Fireguide Final Equip

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WILDLAND FIRE GUIDE equipment

table of contents

daily inspections ................... 3annual vehicle services ............ 4fire hydrants ........................... 5pump tips ............................... 6mark III pump ......................... 7mark III troubleshooting ....... 10fuel mix ratios ........................ 13compass ................................. 14

water handling equipment .... 16chainsaw troubleshooting .... 18mechanics info ...................... 19

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WILDLAND FIRE GUIDE equipment 3

SANTA FE COUNTY FIRE EQUIPMENT

daily inspections

Engine boss should have appropriate daily inspection checklists

Daily inspections mean EVERY DAY. This means on a fire as well

Air Cleaner: (vehicle and pump) These need to be inspected/changed dailydepending on use. Check mounting brackets, inlet hose connections, and fittings.Inspect gasket and sealing surface areas

Do not forget grease fittings on the pump and hose reels. Do not over lubricate thepump head.

Fill out a work order for the Fleet Mechanics for the vehicle's service:

3000 miles for gas engines and5000 miles for diesel engines

Oil and filter changeLubricationFluids check



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annual vehicle services

must be performed at the beginning and end of eachseason.

pre-inspection road test: drive the vehicle and check brakes,parking brakes, steering, starter, transmission, clutch, and gauges fornoises or problems

wheel bearings and hubs: check wheel seals for leaks or damage.Perform any manufacturer maintenance

axles and differentials: check proper level, leaks, damage andchange fluid, if needed

transfer case and transmission: check level, leaks, damage andchange fluid, if needed

drive lines and U joints: clean, inspect and lubricate

steering components: check fluid levels, lubricate, check for leaksand damage

brakes: examine brake lining and drums, pads and rotors, wheelcylinders, master cylinder, brake booster, lines and cables. Ifapplicable, check air compressor, hoses, lines, belts, S cam shaft,

and bushings for wear. Repair as needed

engine/vehicle general condition: check engine, pump and chassisfor overall condition. Remove dirt and oil buildup. Remove seeds, dirt,weeds. If it isn't working properly, it's broke, or it looks bad, fix it.

cooling system: examine radiator, hose connections, coolantrecovery tank and water pump for leaks. Check fan belt for wear andadjustment. Clean external radiator core of any dirt and debris. Checkcondition of coolant. Change if needed.

frame and suspension: visually inspect springs, mounts, shocks,hanger and repair as needed

exhaust system: visually inspect.

air conditioning system: recharge if needed. Check owner's manualfor additional services.



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fire hydrants

steps to refill engine using a hydrant:

caution: always treat a hydrant with extreme caution.

Make sure hydrant is closed before removing caps. NEVER standdirectly above (body over top of hydrant) or in front of hydrant capswhen removing or turning caps, fittings and valves

Attach thread adapter and reducers as needed

Attach 1 1/2" Ball Valve or 1 1/2" Gated Wye

Slowly open hydrant completely using 5-sided hydrant wrench

Slightly open ball valve or gated wye to bleed off any rust, debris or air

Close ball valve or gated wye

Attach anti-siphon device to hydrant using appropriate hose and

fittings. If not available, use the air gap method

Slowly open the ball valve or gated wye and fill engine

Slowly close ball valve or gated wye

Close hydrant valve. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN

Remove all fittings and devices and recap hydrant.

air gap method

Never insert the fill hose into the tank. Always maintain the air gap, meaning thereshould always be an open flow of water between the hose and the rising level ofwater.



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pump tips

It takes 1psi to raise water 2 feet

Place pump as close to water source as possible

Protect the pump from sand, gravel or dirt by using a screen protectoror putting the foot valve in a collapsible bucket

Use a "Check and bleeder valve" near the pump on the discharge side,especially when pumping uphill

Protect streams and water sources from gas, oil and foam when usingpumps. Build a containment dam around the pump to contain spills

Gravity is the most trouble-free, yet most overlooked water deliverysystem

rules of thumb

The bigger the nozzle, the greater the friction loss and the greater therate of flow of water

Friction loss is greatest for 3/4" hose, less for 1" hose and least for1-1/2" hose

The minimum effective stream of water for firefighting purposes is 25psi at the nozzle.

pump pressure = friction loss + nozzle pressure



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mark III pump

instructions:engine lube and fuel24:1 ratio. Thoroughly mix and shake can before pouring into pump

to start pump:

Attach quick connect fuel line to fuel can

Attach other end of the fuel line to Mark III pump fuel port

Open air vent on fuel can

Connect foot valve strainer to suction hose. Fill suction hose with wateand connect to pump intake side. Use spanner to tighten the suctionhose.

