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| | Is there anything else you need to bring beside the trailer? | | Is there anything else you need to bring beside the trailer? |
| | Common requests are: | | Common requests are: |
| - | * The SAR Truck, to haul it. You'll need the keys from the Fire Hall cabinet. See the separate checklist and instructions for that vehicle. | + | * The SAR Truck, to haul it. You'll need the keys from the Fire Hall cabinet |
| - | * A vehicle-mounted 2-way radio (mobile radio) for the truck driver.
| + | * A generator, plus a 16-guage extension cord to keep the generator noise well away from the trailer. |
| - | * A generator, plus a 12-guage extension cord to keep the generator noise well away from the trailer. | + | |
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| | === Gather the keys === | | === Gather the keys === |
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| | * check the conditions of the tires | | * check the conditions of the tires |
| | * verify the stabilizing feet are raised | | * verify the stabilizing feet are raised |
| - | * verify the steps to the two doors are folded away
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| | * remove the hitch lock and place inside the trailer. Keep the key with the hitch lock | | * remove the hitch lock and place inside the trailer. Keep the key with the hitch lock |
| | Check inside to see if anything needs to be secured for movement. | | Check inside to see if anything needs to be secured for movement. |
| - | | + | === Load the hitch === |
| - | === Attach the truck === | + | |
| | We often use the SAR Truck to haul the Briefing Trailer. | | We often use the SAR Truck to haul the Briefing Trailer. |
| | The truck is usually left attached to the Equipment Trailer because we most often need that first. | | The truck is usually left attached to the Equipment Trailer because we most often need that first. |
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| | * Secure the doors of the trailer | | * Secure the doors of the trailer |
| | * Start the truck and test the signal lights. Get out and check that the signals at the back of trailer work. | | * Start the truck and test the signal lights. Get out and check that the signals at the back of trailer work. |
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| - | == Setup in field ==
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| - | === Choose your spot ===
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| - | Choose a spot for the trailer. You'll often compromise between competing requirements:
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| - | * enough room. Consider that there's a pop-out on the left (driver's) side and an awning on the right side.
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| - | * easy to remove if the weather changes (rain, snow)
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| - | * facing outwards, so you don't have to turn it around under tougher conditions, and for a speedy evacuation if needed
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| - | * level ground
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| - | * in a quiet spot, if the trailer is going to be used for recooperation
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| - | * close to the action, if it's going to be used for briefing/debriefing
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| - | * close to power if available
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| - | * but if using a generator, placed so that the generator can be where noise isn't a problem
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| - | * oriented so that the doors, awning and sides of the trailer can be used for advantage
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| - | === Park the trailer ===
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| - | * Make sure the truck is in park and turned off.
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| - | * Take the block you placed inside the trailer and put it between the trailer tires to prevent rolling
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| - | * Take the other blocks and place under the hitch. Lower the foot to gently support the weight. Do not over extend so as to lift the truck's hitch.
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| - | === Detach the truck ===
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| - | Often the SAR Truck or other hauling truck will be needed for other purposes on the incident.
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| - | If it's not, it can be left attached to speed removal of the trailer.
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| - | * disconnect the wiring cable and wrap it where it will not drop into the mud, etc.
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| - | * disconnect the two safety chains
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| - | * release the hitch latch
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| - | ** pull the cotter pin
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| - | ** slide the latch toward the rear
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| - | ** if it does not slide, the ball may be under tension because the hitch was raised too high. Lower the hitch slightly by cranking the foot up
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| - | * crank the foot down until the socket is lifted clear of the hitch ball
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| - | * move the latch forward so you can replace the cotter pin
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| - | * carefully drive the truck away
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| - | === Stabilize ===
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| - | Lower the 4 stabilizing feet in the 4 corners.
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| - | There is a cranking tool in the outside front right cubbyhole which can be used to twist a hex nut on each foot to lower or raise them.
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| - | Lower them enough to stabilize the trailer, but don't try to lift it off the the tires or level the trailer.
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| - | === Open ===
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| - | Unlock the doors and lower the steps.
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| - | Extend the pop-out using the switch on the wall by the bathroom.
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| - | People can now enter and start using the trailer while you do other set up.
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| - | === Bathroom set up ===
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| - | * Check the liquid levels by pressing the button on the stove hood
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| - | ** The "black water" can't be full or there's no room for sewage
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| - | ** The clear water can't be empty, or there's nothing to flush with
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| - | * Remove anything stored in the bathroom.
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| - | * Lower the blinds on the window for privacy
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| - | * open up the roof vent
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| - | * Turn on pump using the switch on the stove hood
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| - | The system may be winterized by having the water replaced by antifreeze.
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| - | The toilet can still be used, but the fluid will appear pink.
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| - | === Seating ===
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| - | Additional folding chairs are in the cabinet by the front door.
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| - | === Power ===
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| - | Electricity can be brought to the trailer. The connector is on the outside at the left (driver's side) rear. The connector is special. There's a cable that adapts that to a standard 3-ping 120V connector. The cable is stored in the outside cubbyhole on the left (driver's side) front.
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| - | The cable is not very long, so you'll likely need an extension cord to reach a building supply or a generator which has been position away to avoid noise. '''The extension cord should be a minimum of 12-guage''' (or less -- larger numbers are thinner) to handle the load of for instance running a heater. Otherwise the extension cable may heat up and cause a hazard.
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| - | A generator is not stored in the Briefing Trailer. We have one in the Equipment Trailer.
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| - | With external power, the electrical sockets will provide 120V as expected. The power bars may need to be turned on.
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| - | === Battery ===
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| - | If external electricity is not brought to the trailer, some things can still be run on battery.
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| - | There is a display on the inside wall by the rear door that shows the charge level of the battery. It's recharged by a solar panel on the roof or by connecting external electricity.
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| - | The battery will run the lights and move the pop-out.
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| - | It won't provide 120V to the electrical outlets.
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| - | === Fridge and Freezer ===
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| - | The fridge and freezer can be turned on using switches above them.
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| - | They function if external electricity is supplied.
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| - | There also appears to be a setting for using gas which hasn't been explored.
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| - | === Awning ===
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| - | The awning can be extended over the doors and to create an area protected from the sun and rain (light elements).
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| - | The directions have not clearly worked out for extend it.
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| - | There appears to be a latch on each arm as well as a screw release.
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| - | The awning roll has a mechanism that controls which way it ratchets.
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| - | There is a long rod in the outside right (passenger side) front cubbyhole that is designed to reach up to mechanism and switch the ratchet so it will release the awning.
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| - | It may take two or three people in concert to extend the awning.
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| | == To do == | | == To do == |
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| | ** 3 different keys to trailer | | ** 3 different keys to trailer |
| | ** hitch lock keys | | ** hitch lock keys |
| - | * get 12-guage extension cord(s)
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| - | ** 1 to store with Briefing Trailer
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| - | ** 1 to store with generator
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