MDFR Aerial Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
A D/O must be able to perform basic inspection of ____ ____ - Correct answer-
Stabilizing System
What is a main use for aerial ladders? - Correct answer-Gaining access to upper
levels of an emergency scene
Which system provides power to operate the various components that stabilize the
apparatus and operate the aerial device? - Correct answer-Hydraulic System
Engineering design has proved that aerial ladder trusses lend more strength if
assembled members form ______ - Correct answer-triangles
The MOST likely result of overtaxing generating equipment when operating scene
lighting - Correct answer-Poor lighting and possible damage to the power-
generating unit or light
The most common type of pre-piped aerial ladder waterway system - Correct
answer-Telescoping waterway system
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, What is a power-operated ladder that allows firefighters to easily ascend and
descend from the tip of the ladder and the turntable for fire rescue operations? -
Correct answer-Aerial ladder
NFPA 1901 requires a _____ communication system in all aerial device apparatus.
- Correct answer-two-way
Voice communication systems in the aerial device are used to: - Correct answer-
permit firefighters at the tip of the aerial device to communicate with the
driver/operator at the aerial operator position
One of the five features NFPA 1901 establishes an apparatus must have to qualify
as a quint: - Correct answer-Fire pump
On most aerial devices, the third, fourth and fifth (if present) sections of the aerial
device are extended by: - Correct answer-a system of cables and pulleys
What allows sections of the aerial device to extend and retract without causing
excessive wear on parts of the device that come into contact with each other? -
Correct answer-Slides and rollers
What is a function that crews assigned to an aerial apparatus have historically been
assigned? - Correct answer-Ventilation
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Answers Graded A+
A D/O must be able to perform basic inspection of ____ ____ - Correct answer-
Stabilizing System
What is a main use for aerial ladders? - Correct answer-Gaining access to upper
levels of an emergency scene
Which system provides power to operate the various components that stabilize the
apparatus and operate the aerial device? - Correct answer-Hydraulic System
Engineering design has proved that aerial ladder trusses lend more strength if
assembled members form ______ - Correct answer-triangles
The MOST likely result of overtaxing generating equipment when operating scene
lighting - Correct answer-Poor lighting and possible damage to the power-
generating unit or light
The most common type of pre-piped aerial ladder waterway system - Correct
answer-Telescoping waterway system
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, What is a power-operated ladder that allows firefighters to easily ascend and
descend from the tip of the ladder and the turntable for fire rescue operations? -
Correct answer-Aerial ladder
NFPA 1901 requires a _____ communication system in all aerial device apparatus.
- Correct answer-two-way
Voice communication systems in the aerial device are used to: - Correct answer-
permit firefighters at the tip of the aerial device to communicate with the
driver/operator at the aerial operator position
One of the five features NFPA 1901 establishes an apparatus must have to qualify
as a quint: - Correct answer-Fire pump
On most aerial devices, the third, fourth and fifth (if present) sections of the aerial
device are extended by: - Correct answer-a system of cables and pulleys
What allows sections of the aerial device to extend and retract without causing
excessive wear on parts of the device that come into contact with each other? -
Correct answer-Slides and rollers
What is a function that crews assigned to an aerial apparatus have historically been
assigned? - Correct answer-Ventilation
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