension is in the wire to avoid the wire becoming twisted or over wrap when it is slackened. To prevent losing the end, hold the winch hook in the hook strap while you work. Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 20 of 22 v. Secure to the Anchor Point: Once the anchor point has been established, secure the tree trunk protector or choker chain around the object. vi. Attach the Clevis/D-Shackle and Hook Strap: Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap or chain and through the hook loop. vii. Lock the Clutch: Lock the winch drum by rotating the clutch lever on the winch to engage. viii. Connect the Remote Control: Do not allow the remote- control cord to dangle in front of the winch. If the operator chooses to control the winch from inside the vehicle, always pass the remote through a window to avoid pinching the cord in the door. ix. Place Wire Rope Under Tension: Using the winch switch, slowly wind the wire rope until no slack remains. Once the wire rope is under tension, stand well clear, and never step over it. x. Check Your Anchor: Make sure all connections are secured and free of debris before continuing with the winching procedure. xi. Check Wire Rope: The wire rope should be neatly wound around the spooling drum. Improper winding can cause damage to the wire rope. xii. Lay Something Over the Wire Rope: If the operator deems it necessary, lay something midway between the winch and the anchor point to absorb the energy should the wire rope snap loose. xiii. Make Operator’s Intentions Clear: Ensure everyone in the immediate vicinity surrounding the winching operation is completely aware of the operator’s intentions before the operator pulls. Declare where the spectators should not stand; never behind or in front of the vehicle, and never near the wire rope or snatch block. The situation may have other “no people” zones. Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 21 of 22 xiv. Begin Winching: With the winching vehicle engine on and the light tension already on the wire rope, begin winching slowly and steadily. Ensure the wire rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spooling drum. For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by the winch. xv. Disconnect the Wire Rope: Disconnect from the anchor. xvi. Rewind the Wire Rope: The operator handling the wire rope should walk the rope in and not let it slide through the hands and control the winch at all times. Slight tension should be maintained while spooling in the wire. INFORMATION This section intentionally left blank. DEFINITIONS 1. Motor: Typically the winch motor is powered by the vehicle battery. The motor provides power to the gear mechanism, which turns the winch drum and winds the wire rope. 2. Winch Drum: The winch drum is the cylinder onto which the wire rope feeds. The drum is driven by the motor and drive train. Direction can be changed using the remote control (3/8-inch diameter, 125 feet long). 3. Wire Rope: Wrapped around the winch drum and fed through the fairlead, the wire rope is looped at the end to accept the hook’s clevis pin. 4. Fairlead: When using the winch at an angle, the fairlead (or wire lead) acts to guide the wire rope onto the spooling drum. It minimizes damage to the wire rope while it goes through the winch mount or bumper. 5. Gear Train: The reduction gear converts the winch motor power into a large pulling force. Effective Date: April 2014 Mariano Caro, Equipment Supervisor Current Revision Date: 04/14/2022 Section 310.012 Next Revision (2) Date: 04/14/2027 Page 22 of 22 6. Braking System: The brake is automatically applied to the winch drum when the winch motor is stopped and there is load on the wire rope. The brake prevents the winch from paying out line, which in turn holds the vehicle in place. 7. Clutch: The clutch allows the operator to manually disengage the spooling drum from the gear train, enabling the drum to rotate freely (known as free spooling). Engaging the clutch locks the winch drum back onto the gear train. 8. Control Box: Using electrical power from the vehicle’s battery, the control box solenoids switch power to the motor, enabling the operator to change the direction of the winch drum rotation. 9. Remote Control: The remote-control plugs into the winch control box, allowing the operator to control the winch direction, as well as stand well clear of the wire rope while operating the winch. CROSS-REFERENCES FIRESCOPE Field Operations Guide, ICS 420-1 Standard Operating Procedures Manual Section 207.010 PSTrax: Apparatus and Equipment