The Truckee Meadows The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Fire Protection District

PresentsPresents

UTV 38UTV 38

Vehicle CapabilitiesVehicle Capabilities

All Terrain 6WDAll Terrain 6WD

683cc Motor683cc Motor

Max Wt Capacity 1750lbsMax Wt Capacity 1750lbs

Transport Up to 1200lbs.Transport Up to 1200lbs.

Towing Capacity 2000lbs.Towing Capacity 2000lbs.

Rescue CapabilitiesRescue Capabilities

Carry 3 PersonnelCarry 3 Personnel

OrOr

Carry 2 Personnel Carry 2 Personnel and 1 Patientand 1 Patient

Stokes Basket Rated Stokes Basket Rated to 1200lbsto 1200lbs

Firefighting CapabilitiesFirefighting Capabilities 125 GPM Pump125 GPM Pump

125 gpm @ 53 psi 60 gpm @ 105 psi 20 gpm @ 126 psi

95 Gallons of Water95 Gallons of Water

5 Gallons of Class A Foam5 Gallons of Class A Foam

70 feet 1” Hard Line70 feet 1” Hard Line

200 feet 1” Lateral Line200 feet 1” Lateral Line

Drafting KitDrafting Kit

LimitationsLimitations

VehicleVehicle

Never Operate on a Never Operate on a Slope >15 DegreesSlope >15 Degrees

Avoid Paved SurfacesAvoid Paved Surfaces

Do Not Drive in an Do Not Drive in an Aggressive MannerAggressive Manner

Skid UnitSkid Unit

NeverNever Transport a Transport a Patient with Water in Patient with Water in the Tank!!!the Tank!!!

When Transporting When Transporting Water or a Patient Water or a Patient Only Operate in Low Only Operate in Low Gear!!!Gear!!!

Vehicle TransitionVehicle Transition The UTV can be switched The UTV can be switched

from skid unit to from skid unit to traditional mode in the traditional mode in the field if a large amount of field if a large amount of cargo needs to be moved cargo needs to be moved from Point A to Point B. from Point A to Point B.

Six (6) people are needed Six (6) people are needed to lift the unit from the to lift the unit from the cargo bed. There are no cargo bed. There are no hoist points built into this hoist points built into this unit. unit. DO NOT ATTEMPT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HOIST!!!TO HOIST!!!

Removing or Replacing Removing or Replacing the Skid Unitthe Skid Unit

Power is Supplied by a Power is Supplied by a Quick ConnectionQuick Connection

Remove the Brackets to Remove the Brackets to Remove the SkidRemove the Skid

Operating the WinchOperating the Winch

Use the Remote Control Stored in the Vehicle Use the Remote Control Stored in the Vehicle Glove Box. Connect to the Port on Dashboard.Glove Box. Connect to the Port on Dashboard.

Release the Winch Brake To Pull the CableRelease the Winch Brake To Pull the Cable Make Sure the Anchor Point is Bomb ProofMake Sure the Anchor Point is Bomb Proof

Practice Winching Techniques Prior to Using in the FieldPractice Winching Techniques Prior to Using in the Field

LightingLighting Turn on Vehicle Motor Turn on Vehicle Motor

Before Activating LightsBefore Activating Lights

Head/Tail LightsHead/Tail Lights

Emergency ResponseEmergency Response HornHorn

Grille Scene LightingGrille Scene Lighting

Work and Telescopic Work and Telescopic LightingLighting

Stokes BasketStokes Basket 1200lb Rating1200lb Rating

Break-Apart for Storage and Break-Apart for Storage and TransportTransport

Strap Patient In with 1” Tubular Strap Patient In with 1” Tubular Webbing if Using for Tech-Rescue Webbing if Using for Tech-Rescue

Load Head Towards CabLoad Head Towards Cab

Only Carry Rope or EMS Only Carry Rope or EMS Equipment in StokesEquipment in Stokes

4 Secure Points and Straps – 4 Secure Points and Straps – 750lb Rating750lb Rating

Operating the Fire Pump – Operating the Fire Pump – Starting the MotorStarting the Motor

Fill Tank with WaterFill Tank with Water

Close All ValvesClose All Valves

Turn on Vehicle MotorTurn on Vehicle Motor

PumpPump KeyKey Throttle Adjustment Throttle Adjustment Choke Choke Fuel – Gas (No Mix)Fuel – Gas (No Mix)

Beware of Hot Exhaust!!!Beware of Hot Exhaust!!!

