Engine 352 Driver Initial Qualification Check List
352 Driver Init Qualification Check List (3-16-15) Page 1 of 3
Basic Knowledge
Water capacity - 1000 Gallons
Pump capacity – 1500 Gallons per minute
Foam Capacity – 20 Gallons
Fuel – Type and location of fuel fill
Exhaust Additive DEF
Generator - 7KW
Vehicle Operation – The member wishing to be qualified must be able to demonstrate the following
knowledge regarding the vehicle operation.
Ability to start the apparatus and drive it in a safe manner
Dash gauges
Jake Brake (Engine Brake)
Engine High Idle
Emergency Warning systems (Warning Lights, mechanical and electronic siren, Arrow)
Start and stop the generator Properly
Engage and disengage the pump properly
Properly deploys wheel chocks
Regeneration Process – The member wishing to be qualified must be able to explain the regeneration
process as well as indicators that it needs to be done.
Apparatus Positioning – The member wishing to be qualified must be able to demonstrate knowledge
regarding basic apparatus positioning.
House fires
Car accidents
Wires down calls
Standard hose lay and reverse hose lay
Commercial Buildings
Radios – The member wishing to be qualified must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge of
the radio systems on the apparatus
Mobile radios
o Demonstrate knowledge of how to change the radio channels
o Demonstrate knowledge of changing zones for mutual aid
o Demonstrate knowledge of what can happen if one of the radios is on scan
Portable radios
o Understand the operation and location of the drivers portable
o Understands the charger indicator light and proper radio placement in the charger
Knox box
o How is the Knox box activated