Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Aerial - Challenge Review
Question 1.
When maintaining aerial apparatus records, you should always
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Refer to your department's standard operating procedures for specific guidance
Question 2.
A turntable's function is best described as:
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Provides continuous rotation on a horizontal plane
Question 3.
To check the overall condition of the engine and pump, perform the:
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Pump Test
Question 4.
A liquid surge effect may occur:
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When an aerial apparatus's tank is not completely full.
Question 5.
Select THREE elements of the aerial device that must be visually inspected
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Elevating platform assembly Ladder Rungs Equipment
Question 6.
Hydraulic system in aerial apparatus are used to:
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Stabilize the apparatus and extend the aerial device
Question 7.
When checking the hydraulic fluid level:
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Use a dipstick or sight gauge
, Question 8.
Identify THREE features of elevated platform waterway systems
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Attack lines Two nozzles at the platform Handlines
Question 9.
Identify THREE conditions where you should drive an aerial apparatus in low gear:
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Climbing a hill Traveling around a corner Approaching an intersection
Question 10.
Select three areas that should be checked when looking at tires
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Condition Type Inflation
Question 11.
The most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North America is the:
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Aerial ladder apparatus
Question 12.
When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators should perform a:
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Hot and cold check
Question 13.
Identify the FIVE major features or functions of quints
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size of the fire pump. pre-piped waterway on the aerial apparatus size of the water tank array and length of grounds ladders amount of supply and attack
hose
Question 14.
Aerial apparatus driver /operator are regulated by:
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All of the above
Question 15.
The function of the hydraulic system is to:
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provide power for operating the various hydraulic components needed to stabilize the apparatus and operate the aerial device
, Question 16.
To provide electric power to multiple connections, aerial apparatus driver/operators should use:
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Junction Boxes
Question 17.
An aerial apparatus is most stable when the aerial device is operated
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Directly over the front or rear of the vehicle
Question 18.
One way to help ensure safety at a highway incident is to:
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Turn the front wheels away from the firefighters working the incident
Question 19.
Positioning an aerial device to access an air-craft wing is basically the same as positioning:
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To access the roof of a building
Question 20.
When performing the serpentine exercise you would be penalized for:
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Hitting or brushing one of the markers
Question 21.
When approaching an underpass or low clearance area:
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Check to see if the underpass height is marked
Question 22.
Match each description with the associated type of hose lay
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Forward Lay
1. Usually uses four-way hydrant valve
2. Allows driver/operator to monitor the fire scene Reverse Lay
1. Fire personnel must unload equipment before hook-up to the hydrant
2. Apparatus moves away from fire incident to hydrant
3. Keeps apparatus at the hydrant
Question 1.
When maintaining aerial apparatus records, you should always
ANSWER
Refer to your department's standard operating procedures for specific guidance
Question 2.
A turntable's function is best described as:
ANSWER
Provides continuous rotation on a horizontal plane
Question 3.
To check the overall condition of the engine and pump, perform the:
ANSWER
Pump Test
Question 4.
A liquid surge effect may occur:
ANSWER
When an aerial apparatus's tank is not completely full.
Question 5.
Select THREE elements of the aerial device that must be visually inspected
ANSWER
Elevating platform assembly Ladder Rungs Equipment
Question 6.
Hydraulic system in aerial apparatus are used to:
ANSWER
Stabilize the apparatus and extend the aerial device
Question 7.
When checking the hydraulic fluid level:
ANSWER
Use a dipstick or sight gauge
, Question 8.
Identify THREE features of elevated platform waterway systems
ANSWER
Attack lines Two nozzles at the platform Handlines
Question 9.
Identify THREE conditions where you should drive an aerial apparatus in low gear:
ANSWER
Climbing a hill Traveling around a corner Approaching an intersection
Question 10.
Select three areas that should be checked when looking at tires
ANSWER
Condition Type Inflation
Question 11.
The most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North America is the:
ANSWER
Aerial ladder apparatus
Question 12.
When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators should perform a:
ANSWER
Hot and cold check
Question 13.
Identify the FIVE major features or functions of quints
ANSWER
size of the fire pump. pre-piped waterway on the aerial apparatus size of the water tank array and length of grounds ladders amount of supply and attack
hose
Question 14.
Aerial apparatus driver /operator are regulated by:
ANSWER
All of the above
Question 15.
The function of the hydraulic system is to:
ANSWER
provide power for operating the various hydraulic components needed to stabilize the apparatus and operate the aerial device
, Question 16.
To provide electric power to multiple connections, aerial apparatus driver/operators should use:
ANSWER
Junction Boxes
Question 17.
An aerial apparatus is most stable when the aerial device is operated
ANSWER
Directly over the front or rear of the vehicle
Question 18.
One way to help ensure safety at a highway incident is to:
ANSWER
Turn the front wheels away from the firefighters working the incident
Question 19.
Positioning an aerial device to access an air-craft wing is basically the same as positioning:
ANSWER
To access the roof of a building
Question 20.
When performing the serpentine exercise you would be penalized for:
ANSWER
Hitting or brushing one of the markers
Question 21.
When approaching an underpass or low clearance area:
ANSWER
Check to see if the underpass height is marked
Question 22.
Match each description with the associated type of hose lay
ANSWER
Forward Lay
1. Usually uses four-way hydrant valve
2. Allows driver/operator to monitor the fire scene Reverse Lay
1. Fire personnel must unload equipment before hook-up to the hydrant
2. Apparatus moves away from fire incident to hydrant
3. Keeps apparatus at the hydrant
