BLACKWOODBLACKWOOD FIRE FIRE COMPANYCOMPANY

UTILITY 845UTILITY 845

BASIC OPERATOR BASIC OPERATOR TRAINING CLASSTRAINING CLASS

COURSE OBJECTIVECOURSE OBJECTIVE

• TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE COMPANY TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE COMPANY MEMBERS WITH THE BASIC MEMBERS WITH THE BASIC KNOWLEDGE TO SAFELY AND KNOWLEDGE TO SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY OPERATE THE UTILITY EFFICIENTLY OPERATE THE UTILITY VEHICLEVEHICLE

RESTRICTED DRIVERSRESTRICTED DRIVERS

• Operational Guideline #4.9Operational Guideline #4.9

• Members between the age of 18 and Members between the age of 18 and 21, who meet all other qualifications, 21, who meet all other qualifications, may train as a restricted driver on may train as a restricted driver on Utility 845, 849, Car 847 and Utility 845, 849, Car 847 and Command 848.Command 848.

• All training shall be conducted IAW All training shall be conducted IAW OG 4.3. OG 4.3.

RESTRICTED DRIVERSRESTRICTED DRIVERS

• Restricted drivers will be subjected to Restricted drivers will be subjected to the following limitations, in addition to the following limitations, in addition to the rules and requirements applicable the rules and requirements applicable to all drivers:to all drivers:– 4.9.3.1 May operate above listed vehicles 4.9.3.1 May operate above listed vehicles

only if no other drivers are available.only if no other drivers are available.

– 4.9.3.2 May only drive vehicles at reduced 4.9.3.2 May only drive vehicles at reduced speed, regardless of the incident type.speed, regardless of the incident type.

COURSE OUTLINECOURSE OUTLINE

• Vehicle OrientationVehicle Orientation• Training at this level should take place at the fire Training at this level should take place at the fire

station and shall consist of: station and shall consist of: • 1.) Cab control functions/emergency warning 1.) Cab control functions/emergency warning

devices. devices. • 2.) Fire department equipment. 2.) Fire department equipment. • 3.) Fire department procedures. 3.) Fire department procedures. • 4.) New Jersey state law governing operation of 4.) New Jersey state law governing operation of

emergency vehicles. emergency vehicles. • 5.) Vehicle handling characteristics.5.) Vehicle handling characteristics.• Minimum training time ‑ Level I: .5 hour.Minimum training time ‑ Level I: .5 hour.

COURSE OUTLINECOURSE OUTLINEGeneral Driving PerformanceGeneral Driving Performance

•Driver/Operator training at this Driver/Operator training at this level is divided into two (2) phases level is divided into two (2) phases to allow the trainee to practice to allow the trainee to practice and receive specific instruction and receive specific instruction under varying road and weather under varying road and weather conditions.conditions.

COURSE OUTLINECOURSE OUTLINE Level II ‑ Phase 1:Level II ‑ Phase 1:

•Training at this level shall occur during daylight while Training at this level shall occur during daylight while temperatures are above freezing and on roadways of temperatures are above freezing and on roadways of little or no traffic flow (preferably private property, little or no traffic flow (preferably private property, large parking areas, etc.). During training at this large parking areas, etc.). During training at this phase, the Instructor will drive the apparatus to the phase, the Instructor will drive the apparatus to the area selected for instruction. The Instructor shall area selected for instruction. The Instructor shall decide when to begin the trainee at Level II ‑ Phase 2 decide when to begin the trainee at Level II ‑ Phase 2 instruction, but only after the trainee demonstrates instruction, but only after the trainee demonstrates proficiency within those skills outlined below for Level proficiency within those skills outlined below for Level II training. II training.

– 1.) Placing the apparatus in operation. 1.) Placing the apparatus in operation. – 2.) Familiarization of handling characteristics. 2.) Familiarization of handling characteristics. – 3.) Braking, slowing, and stopping. 3.) Braking, slowing, and stopping. – 4.) Turning (left, right, U turns, K turns). 4.) Turning (left, right, U turns, K turns). – 5.) Backing (straight, turning, alley dock). 5.) Backing (straight, turning, alley dock). – 6.) Serpentine 6.) Serpentine – 7.) Parallel parking. 7.) Parallel parking. – Minimum training time ‑ Level II Phase 1: .5 hours. Minimum training time ‑ Level II Phase 1: .5 hours.

