Aerial CDC Review Questions and Answers
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To ensure that aerial driver/operators are prepared to perform lifts, bends, and other strenuous
activities, they must obtain a periodic medical examination in accordance with: - ANSWER-NFPA
1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Hydraulic System - ANSWER-Provides power for operating the various components needed to
stabilize the apparatus and extend the aerial device
Communication System - ANSWER-Permits firefighters at the tip of the aerial device to communicate
with the driver/operator at the turntable control station
Cable System - ANSWER-Extends the third, fourth, and fifth sections of the aerial device
Water Delivery System - ANSWER-Includes the pre-paid aerial ladder waterway, detachable ladder
pipe system, elevating waterway system, and the water tower system
Breathing System - ANSWER-Allows one or more firefighters operating at the tip of the aerial device
to breathe clean air without donning a SCBA
Mounted Special System - ANSWER-Includes the electrical power generation equipment, scene
lighting, and hydraulic extrication tool systems
A ladder's fly section is best described as the: - ANSWER-Second and subsequent sections that
extend beyond the base or bed section
Hydraulic System - ANSWER-Elevates the aerial device from its stowed position
Cables, slides, and rollers - ANSWER-Used to extend the third and fourth sections on an aerial device
Turntable - ANSWER-Provides continuous rotation on a horizontal plane
, Control Pedestal - ANSWER-Positioned on the turntable to the side of the aerial device so that the
operator has a clear view of the tip and workers on the device
Stabilizers - ANSWER-Deployed anytime the aerial device will be raised from its bed and prevents the
apparatus from leaning or tipping over
Select the true description of load testing: - ANSWER-Used to determine whether or not an aerial
device is capable of safely handling the amount of weight it is rated to carry
Identify three reasons for maintaining accurate aerial apparatus records: - ANSWER-Keeps everyone
on the team informed about equipment conditions
Provides evidence during equipment accident investigations
Helps determine whether equipment should be repaired/replaced
Fuel level checks belong on a: - ANSWER-Daily record
Select the true statement about cleaning an aerial apparatus: - ANSWER-A clean apparatus is good
for public relations
Identify three types of ground ladders an aerial device MUST have: - ANSWER-Extension ladders,
folding ladders, and roof ladders
Characteristics of an aerial apparatus can be compared to: - ANSWER-An individual personality--each
apparatus may perform, react, and handle differently
What should you do when approaching an intersection? - ANSWER-Make eye contact with other
drivers to make sure that they see you
When is one situation warning devices should be turned on? - ANSWER-When the apparatus needs
to negotiate slow-moving traffic
What are the four basic categories of an aerial apparatus? - ANSWER-Aerial ladder apparatus,
elevating platform apparatus, water towers, quints
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