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1
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Which of the following NFPA Standards set min qualifications for driver/operator

A

NFPA 1002

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2
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All of the following would be considered cognitive skill required to be eligible to become driver/operator except

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Mechanical ability

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3
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Which NFPA is the comprehensive occupational medical program for fire department

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NFPA 1582

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4
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Which NFPA is the standard for fire service vehicle operations training program

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NFPA 1451

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5
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According to NIOSH approximately how many firefighters die per year as a result of vehicle collisions and rollovers

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25

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6
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In terms of firefighter deaths which of the following scenarios attributes to the most frequent and severe accidents involving aerial apparatus

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Collisions at intersections

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7
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According to the US DOT studies indicate that deaths to civilians as a result of fire apparatus collisions

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About the same as firefighter deaths

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8
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What is term for the field of study that concerns the knowledge and understanding of the environment that is critical to those who need to make decisions in complex areas

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Situation awareness

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9
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In general there are 5 apparatus collisions they include reckless driving excessive speed and all but which of the following

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Negligence

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10
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What is the standard for automotive fire apparatus

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NFPA 1901

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11
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What is the standard on fire department OSH

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NFPA 1500

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12
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Which statement is true

A

The apparatus must only be driven forward at very low low speed

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13
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Driver/operator should pre-position while back up lights to light the area where the spotter will stand which is __ in back of the apparatus

A

8-10 feet

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14
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A spotter should position himself in back of the apparatus so that the driver/operator can see him in the rear view mirror. But which mirror should the spotter use

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The spotter should use the mirror on the side of the apparatus that is backing into the most hazardous area

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15
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NFPA 1901 classifies aerial devices into 3 categories. Which of the following would not be one of those categories

A

Telescoping aerial ladders

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16
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The most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North America

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Aerial ladder apparatus

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17
Q

Typically North America made aerial ladders range from

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50-135 feet

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18
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The working height of an aerial ladder is measured from the

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Ground to the highest rung in the ladder at its max elevation and extension

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19
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What distinct feature do tiller trucks posses that make them unique to other aerial apparatus

A

They are equipped with steerable rear wheels

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20
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Supporting beams of serial ladders are strengthened with

A

Trusses

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21
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The subsequent section of a ladder beyond the base section are known as the __ section

A

Fly

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22
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The base rails of an aerial ladder are commonly referred to as the

A

Beams

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23
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Aerial ladder platforms commonly range in size from

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85-110 feet

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24
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The required min area on an aerial platform is

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14 square feet

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25
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How tall should the kick plat be on an aerial platform

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4 inches

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26
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Water fog curtain nozzles mounted on the underside of aerial platforms must have a nozzle flow rate of at least

A

75 gpm

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27
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All elevating platforms must have a load capacity when fully extended at an elevation with its normal range of

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750 lbs

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28
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The water delivery system of an aerial platform should be capable of delivery at least __ in any position

A

1000gpm

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29
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NFPA 1901 states that any aerial platform 110 feet or less must be raised from a bedded position to its max and be able to rotate 90 degrees within

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150 sec or less

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30
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NFPA 1901 state that any aerial plat form taller than 110 feet must be raised from a bedded position to its max and be able to rotate 90 degrees within

A

There are no time requirements for elevating platforms taller than 110 feet

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31
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What is the primary difference between articulating aerial platforms and telescoping aerial platforms

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The boom section of articulating platforms are connected by a hinge and fold like an elbow instead of telescoping into each other

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32
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According to NFPA 1901 in order to be considered a quint an apparatus must have a fire pump capacity of

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In excess of 1000gpm

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33
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To be considered a quint the tank capacity of the apparatus must hold at least

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300 gallons

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34
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According to NFPA 1901 a quint should store

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800 feet of 2 1/2 inch supply hose and 400 feet of attack hose

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35
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To be considered a quint the apparatus must carry __ of ground ladders

A

85 feet

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36
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Cylinders that are capable of receiving oil under pressure from both sides of a piston so that force con be created in either direction are called

