Aerial Ops Test Flashcards
What is NFPA 1451
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program
What is NFPA 1071?
Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualification
What is an Apparatus Inspection?
Evaluation of fire apparatus and its equipment to ensure its safe operation
What is NFPA 1901?
Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
What must be used when performing any maintenance functions?
Eye, Hand, Hearing protection
and
Inspection procedures
How is the inspection form setup?
Organized by:
Electrical components
Drivetrain
Pump
What is the first step of the inspection process?
Review the last inspection report
What are the sections of the fire apparatus?
- Exterior
- Engine Compartment
- Cab
- Brake
- General tools
- Pump or Aerial
What do you check for during an aerial inspection?
- Hydraulic system
- Stabilizing system
- Cable
- Slides and rollers
- Aerial safety system
- Breathing air system
- Communications
NFPA 1901 requires the parking break to hold on what percent grade
20%
What are the 4 tactical priorities (in order) for Aerial?
- Rescue
- Exposures
- Confinement
- Extinguishment
What are the 4 Deployment Priorities for an Aerial?
- Rescue
- Exposure protections
- Ventilation
- Elevated streams
What are the 3 main types of Aerial Apparatus?
- Straight ladders
- Elevated platforms
- Articulating platforms
What are Aerial Ladders constructed of?
Aluminum or Steel
Steel is painted, aluminum is not
What powers an Aerial?
Many use true hydraulics,
but newer use hydraulics controlled by electronics
What are the 4 basic types of outriggers?
- H-Type
- A-Type
- Fold-Down
- Drop-Down
When should hydraulic fluid levels be checked on an aerial ladder?
When the aerial is completely stowed and the fluid is cool
What is the primary concern at commercial/ industrial structures?
Collapse
What is a special consideration with strip malls?
Limited ingress
At how many feet should the driver slow the truck down to take in the scene?
500ft
What is the collapse zone?
Distance between structure and apparatus.
Distance must be = or greater than the height of the structure.
What is full jacking?
Complete extension of all stabilizers and is always the desired action.
What is short jacking?
One side is not fully deployed, Can only be done with H-style jacks.
When the unevenness of terrain exceeds ____ percent, compensation is necessary.
6%
Is it ever ok to place the stick on a building?
No, the stick is designed to free float
How do you approach a victim when rescuing?
Upwind, and above then lower the aerial down to make the rescue
When responding, where is the most dangerous place?
Intersections
What do the buzzer signals mean?
One sound: stop
Two sounds: go
Three sounds: reverse
What is the rear trailer brake limited to on a tiller truck?
60% because it is a steering axle
How many rungs should be extended over the edge of the roof?
3 to 6
What is the proper operating sequence for deploying an aerial?
- Raise
- Rotate
- Extend
Laddering windows for rescue should be accomplished by place the fly section of the ladder _________.
Below the windowsill
Where should a 360 degree apparatus walk around start?
Driver’s door
What does PTO stand for?
Power take off unit
What is an override?
It means you are circumventing an installed safety system
An operator should always be on the turntable while _____________________.
a firefighter is on the ladder or in the tower
What is the minimum flow of an aerial as per NFPA standards?
1000gpm
What kind of connections does the hydroelectric swivel have?
- Victaulic connections
2. Hydroelectric swivels, allows water to flow while aerial rotates
Every time you train, you should do it as if:
Your life or crew depends on it
Know the difference between:
H,
modified H,
Under slung,
and A-Frame Jacks
Is it ok to setup an aerial without using ground plates?
No
What is the degree limitation most modern trucks have when being short jacked?
30 degrees, rotated to the short jacked side
Newer aerial apparatus are capable to operate at full capacity while in angles ranging from?
- 10 to +75 degrees
What is the EPU?
Emergency Power Unit - has a duty cycle, cannot be ran constantly (often 1 min on, 3 mins off)
The EPU is normally how many volts?
and runs under what kind of power?
12-volt
Hydraulic
Who is qualified to conduct performance testing?
EVT level 2
per NFPA 1071
Typical height of residential floor?
Typical windowsill height?
8-10ft
3ft
Typical commercial floor height?
Typical commercial window height?
10-12 ft
4ft
Where does the truck position on a residential structure?
Side Alpha
Where does the truck position on a commercial structure?
The corners
Why does the truck position on the corners of commercial buildings?
Its the strongest part and least likely to collapse
What is the minimum capacity of tip load for an aerial to be considered an aerial (per NFPA 1901)?
250lbs
On a slope, which jacks should be put down first?
High side
What colors are the inclinometers?
Red
Yellow
Green
Rotational interlock stops the aerial device from turning past ___ degrees?
What is being down with jacks?
30 degrees
Short jacked
How much does a 100’ x 3.5” waterway weigh when its wet?
600lbs
What are two major natural concerns that an aerial operator must be aware of?
- Ice and wind
- Ice .25” thick
- Wind (around 30mph)
When putting the stick up in the wind, where should it face?
The tip should be into the wind
How often are aerials tested?
Annually (per NFPA 1911)
