TCFP DRIVER OPERATOR AERIAL
In addition to a control pedestal on the turntable, NFPA® 1901 also requires a control
station: - Answers -in the platform.
The function of the hydraulic system is to provide power for operating the various
hydraulic components needed to: - Answers -stabilize the apparatus and operate the
aerial device.
Which NFPA® standard establishes the number of sections and minimum reach
required of an aerial apparatus? - Answers -NFPA® 1901
Which of the following NFPA® standards now requires a two-way communication
system on all aerial device apparatus? - Answers -NFPA® 1901
Which standard establishes requirements for the quality of air in breathing air systems?
- Answers -NFPA® 1989
Driver/operators should examine electrical cords daily: - Answers -for damage to
insulation and connections.
NFPA® 1901 requires a protective water fog curtain nozzle to be provided on the
bottom of an elevated platform that can be operated to: - Answers -provide an additional
barrier when the platform is exposed to high levels of heat.
Which is a three-way valve that directs fluid to either the stabilizer control valves or the
aerial device control valves? - Answers -Selector valve
When is the MOST likely time nondestructive testing will be performed on the aerial
apparatus? - Answers -After accidents
Why do many fire departments prefer to use quints? - Answers -Quints are capable of
supplying their own elevated master streams.
Which procedure must be completed in order for the driver/operator to be ready to
mount the turntable and operate the aerial device? - Answers -Transfer of hydraulic
power from the stabilizer system to aerial operations
The driver/operator should not engage the PTO until the aerial apparatus has been: -
Answers -properly positioned in accordance with the conditions on the scene.
Techniques for jackknifing tillered aerial apparatus are more important on older models
of apparatus than on modern tillered aerial apparatus because: - Answers -most
modern apparatus are equipped with stabilization systems capable of stabilizing the
apparatus, whether jackknifed or not.
, What are required to prevent the apparatus from tipping as the aerial device is extended
away from the centerline of the chassis? - Answers -Stabilizers
What is the primary difference between box stabilizers and fulcrum-type stabilizers? -
Answers -Fulcrum-type stabilizers can only be deployed in the fully extended position.
After the apparatus is stabilized laterally on uneven terrain, it is preferable to operate
the aerial device over the: - Answers -uphill side of the apparatus.
What should the driver/operator check once the stabilizers are in place? - Answers -
Whether the surface the stabilizers are resting on is stable enough to continue
operations
When operating _____ stabilizers, the first operation is to extend the parallel arms to
their maximum travel distance, if possible. - Answers -box
When possible, the driver/operator should position an aerial apparatus at the: - Answers
-corner of the building.
What is a safety recommendation when operating an aerial device with tip controls? -
Answers -Never operate from the tip without a primary operator at the main controls.
Which component provides fall protection for aerial platform devices: - Answers -
Railings and gates
What is the minimum number of points of contact when climbing or riding an apparatus?
- Answers -Three
Aerial ladder devices with water delivery systems may be equipped with remote controls
that allow the driver/operator to manipulate the: - Answers -fire stream pattern.
When climbing or riding on an aerial device, it is essential that: - Answers -fall protection
equipment be available for personnel.
What must occur before conducting operations with an articulating aerial apparatus? -
Answers -The apparatus must be stabilized.
What is the process of operating an aerial device in a slow, smooth and controlled
motion? - Answers -Feathering
Newer operators should avoid full-speed operations until: - Answers -they are very
familiar with the operation of the aerial device.
In addition to a control pedestal on the turntable, NFPA® 1901 also requires a control
station: - Answers -in the platform.
The function of the hydraulic system is to provide power for operating the various
hydraulic components needed to: - Answers -stabilize the apparatus and operate the
aerial device.
Which NFPA® standard establishes the number of sections and minimum reach
required of an aerial apparatus? - Answers -NFPA® 1901
Which of the following NFPA® standards now requires a two-way communication
system on all aerial device apparatus? - Answers -NFPA® 1901
Which standard establishes requirements for the quality of air in breathing air systems?
- Answers -NFPA® 1989
Driver/operators should examine electrical cords daily: - Answers -for damage to
insulation and connections.
NFPA® 1901 requires a protective water fog curtain nozzle to be provided on the
bottom of an elevated platform that can be operated to: - Answers -provide an additional
barrier when the platform is exposed to high levels of heat.
Which is a three-way valve that directs fluid to either the stabilizer control valves or the
aerial device control valves? - Answers -Selector valve
When is the MOST likely time nondestructive testing will be performed on the aerial
apparatus? - Answers -After accidents
Why do many fire departments prefer to use quints? - Answers -Quints are capable of
supplying their own elevated master streams.
Which procedure must be completed in order for the driver/operator to be ready to
mount the turntable and operate the aerial device? - Answers -Transfer of hydraulic
power from the stabilizer system to aerial operations
The driver/operator should not engage the PTO until the aerial apparatus has been: -
Answers -properly positioned in accordance with the conditions on the scene.
Techniques for jackknifing tillered aerial apparatus are more important on older models
of apparatus than on modern tillered aerial apparatus because: - Answers -most
modern apparatus are equipped with stabilization systems capable of stabilizing the
apparatus, whether jackknifed or not.
, What are required to prevent the apparatus from tipping as the aerial device is extended
away from the centerline of the chassis? - Answers -Stabilizers
What is the primary difference between box stabilizers and fulcrum-type stabilizers? -
Answers -Fulcrum-type stabilizers can only be deployed in the fully extended position.
After the apparatus is stabilized laterally on uneven terrain, it is preferable to operate
the aerial device over the: - Answers -uphill side of the apparatus.
What should the driver/operator check once the stabilizers are in place? - Answers -
Whether the surface the stabilizers are resting on is stable enough to continue
operations
When operating _____ stabilizers, the first operation is to extend the parallel arms to
their maximum travel distance, if possible. - Answers -box
When possible, the driver/operator should position an aerial apparatus at the: - Answers
-corner of the building.
What is a safety recommendation when operating an aerial device with tip controls? -
Answers -Never operate from the tip without a primary operator at the main controls.
Which component provides fall protection for aerial platform devices: - Answers -
Railings and gates
What is the minimum number of points of contact when climbing or riding an apparatus?
- Answers -Three
Aerial ladder devices with water delivery systems may be equipped with remote controls
that allow the driver/operator to manipulate the: - Answers -fire stream pattern.
When climbing or riding on an aerial device, it is essential that: - Answers -fall protection
equipment be available for personnel.
What must occur before conducting operations with an articulating aerial apparatus? -
Answers -The apparatus must be stabilized.
What is the process of operating an aerial device in a slow, smooth and controlled
motion? - Answers -Feathering
Newer operators should avoid full-speed operations until: - Answers -they are very
familiar with the operation of the aerial device.
