Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Chapters Flashcards
2) Which of the following NFPA Standards sets minimum qualifications for driver/operators?
A) NFPA 1001.
B) NFPA 1002.
C) NFPA 1900.
D) NFPA 1999.
B) NFPA 1002.
4) Which NFPA is the Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments?
A) NFPA 1601.
B) NFPA 1500.
C) NFPA 1501.
D) NFPA 1582.
D) NFPA 1582.
12) Which NFPA is the Standard for a Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training Program?
A) NFPA 1601.
B) NFPA 1500.
C) NFPA 1451.
D) NFPA 1582.
C) NFPA 1451.
6) Driver/operators of fire apparatus are regulated by which of the following?
A) State or provincial laws.
B) City ordinances.
C) Departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs)
D) All the above
D) All the above
1) The most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North America is -
A) Aerial ladder apparatus.
B) Aerial ladder platforms.
C) Telescoping aerial platforms
D) Water towers
A) Aerial ladder apparatus.
4) Typically North American-made aerial ladders range from -
A) 25 - 100 ft.
B) 35 - 110 ft.
C) 50 - 135 ft.
D) 50 - 150 ft.
C) 50 - 135 ft.
5) The working height of an aerial ladder is measured from the -
A) Ground to the highest rung in the ladder at its maximum elevation and extension.
B) Turntable to the highest rung in the ladder at its maximum elevation and extension.
C) Ground to the farthermost tip of the ladder at its maximum elevation and extension.
D) Turntable to the farthermost tip of the ladder at its maximum elevation and extension.
A) Ground to the highest rung in the ladder at its maximum elevation and extension.
10) At the present time, the two most common materials used for the construction of aerial ladders are -
A) Heat-treated aluminum alloy and steel.
B) Steel and stainless steel.
C) Stainless steel and fiberglass.
D) Fiberglass and heat-treated aluminum.
A) Heat-treated aluminum alloy and steel.
13) The base rails of an aerial ladder are commonly referred to as the -
A) Anchors
B) Footers
C) Supports
D) Beams
D) Beams
17) Aerial ladder platforms commonly range in size from -
A) 50 feet to 65 feet.
B) 65 feet to 75 feet.
C) 75 feet to 100 feet.
D) 85 feet to 110 feet.
D) 85 feet to 110 feet.
18) The most common aerial ladder platform apparatus in use today is the -
A) Straight chassis, three-axle vehicle with a rear-mounted aerial device.
B) Straight chassis, three-axle vehicle with a midship-mounted aerial device.
C) Straight chassis, two-axle vehicle with a rear-mounted aerial device.
D) Straight chassis, tractor-trailer type vehicle with a midship-mounted aerial device.
A) Straight chassis, three-axle vehicle with a rear-mounted aerial device.
19) What is the primary difference between telescoping aerial platforms and aerial ladder platforms?
A) There is no noticeable difference.
B) Aerial platforms can be deployed faster than telescoping aerial platforms.
C) Aerial ladders are designed with a larger ladder that allows firefighters and victims to climb either direction of the ladder.
D) Telescoping ladders have a greater reach.
C) Aerial ladders are designed with a larger ladder that allows firefighters and victims to climb either direction of the ladder.
20) Common sizes of telescoping aerial platforms used in North America range from - A) 50 to 65 feet. B) 60 to 75 feet. C) 70 to 95 feet. D) 75 to 100 feet.
D) 75 to 100 feet.
21) What is the additional benefit found in articulating aerial platforms that is not found in other aerial apparatus?
A) They can be used for ventilation purposes.
B) The platform is able to go up and over into areas where regular aerial apparatus cannot go.
C) They can be maneuvered a full 360 degrees.
D) They deploy quicker than other forms of aerial apparatus.
B) The platform is able to go up and over into areas where regular aerial apparatus cannot go.
22) According to IFSTA, the NFPA classification of aerial platform apparatus can be broken down into all of the following types except for -
A) Aerial ladder platforms.
B) Telescoping aerial platforms.
C) Articulating aerial platforms.
D) Articulating telescoping platforms.
D) Articulating telescoping platforms.
23) The required minimum area on an aerial platform is -
A) 10 square feet.
