Fire Apparatus Driver Operator - Aerial -
Challenge Review 2025 With Correct
Answers
When maintaining aerial apparatus records, you should always - correct answer Refer to your department's
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standard operating procedures for specific guidance
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A turntable's function is best described as: - correct answer Provides continuous rotation on a horizontal plane
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To check the overall condition of the engine and pump, perform the: - correct answer Pump Test
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A liquid surge effect may occur: - correct answer When an aerial apparatus's tank is not completely full.
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Select THREE elements of the aerial device that must be visually inspected - correct answer Elevating platform
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assembly
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,Hydraulic system in aerial apparatus are used to: - correct answer Stabilize the apparatus and extend the aerial
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device
When checking the hydraulic fluid level: - correct answer Use a dipstick or sight gauge
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Identify THREE features of elevated platform waterway systems - correct answer Attack lines
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Two nozzles at the platform
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Handlines
Identify THREE conditions where you should drive an aerial apparatus in low gear: - correct answer Climbing a
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hill
Traveling around a corner
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Approaching an intersection h h
Select three areas that should be checked when looking at tires - correct answer Condition
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Type
Inflation
The most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North America is the: - correct answer Aerial
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ladder apparatush
When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators should perform a: - correct answer Hot and
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cold check
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, Identify the FIVE major features or functions of quints - correct answer size of the fire pump.
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size of the water tank
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array and length of grounds ladders
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amount of supply and attack hose h h h h h
Aerial apparatus driver/operator are regulated by: - correct answer All of the above
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The function of the hydraulic system is to: - correct answer provide power for operating the various hydraulic
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To provide electric power to multiple connections, aerial apparatus driver/operators should use: - correct
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answer Junction Boxes h h
An aerial apparatus is most stable when the aerial device is operated - correct answer Directly over the front or
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rear of the vehicle
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One way to help ensure safety at a highway incident is to: - correct answer Turn the front wheels away from the
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Positioning an aerial device to access an aircraft wing is basically the same as positioning: - correct answer To
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access the roof of a building h h h h h
When performing the serpentine exercise you would be penalized for: - correct answer Hitting or brushing
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Challenge Review 2025 With Correct
Answers
When maintaining aerial apparatus records, you should always - correct answer Refer to your department's
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standard operating procedures for specific guidance
h h h h h
A turntable's function is best described as: - correct answer Provides continuous rotation on a horizontal plane
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To check the overall condition of the engine and pump, perform the: - correct answer Pump Test
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A liquid surge effect may occur: - correct answer When an aerial apparatus's tank is not completely full.
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Select THREE elements of the aerial device that must be visually inspected - correct answer Elevating platform
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assembly
Ladder Rungs h
Equipment
,Hydraulic system in aerial apparatus are used to: - correct answer Stabilize the apparatus and extend the aerial
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device
When checking the hydraulic fluid level: - correct answer Use a dipstick or sight gauge
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Identify THREE features of elevated platform waterway systems - correct answer Attack lines
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Two nozzles at the platform
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Handlines
Identify THREE conditions where you should drive an aerial apparatus in low gear: - correct answer Climbing a
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hill
Traveling around a corner
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Approaching an intersection h h
Select three areas that should be checked when looking at tires - correct answer Condition
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Type
Inflation
The most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North America is the: - correct answer Aerial
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ladder apparatush
When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators should perform a: - correct answer Hot and
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cold check
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, Identify the FIVE major features or functions of quints - correct answer size of the fire pump.
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pre-piped waterway on the aerial apparatus h h h h h
size of the water tank
h h h h
array and length of grounds ladders
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amount of supply and attack hose h h h h h
Aerial apparatus driver/operator are regulated by: - correct answer All of the above
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The function of the hydraulic system is to: - correct answer provide power for operating the various hydraulic
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components needed to stabilize the apparatus and operate the aerial device h h h h h h h h h h
To provide electric power to multiple connections, aerial apparatus driver/operators should use: - correct
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answer Junction Boxes h h
An aerial apparatus is most stable when the aerial device is operated - correct answer Directly over the front or
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rear of the vehicle
h h h
One way to help ensure safety at a highway incident is to: - correct answer Turn the front wheels away from the
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firefighters working the incident h h h
Positioning an aerial device to access an aircraft wing is basically the same as positioning: - correct answer To
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access the roof of a building h h h h h
When performing the serpentine exercise you would be penalized for: - correct answer Hitting or brushing
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one of the markers
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