COURSE OUTLINECOURSE OUTLINE Level II ‑ Phase 2:Level II ‑ Phase 2:

•Training at this level shall occur on general Training at this level shall occur on general public roadways and streets during daylight public roadways and streets during daylight and night (dark) hours. Instruction shall be and night (dark) hours. Instruction shall be given within those skills as further outlined given within those skills as further outlined within this policy and specifically described on within this policy and specifically described on the Fire Apparatus Operator Certification the Fire Apparatus Operator Certification Report. It is the responsibility of the Instructor Report. It is the responsibility of the Instructor to refer to and use a copy of the Fire Apparatus to refer to and use a copy of the Fire Apparatus Operator Certification Report form as a guide Operator Certification Report form as a guide for instruction of the trainee. for instruction of the trainee.

– 1.) Placing the vehicle in operation. 1.) Placing the vehicle in operation. – 2.) Operating the vehicle in traffic and while passing 2.) Operating the vehicle in traffic and while passing

other vehicles. other vehicles. – 3.) Turning the vehicle in traffic. 3.) Turning the vehicle in traffic. – 4.) Typical placements for given incidents. 4.) Typical placements for given incidents. – Minimum training time Level II Phase 2: .5 hours.Minimum training time Level II Phase 2: .5 hours.

COURSE OUTLINECOURSE OUTLINE Testing: Testing:

•The trainee will be eligible for certification and The trainee will be eligible for certification and authorization to operate U-845 after; authorization to operate U-845 after;

– 1.) Completed Driver/Operator training at all levels 1.) Completed Driver/Operator training at all levels as described. as described.

– 2.) Completing minimum training hour requirements.2.) Completing minimum training hour requirements. 1.5 hour 1.5 hour

– 3.) Has demonstrated satisfactory performance to 3.) Has demonstrated satisfactory performance to the Instructor of those skills necessary for operation the Instructor of those skills necessary for operation of that particular apparatus. The trainee must of that particular apparatus. The trainee must demonstrate satisfactory performance during a road demonstrate satisfactory performance during a road and operation test given to evaluate his performance and operation test given to evaluate his performance according to the format outlined on the Fire according to the format outlined on the Fire Apparatus Operator Certification Report. For U-845, Apparatus Operator Certification Report. For U-845, the road and operation test may be given by the the road and operation test may be given by the Instructor as designated by the Chief and evaluated Instructor as designated by the Chief and evaluated during training.during training.

COURSE OUTLINECOURSE OUTLINE Reports: Reports:

• It is the responsibility of the Instructor to It is the responsibility of the Instructor to complete an Activity Report form upon complete an Activity Report form upon completion of each training session with completion of each training session with the trainee.the trainee.

• A brief description of the training session A brief description of the training session must be included in the remarks.must be included in the remarks.

• It is the responsibility of the Instructor to It is the responsibility of the Instructor to complete the Fire Apparatus Operator complete the Fire Apparatus Operator Certification Report form upon Certification Report form upon completion of the road and operation completion of the road and operation test. test.

COURSE OUTLINECOURSE OUTLINEReports:Reports:

•All Activity Reports and the Fire All Activity Reports and the Fire Apparatus Operator Apparatus Operator Certification Report for each Certification Report for each trainee must be compiled and trainee must be compiled and forwarded to the Chief for forwarded to the Chief for records review and approval records review and approval before the trainee will be before the trainee will be authorized to drive U-845.authorized to drive U-845.

VITAL STATISTICSVITAL STATISTICSVehicleVehicle

•2007 FORD F-250 XL CREW CAB 4X4 PICK UP W/SHORT 2007 FORD F-250 XL CREW CAB 4X4 PICK UP W/SHORT BOXBOX

VITAL STATISTICSVITAL STATISTICS Size/Drive TrainSize/Drive Train

• Overall Height: Overall Height: • Overall Length: Overall Length: • Overall Width:Overall Width:

– Mirrors Retracted:Mirrors Retracted:– Mirrors Extended:Mirrors Extended:

• Wheelbase:Wheelbase:• Ground Clearance:Ground Clearance:• Engine: Engine:

• Transmission:Transmission:

• Seating Capacity:Seating Capacity:

6’-10”20’5”

8’8”9’-3”

156”7 ¾”

