DOD DRIVER OPERATOR AERIAL
2026 TEST PAPER VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ The function of the hydraulic system is to provide power for
operating the various hydraulic components needed to: Answer: stabilize
the apparatus and operate the aerial device.
◉ Which NFPA® standard establishes the number of sections and
minimum reach required of an aerial apparatus? Answer: NFPA® 1901
◉ Which of the following NFPA® standards now requires a two-way
communication system on all aerial device apparatus? Answer: NFPA®
1901
◉ Which standard establishes requirements for the quality of air in
breathing air systems? Answer: NFPA® 1989
◉ Driver/operators should examine electrical cords daily: Answer: for
damage to insulation and connections.
◉ NFPA® 1901 requires a protective water fog curtain nozzle to be
provided on the bottom of an elevated platform that can be operated to:
Answer: provide an additional barrier when the platform is exposed to
high levels of heat.
, ◉ Which is a three-way valve that directs fluid to either the stabilizer
control valves or the aerial device control valves? Answer: Selector
valve
◉ When is the MOST likely time nondestructive testing will be
performed on the aerial apparatus? Answer: After accidents
◉ Why do many fire departments prefer to use quints? Answer: Quints
are capable of supplying their own elevated master streams.
◉ Which is a safety guideline unique to aircraft incidents? Answer: Do
not drive through pools of jet fuel.
◉ Which term refers to positioning the apparatus in a location that
provides the utmost efficiency for operating on the fireground? Answer:
Spotting
◉ If an apparatus is to be positioned in a dead-end access, it should be
backed into position if possible because it will: Answer: make an escape
faster if it becomes necessary.
◉ Which is the BEST potential sign of structural collapse that may be
identified from an overhead look on an aerial device at a structural
incident? Answer: Bulging walls
2026 TEST PAPER VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ The function of the hydraulic system is to provide power for
operating the various hydraulic components needed to: Answer: stabilize
the apparatus and operate the aerial device.
◉ Which NFPA® standard establishes the number of sections and
minimum reach required of an aerial apparatus? Answer: NFPA® 1901
◉ Which of the following NFPA® standards now requires a two-way
communication system on all aerial device apparatus? Answer: NFPA®
1901
◉ Which standard establishes requirements for the quality of air in
breathing air systems? Answer: NFPA® 1989
◉ Driver/operators should examine electrical cords daily: Answer: for
damage to insulation and connections.
◉ NFPA® 1901 requires a protective water fog curtain nozzle to be
provided on the bottom of an elevated platform that can be operated to:
Answer: provide an additional barrier when the platform is exposed to
high levels of heat.
, ◉ Which is a three-way valve that directs fluid to either the stabilizer
control valves or the aerial device control valves? Answer: Selector
valve
◉ When is the MOST likely time nondestructive testing will be
performed on the aerial apparatus? Answer: After accidents
◉ Why do many fire departments prefer to use quints? Answer: Quints
are capable of supplying their own elevated master streams.
◉ Which is a safety guideline unique to aircraft incidents? Answer: Do
not drive through pools of jet fuel.
◉ Which term refers to positioning the apparatus in a location that
provides the utmost efficiency for operating on the fireground? Answer:
Spotting
◉ If an apparatus is to be positioned in a dead-end access, it should be
backed into position if possible because it will: Answer: make an escape
faster if it becomes necessary.
◉ Which is the BEST potential sign of structural collapse that may be
identified from an overhead look on an aerial device at a structural
incident? Answer: Bulging walls