Operating the Fire Pump – Operating the Fire Pump – Priming the PumpPriming the Pump

Open:Open: Primer ValvePrimer Valve Tank to Pump ValveTank to Pump Valve Recirc-Fill ValveRecirc-Fill Valve

Valves Open When Valves Open When In-line with PlumbingIn-line with Plumbing

Operating the Fire Pump – Operating the Fire Pump – Pumping WaterPumping Water

Activate the Primer No More Activate the Primer No More than 45 sec.than 45 sec. Pump is Primed When Water Pump is Primed When Water

is Seen in Recirc Lineis Seen in Recirc Line Close Priming ValveClose Priming Valve

Start the Pump Motor and Start the Pump Motor and Adjust ThrottleAdjust Throttle

BE AWARE OF HOT EXHAUSTBE AWARE OF HOT EXHAUST

Choose a Discharge Choose a Discharge

To Flow Max Pressure or GPM To Flow Max Pressure or GPM Slowly Close the Recirc ValveSlowly Close the Recirc Valve

Water Must Always Be FlowingWater Must Always Be Flowing

Operating the Fire Pump – Operating the Fire Pump – Flowing Class A FoamFlowing Class A Foam

Begin Discharging WaterBegin Discharging Water

Completely Close the Recirc Valve to Completely Close the Recirc Valve to the Tankthe Tank

DO NOT FLOW FOAM INTO THE DO NOT FLOW FOAM INTO THE TANKTANK

Slowly Open the Agent ValveSlowly Open the Agent Valve Foam is Introduced on Intake Side of Foam is Introduced on Intake Side of

the Pumpthe Pump Significant Flow is Necessary to Create Significant Flow is Necessary to Create

Venturi-Effect with EductorVenturi-Effect with Eductor Concentration Adjusted by Hand-Eye Concentration Adjusted by Hand-Eye

GuesstimateGuesstimate

Close Agent Valve and Flush Out Close Agent Valve and Flush Out Pump and Plumbing When FinishedPump and Plumbing When Finished

Operating the Fire Pump – Operating the Fire Pump – Drafting OperationsDrafting Operations

NOTE – The Priming Pump NOTE – The Priming Pump is Not Designed to is Not Designed to Overcome LiftOvercome Lift

Use Buckets to Fill Tank Use Buckets to Fill Tank Above Primer Sump LineAbove Primer Sump Line Two Collapsible Buckets Two Collapsible Buckets

are Located in the Trailerare Located in the Trailer

Connect Hard Suction Connect Hard Suction Hose and Foot Valve Hose and Foot Valve Strainer to Aux. SuctionStrainer to Aux. Suction

Operating the Fire Pump – Operating the Fire Pump – Drafting OperationsDrafting Operations

Prime Pump Using Water in Prime Pump Using Water in TankTank

Start Pump as per Normal Start Pump as per Normal Operation and Begin Operation and Begin Circulating Water from TankCirculating Water from Tank Do Not Discharge From TankDo Not Discharge From Tank

At Full Throttle Slowly Open At Full Throttle Slowly Open Aux. Suction ValveAux. Suction Valve

Pump Should Obtain a DraftPump Should Obtain a Draft

Water Will Discharge Through Water Will Discharge Through Tank Overflow Port When FullTank Overflow Port When Full

Filling Tank from an Filling Tank from an Apparatus or HydrantApparatus or Hydrant

Connect hose to the Aux. Suction Connection. A short Connect hose to the Aux. Suction Connection. A short 1-¾” hose is supplied in the trailer. 1-¾” hose is supplied in the trailer.

Open the Aux. Suction and Recirc ValveOpen the Aux. Suction and Recirc Valve Slowly Open the Discharge or Crack the HydrantSlowly Open the Discharge or Crack the Hydrant Do Not Exceed 50psi at the IntakeDo Not Exceed 50psi at the Intake Various Adapters are Located in the Hose CompartmentVarious Adapters are Located in the Hose Compartment

Always Winterize the SkidAlways Winterize the Skid Whenever the UTV is loaded into the trailer Whenever the UTV is loaded into the trailer

it is the standard operating procedure to it is the standard operating procedure to drain the water tank, all the plumbing, and drain the water tank, all the plumbing, and the water pump. the water pump.

Only add water to the skid if using it for fire Only add water to the skid if using it for fire suppression activitiessuppression activities..

Why?:Why?:1.1. To be immediately ready for patient transport.To be immediately ready for patient transport.