FORD 6.8L 3-FORD 6.8L 3-VALVE TRITON V10 VALVE TRITON V10 SOHCSOHC5 speed 5 speed Torqshift Torqshift automaticautomatic

5

VITAL STATISTICSVITAL STATISTICS Towing/Payload Towing/Payload

• Gross Vehicle Wt. Rating:Gross Vehicle Wt. Rating:

• Maximum Payload Rating:Maximum Payload Rating:

• Maximum Trailer Wt. Capacity:Maximum Trailer Wt. Capacity:

• Maximum Trailer Tongue Wt.:Maximum Trailer Tongue Wt.:

• Maximum Trailer Wt. with weight Maximum Trailer Wt. with weight distributing unit:distributing unit:

• Maximum Trailer Tongue Wt. with weightMaximum Trailer Tongue Wt. with weight distributing unit:distributing unit:

9,600 lbs

6,770 lbs6,770 lbs

6,000 lbs6,000 lbs

600 lbs600 lbs

1,500 lbs1,500 lbs

12,500 lbs

VITAL STATISTICSVITAL STATISTICSSafetySafety

• 4-Wheel Antilock brake system4-Wheel Antilock brake system

• Adjustable Safety BeltsAdjustable Safety Belts– All occupants shall be belted in any time All occupants shall be belted in any time

the vehicle is in motion!the vehicle is in motion!

• Driver/Passenger Air BagsDriver/Passenger Air Bags

DRIVINGDRIVINGStartingStarting

• Unplug the Unplug the Kussmaul Auto Kussmaul Auto Charger from driver Charger from driver side of vehicleside of vehicle

• Ensure vehicle is Ensure vehicle is clear of all clear of all obstructionsobstructions

• Enter into drivers Enter into drivers seatseat

DRIVINGDRIVINGStartingStarting

• 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not runningthe engine is not running

• 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key transmission gearshift lever and allows key removalremoval

• 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering accessories without locking the steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to be moved from the transmission shift lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed.being depressed.

• 4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. 4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when Warning lights illuminated. Key position when drivingdriving

• 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.as soon as the engine starts.

DRIVINGDRIVINGPreparing to start the vehiclePreparing to start the vehicle

• When starting a fuel-injected engine, When starting a fuel-injected engine, don’t press the accelerator before or don’t press the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine.starting the engine.

• When the engine starts, the idle RPM When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, shut off the engine and automatically, shut off the engine and retry. If you still experience the retry. If you still experience the problem, have the vehicle checked by problem, have the vehicle checked by the FAM.the FAM.

• Make sure all occupants buckle their Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts.safety belts.

• Make sure the headlamps and all Make sure the headlamps and all electrical accessories are off.electrical accessories are off.

• Make sure the gear shift is in P (Park)Make sure the gear shift is in P (Park)• Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning

the key to 5 (START)the key to 5 (START)

DRIVINGDRIVINGPreparing to start the vehiclePreparing to start the vehicle

• Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle checked by the FAMhave the vehicle checked by the FAM

DRIVINGDRIVINGStarting the engineStarting the engine

• 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START).turning the key to 5 (START).

• 2. Turn the key to 5 (START), then 2. Turn the key to 5 (START), then release as soon as the engine release as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.damage the starter.

• NOTE: If the engine does not NOTE: If the engine does not start within the first five seconds start within the first five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still fails to again. If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; this will allow floor and try again; this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel. flooded with fuel.

DRIVINGDRIVINGBraking systemBraking system

• Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)– This vehicle is equipped with a four-wheel anti-lock braking system This vehicle is equipped with a four-wheel anti-lock braking system

(ABS). This system helps you maintain steering control during (ABS). This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as ABS braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as the ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. soon as the ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern.for concern.

• ABS Warning LampABS Warning Lamp– The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates when the ignition is turned on. The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates when the ignition is turned on.

If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and needs to be reported to the FAM.be disabled and needs to be reported to the FAM.

• Using ABSUsing ABS– When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake

pedal; do not pump the brake as this will reduce the effectiveness of pedal; do not pump the brake as this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your stopping distance. The ABS will be the ABS and will increase your stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control during activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking on slippery surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease hard braking on slippery surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.stopping distance.

DRIVINGDRIVINGFour-Wheel Drive (4WD) OperationFour-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation

• When four-wheel drive (4WD) is When four-wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to all engaged, power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD can be selected case. 4WD can be selected when additional traction is when additional traction is desired.desired.

