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FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER OPERATOR AERIAL CHALLENGE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:122 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 122
When not in use, an adjustable nozzle should be set to the:
Master stream position
Detachable waterways
Fog position
Foam position
Term 2 of 122
Hydraulic system in aerial apparatus are used to:
Control the speed of the vehicle during transport
Monitor the fuel levels of the apparatus
Stabilize the apparatus and extend the aerial device
Provide emergency power to the onboard electronics
Term 3 of 122
When it is necessary to leave the engine on in cold weather or other extenuating
circumstances, set the idle according to:
Opposite the Fire
The intensity of the fire
The distance between the friction points
Your department's SOPs
,Term 4 of 122
When maintaining aerial apparatus records, you should always
Consult with other departments for their procedures
Refer to your department's standard operating procedures for specific guidance
Follow the latest social media trends for advice
Ignore any existing protocols and act independently
Term 5 of 122
Water Tower Systems:
Discharge elevated master streams for fire attack from the aerial device
Deploy fire extinguishers from the ground level
Activate sprinkler systems to control fire spread
Use ground hoses to extinguish fires in basements
Term 6 of 122
When positioning the aerial apparatus on a thin-skinned paved surface, driver/operators may
need too use
The Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump
Additional Cribbing
Vision And Hearing
Aerial Hold-down Locks
Term 7 of 122
For the responder, the most dangerous type of rescue carry down an aerial ladder is the
Ladder-lead
Handrail-slide
Pump test
Over-the-shoulder carry
,Term 8 of 122
Aerial apparatus driver/operators should use slow to moderate operational speed in extremely
low temperature conditions to:
Opposite the fire
NOT D
Pole ladder
Directly over the front or rear of the vehicle
Term 9 of 122
In window rescues, most fire departments prefer to position the aerial platform so the:
Ladder is angled steeply against the wall
Top rail is even with the windowsill
Base of the ladder is positioned away from the building
Aerial platform is lowered below the windowsill
Term 10 of 122
Identify which factor is OPTIONAL during the diminishing clearance exercise
Velocity
Frequency
Acceleration
Speed
Term 11 of 122
When entering an intersection, you should:
Only look for pedestrians before entering the intersection.
Rely on traffic signals without checking for other vehicles.
Make eye contact with the other drivers at or entering the intersection.
Assume other drivers will yield to your vehicle.
, Term 12 of 122
The key thing to remember when conducting an inspection of a aerial apparatus is to:
Be systematic
Not d
Additional cribbing
Document everything
Term 13 of 122
Identify THREE steps required to complete a right turn
1. most common tasks required of the device
2. maneuverability
3. length of reach
4. amount of equipment that apparatus needs to carry
Check to see if the side street or road is clear
Move the aerial apparatus to the right lane, if necessary
Activate the right turn signal
Use the side view mirrors equipped on the aerial apparatus
Be aware of any obstructions in your line of travel
Make sure you can see your spotter
Ensure that the wheels are properly chocked to prevent rolling, if required
Term 14 of 122
When positioning at a refinery, narrow driveways present a hazard due to difficulty:
And time spent maneuvering apparatus
Aerial ladder apparatus
Reversing in case of retreat
In accessing the incident
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