Be sure foot valve is submerged in water so it is not sucking air. Ifneeded, place a shovel or bucket underneath foot valve where it rests.

Check foot valve often and remove moss or debris that can collect onthe foot valve. Do not lift foot valve out of water while pump is running.

Fill pump with water, then replace priming cap; tighten firmly

Connect discharge hose, nozzles, etc. to pump. Remember, hand tighonly on the discharge side.

SETUP... From the discharge outlet:

Short piece 1 1/2" hose to

Check and bleeder valve to

1 1/2" gated wye to

one side of wye connect hand primer, other side is beginning ofhose lay



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Close choke shutter if engine is cold

Move throttle lever to START AND WARM-UP position

Give starter rope several quick, steady pulls

Open choke slowly when engine starts - allow engine to warm up 1-2minutes before full throttle

to stop pump:

Move throttle lever to STOP position

Allow pump to run for approximately 1 minute with the throttle in STOPposition

Press and hold the stop switch until engine is fully stopped

To fully purge fuel line and pump of remaining fuel, disconnect the quickconnect fuel line from the fuel can and allow pump to run and exhaustitself of the remaining fuel in the line. Should only need to be done at

the end of a shift or assignment



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important things to remember

Do not run engine at full speed until properly warmed up.

Do not run engine with pump disconnected. Do not run pump without water.

Do not use suction hose without the foot valve strainer.

Do not run pump at half speed, if less pressure is needed,adjust with bleeder valve.

floodingTo clear a flooded engine, close fuel supply valve, remove spark plug and rest it ontop of cylinder head with ignition cable attached. Then with both choke and throttlein the fully open position, pull starter rope several times until excess fuel isexhausted. Before reinstalling spark plug, clean and dry.

automatic cutout switchThis device will stop the engine instantly and thereby eliminate overspeeding

whenever the pump runs out of water or is improperly primed, etc. If the switchcuts out during normal operation, always find the cause first before resetting.Some symptoms of this could be:

not primed properly,sucking air through a loose intake connection,foot valve clogged with debris, etc.



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MARK III TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTA Engine doesn't start E Doesn't develop

normal powerB Starts momentarily, F Overheatsthen stops

C Runs irregularly or misses G BackfiresD Does not idle properly

A B C D E F G POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

X X Fuel supply tank empty Refill tank

X X Fuel supply valve closed Open supply valve

X X Air vent on fuel tank closed Open air vent

X X X Defective fuel supply hose Replace

X X XDirty fuel strainer screen Remove and clean, or

replace

X X X Leak in fuel supply system Tighten or replace fittings

X X X X X Carburetor mounting loose Tighten mountings

X X X Water or dirt in fuel system Drain, flush thoroughly

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Engine flooded Close fuel valve, removespark plug, open choke &throttle, pull until excessgas exhausted **

X X XWrong gas in fuel mixture Drain, flush thoroughly,

replace **

X XWrong oil in fuel mixture Drain, flush thoroughly,

replace **

X XNot enough oil in fuel mix Drain, replace with correct

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X X X X X XToo much oil in fuel mix Drain, replace with correct

mix **

Engine not warmed up Allow longer warmer uptime

X X Air filter dirty Remove, clean in gasoline

X XIdle mixture screwmaladjusted

Close idle screw, then turn counter-clockwise toreset **

X X X X X X XSpark plug fouled ordefective

Clean or replace

XNo spark Check stop switch or

broken cable points **

XStop switch or cableshorted

Check switch and/orreplace **

X X X X X XWeak or intermittent spark Check points, coil and

condenser **

X X X X Breaker points worn or dirty Clean and/or replace

X X Defective condenser Check or replace **

X X X X Wrong type spark plug Plug must have 1/8 gap

X X X X XIgnition timing incorrect Inspect points, clean or

replace **

X X X Excessive carbon deposits Clean or replace muffler **

X X Cooling system dirty Clean fan housing

X X Muffler blocked or dirty Replace

X X

Main adjustment screwmaladjusted

Close main adjustmentscrew, then turn 1 turnscounter-clockwise to reset**

** Pump may need additional work, refer to manual



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fuel mix ratios

Formula:# of oz of fuel / ratio of oil = oz of oil to mixie: 128oz fuel / 24 = 5.5oz oil per 1 gal of fuel for 24:1ratio