B) 12 square feet.
C) 14 square feet.
D) 16 square feet.
C) 14 square feet.
24) It is required by NFPA that each aerial platform should have a railing completely enclosing it, and have no opening under the railing greater than -
A) 16 inches.
B) 24 inches.
C) 30 inches.
D) 36 inches.
B) 24 inches.
25) How tall should the kick plate be on an aerial platform? A) 3 inches. B) 4 inches. C) 5 inches. D) 6 inches.
B) 4 inches.
26) What is the general purpose of the ‘kick plate?’
A) To prevent the firefighters feet from sliding off the platform in case he slips.
B) To drain off excessive water during inclement fire fighting operations.
C) To quickly open the platform gates during a rescue operation.
D) To control the vertical and horizontal movement of the platform.
A) To prevent the firefighters feet from sliding off the platform in case he slips.
30) Water fog curtain nozzles mounted on the underside of aerial platforms, must have a nozzle flow rate of at least -
A) 75 gpm.
B) 100 gpm.
C) 150 gpm.
D) 175 gpm.
A) 75 gpm.
31) All elevating platforms must have a load capacity when fully extended, at an elevation within its normal range of -
A) 500 lb..
B) 600 lbs.
C) 750 lbs.
D) 800 lbs.
C) 750 lbs.
32) When the water delivery system is charged on an aerial platform, what is the minimum load capacity of the platform?
A) 500 lbs.
B) 600 lbs.
C) 750 lbs.
D) 800 lbs.
A) 500 lbs.
33) The water delivery system of an aerial platform should be capable of delivering at least _____ in any position.
A) 500 gpm.
B) 750 gpm.
C) 900 gpm.
D) 1000 gpm.
D) 1000 gpm.
34) NFPA 1901 states that any aerial platform 110 feet or less must be able to be raised from a bedded position to its maximum extension and be able to rotate 90 degrees within -
A) 60 seconds or less.
B) 90 seconds or less.
C) 120 seconds or less.
D) 150 seconds or less.
D) 150 seconds or less.
35) NFPA 1901 states that any aerial platform taller than 110 feet must be able to be raised from a bedded position to its maximum extension and be able to rotate 90 degrees within -
A) 90 seconds or less.
B) 120 seconds or less.
C) 150 seconds or less.
D) There are no time requirements for elevating platforms taller than 110 feet.
D) There are no time requirements for elevating platforms taller than 110 feet.
36) The telescoping aerial platform device in which the construction consists of four sides of steel or aluminum welded together to form a box shape with a hollow center is called -
A) Tubular truss-beam construction.
B) Box-beam construction.
C) Box-base construction.
D) Truss-box construction.
B) Box-beam construction.
37) The telescoping aerial platform device in which the construction consists of tubular steel welded to form a box shape using cantilever or triangular truss design is called -
A) Tubular truss-beam construction.
B) Box-beam construction.
C) Box-base construction.
D) Truss-box construction.
A) Tubular truss-beam construction.
39) Standard articulating aerial platforms range in height from -
A) 30 to 55 feet.
B) 45 to 75 feet.
C) 55 to 85 feet.
D) 75 to 110 feet.
C) 55 to 85 feet.
41) According to NFPA 1901, in order to be considered a Quint, an apparatus must have a fire pump capacity of -
A) At least 500 gpm.
B) At least 850 gpm.
C) Less than 1000 gpm.
D) In excess of 1000 gpm.
D) In excess of 1000 gpm.
42) To be considered a Quint, the tank capacity of the apparatus must hold at least -
A) 300 gallons.
B) 500 gallons.
C) 750 gallons.
D) 1000 gallons.
A) 300 gallons.
46) Modern aerial apparatus devices are -
A) Gear driven.
B) Hydraulically activated.
C) Spring-operated.
D) Electronically driven.
B) Hydraulically activated.
47) Hose used for hydraulic operations must be rated to burst at a pressure at least ___ stronger than the normal operating pressure.
A) 2 times.
B) 3 times.
C) 4 times.
D) 5 times.
C) 4 times.
48) Which of the following valves used in an aerial apparatus hydraulic system limits the pressure build up in the system, and by doing so, thus prevents damage due to over pressurization?
