Apparatus Operation

Question 0

Who may give approval for out of town trips in city owned vehicles?

Answer 0

Fire Chief or Assist Fire Chief

Question 1

Who may drive city owned vehicles assigned to WFR?

Answer 1

Only authorized WFR members

Question 2

What must all members possess in order to drive fire apparatus legally?

Answer 2

Valid Class A or Class B exempt Texas Drivers License

Question 3

What should a member do if they lose or have their DL revoked?

Answer 3

Notify the Assist Chief through proper channels no later than the beginning of the first work day after the situation occurs.

Question 4

Who can authorize civilians to ride on fire apparatus?

Answer 4

Assist Fire Chief

Question 5

When can members ride on moving apparatus without being seated and belted?

Answer 5

On Boosters during pump and role situations

While loading 5” LDH but only with the vehicle moving forward and with an approved safety spotter in constant contact with the driver.

Question 6

Maximum Speed limits while running code 3?

Answer 6

School zone = posted speed ONLY
Residential = not more than 5 over
Major streets = not more than 10 over

Question 7

What situations require the driver to utilize wheels chocks?

Answer 7

Parked on an incline
When engine is idling
When pumping
When aerial ladder is in use.