Book 8: Module 9 tillering

Question 1

The lafd utilizes ____ ____ aerial ladder trucks

Answer 1

Tractor drawn

Question 2

The person that steers the tiller is called the ___ ____ and the seat provided from Which to steer is called a tiller _____ or ____ _____

Answer 2

Tiller man

Tiller seat
Tiller bucket

Question 3

Los Angeles city fire department prefers tractor drawn Aerial ladder trucks for several reasons:
1.______On narrow streets this allows for several emergency and non-emergency driving

2. Greater stability in _____ at higher speeds
3. Greater stability during aerial operation can be gained by _______ the truck
4. The Tillerman can assist the Apparatus operator in _____ the truck and observing for ______ obstructions
5. The presence of a Tillerman provides an increase safety margin during ______ operations

Answer 3

Maneuvering

Turns

Jackknifing

Spotting
overhead

Backing

Question 4

Safe and proper tillering is not just a matter of climbing into the tiller bucket and steering the trailer. The concept of tillering is in someway is the _____ of driving a vehicle.

Answer 4

Opposite

Question 5

Keeping your eyes at least ____ _____ahead of the truck will help you avoid being taken by surprise and reacting late to a decision made by the apparatus operator

Answer 5

1/2 block

Question 6

Do not ___-_____The trailer for a turn without direct verbal communication with the apparatus operator!

Answer 6

Pre-position Means allowing the trailer to move wall past an in-line position after turn is completed. To avoid this, it is important to begin straightening the tiller wheels before the truck has completed the turn

Question 7

______ Means allowing the trailer to move wall past an in-line position after turn is completed. To avoid this, it is important to begin straightening the tiller wheels before the truck has completed the ___

Answer 7

Oversteering

Turn

Question 8

______Occurs when tillermen turn the steering wheel unnecessarily. New tillermen often over tiller because they are not familiar with how the _____ ____behind the tractor.

Answer 8

Overtillering

Trailer tracks

Question 9

______ Is the portion of the trailer that extends from the center of the tiller wheels parentheses (pivot point) to the rear of the trailer.

Answer 9

Overhang

Question 10

There are characteristics in an aerial ladder truck design that create ____ ____ from the Tillerman vantage point. The area next to and before the tiller _____ are the ____ blind spots; and the area directly behind the tillerman that cannot be seen in his/her rear mirrors are the ___ blind spots. The dimensions of these blind areas vary depending upon the year and design of each truck

Answer 10

Blind spots

Wheels
Forward

Rear

Question 11

Backing:
When preparing to back the truck, the apparatus operator will signal the tiller man with ____ beeps from the signal button in the cab

Answer 11

Three

Question 12

Backing:

Place both hands at the bottom of the steering wheel ____ up. Turn your upper body to the rear and push the steering wheel in the ______ would like the trailer to move.

Answer 12

Palms up

Direction

Question 13

Backing:

_____ The steering wheel left or right through your hands, as needed. The ____ ____ ____method is not recommended as this can cause in an inexperienced member to become confused. Do not_____ your____! Do not allow your hands to move to the _____ of the steering wheel

Answer 13

Feed

Hand over hand

Cross your hands

Top

Question 14

Backing:

Note: Turning the steering wheel from the top while backing will cause a trailer to move in the ______ direction then if pushed from the bottom!

Answer 14

Opposite

Question 15

Radio headsets:

Don’t be a _____ _____! This can be very distracting.

Answer 15

Backseat driver

Question 16

The 800 mhz Headset should not be used in lieu of the tiller signal button for the following reasons:
1.Communicating over the radio headsets can be impeded by
_____ ______ _____
2. The Tillermans headset microphone may be _____ ___
3.The apparatus operator may not be wearing his _____ or it may be turned off
4.During an emergency response the ____ of the following apparatus may be picked up by the Tillerman is Mic preventing the apparatus operator from hearing anything he/she says

Answer 16

High radio activity

Turned off

Headset

Sirens

Question 17

Radio headsets:

Signal button is a standard means of communication that all members are trying to use and respond to the recognize method of signaling is as follows

A. One beep____ ____
B. Two beeps ____ _____
C. Three beeps ____

Answer 17

Stop immediately

Move forward

Reverse

Question 18

Before a response:
Your routine should include the following:

1. Place your ____ on the truck
2. Check the direction the ____ ____ are pointed
3. Climb up into the tiller seat, adjust the ____ and ____
4. Check your ___ ___ and ____
5. Take complete ____ of the truck
6. Insure that all _____ is secured
7. Make ___to___ relief

Answer 18

Gear

Tiller wheels

Seat and mirrors

Seat belt and headset

Inventory

Equipment

Face to face

Question 19

When the alarm sounds:

After the truck starts, place both hands on the steering wheel. The ___ and ___ o’clock position are recommended

Answer 19

Nine and three

Question 20

Considerations on apparatus placement:

The tillerman should consider ______ the trailer from the ___-____ position creating an angle that prevents the ladder bay from being blocked by other apparatus

Answer 20

Swinging

In-line position

Question 21

Training a new tillerman:

The member designated to instruct a perspective to tillerman must be _______

Answer 21

Experienced

Question 22

Training a new tillerman:

The _____ and the _____ _____ will contribute to the instruction by ensuring completeness of information and proper training practices are being used

Answer 22

Captain

Apparatus operator

Question 23

Certification process:

The trainees should first be required to observe an experienced member tiller. He/she shall sit as an observer while securely attached (with a ___ ____) to the side of the tiller bucket

Answer 23

Safety strap

Question 24

Certification process:

The trainee shall sit as an observer through a minimum of _____non-emergency tillering sessions

Answer 24

Three

Question 25

Only when the _____ feels the member has progressed sufficiently will he/she be allowed to proceed be on the step.

Answer 25

Captain

Question 26

The trainee should then be allowed to tiller on the street ___-_______ with an instructor observing

Answer 26

Non-emergency

Question 27

Only after ______ ______ to tillering nonemergency should a trainee be allowed to Tiller emergency

Answer 27

Substantial exposure