• 4WD operation is 4WD operation is not not recommended on dry pavement. recommended on dry pavement. Doing so could result in difficult Doing so could result in difficult disengagement of the transfer disengagement of the transfer case, increased tire wear and case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy.decreased fuel economy.

• For proper operation, make sure For proper operation, make sure that each hub is fully engaged that each hub is fully engaged and that both hubs are set to the and that both hubs are set to the same position (both set to LOCK same position (both set to LOCK or both set to AUTO). To engage or both set to AUTO). To engage LOCK, turn the hub locks LOCK, turn the hub locks completely clockwise; to engage completely clockwise; to engage AUTO, turn the hub locks AUTO, turn the hub locks completely counterclockwise.completely counterclockwise.

DRIVINGDRIVINGThe 4WD SystemThe 4WD System

• Provides 4x4 High engagement and Provides 4x4 High engagement and disengagement while the vehicle is disengagement while the vehicle is movingmoving

• Is operated by a rotary control located Is operated by a rotary control located on the instrument panel that allows you on the instrument panel that allows you to select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low to select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation.operation.

• Uses auto-manual hub locks that can be Uses auto-manual hub locks that can be engaged and disengaged automatically engaged and disengaged automatically based on the 4x4 mode selected.based on the 4x4 mode selected.

• Auto-manual hubs can be overridden by Auto-manual hubs can be overridden by rotating the hub locks from AUTO to rotating the hub locks from AUTO to LOCK if desiredLOCK if desired

• Automatic operation of the Automatic operation of the hub is recommendedhub is recommended

DRIVINGDRIVING4WD System indicator lights4WD System indicator lights

• 4x4 – momentarily illuminates after 4x4 – momentarily illuminates after the engine is started.the engine is started.

• Illuminates 4H when 4x4 High is Illuminates 4H when 4x4 High is engagedengaged

• Illuminates 4L when 4x4 Low is Illuminates 4L when 4x4 Low is engagedengaged

DRIVINGDRIVING Using the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF)Using the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF)

4WD System4WD System

• Positions of the electronic shift systemPositions of the electronic shift system– 2H (2WD High) - For general on-road driving. Sends 2H (2WD High) - For general on-road driving. Sends

power to the rear wheels onlypower to the rear wheels only– 4h (4WD High) - For winter and off-road conditions. 4h (4WD High) - For winter and off-road conditions.

Sends power to the front and rear wheelsSends power to the front and rear wheels– 4L (4WD Low) - For low-speed off-road applications that 4L (4WD Low) - For low-speed off-road applications that

require extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or require extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat out of the water. Sends power to the front pulling a boat out of the water. Sends power to the front and rear wheels.and rear wheels.

• The electronic shift is designed to allow up to 45 The electronic shift is designed to allow up to 45 seconds before a shift command is performed.seconds before a shift command is performed.

• Note: Some noise may be heard as the 4WD Note: Some noise may be heard as the 4WD system shifts or engages. This is normal. system shifts or engages. This is normal.

DRIVINGDRIVINGShifting from 2WD High to 4WD High Shifting from 2WD High to 4WD High

and back to 2WD Highand back to 2WD High• Rotate the 4WD control to the 4x4 Rotate the 4WD control to the 4x4

HIGH position at speeds up to 55 mph.HIGH position at speeds up to 55 mph.• The ESOF is designed to engage 4WD The ESOF is designed to engage 4WD

High when the vehicle is moving. If High when the vehicle is moving. If shifted while at a complete stop, 4x4 shifted while at a complete stop, 4x4 may not engage and the 4x4 indicator may not engage and the 4x4 indicator may not illuminate until the vehicle is may not illuminate until the vehicle is allowed to move at a speed above 1 allowed to move at a speed above 1 mph.mph.

• Do not shift into 4x4 High with the Do not shift into 4x4 High with the rear wheels slipping.rear wheels slipping.

• Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD at any Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD at any forward speed.forward speed.

• Disengagement of the transfer case Disengagement of the transfer case and hubs may be delayed due to and hubs may be delayed due to torque bind.torque bind.

