Fire Apparatus Driver-Operator: Complete
Study Guide for Certification and Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the main component of the Ariel Device?
Correct Answer
Hydraulic System
Question 2
heat of vaporization
Correct Answer
The amount of energy required for the liquid at its boiling point to become a gas
Question 3
To establish any type of relay, you must have, at a minimum, a water source, hose
lines, personnel and ______ pumping apparatus..
Correct Answer
2
Question 4
Intake manifold priming device
Correct Answer
Uses the vacuum of the trucks engine on the intake manifold to prime the pump
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,Question 5
If the engine does not start within ___ seconds, release the starter switch and allow the
starter motor to cool off for ___ minutes before attempting again.
Correct Answer
30 seconds, 2 minutes
Question 6
When the evolution is complete, the water supply to the elevated stream should first
be shut down at which location?
Correct Answer
The supplying fire pump
Question 7
the "three second rule" applies to what when driving
Correct Answer
Safe following distance
Question 8
The complete extension of all stabilizers and is always the desired action is called
_________?
Correct Answer
Full-jacking
Question 9
Parallel/volume mode
Correct Answer
Positioning of a two-stage pump in which each impeller takes water in from the
same intake area and discharges it to the same discharge area. This mode is used
when pumping water at the rated capacity of the pump.
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,Question 10
How many ways must communications have of notifying each fire station
Correct Answer
At least 2
Question 11
What fraction of the weight of an apparatus is on the front axle?
Correct Answer
1/3
Question 12
Turbidity
Correct Answer
Amount of suspended particles in water
Question 13
An act that requires multiple fire fighters to move a victim onto and off of an aerial
device when the victim is unable to do so alone.
Correct Answer
Physical rescue
Question 14
How often should dry hydrants be flow-tested?
Correct Answer
Annually
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, Question 15
Discharge pressure relief valve
Correct Answer
A device to control pressure by passing water from the discharge side of the pump
back into the intake side of the pump.
Question 16
Design and load requirements for aerial apparatus are incorporated in which NFPA?
Correct Answer
1901
Question 17
NFPA 1500
Correct Answer
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Question 18
Allow _________ psi FL for all master stream appliances.
Correct Answer
25 psi
Question 19
Automatic traction control (ATC)
Correct Answer
operates in conjunction withe the vehicle's ABS, using the same wheel speed
sensors and brake application devices. detects situations in which the vehicle might
enter into skid and applies precise amounts of braking to help maintain traction in
slippery conditions
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Study Guide for Certification and Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the main component of the Ariel Device?
Correct Answer
Hydraulic System
Question 2
heat of vaporization
Correct Answer
The amount of energy required for the liquid at its boiling point to become a gas
Question 3
To establish any type of relay, you must have, at a minimum, a water source, hose
lines, personnel and ______ pumping apparatus..
Correct Answer
2
Question 4
Intake manifold priming device
Correct Answer
Uses the vacuum of the trucks engine on the intake manifold to prime the pump
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,Question 5
If the engine does not start within ___ seconds, release the starter switch and allow the
starter motor to cool off for ___ minutes before attempting again.
Correct Answer
30 seconds, 2 minutes
Question 6
When the evolution is complete, the water supply to the elevated stream should first
be shut down at which location?
Correct Answer
The supplying fire pump
Question 7
the "three second rule" applies to what when driving
Correct Answer
Safe following distance
Question 8
The complete extension of all stabilizers and is always the desired action is called
_________?
Correct Answer
Full-jacking
Question 9
Parallel/volume mode
Correct Answer
Positioning of a two-stage pump in which each impeller takes water in from the
same intake area and discharges it to the same discharge area. This mode is used
when pumping water at the rated capacity of the pump.
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,Question 10
How many ways must communications have of notifying each fire station
Correct Answer
At least 2
Question 11
What fraction of the weight of an apparatus is on the front axle?
Correct Answer
1/3
Question 12
Turbidity
Correct Answer
Amount of suspended particles in water
Question 13
An act that requires multiple fire fighters to move a victim onto and off of an aerial
device when the victim is unable to do so alone.
Correct Answer
Physical rescue
Question 14
How often should dry hydrants be flow-tested?
Correct Answer
Annually
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, Question 15
Discharge pressure relief valve
Correct Answer
A device to control pressure by passing water from the discharge side of the pump
back into the intake side of the pump.
Question 16
Design and load requirements for aerial apparatus are incorporated in which NFPA?
Correct Answer
1901
Question 17
NFPA 1500
Correct Answer
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Question 18
Allow _________ psi FL for all master stream appliances.
Correct Answer
25 psi
Question 19
Automatic traction control (ATC)
Correct Answer
operates in conjunction withe the vehicle's ABS, using the same wheel speed
sensors and brake application devices. detects situations in which the vehicle might
enter into skid and applies precise amounts of braking to help maintain traction in
slippery conditions
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