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http://dx.doi.org/10.7731/KIFSE.2015.29.3.059

Follow-Up Survey Fire Truck Deterioration  

Lee, Jang-Won (University of Incheon)
Kim, Eui-Tae (Korea Fire Institute)
Rie, Dong-Ho (Fire Disaster Protection Research Center, University of Incheon)
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Fire Science and Engineering / v.29, no.3, 2015 , pp. 59-64 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study analyzed results of the causes of failure in 1,022 fire trucks currently being used in South Korea (aerial ladder, aerial platform, pumper, and chemical fire trucks). The results show that 46% of aerial ladder trucks have defective in the elevator brake systems, 29% of aerial platform trucks have contamination in the hydraulic oil, 37% of pumpers have defective in the pneumatic cylinders of the air supply system, and 39% of chemical fire trucks have defective in the powder fire extinguishing systems. The principal reasons for malfunctions are deterioration of the apparatuses, and accumulated fatigue from repetitive use of certain components, such as pneumatic cylinders in the air supply system and wire rope jamming in rollers in the ladder apparatus. These manufacturing defects should be improved upon in the manufacturing process. As a result, the fire trucks, which are used for 5 years or more, need precise inspections in accordance with the Regulation on Fire Apparatus Maintenance. Fire apparatuses have a service life of 10 to 12 years or more. They need to be replaced or require life extension, and they should be kept in top shape with the best maintenance for public safety.
Keywords
Fire trucks; Failure cause; Precise inspections; Manufacturing defect; Best maintenance;
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