16:1 24:1 32:1 40:1 50:1

US GALS Ounces of Oil

1 8.0 5.5 4.0 3.0 2.5

2 16.0 10.5 8.0 6.5 5.0

3 24.0 16.0 12.0 9.5 7.5

4 32.0 21.5 16.0 13.0 10.0

5 40.0 26.5 20.0 16.0 13.0



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compass

orienting to a map

When comparing a map to the ground it represents, it is useful to align the mapwith the ground features. Orienting the map makes it easier to identify distantfeatures. Using a compass makes orienting a map easy.

First set the compass to north

Turn yourself, the map, and the compass until you are roughly facingnorth

Align the edge of the compass with the north arrow on the map

Slowly turn the map and compass until both are pointing north

following a straight line

The compass is used to follow a straight line through the woods. It is applied totracing a boundary line, or finding a property corner, making a sketch map, orconducting a forest inventory. Being able to follow a course through the forest canhelp you move quickly from one place to another.

Set the declination on the compass Rotate the bezel of the compass until it aligns with the bearing that you

would like to travel

Holding the compass level at eye level, tilt the sighting mirror until youcan see the face of the compass, roughly 45 degrees in the mirror.

Use the guide line on the sighting mirror to align the sight with the indexmarks on the compass base. The guide should pass the center of thepivot point for the needle

Slowly rotate yourself and the compass until the needle aligns with the

arrow printed on the bezel Check your alignment one more time and sight through the notch at the

top of the sighting mirror to some recognizable object

Walk to that object and repeat the process



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triangulation

The compass can also be used to accurately locate your current position on a mapUsing triangulation you sight two or more objects that are identifiable on the map,and visible from the ground. Mountain tops, radio towers or other distinct featureswork well.

Orient your map as described above.

Identify at least 2 prominent land marks on the map and visible from theground

Align your compass as described above sighting the landmark. This

time, instead of turning yourself and the compass, turn the bezel toalign the needle with the arrow

Read the bearing to the landmark

Open the mirror all the way and place the compass on the map

Set the left or right edge of the compass base on the landmark on themap

Turn the entire compass until the needle aligns with the guide

After checking your alignment, draw a line on the map through thelandmark and past the point on the map where you think you are

Repeat this procedure with the other landmark The intersection of the lines is your position

declination

Declination represents the difference between true north, and magnetic north.True north and magnetic north are about 1300 miles apart. Magnetic north

translates to a difference of 10.5 degrees east of true north in southern NewMexico and to 11.5 degrees in northern New Mexico. The easiest way to adjust fodeclination is to use a compass that has a mechanical adjustment feature built in.Otherwise you should draw a sketch of the declination for reference.



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water handling equipment for a 1 mile hose lay

QUANTITY ITEMDESCRIPTION

REMARKS

2 Mark III pump kits

20 gal Pump gas

53 rolls 1 1/2 hose

27 rolls 1 hose

30 1 1/2 gated wye

30 1 1/2 to 1reducers

30 Forestry nozzles

3 Hose clamps

Mopup kits As needed

Wet water or foam As needed

Inline Ts As needed

Port-a-tanks /blivets

As needed



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extra items to be ordered if garden hose needed:

QUANTITY ITEMDESCRIP

TION

REMARKS

60 rolls 3/4 hose

30 1 gatedwyes

As needed

30 1 to 3/4reducers

30 3/4nozzles



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chainsaw troubleshooting checklist

chain won't turn check for: Chain brake engaged

Chain tension too tight

Burred drive links

Pinched bar groove

Chain off sprocket

Bar sprocket nose frozen

Inadequate bar/chain oil

Debris in bar groove or sprocket

chainsaw won't start check for:

Ignition switch on

Saw gas in fuel tank

Choke on / saw flooded

Air filter clean

Plug wire on

Plug clean, gapped and has spark

Exhaust screen clean

cutting crooked check for:

Low rakers on one side

Cutters filed differently

Damage to rakers on one side of chain

Uneven bar rails

slow cutting check for:

Chain on backwards

Dull chain

Rakers too high

Clutch slipping

Bar groove too wide



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fleet manager phone numbers

dennis patty (c44) 505.690.7648

clyde hill (c41) 505.690.7649

gene brommer (c42) 505.690.9363



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