A

Double-acting cylinders

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37
Q

Water towers have a max flow rate of

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5000gpm

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38
Q

Aerial apparatus turn table decking is constructed of

A

Rigid metal plates

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39
Q

Most older types of aerial apparatus have 3-3 1/2 inch pipe attached to the underside of the base section where a master stream is connected directly to the end of the pipe. The piped aerial ladder water way is called

A

Bed ladder pipe

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40
Q

Bed ladder pipes are usually equipped with

A

Solid stream nozzles

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41
Q

Most aerial ladders 110 feet or shorter, equipped with a telescope water system have piping that extends

A

Directly to the tip of the last fly section

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42
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Telescoping ladder pipe system consist of 3 or 4 sections that reduce in size normally the min internal diameter of the pipe is

A

4 inches

43
Q

Most telescoping water pipe systems are capable of flow up to

A

1000gpm

44
Q

Which of the following components are used in a detachable water pipe system

A

Detachable water pipe
Firehose
Hose straps
Clappered siamese

45
Q

Detachable water pipe system are capable of flows up to

A

750gpm

46
Q

Most ladder equipment with detachable ladder pipe systems restrict sideways movement of the nozzle to about __ either side of the center point of the ladder

A

15 degrees

47
Q

Elevating plat form waterway systems are capable of flows up to

A

2000gpm

48
Q

Which of the following statements regarding aerial apparatus systems not true

A

NFPA 1901 requires that all aerial devices be equipped with a breathing air system

49
Q

The positive displacement type pump that imparts pressure on hydraulic oil with in the hydraulic is called a

A

Hydraulic pump

50
Q

A unit the supplies the hydraulic fluid that is moves in and out of the system is called

A

Hydraulic reservoir

51
Q

Valve that controls the flow of hydraulic oil from an aerial apparatus hydraulic system to the hydraulic cylinder is called

A

Actuator valve

52
Q

Step-up transformer that converts a vehicles 12 or 24 volt DC current into 110-220 volt AC current is called

A

Inverter

53
Q

Typically how much electrical power can be supplied by an inverter

A

5000 watts

54
Q

Vehicle mounted generators on rescue trucks can have a capacity of up to

A

50,000 watts

55
Q

How many straight ladder with folding roof hooks should be carried by aerial apparatus according to NFPA 1901

A

2

56
Q

If the aerial apparatus is going to be operated as a quint how many attic ladders, straight ladders with folding roof hooks an extension ladder must the apparatus carry

A

1

57
Q

Normally pole ladders are __ or longer

A

40 feet

58
Q

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

Center punches

59
Q

Hydraulic door openers are also called

A

Rabbet tools

60
Q

Smoke ejectors are

A

Negative-pressure fans

61
Q

The type of multi directional valve used in an aerial device hydraulic system called a

A

Stack valve

62
Q

Multi directional valve used to control the flow of hydraulic oil through a hydraulic systems called a

A

Monitor valve

63
Q

When does “loss Control” begin

A

The moment responding companies leave the fire station

64
Q

In a hydraulic cylinder the pivoting end of the piston rod that is connected to the anchor ear by the heal pin is called the

A

Trunnion

65
Q

The cables used to extend aerial ladders are usually a corrosion-resistant, aircraft quality cables made with high-strength steel called

A

Plow steel

66
Q

On aerial apparatus the operator’s control pedestal usually stands about __ high

A

3 1/2 feet

67
Q

Which NFPA standard establishes requirements for the quality of the air in breathing air systems

A

NFPA 1989

68
Q

Portable lights generally range from

A

300-1000 watts

69
Q

Bank of lights will usually have a capacity if __ per light

A

500-1500 watts

70
Q

According to NFPA 1901 what are the lighting requirements for lights at the tip of an aerial device

A

There are no requirements for lights

71
Q

In most cases repairs to apparatus are carried out by

A

Qualifies mechanics

72
Q

What is the standard for emergency vehicle technician professional qualifications

A

NFPA 1071

73
Q

What is the standard for the inspection maintenance testing and retirement of in service automotive fire apparatus

