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Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aerial Apparatus (Chapter 15 Study Guide)

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This Chapter 15 study guide supports fire apparatus driver/operator training focused on aerial apparatus. Depending on the textbook and curriculum, it may cover aerial device types, apparatus positioning, stabilization, safe operating procedures, equipment inspection, deployment, and operational safety during fireground incidents.

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Question 1.
What is the traditional, most obvious use for an aerial apparatus?

ANSWER
Rescue of trapped persons



Question 2.
What type of aerial apparatus does NOT have a basket or platform?

ANSWER
Straight ladder



Question 3.
According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum trip load capacity of a straight ladder?

ANSWER
250 pounds (113 kg)



Question 4.
According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum tip load capacity of an elevated platform?

ANSWER
750 pounds (340 kg)



Question 5.
What type of aerial apparatus has a telescoping boom that does not articulate and is equipped with a bucket, basket, or platform from
which fire fighters can operate?

ANSWER
Aerial platform



Question 6.
What type of aerial apparatus consists of a boom with a hinge or knuckle joint in its midsection?

ANSWER
Articulating platform



Question 7.
What is the most common construction technique for aerial devices?

ANSWER
Truss




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, Question 8.
The specific maintenance requirements for aerial apparatus are specified by the manufacturer as well as:

ANSWER
NFPA 1911



Question 9.
How often should an aerial apparatus undergo nondestructive testing of its complete system?

ANSWER
Every 5 years



Question 10.
What type of system is used to stabilize and maneuver modern aerial apparatus?

ANSWER
Electric over hydraulic



Question 11.
When should hydraulic levels be checked on an aerial apparatus?

ANSWER
When the aerial is stowed and fluid is cool



Question 12.
What is the most common type of stabilizer used on aerial apparatus?

ANSWER
H-type



Question 13.
Which type of aerial apparatus stabilizer is first extended horizontally to achieve a maximum width for the footprint, then extended
down vertically to take the chassis load off the suspension?

ANSWER
H-type



Question 14.
Which type of aerial apparatus stabilizer is extended out and down from the chassis in a single action?

ANSWER
A-type



Question 15.
Which type of aerial apparatus stabilizer extends out following an arc?

ANSWER
Fold-down




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