A) Check valves.
B) Relief valves.
C) Counterbalance valves.
D) Selector valves.
B) Relief valves.
49) Which of the following valves used in an aerial apparatus hydraulic system prevents fluid from flowing backwards through a component and acts as a safety feature in the event a leak develops in the system?
A) Check valves.
B) Relief valves.
C) Counterbalance valves.
D) Selector valves.
A) Check valves.
50) Which of the following valves used in an aerial apparatus hydraulic system prevents the unintentional or undesirable motion of the device from its desired position?
A) Check valves.
B) Relief valves.
C) Counterbalance valves.
D) Selector valves.
C) Counterbalance valves.
51) The three-way valve that directs fluid to either the stabilizer control valves or the aerial device control valves is called the -
A) Actuator valve.
B) Stack valve.
C) Monitor valve.
D) Selector valve.
D) Selector valve.
52) Cylinders that are capable of receiving oil under pressure from both sides of a piston so that force can be created in either direction are called -
A) Double-acting cylinders.
B) Stabilizer cylinders.
C) Aerial device hoisting cylinders.
D) Aerial device extension cylinders.
A) Double-acting cylinders.
53) The cylinders responsible for elevating the aerial device from its stowed position are called -
A) Double-acting cylinders.
B) Stabilizer cylinders.
C) Aerial device hoisting cylinders.
D) Aerial device extension cylinders.
C) Aerial device hoisting cylinders.
54) The cylinders that force the stabilizer arms out and down, and take much of the weight of the apparatus off the suspension of the vehicle are called -
A) Double-acting cylinders.
B) Stabilizer cylinders.
C) Aerial device hoisting cylinders.
D) Aerial device extension cylinders.
B) Stabilizer cylinders.
55) Duel cylinders of an aerial device that are responsible for extending the second section of the device are called -
A) Double-acting cylinders.
B) Stabilizer cylinders.
C) Aerial device hoisting cylinders.
D) Aerial device extension cylinders.
D) Aerial device extension cylinders.
56) Water towers have a maximum flow rate of -
A) 500 gpm.
B) 1000 gpm.
C) 3000 gpm.
D) 5000 gpm.
D) 5000 gpm.
57) Aerial apparatus turntable decking is constructed of -
A) Cast iron.
B) Stainless steel.
C) Rigid metal plates.
D) Rolled nickel-silver.
C) Rigid metal plates.
59) Most older types of aerial apparatus have a 3 to 3 1/2 inch pipe attached to the underside of the base section where a masterstream is connected directly to the end of the pipe. This piped aerial ladder waterway is called -
A) Telescoping waterway.
B) Detachable ladder pipe system.
C) Elevating Platform waterway system.
D) Bed ladder pipe.
D) Bed ladder pipe.
60) Bed ladder pipes are usually equipped with a -
A) Solid stream nozzle.
B) Fog nozzle.
C) Automatic nozzle.
D) Any of the above.
A) Solid stream nozzle.
61) Most aerial ladders 110 feet or shorter, equipped with a telescoping water system have piping that extends -
A) To the tip of the base section only.
B) Past the base section to the tip of the first fly section. C) Directly to the tip of the last fly section.
D) Well past and above the last fly section.
C) Directly to the tip of the last fly section.
62) Telescoping ladder pipe systems consist of three or four sections that reduce in size. Normally, the minimum internal diameter of the pipe is - A) 3 inches. B) 3 1/2 inches. C) 4 inches. D) 4 1/2 inches.
C) 4 inches.
63) Most telescoping water pipe systems are capable of flows up to -
A) 250 gpm.
B) 500 gpm.
C) 750 gpm.
D) 1000 gpm.
D) 1000 gpm.
(1) Detachable water pipe. (2) Fire hose (3) Hose straps. (4) Clappered Siamese. (5) Gated Wye.
A) 1, 4.
B) 1, 2, 3, 5.
C) 1, 2, 3, 4.
D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
C) 1, 2, 3, 4.
65) Detachable water pipe systems are capable of flows up to -
A) 250 gpm.
B) 500 gpm.
C) 750 gpm.
D) 1000 gpm.
C) 750 gpm.