A

NFPA 1911

74
Q

Fire apparatus brakes should be thoroughly tested at least once

A

Yearly

75
Q

During the parking brake test the apparatus should be positioned on a ___ grade

A

20%

76
Q

Driver/operator should check the rate of air pressure build up when the engine is running at operating rpms, the pressure should build from 85-100psi within

A

45 sec

77
Q

Battery terminals should be cleaned with

A

A wire brush and rinsed with clean water

78
Q

When using a garden hose to wash fire apparatus, which of the following represents the correct method

A

Set the water pressure in a garden hose so that the stream from the end of the hose id effective no more than 1 foot from the surface of the apparatus

79
Q

When testing low air warning devices, the engine should be off and the master switch on pump the brake pedal continually to lower the air tank pressure the warning light and buzzer should be activated before

A

60psi

80
Q

Air brake automatic activation is called

A

Pop-out

81
Q

When testing air brake automatic activation following the testing of low air warning devices, the parking brake should be released and you should pump the brake pedal until the air brake control sets automatically. This should occur between

A

20-40psi

82
Q

What color is the primary pressure gauge needle

A

White or green

83
Q

The weight of an empty fire apparatus off the assembly line, with no tools, water, equipment or passengers is called it’s

A

Curb weight

84
Q

When full an air system pressure gauge should read

A

100-125psi

85
Q

When the apparatus air system is full and the engine is shut off hold your foot down on the brake pedal. After the pressure gauge has settled it should read no less than a __ per min loss

A

3psi

86
Q

When testing slack adjusters you should use safety gloves and pull firmly on each slack adjuster. If the push rod operates in and out of the brake chamber with more than __ of throw the brake system is out of adjustment brake pods or shoes are work excessively

A

1 inch

87
Q

When testing the rotation and extension of the aerial ladder you should

A

It doesn’t matter as long as you do not test both at the same time

88
Q

Usually the driver/operator will mot be involved with all but which of the following types of test

A

Service test

89
Q

Any person who is actually performing nondestructive testing must be certified as

A

ASNT level II NDT Technician

90
Q

While nondestructive testing is performed and apparatus fire department should

A

Have fire department personnel witness the testing

91
Q

A variety of scientific test procedures are used during the performance of the aerial apparatus pre service testing. These include all but which of the following

A

Continuity testing

92
Q

Which of the following tests are used to inspect structural components without physically altering placing under load or stress or other wise damage the component

A

Nondestructive test

93
Q

Which of the following tests are used to determine that the hydraulic system and structural mechanisms manufactures specifications

A

Operational testing

94
Q

All but which of the following fireground structures indicate that load testing may not be a totally accurate prediction of the device performance on the fireground

A

The raising of refilled air pack bottles using aerial device

95
Q

Which of the following would not be considered a NDT procedure

A

Molecular matrix scan

96
Q

Magnetic particle inspection is performed on which of the following aerial device components

A

Accessible welds and steel components

97
Q

Which NDT procedures involves the injection of high frequency vibrations into the surface of the test component which bounce back to their source from the opposite surface thus revealing a flaw if the signal is returned in a different pattern

A

Ultrasonic inspection

98
Q

Which pre service test may involve fire department personnel

A

Acceptance test

99
Q

Acceptance testing is commonly performed

A

After apparatus has been delivered to the purchaser, but before final acceptance has been made

100
Q

Test that determine whether the permanent water way system pump piping can with stand the pressure normally encountered during fire fighting operations are referred to as

A

Hydrostatic test

101
Q

A pumping engine overload test should be performed during acceptance testing if the apparatus will be loaded at an altitude on excess of __ above sea level

A

2000 feet

102
Q

All apparatus testing should conform to which NFPA standard

A

NFPA 1911

103
Q

Why isn’t load testing a totally accurate prediction of an aerial performance capability in situations normally encouraged on the fireground

A

It is not a good indicator of a dynamic load

104
Q

Which of the following NPT produces is accomplished by taking conductivity reading throughout the ladder

A

Conductivity reading

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