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AERIAL APPARATUS CDC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:80 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 80
Two advantages of inverters on aerial apparatus
Instruments and gauges
Low operation noise and efficiency
Rain and wind
The vacuum test
Term 2 of 80
Four pre-service tests for aerial apparatus
..when the selector valve switch is placed in the aerial device position.
1. Hydrostatic Test
2. Certification Test
3. Road Test
4. Acceptance Test
1. Position upwind
2. Watch for debris
3. Do not drive through fuel
Has boom sections connected by a hinge that folds and unfolds like an elbow.
Term 3 of 80
"Knee-Sit" carry is best suited for
Children who are able to walk but are scared.
Victims who are trapped under heavy debris.
Conscious, adults victims who have trouble moving on their own.
Unconscious victims who require immediate medical attention.
,Term 4 of 80
By attaching interior handlines to the aerial device, this can be used in upper floors of
buildings as
An improvised standpipe
Rain and wind
The vacuum test
A bleeder valve
Term 5 of 80
When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators should perform a what?
A bleeder valve
The vacuum test
Perform a hot check
Rain and wind
Term 6 of 80
The purpose of a blitz attack is to
Create a barrier to contain the fire within a specific zone.
Allow the fire to burn out naturally to minimize damage.
Immediately stop the progress of the fire in the area of origin
Evacuate all personnel from the vicinity of the fire.
,Term 7 of 80
When positioning the aerial apparatus on a thin-skinned paved surface, driver/operators may
need to use
Additional cribbing
Aerial hold-down locks
Junction boxes
The auxiliary hydraulic pump
Term 8 of 80
Markers and Sensors can help ensure what alignment?
These indicate the weight capacity of the ladder.
These help ensure alignment of lowering the ladder into its cradle.
These are for checking the fuel levels of the apparatus.
These are used to measure the height of the ladder.
Term 9 of 80
To provide electric power to multiple connections, aerial apparatus driver/operator should use
Junction Boxes
Instruments And Gauges
The Vacuum Test
Usable Space
Term 10 of 80
Which type of pre-piped waterway system can be found on most new aerial ladders?
Perpindicular to the victim (under)
Telescoping waterway (pre-piped)
More than 10 degrees of movement.
Three-section articulating device.
, Term 11 of 80
The pressure control test ensures pressure control devices will maintain
the ability to increase pressure when additional hoses are connected.
maximum pressure to ensure quick water flow during emergencies.
a minimum pressure to prevent equipment from overheating.
a safe level of pressure on the pump when valves are closed.
Term 12 of 80
Periodic Tests should include
Safety Inspections
The Vacuum Test
Apparatus System Checks
Instruments and Gauges
Term 13 of 80
What is an Articulating Platform?
Has boom sections connected by a hinge that folds and unfolds like an elbow.
Consists of a single rigid boom without any joints.
Features a rotating base for 360-degree movement.
Is designed for use in underwater rescue operations.
Term 14 of 80
To minimize the risk to responders, nozzles on detachable waterways should be operated
three-section articulating device.
with ropes attached to the nozzle.
overflow the water tank.
40 mph is the max wind speed.
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