ENGINEER PRACTICE TEST (IFSTA)
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
The following questions are from the sta aerialand pumping apparatus books. Water
adds weight to the structure at the rate of —-per minute for every ——contribute to the
collapse of a structure - ANSWER-Ton
250 gpm
For ladder pipe use, elevate the ladder to——degrees, and use—-percent extended
length. - ANSWER-75
80
When using an elevating platform for ventilation, the bottom of the platform should be
positioned——or extened ——over the edge. - ANSWER-Even with
Slightly
Protection from convected fire spread can be accomplished by placing large———into
the thermal column. - ANSWER-Fog streams
5. Exposure protection is best accomplished by placing water—-the exposed structure -
ANSWER-Directly on
In the unsupported position place the tip —- to —- incjes above the target. - ANSWER-
4-6
the tip Some of the most common uses for an aerial device are rescue, exposure
protection, ventilation, and——- - ANSWER-Elevated fire attack
—— loads impose great stresses on the aerial device. Do jump into the platform from
above. - ANSWER-Dynamic. Also known as shock loading.
When subjected to extreme cold temperatures the device should be operated in a
manner that minimizes or eliminates the —— loading to its structural members -
ANSWER-Shock
What should you do to the waterways before any movemnt of the aerial device? -
ANSWER-Drain
Most manufacturers do not recomend that their aerial device be used in the supported
position, therefore, position the aerial device about —- to —- inches above the surface
of the objective. - ANSWER-4 to 6
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
The following questions are from the sta aerialand pumping apparatus books. Water
adds weight to the structure at the rate of —-per minute for every ——contribute to the
collapse of a structure - ANSWER-Ton
250 gpm
For ladder pipe use, elevate the ladder to——degrees, and use—-percent extended
length. - ANSWER-75
80
When using an elevating platform for ventilation, the bottom of the platform should be
positioned——or extened ——over the edge. - ANSWER-Even with
Slightly
Protection from convected fire spread can be accomplished by placing large———into
the thermal column. - ANSWER-Fog streams
5. Exposure protection is best accomplished by placing water—-the exposed structure -
ANSWER-Directly on
In the unsupported position place the tip —- to —- incjes above the target. - ANSWER-
4-6
the tip Some of the most common uses for an aerial device are rescue, exposure
protection, ventilation, and——- - ANSWER-Elevated fire attack
—— loads impose great stresses on the aerial device. Do jump into the platform from
above. - ANSWER-Dynamic. Also known as shock loading.
When subjected to extreme cold temperatures the device should be operated in a
manner that minimizes or eliminates the —— loading to its structural members -
ANSWER-Shock
What should you do to the waterways before any movemnt of the aerial device? -
ANSWER-Drain
Most manufacturers do not recomend that their aerial device be used in the supported
position, therefore, position the aerial device about —- to —- inches above the surface
of the objective. - ANSWER-4 to 6
