19 Operating Aerial Apparatus

Question 1

While climbing, how many points of contact must be maintained at all times

Answer 1

3

Question 2

The ladder should never be extended or retracted when

Answer 2

Someone is on it

Question 3

The primary control position for the aerial operator is where

Answer 3

Lower controls, usually turntable

Question 4

Anytime a firefighter is operating the secondary controls of an aerial device there must also be what

Answer 4

An operator of the primary controls

Question 5

Secondary aerial device controls are used for what

Answer 5

Final positioning of aerial device.
During rescue.
Other firefighting operations

Question 6

Graphical or tabular description of the load that can be distributed on an aerial device based on factors such as extension elevation etc.

Answer 6

Load chart

Question 7

Using one motion at a time while operating an aerial device is recommended unless

Answer 7

The situation is critical

Question 8

Two types of articulating Ariel devices

Answer 8

Water towers. Aerial platforms

Question 9

Articulating platforms should be operated in what relation to the turntable

Answer 9

Should be operated forward of the turntable

Question 10

True false false been operations regardless of skill level should be minimized due to large amount of dynamic stress imposed on the aerial device when motion is halted

Answer 10

True

Question 11

It is always most desirable to operate the nozzle of aerial master stream with what type of controls if available

Answer 11

Remote controls

Question 12

What eliminates the need to place a firefighter and he has his position on the tip of an aerial device in order to use the waterway

Answer 12

Remote controls

Question 13

How many firefighters should be on top fly when operating an aerial pipe

Answer 13

One

Question 14

Sudden changes and water pressure for an aerial device pipe can cause what type of force

Answer 14

Shock loading

Question 15

What is the 75-80-80 guideline for ladder pipe use

Answer 15

75°. 80% extended length. 80 psi nozzle pressure for 1.5” tip

Question 16

Ladder pipes should use what direction of operation in regards to the rungs

Answer 16

Perpendicular

Question 17

Older ladder pipes allow how many degrees of lateral sweep

Answer 17

15 degrees to either side

Question 18

Newer ladder pipes offer how many degree sweep laterally

Answer 18

180° sweep

Question 19

Protective water curtains on platforms are not designed to enable operations in situations where personnel may be exposed to radiant heat. They are intended to be used in what situations

Answer 19

Emergency situations for personnel are endangered by radiant heat or flame

Question 20

Most reliable method for obtaining wind speed information involve the use of

Answer 20

Calibrated wind measuring equipment

Question 21

Cold-weather can slow aerial device operation because

Answer 21

It increases viscosity of hydraulic oil

Question 22

Cold weather can cause metal structures to be weaker than typical. During this type of weather what is to be done to reduce damage

Answer 22

Avoid shock loading

Question 23

What is the limit of ice buildup allowed on an aerial device on all surfaces

Answer 23

1/4 inch

Question 24

What is effective when applied to sliding services such as slip tubes on aerial devices to prevent immediate adhesion of ice

Answer 24

Grease application

Question 25

Act of slowly extending and retracting aerial device to remove accumulated ice

Answer 25

Ice shrugging

Question 26

In icy conditions the operator should consider keeping the aerial in line with what

Answer 26

In line with the apparatus

Question 27

If the aerial device cannot be moved immediately when being exposed to heat what should be done to cool it

Answer 27

Direct water streams on the aerial

Question 28

Prolonged operation under adverse environmental condition may cause hydraulic oil to rise in temperature. High oil temperatures can lead to

Answer 28

Premature equipment failure

Question 29

Auxiliary hydraulic pump should be operated how

Answer 29

In intervals

Question 30

Before activating auxiliary hydraulic pump must be insured

Answer 30

That the aerial device control over his position to allow for hydraulic pressure to flow

Question 31

Aerial devices are sometimes used to create High Point anchor for rope rescue, because what is not recommended

Answer 31

Using the aerial device to physically lift a load

Question 32

Type of aerial device that is particularly well-suited for below grade rescue operations

Answer 32

Three boom articulating aerial platform

Question 33

True false never extend or retract with personnel on the ladder

Answer 33

True

Question 34

When approaching a structure with the aerial device always finish by

Answer 34

Lowering

Question 35

Keep aerial device his vehicle and personnel how far from powerlines if the voltage is not known

Answer 35

50 feet

Question 36

Prior to extending or retracting, what should be done to pre-piped waterways with water flowing or with water in it

Answer 36

Drain water way

Question 37

Fall protection features on an aerial device include

Answer 37

Handrails and on a platform, railings and gates