66) Most ladders equipped with detachable ladder pipe systems restrict side ways movement of the nozzle to about ______ either side of the center point of the ladder.
A) 15 degrees
B) 30 degrees.
C) 90 degrees.
D) 120 degrees.
A) 15 degrees
67) Elevating platform waterway systems are capable of flows up to -
A) 750 gpm.
B) 1000 gpm.
C) 1500 gpm.
D) 2000 gpm.
D) 2000 gpm.
68) Most elevating platform waterway systems are equipped with at least one ______ discharge in the platform.
A) 1 1/2 inch
B) 1 3/4 inch
C) 2 1/2 inch.
D) 3 inch.
C) 2 1/2 inch.
69) Which of the following statements regarding aerial apparatus systems is NOT true?
A) Some elevating platforms are equipped with two nozzles.
B) NFPA 1901 requires that all aerial devices be equipped with a breathing air system.
C) The 1996 edition of NFPA 1901 requires communication systems be installed on all types of aerial devices so that the operator of the device can communicate with those deployed at the top of the device.
D) Some water pipe systems have the addition of a piercing nozzle mounted at the end of the aerial device which is used to poke through various surfaces and deliver flows up to 300 gpm.
B) NFPA 1901 requires that all aerial devices be equipped with a breathing air system.
70) A hydraulic system has three main components. Which one of the following is not one of them?
A) Hydraulic circulator.
B) Hydraulic fluid.
C) Hydraulic reservoir.
D) Hydraulic pump.
A) Hydraulic circulator.
71) The positive displacement-type pump that imparts pressure on hydraulic oil within the hydraulic systems is called a -
A) Hydraulic pump.
B) Hydraulic displacement unit.
C) Hydraulic generator.
D) Hydraulic reservoir.
A) Hydraulic pump.
72) A unit that supplies the hydraulic fluid that is moved in and out of the system is called -
A) Hydraulic displacement unit.
B) Uniform hydraulic pump.
C) Hydraulic reservoir.
D) Hydraulic reserve.
C) Hydraulic reservoir.
73) A valve that controls the flow of hydraulic oil from an aerial apparatus hydraulic system to the hydraulic cylinders is called a -
A) Monitor valve.
B) Actuator valve.
C) Stack valve.
D) Double-Acting valve.
B) Actuator valve.
74) A step-up transformer that converts a vehicle’s 12 or 24 volt DC current into 110-220 volt AC current is called a(n) -
A) Converter.
B) Transformer.
C) Inverter.
D) Generator.
C) Inverter.
75) The most common power source used for emergency vehicles is a(n) -
A) Converter.
B) Transformer.
C) Inverter.
D) Generator.
D) Generator.
76) Typically how much electrical power can be supplied by an inverter?
A) 1500 watts.
B) 1800 watts.
C) 2500 watts.
D) 5000 watts.
D) 5000 watts.
77) Approximately how much electrical power can be supplied by the largest portable generator?
A) 2500 watts.
B) 3000 watts.
C) 5000 watts.
D) 10,000 watts.
D) 10,000 watts.
(1) Gasoline (2) Diesel (3) Propane engines (4) Hydraulic systems (5) Power take-off systems.
A) 1, 2.
B) 1, 2, 3.
C) 2, 3, 5
D) All the above
D) All the above
79) Vehicle mounted generators on pumpers and aerial devices normally have a capacity of up to -
A) 5000 watts.
B) 10,000 watts.
C) 12,000 watts.
D) 50,000 watts.
C) 12,000 watts.
80) Vehicle mounted generators on rescue trucks can have a capacity of up to -
A) 5000 watts.
B) 10,000 watts.
C) 12,000 watts.
D) 50,000 watts.
D) 50,000 watts.
81) When more than one electrical appliance needs to be connected to a vehicle mounted generator, a ___ is normally placed at the end of the generator’s power cord.
A) Splitter.
B) Divider.
C) Junction box.
D) Adapter.
C) Junction box.
82) Which of the following would be considered the four basic types of hydraulic extrication tools?
(1) Spreaders (2) Combination spreader/shears (3) Shears (4) Combination ram/shears (5) Extension Rams (6) Combination speaders/ram
A) 1, 2, 4, 5.
