TCFP Driver/ Operator Review Questions
Correctly Answered
What must occur before conducting operations with an articulating aerial
apparatus? - ✅✅ The apparatus must be stabilized.
What is the process of operating an aerial device in a slow, smooth and controlled
motion? - ✅✅ Feathering
Newer operators should avoid full-speed operations until: - ✅✅ they are very
familiar with the operation of the aerial device.
Raising the telescoping aerial device means which of the following? - ✅✅
Elevating the entire assembly from its stored position to a desired angle and useful
position
Which method is generally used to cover the involved area when protecting
exposures? - ✅✅ Wide sweeping nozzle patterns
Which is the BEST way to accomplish a blitz attack with an elevated master
stream? - ✅✅ Deflect water off the ceiling of the fire room
When an incident commander makes the decision to apply water from an aerial
master stream, the driver/operator needs to know: - ✅✅ the placement of the
stream.
, Which is preferred when using an aerial platform for a window rescue? - ✅✅
Position the platform so the top rail is even with the windowsill.
Where should the working end of the rope be anchored on the aerial device when
lifting objects other than people? - ✅✅ Should only be anchored to a lower
section of the ladder
When considering priorities during a rescue situation, who should be given second
priority? - ✅✅ The largest group of people
During the initial setup, it is the driver/operator's responsibility to: - ✅✅
consider the potential water supply demand.
If a litter does not fit between rails of the aerial ladder, firefighters should: - ✅✅
place the litter on top of handrails perpendicular to the ladder.
In addition to a control pedestal on the turntable, NFPA® 1901 also requires a
control station: - ✅✅ in the platform.
The function of the hydraulic system is to provide power for operating the various
hydraulic components needed to: - ✅✅ stabilize the apparatus and operate the
aerial device.
Which NFPA® standard establishes the number of sections and minimum reach
required of an aerial apparatus? - ✅✅ NFPA® 1901
Which of the following NFPA® standards now requires a two-way communication
system on all aerial device apparatus? - ✅✅ NFPA® 1901
Correctly Answered
What must occur before conducting operations with an articulating aerial
apparatus? - ✅✅ The apparatus must be stabilized.
What is the process of operating an aerial device in a slow, smooth and controlled
motion? - ✅✅ Feathering
Newer operators should avoid full-speed operations until: - ✅✅ they are very
familiar with the operation of the aerial device.
Raising the telescoping aerial device means which of the following? - ✅✅
Elevating the entire assembly from its stored position to a desired angle and useful
position
Which method is generally used to cover the involved area when protecting
exposures? - ✅✅ Wide sweeping nozzle patterns
Which is the BEST way to accomplish a blitz attack with an elevated master
stream? - ✅✅ Deflect water off the ceiling of the fire room
When an incident commander makes the decision to apply water from an aerial
master stream, the driver/operator needs to know: - ✅✅ the placement of the
stream.
, Which is preferred when using an aerial platform for a window rescue? - ✅✅
Position the platform so the top rail is even with the windowsill.
Where should the working end of the rope be anchored on the aerial device when
lifting objects other than people? - ✅✅ Should only be anchored to a lower
section of the ladder
When considering priorities during a rescue situation, who should be given second
priority? - ✅✅ The largest group of people
During the initial setup, it is the driver/operator's responsibility to: - ✅✅
consider the potential water supply demand.
If a litter does not fit between rails of the aerial ladder, firefighters should: - ✅✅
place the litter on top of handrails perpendicular to the ladder.
In addition to a control pedestal on the turntable, NFPA® 1901 also requires a
control station: - ✅✅ in the platform.
The function of the hydraulic system is to provide power for operating the various
hydraulic components needed to: - ✅✅ stabilize the apparatus and operate the
aerial device.
Which NFPA® standard establishes the number of sections and minimum reach
required of an aerial apparatus? - ✅✅ NFPA® 1901
Which of the following NFPA® standards now requires a two-way communication
system on all aerial device apparatus? - ✅✅ NFPA® 1901