2.2. To reduce the overall weight and strain on the UTV, the trailer, To reduce the overall weight and strain on the UTV, the trailer, and the tow vehicle.and the tow vehicle.

3.3. To be prepared for storage during unpredictable cold weather.To be prepared for storage during unpredictable cold weather.

Winterizing the PumpWinterizing the Pump Pump out all of the waterPump out all of the water

The UTV must be on level ground The UTV must be on level ground or sloped forwardor sloped forward

Open all of the valvesOpen all of the valves

Remove the pump drain plug. Replace Remove the pump drain plug. Replace plug when draining complete so as not plug when draining complete so as not to misplace.to misplace.

Fuel the Pump, Shut Fuel ValveFuel the Pump, Shut Fuel Valve Pumping out the water takes priority Pumping out the water takes priority

over running out the fuel when over running out the fuel when winterizing.winterizing.

Fuel the UTVFuel the UTV

Fill the Class A Foam TankFill the Class A Foam Tank

Considerations for UseConsiderations for UsePatient Transport

Mobile Fire Attack

Burnout Operations

Cargo Loads on Extended Incidents

Water Supply Fill Point

Pumping a Remote Hoselay

Considerations for UseConsiderations for Use

If you respond to any If you respond to any incident that includes:incident that includes:

Difficult Terrain Difficult Terrain Reduced AccessReduced Access Backcountry RescueBackcountry Rescue Remote Water SupplyRemote Water Supply

then respond/request the then respond/request the UTV. UTV. The faster you The faster you make the request the make the request the sooner it will be there.sooner it will be there.

The TrailerThe Trailer

Select Equipment Based on the MissionSelect Equipment Based on the Mission

Replace the Equipment When the Incident is OverReplace the Equipment When the Incident is Over

Manuals are Available Near the Side Door of the TrailerManuals are Available Near the Side Door of the Trailer

Securing the Trailer – Securing the Trailer – Prepare for TowingPrepare for Towing

What You Need:

• Vehicle Strong Enough to Pull and Stop the Trailer

• 2 - 5/16” tow ball

• Experience Driving a Trailer

Practice with Someone Experienced

Securing the Trailer – Securing the Trailer – Prepare for TowingPrepare for Towing

1. Lower the Tongue so that the cap completely covers the ball.

2. Lock the cap in place. If the cap does not line up or lock raise the tongue, realign the vehicle, insure there are no obstructions, and try again.

3. Cross the chains clip into holes on either side of the receiver. The Emergency Trailer Brake cable should also be connected to the hitch.

4. Plug in the electrical cable. Insure nothing is dragging on the ground.

Loading and Unloading the Trailer - Loading and Unloading the Trailer - PreparationPreparation

On Level Ground:On Level Ground:

Set the Tow Vehicle Parking BrakeSet the Tow Vehicle Parking Brake

Chock the Wheels of the TrailerChock the Wheels of the Trailer

Keep the Trailer Connected to the Keep the Trailer Connected to the Tow VehicleTow Vehicle

Deploy Rear Stabilizer Jacks for Deploy Rear Stabilizer Jacks for Added SupportAdded Support

Trailer Lighting Will Only Work if the Trailer Lighting Will Only Work if the Tow Vehicle is Running and the Tow Vehicle is Running and the Headlights are Turned OnHeadlights are Turned On

Loading and Unloading the Trailer -Loading and Unloading the Trailer -Securing the UTVSecuring the UTV

The UTV should be 4-point strapped The UTV should be 4-point strapped to the floor anchorsto the floor anchors

Straps should be tight enough to Straps should be tight enough to place a slight compression on the place a slight compression on the UTV suspension system UTV suspension system

Loading and Unloading the TrailerLoading and Unloading the Trailer

Fully Open the Rear Access Ramp Door. Fully Open the Rear Access Ramp Door. Insure the end of the door is on level ground. Insure the end of the door is on level ground. A 4”x8”x8’ block is available to crib the door.A 4”x8”x8’ block is available to crib the door.

Using one person, and an empty water tank, Using one person, and an empty water tank, drive the vehicle over the ramp keeping one drive the vehicle over the ramp keeping one foot on the brake and one foot on the foot on the brake and one foot on the accelerator to maintain control.accelerator to maintain control.

Load the UTV in the Forward position.Load the UTV in the Forward position.

It’s A Valuable ToolIt’s A Valuable ToolTrain with It!

Take Care of It!

Call For It!