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