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Aerial Ops Test Flashcards

1
Q

What is NFPA 1451

A

Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program

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2
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What is NFPA 1071?

A

Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualification

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3
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What is an Apparatus Inspection?

A

Evaluation of fire apparatus and its equipment to ensure its safe operation

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4
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What is NFPA 1901?

A

Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus

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5
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What must be used when performing any maintenance functions?

A

Eye, Hand, Hearing protection
and
Inspection procedures

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6
Q

How is the inspection form setup?

A

Organized by:
Electrical components
Drivetrain
Pump

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7
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What is the first step of the inspection process?

A

Review the last inspection report

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8
Q

What are the sections of the fire apparatus?

A
  1. Exterior
  2. Engine Compartment
  3. Cab
  4. Brake
  5. General tools
  6. Pump or Aerial
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9
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What do you check for during an aerial inspection?

A
  1. Hydraulic system
  2. Stabilizing system
  3. Cable
  4. Slides and rollers
  5. Aerial safety system
  6. Breathing air system
  7. Communications
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10
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NFPA 1901 requires the parking break to hold on what percent grade

A

20%

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11
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What are the 4 tactical priorities (in order) for Aerial?

A
  1. Rescue
  2. Exposures
  3. Confinement
  4. Extinguishment
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12
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What are the 4 Deployment Priorities for an Aerial?

A
  1. Rescue
  2. Exposure protections
  3. Ventilation
  4. Elevated streams
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13
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What are the 3 main types of Aerial Apparatus?

A
  1. Straight ladders
  2. Elevated platforms
  3. Articulating platforms
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14
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What are Aerial Ladders constructed of?

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Aluminum or Steel

Steel is painted, aluminum is not

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15
Q

What powers an Aerial?

A

Many use true hydraulics,

but newer use hydraulics controlled by electronics

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16
Q

What are the 4 basic types of outriggers?

A
  1. H-Type
  2. A-Type
  3. Fold-Down
  4. Drop-Down
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17
Q

When should hydraulic fluid levels be checked on an aerial ladder?

A

When the aerial is completely stowed and the fluid is cool

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18
Q

What is the primary concern at commercial/ industrial structures?

A

Collapse

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19
Q

What is a special consideration with strip malls?

A

Limited ingress

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20
Q

At how many feet should the driver slow the truck down to take in the scene?

A

500ft

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21
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What is the collapse zone?

A

Distance between structure and apparatus.

Distance must be = or greater than the height of the structure.

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22
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What is full jacking?

A

Complete extension of all stabilizers and is always the desired action.

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23
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What is short jacking?

A

One side is not fully deployed, Can only be done with H-style jacks.

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24
Q

When the unevenness of terrain exceeds ____ percent, compensation is necessary.

A

6%

25
Q

Is it ever ok to place the stick on a building?

A

No, the stick is designed to free float

26
Q

How do you approach a victim when rescuing?

A

Upwind, and above then lower the aerial down to make the rescue

27
Q

When responding, where is the most dangerous place?

A

Intersections

28
Q

What do the buzzer signals mean?

A

One sound: stop
Two sounds: go
Three sounds: reverse

29
Q

What is the rear trailer brake limited to on a tiller truck?

A

60% because it is a steering axle

30
Q

How many rungs should be extended over the edge of the roof?

A

3 to 6

31
Q

What is the proper operating sequence for deploying an aerial?

A
  1. Raise
  2. Rotate
  3. Extend
32
Q

Laddering windows for rescue should be accomplished by place the fly section of the ladder _________.

A

Below the windowsill

33
Q

Where should a 360 degree apparatus walk around start?

A

Driver’s door

34
Q

What does PTO stand for?

A

Power take off unit

35
Q

What is an override?

A

It means you are circumventing an installed safety system

36
Q

An operator should always be on the turntable while _____________________.

A

a firefighter is on the ladder or in the tower

37
Q

What is the minimum flow of an aerial as per NFPA standards?

A

1000gpm

38
Q

What kind of connections does the hydroelectric swivel have?

A
  1. Victaulic connections

2. Hydroelectric swivels, allows water to flow while aerial rotates

39
Q

Every time you train, you should do it as if:

A

Your life or crew depends on it

40
Q

Know the difference between:

A

H,
modified H,
Under slung,
and A-Frame Jacks

41
Q

Is it ok to setup an aerial without using ground plates?

A

No

42
Q

What is the degree limitation most modern trucks have when being short jacked?

A

30 degrees, rotated to the short jacked side

43
Q

Newer aerial apparatus are capable to operate at full capacity while in angles ranging from?

A
  • 10 to +75 degrees
44
Q

What is the EPU?

A

Emergency Power Unit - has a duty cycle, cannot be ran constantly (often 1 min on, 3 mins off)

45
Q

The EPU is normally how many volts?

and runs under what kind of power?

A

12-volt

Hydraulic

46
Q

Who is qualified to conduct performance testing?

A

EVT level 2

per NFPA 1071

47
Q

Typical height of residential floor?

Typical windowsill height?

A

8-10ft

3ft

48
Q

Typical commercial floor height?

Typical commercial window height?

A

10-12 ft

4ft

49
Q

Where does the truck position on a residential structure?

A

Side Alpha

50
Q

Where does the truck position on a commercial structure?

A

The corners

51
Q

Why does the truck position on the corners of commercial buildings?

A

Its the strongest part and least likely to collapse

52
Q

What is the minimum capacity of tip load for an aerial to be considered an aerial (per NFPA 1901)?

A

250lbs

53
Q

On a slope, which jacks should be put down first?

A

High side

54
Q

What colors are the inclinometers?

A

Red
Yellow
Green

55
Q

Rotational interlock stops the aerial device from turning past ___ degrees?

What is being down with jacks?

A

30 degrees

Short jacked

56
Q

How much does a 100’ x 3.5” waterway weigh when its wet?

A

600lbs

57
Q

What are two major natural concerns that an aerial operator must be aware of?

A
  1. Ice and wind
  2. Ice .25” thick
  3. Wind (around 30mph)
58
Q

When putting the stick up in the wind, where should it face?

A

The tip should be into the wind

59
Q

How often are aerials tested?

A

Annually (per NFPA 1911)

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