B) 1, 3, 5, 6.
C) 1, 2, 3, 5.
D) 2, 3, 4, 6
C) 1, 2, 3, 5.
83) Most hydraulic pumps are not capable of supplying full power to extrication tools when the hose length between the pump and the tool exceeds -
A) 50 feet.
B) 75 feet.
C) 100 feet.
D) 150 feet.
C) 100 feet.
85) NFPA 1901, requires that all aerial apparatus must have a ladder complement of all but which of the following ladders?
A) Attic ladders.
B) Single ladders
C) Roof Ladders.
D) Extension ladders
B) Single ladders
86) NFPA 1901 requires that aerial apparatus carry at least ___ extension ladder(s).
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) None
B) 2
87) How many straight ladders with folding roof hooks should be carried by aerial apparatus according to NFPA 1901?
A) None.
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
C) 2
88) If the aerial apparatus is going to be operated as a Quint, how many attic ladders, straight ladders with folding roof hooks, an extension ladders must the apparatus carry?
A) None
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
B) 1
89) Normally pole ladders are ___ or longer.
A) 25 feet.
B) 35 feet
C) 40 feet.
D) 50 feet.
C) 40 feet.
90) All of the following forcible entry tools are required by NFPA 1901 to be carried on aerial apparatus except for which of the following?
A) Crowbars
B) Pike poles
C) Claw tools.
D) Center punches.
D) Center punches.
91) Hydraulic door openers are also called -
A) Rabbet tools.
B) Splitters.
C) Spreaders.
D) All the above
A) Rabbet tools.
92) Smoke ejectors are -
A) Negative-pressure fans.
B) Positive-pressure blowers
C) Blowers that blow fresh air into the structure to assist in ventilation operations.
D) All the above.
A) Negative-pressure fans.
93) __ are used to increase the air pressure inside a structure and force out the byproducts of combustion.
A) Negative-pressure fans.
B) Positive-pressure blowers.
C) Smoke ejectors.
D) Air injectors.
B) Positive-pressure blowers.
94) The type of multidirectional valve used in an aerial device hydraulic system is called a -
A) Double-acting valve.
B) Stack valve.
C) Actuator valve.
D) Monitor valve.
B) Stack valve.
95) A multidirectional valve used to control the flow of hydraulic oil through a hydraulic system is called a -
A) Monitor valve.
B) Double-acting valve.
C) Relief valve.
D) Check valve.
A) Monitor valve.
96) When does ‘Loss Control’ begin?
A) The moment responding companies leave the fire station.
B) The moment responding companies arrive at the fireground.
C) Before the initial fire attack is made.
D) After the fire has been declared under control.
A) The moment responding companies leave the fire station.
97) In a hydraulic cylinder, the pivoting end of the piston rod that is connected to the anchor ear by the heel pin is called the -
A) Heel pin cylinder.
B) Articulating ring.
C) Trunnion.
D) Ear plate.
C) Trunnion.
98) Which of the following sections of an aerial device are NOT extended by a system of cables and pulleys?
A) The second section.
B) The third section.
C) The fourth section.
D) The fifth section.
A) The second section.
99) The cables used to extend aerial ladders are usually a corrosion-resistant, aircraft quality cables made with high-strength steel called -
A) Hardened steel.
B) Carbide steel.
C) Plow steel.
D) Aviator’s steel.
C) Plow steel.
100) On aerial apparatus, the operator’s control pedestal usually stands about __ high.
A) 3 feet.
B) 3 1/2 feet.
C) 4 feet.
D) 4 1/2 feet.
B) 3 1/2 feet.
101) Ladder pipes are usually equipped with what size hose line?
A) 2 inch.
B) 2 1/2 inch.
C) 3 to 3 1/2 inch.
D) 4 inch.
C) 3 to 3 1/2 inch.
102) Firefighter Pete says that most ladder pipes should not be operated from an aerial positioned at a 90 degree angle. Firefighter Paddy says that ladder pipes should not be operated at a vertical position. Firefighter Paul says that if at all possible, a ladder pipe should be placed between 70 and 80 degrees.
Who is correct?
A) Pete.
B) Paddy.