DRIVINGDRIVINGShifting from 4WD High to 4WD Shifting from 4WD High to 4WD

LowLow• 1. Bring the vehicle to a 1. Bring the vehicle to a

complete stop.complete stop.• 2. Depress the brake.2. Depress the brake.• 3. Place the gearshift in N 3. Place the gearshift in N

(Neutral)(Neutral)• 4. Move the 4WD control to 4. Move the 4WD control to

the 4x4 Low positionthe 4x4 Low position• 5. Hold the shift conditions 5. Hold the shift conditions

until the LOW RANGE until the LOW RANGE indicator light illuminates.indicator light illuminates.

• 6. If the LOW RANGE 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not indicator light does not illuminate within 15 illuminate within 15 seconds, allow the vehicle to seconds, allow the vehicle to move at a speed above 1 move at a speed above 1 mph, then repeat steps 3-5.mph, then repeat steps 3-5.

DRIVINGDRIVINGShifting from 4WD Low to 4WD High or 2WD Shifting from 4WD Low to 4WD High or 2WD

HighHigh

• 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.stop.

• 2. Depress the brake.2. Depress the brake.• 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral)3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral)• 4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4 4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4

High or 2WD High position.High or 2WD High position.• 5. Hold the shift conditions until the 5. Hold the shift conditions until the

LOW RANGE indicator light shuts LOW RANGE indicator light shuts offoff

• 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not shut off within 15 does not shut off within 15 seconds, allow the vehicle to move seconds, allow the vehicle to move at a speed above 1 mph, then at a speed above 1 mph, then repeat steps 3-5.repeat steps 3-5.

DRIVINGDRIVINGTraileringTrailering

• The vehicle is equipped with a The vehicle is equipped with a Class IV trailer hitch with a 2” Class IV trailer hitch with a 2” receiver.receiver.

• The vehicle also has a Trailer The vehicle also has a Trailer Brake Control.Brake Control.– Designed to keep you in control of the Designed to keep you in control of the

vehicle when towing, this computer vehicle when towing, this computer control module is integrated with the control module is integrated with the anti-lock brake system. It anti-lock brake system. It synchronizes the vehicle and trailer synchronizes the vehicle and trailer brakes for seamless braking while brakes for seamless braking while towing heavy loads.towing heavy loads.

– Manual control levers located on the Manual control levers located on the dash allow you to adjust the gain dash allow you to adjust the gain setting to compensate for changes in setting to compensate for changes in trailer, loading, or road conditions.trailer, loading, or road conditions.

DRIVINGDRIVING

DOOR CONTROLDOOR CONTROL

• A door control button has been installed on the A door control button has been installed on the console just in front of the portable radio. This console just in front of the portable radio. This button controls both the small bay door at button controls both the small bay door at Blackwood-Clementon Road and the center bay at Blackwood-Clementon Road and the center bay at Central Avenue. Central Avenue.

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• Controls the audible and visual warning Controls the audible and visual warning

system.system.

• Uses a series of push button and toggle Uses a series of push button and toggle switches to control individual functions.switches to control individual functions.

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• DEPRESS ONCE TO OPERATE CONSTANT DEPRESS ONCE TO OPERATE CONSTANT

SIRENSIREN

• DEPRESS AGAIN TO SHUT OFFDEPRESS AGAIN TO SHUT OFF

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• DEPRESS AND HOLD TO MANUALLY DEPRESS AND HOLD TO MANUALLY

OPERATE THE SIRENOPERATE THE SIREN

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• DEPRESS AND HOLD TO MANUALLY DEPRESS AND HOLD TO MANUALLY

OPERATE THE ELECTRONIC HORNOPERATE THE ELECTRONIC HORN

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• DEPRESS ONCE TO ACTIVATE PUBLIC DEPRESS ONCE TO ACTIVATE PUBLIC

ADDRESS SYSTEM (PA), ADDRESS SYSTEM (PA), MICROPHONE LOCATED MICROPHONE LOCATED ON LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF CONSOLE.ON LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF CONSOLE.

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• Depress the standby button to deactivate Depress the standby button to deactivate

any of the audible warning devices.any of the audible warning devices.

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• DEPRESS ONCE TO ACTIVATE TRAFFIC ADVISOR (TA) DEPRESS ONCE TO ACTIVATE TRAFFIC ADVISOR (TA)

TO LEFTTO LEFT• DEPRESS A SECOND TIME TO ACTIVATE TA TO RIGHTDEPRESS A SECOND TIME TO ACTIVATE TA TO RIGHT• DEPRESS A THIRD TIME TO ACTIVATE TA TO A SPLIT DEPRESS A THIRD TIME TO ACTIVATE TA TO A SPLIT

PATTERNPATTERN

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• Toggle switch to position 1 for rear Toggle switch to position 1 for rear

lightbar warning only. This includes the TA lightbar warning only. This includes the TA on random flash pattern.on random flash pattern.

