Apparatus Operations

Question 1

definition of heavy apparatus?

Answer 1

exceeding 26,000lbs

Question 2

When shall sirens be used?

Answer 2

Any time there is vehicular or pedestrian traffic in the area or a high probability of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in the area.

Question 3

What shall dictate the speed of the response?

Answer 3

Due regard

Question 4

Maximum allowable speed is ___ mph over posted speed limit?

Answer 4

10 MPH

Question 5

Speed shall be reduced for?

Answer 5

Adverse conditions such as rain, snow, ice, reduced visibility.

Question 6

examples of precautionary speed limits include?

Answer 6

Sharp curves, on/off ramps, school zones with children present.

Question 7

All heavy apparatus shall attempt to have ___ hooked up before backing onto apparatus floor?

Answer 7

exhaust system.

Question 8

Where should flagger’s stand?

Answer 8

near the curb for safety

Question 9

When can light apparatus make backwards motion>

Answer 9

after driver surveys what is behind them

Question 10

Backing while loading hose is discouraged, but permitted with?

Answer 10

approval of response chief.

Question 11

What must happen to back while loading hose?

Answer 11

One saftey observer
1 mph
no standing while moving

Question 12

If the incident requires lengthy on scene time consideration should be given to?

Answer 12

high idle
notify street department
cones, triangles, flares as practical should be used.

Question 13

Where should cones be placed?

Answer 13

Front corner and rear corner of apparatus

Question 14

Place 1 device at least?

Answer 14

one vehicle length

Question 15

on freeways or highway cones shall be placed at what interval?

Answer 15

100’ intervals

Question 16

single drivers of heavy apparatus may not?

Answer 16

drive code