CHAPTER 9: DRIVING FIRE APPARATUS
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
1. A 360-degree inspection refers to a(n):
A. complete walk-around inspection of the unit after you return from an incident.
B. complete walk-around inspection of the unit before you go on a response.
C. inspection of the top and bottom of the vehicle.
D. complete check of the inside of the apparatus before responding to an incident. - ans--
✔✔answer: B
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 232
2. What is the first step a driver/operator must perform if the fire apparatus is responding
from inside the fire station?
A. Open the apparatus bay door.
B. Walk around the apparatus.
C. Secure all apparatus doors.
D. Turn the master battery switch to on. - ans--✔✔answer: A
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 232
3. How would a driver/operator disconnect all electrical power to a fire apparatus to prevent
discharge while it is not in use?
A. Turn off the master switch.
B. Remove the negative battery leads.
C. Use the battery selector switch.
D. Disconnect the remote plug-in. - ans--✔✔answer: C
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 234
4. Which of the following delivers operational power to the fire apparatus chassis?
A. Key switch
B. Starter switch
C. Ignition switch
, D. Engage switch - ans--✔✔answer: C
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 234
5. If the fire apparatus engine does not start within 30 seconds after the starter has been
engaged, release the starter switch and allow the starter motor to cool for ______________
before attempting to start it again.
A. 15 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 2 minutes - ans--✔✔answer: D
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 234
6. In accordance with NFPA 1901, a fire apparatus with a completely discharged air system
must be able to move within _____________ of start-up.
A. 1 minute
B. 2 minutes
C. 3 minutes
D. 4 minutes - ans--✔✔answer: A
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 234
7. A warning alarm must activate when pressure in the air system falls below:
A. 20 psi (138 kPa).
B. 40 psi (276 kPa).
C. 60 psi (414 kPa).
D. 80 psi (550 kPa). - ans--✔✔answer: C
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 234
8. Which NFPA standard requires that all seats on fire apparatus be enclosed and provided
with an approved seat belt?
A. NFPA 1500
B. NFPA 1901
C. NFPA 1971
D. NFPA 1982 - ans--✔✔answer: B
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 235
9. Which NFPA standard requires that the driver/operator of a fire apparatus NOT move the
apparatus until all persons on the vehicle are seated and secured with seat belts in approved
riding positions?
A. NFPA 1500
B. NFPA 1901
C. NFPA 1971
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
1. A 360-degree inspection refers to a(n):
A. complete walk-around inspection of the unit after you return from an incident.
B. complete walk-around inspection of the unit before you go on a response.
C. inspection of the top and bottom of the vehicle.
D. complete check of the inside of the apparatus before responding to an incident. - ans--
✔✔answer: B
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 232
2. What is the first step a driver/operator must perform if the fire apparatus is responding
from inside the fire station?
A. Open the apparatus bay door.
B. Walk around the apparatus.
C. Secure all apparatus doors.
D. Turn the master battery switch to on. - ans--✔✔answer: A
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 232
3. How would a driver/operator disconnect all electrical power to a fire apparatus to prevent
discharge while it is not in use?
A. Turn off the master switch.
B. Remove the negative battery leads.
C. Use the battery selector switch.
D. Disconnect the remote plug-in. - ans--✔✔answer: C
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 234
4. Which of the following delivers operational power to the fire apparatus chassis?
A. Key switch
B. Starter switch
C. Ignition switch
, D. Engage switch - ans--✔✔answer: C
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 234
5. If the fire apparatus engine does not start within 30 seconds after the starter has been
engaged, release the starter switch and allow the starter motor to cool for ______________
before attempting to start it again.
A. 15 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 2 minutes - ans--✔✔answer: D
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 234
6. In accordance with NFPA 1901, a fire apparatus with a completely discharged air system
must be able to move within _____________ of start-up.
A. 1 minute
B. 2 minutes
C. 3 minutes
D. 4 minutes - ans--✔✔answer: A
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 234
7. A warning alarm must activate when pressure in the air system falls below:
A. 20 psi (138 kPa).
B. 40 psi (276 kPa).
C. 60 psi (414 kPa).
D. 80 psi (550 kPa). - ans--✔✔answer: C
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 234
8. Which NFPA standard requires that all seats on fire apparatus be enclosed and provided
with an approved seat belt?
A. NFPA 1500
B. NFPA 1901
C. NFPA 1971
D. NFPA 1982 - ans--✔✔answer: B
NFPA 1002: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.1(A)
Page: 235
9. Which NFPA standard requires that the driver/operator of a fire apparatus NOT move the
apparatus until all persons on the vehicle are seated and secured with seat belts in approved
riding positions?
A. NFPA 1500
B. NFPA 1901
C. NFPA 1971