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• Toggle switch to position 2 for front and Toggle switch to position 2 for front and

rear lightbar warning red lights only and rear lightbar warning red lights only and grille LED.grille LED.

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• Toggle switch to position 3 for all visual Toggle switch to position 3 for all visual

warning lamps operating.warning lamps operating.

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• While in position 1, 2, or 3 of the toggle, the TD While in position 1, 2, or 3 of the toggle, the TD

Flash and Strobe buttons may be depressed to Flash and Strobe buttons may be depressed to activate or deactivate warning lights. Or change activate or deactivate warning lights. Or change flash pattern on the TA.flash pattern on the TA.

CENCOM GOLD CONTROL CENCOM GOLD CONTROL UNITUNIT• Depress the left and right alley or take Depress the left and right alley or take

down lights to activate in a steady burn for down lights to activate in a steady burn for scene lighting.scene lighting.

MOBILE RADIOSMOBILE RADIOS

• Utility 845 is equipped with both VHF Utility 845 is equipped with both VHF (Camden County) and UHF (Gloucester (Camden County) and UHF (Gloucester County/GTPD) mobile radios.County/GTPD) mobile radios.

• The mobile radios are identifiable by their The mobile radios are identifiable by their location in the console (GC at top and CC location in the console (GC at top and CC in the middle) and by the label at the in the middle) and by the label at the bottom of the screens and on the bottom of the screens and on the microphones.microphones.

MOBILE RADIOSMOBILE RADIOS

MOBILE RADIOSMOBILE RADIOS

MOBILE RADIOSMOBILE RADIOS

• The radios are set up to come on when the The radios are set up to come on when the vehicle’s ignition is in the ON position and vehicle’s ignition is in the ON position and to power down when the ignition is in the to power down when the ignition is in the off position.off position.

• Note: There is a delay in the power down. Note: There is a delay in the power down. This is normal.This is normal.

MOBILE RADIOSMOBILE RADIOSFunction buttonsFunction buttons

• POWER/VOLUME CONTROLPOWER/VOLUME CONTROL -- Push to Push to power up or down manually. Turn clockwise to power up or down manually. Turn clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the volume.raise or counterclockwise to lower the volume.

MOBILE RADIOSMOBILE RADIOSFunction buttonsFunction buttons

• ScanScan- Depress the scan button to monitor other - Depress the scan button to monitor other channels while keeping the original channel as priority. channels while keeping the original channel as priority.

• Scanning is designated by the Z icon located on the Scanning is designated by the Z icon located on the screen.screen.

MOBILE RADIOSMOBILE RADIOSFunction buttonsFunction buttons

• MON -MON - Depress the MON button to drop the PL.Depress the MON button to drop the PL.

MOBILE RADIOSMOBILE RADIOSFunction buttonsFunction buttons

• HOMEHOME - - Depress the HOME button to return to Depress the HOME button to return to

the F2 fire frequency.the F2 fire frequency.

MOBILE RADIOSMOBILE RADIOSFunction buttonsFunction buttons

• P4P4 - - Depress the P4 button to dim the backlight Depress the P4 button to dim the backlight of the unit.of the unit.

MOBILE RADIOSMOBILE RADIOSFunction buttonsFunction buttons

• ARROW UP & DOWNARROW UP & DOWN –– Depress these Depress these buttons to select the channels to monitor and buttons to select the channels to monitor and transmit on.transmit on.

PORTABLE RADIOPORTABLE RADIO

• Utility 845 is Utility 845 is equipped with a equipped with a portable VHF portable VHF (Camden County) (Camden County) radio.radio.

• This radio is located This radio is located at the rear of the at the rear of the console.console.

• The radio is charged by The radio is charged by the 12 volt electrical the 12 volt electrical system.system.

PORTABLE RADIOPORTABLE RADIOFUNCTION BUTTONSFUNCTION BUTTONS

• Power/Volume Power/Volume ControlControl

• Channel SelectorChannel Selector

• Scan On/OffScan On/Off