ENGINES
Weather kits (formerly "Lookout Kits") will now be kept in our Engines by the mounted fire extinguisher in the driver's side tool box.
"Flashlights" (to meet contract Inspection specs) will be kept in the glovebox.
Using exhaust brakes with a diesel engine.
Video from RAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYElF_KfZ6E
Remember :When you shut off the key the exhaust brake will also turn off.F
Our diesel Ford trucks are much the same.
Video from Ford
Engine Inventory and Rehabilitation Video
Engine-Morning Maintenance Check Highly recommended daily
(note: Our tires should run at about 110 PSI)
Progressive Hose Lay Fire Packs by ODF 2019
Pump problem incidents:
Mark 3
The Mighty Engine
Engine pumps need to be greased every 8 hours of pump use. When in doubt give it a shot of grease
(but don't overdo it)
Some newer pumps do not need grease (see bottom pump). On upper pump you see the grease
fitting.
Engine Operator Workbook
S 211
S 211 Student Workbook
History of the Mark 3 Pump
1964-2013
Troubleshooting the Amazing Mark 3 Pump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1bCYuwvmEE
Mark 3 set up videos:
Mark 3 videos by Waterax Inc.
Ejectors for Drafting Water
Using Foam on Wildland fires
Troubleshooting Electric hose reels solenoid and push button
Troubleshooting Hose Reel Motor and Wiring Harness
Hannay Reel Parts and Motor Catalog
Installing a Woodruff key (changing the sprocket on a reel motor)
Wiring an Electric Reel Motor
Using Water Effectively in the Wildland Urban Interface with Jack Cohen
Honda Gx690 pump manual
Barricade Fire Gel:
Barricade Inventor John Bartlett explains using the gel
Elvis's (the dog) House is Saved in Florida
Misc.
Great Basin Publications Catalog
IG https://docs.google.com/document/d/13DpZut2q9mEtu31Cjpu2_i3wCn5DiV-5w1RtQBBvI6s/edit?tab=t.0
Fire Ready
The best practice is to leave the engine Fire Ready
Why?
To be ready for the next dispatch.
Who makes this happen?
A good Engine Boss ensures this happens every time.
With a daily routine to clean as you go, this should all be easy
for an engine crew while being demobilized.
Fire Ready means:
The truck is ready to leave for an assignment. Prepared for inspection.
An Engine Inventory sheet is filled out, dated , and signed. Found in every engine.
The vehicle log on the visor notes any maintenance performed and current needs
Radio kit is organized ,tagged "All working" or list needs.
Saw kit is together with saw cleaned up after use.
Lookout kit has complete Weather kit and flashlight.
The Engine should be in as good, or better shape than when it left.
Hoses rolled up.
Accumulated water bottles removed from top racks and interior.
Washed.
Live reel neatly rolled.
Honda GX 690 Owner's Manual https://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/engines/pdf/manuals/00X37ZCN6010.pdf
Returning an Engine After an Assignment
Fire Ready
The best practice is to leave the engine Fire Ready
Why?
To be ready for the next dispatch.
Who makes this happen?
A good Engine Boss ensures this happens every time.
With a daily routine to clean as you go, this should all be easy
for an engine crew while being demobilized.
Fire Ready means:
The truck is ready to leave for an assignment. Prepared for inspection.
An Engine Inventory sheet is filled out, dated , and signed. Found in every engine.
The vehicle log on the visor notes any maintenance performed and current needs
Radio kit is organized ,tagged "All working" or list needs.
Saw kit is together with saw cleaned up after use.
Lookout kit has complete Weather kit and flashlight.
The Engine should be in as good, or better shape than when it left.
Hoses rolled up.
Accumulated water bottles removed from top racks and interior.
Washed.
Live reel neatly rolled.
Honda GX 690 Owner's Manual https://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/engines/pdf/manuals/00X37ZCN6010.pdf
Blue Cut- Mormon Rocks Station Burnover
