TCFP Driver.docx

In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? - correct answer Hand Pump Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all members riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area inside an enclosed cab? - correct answer NFPA 1500 What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda acid extinguisher? - correct answer Chemical Wagon The real breakthrough for today's modern fire apparatus came with the introduction of the __________________ which carried a booster tank, had a pump capacity of 250 gallons per minute or greater, and carried 21/2 inch and 11/2 inch hoses used for water supply and firefighting. - correct answer Triple-combustion pumper Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection? - correct answer National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) In the early years of U.S. firefighting history, a was used to pull, down a burning building and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. - correct answer Fire hook The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by: - correct answer Coal In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop a municipal water supply system? - correct answer Wood In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk the streets at night looking for: - correct answer fires Auxiliary braking systems incorporated into apparatus design to supplement the service brakes include all of the following EXCEPT: - correct answer antilock braking system (ABS) Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the progression of fire apparatus resulted in the adoption of standard NFPA: - correct answer 1500 What was the system used by colonial-era firefighters in which leather buckets were passed from person to person to assist in extinguishing a fire? - correct answer bucket brigade The second leading cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while: - correct answer responding or returning from the fireground Which of the following is/are the most important aspect of fire apparatus crash prevention? - correct answer Driver/ Operator Skill and experience What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the steam engine? - correct answer Engineer What type of system uses sensors on each wheel to control brake application in the event of a sudden or emergency stop? - correct answer antilock braking system NFPA standards are generally based on _________________. - correct answer Consensus What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a vehicle to help maneuver a long ladder cart through the streets? - correct answer Tillerman With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called steamers) in the mid-1800s, _________________ replaced fire fighters in moving equipment to the fireground. - correct answer horses A small truck constructed with a large soda acid extinguisher and 50 ft or more of small hose (booster line size). - correct answer Chemical Wagon A water pump mounted on the fire apparatus in addition to a fire pump and used for firefighting either in conjunction with or independent of the fire pump. - correct answer Booster Pump A piston-driven, positive-displacement pump that is pushed up and down by fire fighters manning poles at the side of the pump. - correct answer Hand pump A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or greater at 150 psi. - correct answer Fire pump A truck that carries water in a tank generally used for the booster line and commonly called the booster tank. - correct answer Triple-combination pumper Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus manufacturers to install seat belt warning devices that verify a fire fighter is seated and belted? - correct answer NFPA 1901 Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are specified in which NFPA standard? - correct answer 1001 What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called? - correct answer Fire plugs Which type of auxiliary braking system slows a vehicle by opening valves in the cylinders of diesel engines to divert compression from the cylinders to create drag? - correct answer Engine brake Which system utilizes steering wheel positioning sensors, lateral positioning senors, and accelerometers in conjunction with the anti-lock braking system to determine when the vehicle is approaching a rollover threshold then depowers the engine and applies the appropriate amount of braking? - correct answer Electronic stability control What type of system detects situations in which the vehicle may enter into a skid and applies precise amounts of braking to help the vehicle maintain traction in slippery road conditions? - correct answer Automatic Traction Control In the early 1800s, the city of ____________________ developed a municipal water supply using wooden water mains that could be tapped for firefighting. - correct answer Philadelphia Which of the following is NOT a response action of the apparatus driver/ operator? - correct answer Selecting the best team to bring aboard When the driver operator experiences a problem with the apparatus that can't be be managed in the field, the driver/ operator must: - correct answer immediately communicate the problem to an officer Training drivers to operate their apparatus ________________ and _______________ is critical to the success of any fire department. - correct answer Safely, efficiently What is the best source for retrieving the answers to specific operational questions? - correct answer Operating Manuals According to NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, the _________________________ is responsible for getting the fire apparatus to the scene safely, setting up, and running the pump or operating the aerial ladder once the vehicle arrives on the scene. - correct answer driver/ operator NFPA ____________ requires that driver/operators meet the requirements of NFPA 1001, Standard for firefighter professional qualifications, for firefighter I, if they will be responsible for operating a fire pump or aerial device on the fire apparatus. - correct answer 1002 ___________________ inspections include all on-board systems and all carried equipment. - correct answer Routine The more a crew knows about the driver/operator's roles and responsibilities, the stronger the crew's __________________ becomes. - correct answer Synergy According to Chapter 4 of National Fire Protection (NFPA) 1002, standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, it is the _________________________ responsibility to ensure that passenger restraints are used. - correct answer Driver/ Operator's According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should provide driver training for all members no less than: - correct answer Twice A year NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers training at least: - correct answer twice a year Response actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include: - correct answer indentifying nearby hydrant locations or water sources, and selecting the best position for the apparatus at the incident scene. ___________________ are a proactive means that critical functions are assigned to team members prior to arrival. - correct answer Assigned riding positions Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety initiatives? - correct answer Research delegations Most fire departments designate the front passenger seat to the: - correct answer Officer in Charge Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of an incident are known as: - correct answer tactical benchmarks ___________________ is a key consideration for the driver/operator that is critical for building a successful team, instilling confidence in crew members, and supporting positive response outcomes. - correct answer