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AERIAL APPARATUS CCRE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Term 1 of 73
When performing the serpentine exercise, you:
Must reverse frequently to practice maneuvering.
Should include multiple stops to check for clearance.
Should only travel in one direction, without striking the obstruction
Can move in any direction to avoid obstacles.
Term 2 of 73
3 features of the elevated platform waterway systems:
High winds
Operating on a grade
Low-angle operations
Hand lines
Two nozzles at the platform
Attacklines
Tire inflation pressure, lubricant level, & "inspected by" column
Holding valves & interlock
Term 3 of 73
To provide electric power to multiple connections, aerial apparatus driver/operators should
use:
Outlet box
Junction boxes
Twist-lock receptacles
Multi-use cords
,Term 4 of 73
When washing the exterior of the aerial apparatus:
Begin washing from the top of the apparatus and work downward
Start from the bottom and work upward for better results.
Use only cold water to avoid damaging the paint.
Wash the wheels first to prevent dirt from splashing.
Term 5 of 73
When not in use, the adjustable nozzle should be set to the:
Fog position
Over the shoulder carry
Master stream position
Foam position
Term 6 of 73
If you need to draft from a static water source, try to select the source that allows:
To a level ii staging area
Maximum depth of water
Minimum distance from the fire
Minimum amount of lift
Term 7 of 73
When approaching an underpass or low clearance:
Drive through without checking the height
Assume all underpasses have the same height
Use a gps to navigate around low clearance areas
Check to see if the underpass height is marked
,Term 8 of 73
The function of the hydraulic system is to...
Drain fluid from the hydraulic system to prevent leaks.
Control the speed of the aerial device using manual levers.
Provide power for operating the various hydraulic components needed to stabilize the
apparatus and operate the aerial device.
Use air pressure to lift the aerial device off the ground.
Term 9 of 73
An aerial apparatus is most stable when the aerial device is operated:
To the side of the vehicle for better visibility
Directly over the front or the rear of the vehicle
At a 45-degree angle to the vehicle
In a position that allows for maximum reach
Term 10 of 73
Ice shrugging is best described as:
Slowly extending and retracting the aerial device to remove ice
Rapidly lowering the aerial device to prevent ice buildup
Applying salt to the aerial device to prevent ice formation
Using heated water to melt ice on the aerial device
, Term 11 of 73
If an aerial device becomes overheated from fire or superheated gasses, it can be cooled
with:
Three-section articulating device
An indirect water hose stream
Approaching an intersection
traveling around a corner
climbing a hill
To a level II staging area
Term 12 of 73
In window rescues, most fire departments prefer to position the aerial platform so the:
The tip of the device is slightly above the target
Aerial platform should be positioned below the windowsill
Top of the rail is even with the windowsill
Aerial platform should be placed at a distance from the building
Term 13 of 73
Most pre-service tests are performed:
By increasing power
By the manufacturer
Vision and hearing
By the sonographer
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