Engines

"BYPASS REMAINS OPEN"

This sign will be posted on our engines as a strong reminder of this standard rule.

The best way to protect the pump from damage is to keep the water flowing through the bypass

valve always.

Water must keep moving without high spikes in pressure to protect the equipment.

VIDEO FOR COMPLETING THE ENGINE INVENTORY CHECKLIST

Click on image or this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuBwcPwqTW8

Engine Drafting Tutorial

Link

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS for

ENGINE BOSSES

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OUR NEW ENGINES WILL SOON HAVE AN ADDED FUEL SHUTOFF PETCOCK.
YOU WILL HAVE TO OPEN IT TO START THE PUMP AND CLOSE IT WHEN FINISHED.

These are Engines: E117

E118

E127

E128

E129

E134

E135

PUMP TURNING ON

Open gas line petcock

Perform standard operating

Procedure

PUMP TURNING OFF

Turn Pump Key “OFF”

Close gas line petcock

Turn switch of Battery Disconnect

(behind truck cab) to “OFF”

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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 and always stay FIRE READY, 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.

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Troubleshooting tips:

click image for video

CHECK the BACK DUAL TIRES for ROCKS

Engine crews should check between the dual tires for rocks that easy flatten 1 or both tires.

This short video explain why and teaches a good technique Engine Bosses should know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U8GAn0XtdM

REEL MOTOR PROBLEMS

ALL ENGINES HAVE A MANUAL REEL TOOL

IF REEL MOTOR IS NOT WORKING Button Switch , Solenoid,

and Reel Motor check.

First see if switch (BUTTON) is working with 12 volt electrical test light.

If not replace. If working, then test that the SOLENOID is sending power to the reel motor when the reel button switch is pushed. If not jump solenoid terminals with a tool (eg, screwdriver) to see if reel motor spins. If the motor spins,replace the solenoid (available at most auto parts stores)

If a test light shows a strong charge is being sent to the reel motor but it doesn't move, we

probably need a new reel motor.

Watch these videos below for more information.