C) Paul.
D) The are all correct.
D) The are all correct.
103) Which NFPA standard establishes requirements for the quality of the air in breathing air systems?
A) NFPA 1901.
B) NFPA 1902.
C) NFPA 1990.
D) NFPA 1989.
D) NFPA 1989.
105) A bank of lights will usually have a capacity of __ per light.
A) 300 to 1000 watts.
B) 400 to 1200 watts.
C) 500 to 1500 watts.
D) 1000 to 3000 watts.
C) 500 to 1500 watts.
106) According to NFPA 1901, what are the lighting requirements for lights at the tip of an aerial device?
A) They must generate a minimum of 1000 watts.
B) They must be able to be controlled from the tip of the aerial device as well as from the turntable.
C) They must be quartz halogen in construction.
D) There are no requirements for lights on the tip of aerial devices listed in NFPA 1901.
D) There are no requirements for lights on the tip of aerial devices listed in NFPA 1901.
107) The practice of minimizing damage and providing customer service through effective mitigation and recovery efforts before, during, and after an incident is called -
A) Salvage.
B) Overhaul.
C) Loss containment.
D) Loss control.
D) Loss control.
- Which is considered the most important criteria for
determining who will become a driver/operator?
p. 13
A.) Completion of training
B.) Skill with the apparatus
C.) Years with the department
D.) Rank of the fire fighter
B.) Skill with the apparatus
- Which standard offers guidance about setting up a
driver/operator training program?
p. 14
A.) NFPA 1229
B.) NFPA 1582
C.) NFPA 1451
D.) NFPA 1301
C.) NFPA 1451
- Which skill is NOT required of the driver/operator but
very useful to possess?
p. 13
A.) Mechanical aptitude
B.) Mathematical skills
C.) Reading skills
D.) Physical fitness
A.) Mechanical aptitude
- Which math skill would NOT be useful for the
driver/operator?
p. 11
A.) Extracting square roots
B.) Division with fractions
C.) Determining circumference
D.) Addition with whole numbers
C.) Determining circumference
- Which type of conditions do most driving regulations
pertain to?
p. 15
A.) Wet, open roads with clear visibility
B.) Dry, open roads with clear visibility
C.) Dry, open roads with moderate visibility
D.) Wet, open roads with moderate visibility
B.) Dry, open roads with clear visibility
- Which standard contains the requirements for the periodic medical examination?
p. 12
A.) NFPA 1500
B.) NFPA 1400
C.) NFPA 1300
D.) NFPA 1600
A.) NFPA 1500
- Which standard contains requirements for the vision and hearing screening of firefighters?
p. 12-13
A.) NFPA 1370
B.) NFPA 1591
C.) NFPA 1582
D.) NFPA 1327
C.) NFPA 1582
- Which standard must the driver/operator meet the
qualifications listed in if an aerial apparatus will be
operated?
p. 10
A.) NFPA 1002
B.) NFPA 1003
C.) NFPA 1001
D.) NFPA 1004
C.) NFPA 1001
- Which standard sets minimum qualifications for
driver/operators?
p. 10
A.) NFPA 1005
B.) NFPA 1002
C.) NFPA 1003
D.) NFPA 1004
B.) NFPA 1002
- What are firefighter fatalities while traveling to and/or
from an incident second to?
p. 10
A.) Stroke
B.) Soft tissue injury
C.) Heart attack
D.) Smoke inhalation
C.) Heart attack
- Which agency establishes the basic requirements for
licensing drivers in the United States?
p. 15
A.) Transport Advisor
B.) Federal DOT
C.) National Highway Patrol
D.) Licensing Office
B.) Federal DOT
- Which statement is correct regarding the operation of the apparatus by the driver/operator?
p. 15
A.) On the return trip some rules of the road apply
B.) On the return trip emergency lighting should be used
C.) On the return trip all rules of the road apply
D.) On the return trip emergency lighting and siren should be used
C.) On the return trip all rules of the road apply
- Who is ultimately responsible for safely transporting
firefighters, apparatus and equipment to and from the
emergency scene?
p. 9
A.) Driver/operator
B.) Safety officer
C.) Logistics coordinator
D.) Incident commander
A.) Driver/operator
- What is the common size range of telescoping aerial
platforms in use in North America?
