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