Hope I can help clear up some confusion. After talking to Mark Clark, at field repair, you do not need an F 80 (SRS) for emergency or non emergency repair. This may possibly change in the future but as for right now just call in all repairs.
Los Angeles Fire Department
Hope I can help clear up some confusion. After talking to Mark Clark, at field repair, you do not need an F 80 (SRS) for emergency or non emergency repair. This may possibly change in the future but as for right now just call in all repairs.
During Live Fire training event, a company experienced a shut off butt malfunction.
WHAT HAPPEN? During a controlled burn the handle of the shut off butt cracked. The handle cracked in a way did not make it obvious there was a problem. The handle was still attached to the shut off and it still moved back and forth [...]
At a round table discussion at the station we talked about the smokey packs.
On member stated that the smokey packs are used for brush overhaul and not direct attack?
Most members say that we use it for quick attack on the hot flank but the hose will suffer damage.
Has there been a case where the hose [...]
I noticed at a battalion drill the other day that when loading the standpipe a 2 1/2 Inch hose but was used on the inlet.
This was basic ops when I went through in 1992 but I had not seen it used since.
What would you say are the advantages and disadvantages of such an operation?
Additionally, what [...]
When replacing the plug on the end of the cord reel after accidentally driving off with it still plugged in, here are some important considerations.
1. It DOES matter that the wires from the cord reel go to the correct terminals inside the new plug.
2. The green wire (ground wire) goes to the green screw, the black [...]
A special notice was issued a while back that as a result of the Capt. Roger Duke incident and further testing of our new 2 1/2″ spray nozzel, that the new nozzel pressure for this tip is 50 psi, no longer 75 psi. This is a reminder to change your hydraulic calaulators.
2 1/2″
Spray (MC)
325
50
25
1-1/4″ ST [...]
OSHA COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
County of Los Angeles Fire Department
Safety Office
1320 N. Eastern Ave., Rm. 173
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Ph: (323) 881-3078 FAX: (323) 268-9195
“Raised Cab” LockOut Procedures for Fire Shops Mechanics
Cal/OSHA requires that employees whose job duties include performing repairs on equipment be familiar with methods to “Lock Out” potentially hazardous forms of energy. While energized equipment [...]
A crack on the rear leaf spring has been found on a ‘99 Pierce while replacing the rear duals of this rig. It couldn’t be seen from below, or from the wheel opening without the use of a mirror and a Streamlight . I therefore recommend the use of a mirror and Streamlight during your morning [...]
THIS CAM WORKS GREAT !
Above side mirror camera mount
THE REPRESENTATIVES FROM CATERPILLAR ROAD TESTED ONE OF THEIR NEW TRANSMISSIONS AT OUR EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION COURSE
IMPRESSIVE TO SAY THE LEAST !!!
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