p. 52
A.) 100 to 125 feet (30 m to 37 m)
B.) 125 to 150 feet (37 to 44 m)
C.) 50 to 75 feet (16 m to 23 m)
D.) 75 to 100 feet (23 m to 30 m)
D.) 75 to 100 feet (23 m to 30 m)
- Which type of valve allows liquid to flow in only one
direction?
p. 62
A.) Actuator
B.) Counterbalance
C.) Relief
D.) Check
D.) Check
- What rate does the NFPA standard require the protective water fog curtain nozzle on the elevating platform be capable of flowing as a minimum?
p. 50
A.) 85 gpm (320 L/min)
B.) 75 gpm (284 L/min)
C.) 65 gpm (246 L/min)
D.) 95 gpm (360 L/min)
B.) 75 gpm (284 L/min)
- Which of the following is NOT a minimum requirement for ladders to be carried on the aerial apparatus?
p. 81
A.) Attic
B.) A-frame
C.) Roof
D.) Extension
B.) A-frame
- Which configuration allows the driver/operator the option of using the apparatus as an aerial ladder or aerial
ladder platform?
p. 51
A.) Detachable platform
B.) Front-mounted platform
C.) Midship-mounted platform
D.) Rear-mounted platform
A.) Detachable platform
- Which standard contains requirements for the quality of
the air in breathing air systems?
p. 74
A.) NFPA 1903
B.) NFPA 1974
C.) NFPA 1989
D.) NFPA 1901
C.) NFPA 1989
- Which piece of safety equipment should always be used when operating hydraulic tools?
p. 79
A.) Safety gloves
B.) Turnout gear
C.) Safety goggles
D.) Safety helmet
A.) Safety gloves
- What is the medium by which the hydraulic system transmits force?
p. 61
A.) Hydraulic fluid
B.) Diesel fuel
C.) Water
D.) Gasoline
A.) Hydraulic fluid
- What is generally the range of portable lights?
p. 76
A.) 400 to 1,000 watts (0.4 to 1 kW)
B.) 400 to 2,000 watts (0.4 to 2 kW)
C.) 300 to 2,000 watts (0.3 to 2 kW)
D.) 300 to 1,000 watts (0.3 to 1 kW)
D.) 300 to 1,000 watts (0.3 to 1 kW)
- How many permanently mounted elevated master stream nozzles are typically in the platform?
p. 51
A.) Two or three
B.) Three or four
C.) Four or five
D.) One or two
D.) One or two
- Where is the detachable ladder pipe designed to be
clamped?
p. 70
A.) Middle two rungs of the fly section
B.) Bottom two rungs of the fly section
C.) Top two rungs of the fly section
D.) Any two rungs of the fly section
C.) Top two rungs of the fly section
- What is the oldest type of pre-piped aerial ladder
waterway?
p. 69
A.) Telescoping waterway
B.) Bed ladder pipe
C.) Detachable ladder pipe
D.) Elevating platform
B.) Bed ladder pipe
- What do some aerial manufacturers provide in case of a system failure?
p. 67
A.) Reverse hydraulic lines
B.) Manually operated crank
C.) Secondary device operator
D.) Backup auxiliary batteries
B.) Manually operated crank
- Where is the working height of an aerial ladder measured while the ladder is at maximum elevation and extension?
p. 46
A.) From the ground to the highest rung
B.) From the boom to the highest rung
C.) From the platform to the highest rung
D.) From the cab to the highest rung
A.) From the ground to the highest rung
- What type of steel are the extension and retraction cables constructed from for the aerial device?
p. 65
A.) Stainless
B.) Plow
C.) Cast-iron
D.) Rig
B.) Plow
- To which part of the ladder are the rungs attached?
p. 58
A.) Rails
B.) Base rails
C.) Fly sections
D.) Base
B.) Base rails
- In which order should the control levers be positioned on the pedestal from left to right?
p. 68
A.) Rotation, elevation, extension
B.) Extension, rotation, elevation
C.) Rotation, extension, elevation
D.) Extension, elevation, rotation
B.) Extension, rotation, elevation
- Which part of the aerial device has the primary function of providing continuous rotation on a horizontal plane?
p. 65
A.) Control pedestal
B.) Cable system
C.) Turntable
D.) Waterway
C.) Turntable
- What are smoke ejectors powered by?
p. 83
A.) Gasoline engines
B.) Water-driven motors
C.) Hydraulic engines
D.) Electric motors
A.) Gasoline engines
- Which is designed specifically for the deployment of
elevated master streams?
p. 72
A.) Telescoping waterway systems
B.) Detachable ladder pipe systems
C.) Water tower systems
D.) Elevating platform waterway systems
C.) Water tower systems
- Which is a commonly used material when constructing an aerial ladder?
p. 58
A.) Cast iron
B.) Fiberglass
C.) Steel
D.) Wood
C.) Steel
- What can be used when multiple connections are needed?
p. 78
A.) Junction boxes
B.) Electrical power cords
C.) Adapter boxes
D.) Auxiliary power supply
A.) Junction boxes
- Which type of nozzles are bed ladder pipes most often equipped with?
p. 69
A.) Branch stream
B.) Solid stream
C.) Fog stream
D.) Foam stream
B.) Solid stream
- Which is considered a disadvantage of the inverter?
p. 75
A.) Small capacity
B.) Inefficiency
C.) Lack of stability
D.) High noise output
A.) Small capacity
- Where is a protective water fog curtain nozzle required on the elevating platform?
p. 50
A.) Top
B.) Bottom
C.) Rear
D.) Front
B.) Bottom
- What is the first priority when positioning the quint
apparatus?
p. 57
A.) Aerial device
B.) Hose lay
C.) Ladder company
D.) Command center
A.) Aerial device
- On which fly section is the articulating platform put on
the combination aerial device with four fly sections?
p. 54
A.) Fourth
B.) Third
C.) First
D.) Second
A.) Fourth
- What should the use of the auxiliary pumps be limited to after a main system failure?
p. 63
A.) Bedding the aerial device
B.) Removing the hydraulic fluid
C.) Moving the aerial device
D.) Extending the rescue ladder
A.) Bedding the aerial device
- Which aerial ladder platform apparatus is most common today?
p. 51
A.) Straight-chassis, three-axle vehicle with rear-mounted
aerial device
B.) Straight-chassis, three-axle vehicle with a detachable
platform
C.) Straight-chassis, three-axle vehicle with a front-mounted aerial device
D.) Straight-chassis, three-axle vehicle with midship-mounted aerial device
A.) Straight-chassis, three-axle vehicle with rear-mounted
aerial device
- Which is designed to supply an adequate amount of fluid to operate the hydraulic system and to condition the fluid while it is stored in the tank?
p. 61
A.) Filter
B.) Reservoir
C.) Cooler
D.) Tubing
B.) Reservoir
- Where are the aerial device extension cylinders fitted?
p. 65
A.) Turntable
B.) Base section
C.) Fly section
D.) Trunnion
B.) Base section
- What is the maximum flow of the water tower?
p. 55
A.) 4,000 gpm (16 000 L/min)
B.) 2,000 gpm (8 000 L/min)
C.) 5,000 gpm (20 000 L/min)
D.) 3,000 gpm (12 000 L/min)
C.) 5,000 gpm (20 000 L/min)
- Up to what flow is the broken stream nozzle at the tip of the piercing nozzle of a water tower system capable of
flowing?
p. 72-73
A.) 500 gpm (1 600 L/min)
B.) 600 gpm (1 900 L/min)
C.) 300 gpm (1 000 L/min)
D.) 400 gpm (1 300 L/min)
C.) 300 gpm (1 000 L/min)
- How often should the driver/operator examine power cords for damage to the insulation or connections?
p. 78
A.) Daily
B.) Monthly
C.) Quarterly
D.) Weekly
A.) Daily
- How are most bed ladder pipe nozzles operated?
p. 69
A.) Remotely
B.) Electronically
C.) Hydraulically
D.) Manually
D.) Manually
- Which type of valve prevents damage due to
over pressurization?
p. 62
A.) Check
B.) Stack
C.) Monitor
D.) Relief
D.) Relief