Ch 3. Apparatus Safety And Operating Emergency Vehicles Flashcards
What kind of refresher courses should be included in any fire departments training program for drivers/operators?
Refresher courses that maintain driver/operator skills
Which skill is most needed for tasks such as comprehending fire service manuals and periodicals?
Reading skills
Which skill is required to access and utilize online mapping software?
Computer skills
Which ability (skill) is most needed for tasks such as completing maintenance forms and repair requests? 
Writing skills
What entity establishes basic licensing requirements for drivers in the United States?
Federal department of transportation
What is true about a state or provinces ability to alter licensing requirements for drivers of large trucks?
Each state or province has latitude to alter regulations as necessary
Drivers/operators must adhere to driving statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances that govern other vehicle drivers unless:
Unless specifically exempt
Who can be held legally responsible regarding vehicle accidents?
Both the organization and driver/operator can be held responsible
Where is the most common place for a vehicle collision to occur?
At intersections
Failing to abide by posted weight limits may be considered?
Reckless driving
Overheated brake components that lose their ability to stop the vehicle is a result of:
Brake fade
What is true about driver/operators familiarity and driving skills in regards to different types of apparatus?
It is essential that drivers are familiar with every vehicle they may be required to operate
What type of apparatus may be likely to have design problems?
Home built apparatus on used vehicle chassis
If a driver/operator is suspected of being mentally or physically impaired, who should advise them to seek assistance?
Any firefighter
All riders on the apparatus must be seated within the cab or body and wearing seatbelts before:
Before the apparatus is put into motion
When loading hose while driving in apparatus, who should the safety observer be?
Must be someone other than the driver/operator or firefighters loading the hose
Which NFPA standard prohibits firefighters from riding on the tailboard, front bumper, or runningboards of any moving apparatus?
NFPA 1500
What information must the driver/operator know when preparing to start the apparatus for a trip?
Route of travel
What action wastes fuel, may lead to the buildup of carbon in injectors, valves, and pistons, and may cause damage to internal engine components and emission systems?
Allowing a diesel engine to idle unnecessarily
Which diesel particulate filter (DPF) component lights when the exhaust system is very hot, usually due to an active regeneration in progress?
Hi exhaust system temperature indicator
(HEST)
What is a function of the diesel particulate filter? (DPF)
DPF collects particulates (soot) from the exhaust stream and burns them more completely
If an apparatus is equipped with a diesel exhaust fluid tank, how often should the DEF tank be topped off?
Every time the apparatus is fueled
What might occur when shutting down the engine without sufficient cool down time?
There is damage to heads and exhaust manifolds
What is the most important reason for adjusting mirrors?
To minimize blind spots
When should a mirror be adjusted?
At the start of each shift
What is the term for the angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the front tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of the apparatus?
Approach angle
What action should be done while driving to keep weight transfer to a minimum?
Use only as much steering as needed in a smooth and fluid motion
What is likely to occur when there is two little weight on the drive axles?
Poor traction
What should be done to prevent engine damage when driving downhill?
Limit downhill speed to lower the maximum rpm
Engine lugging occurs when the throttle is applied when a manual transmission is in:
Too high of a gear for the demand of the engine
NFPA 1901, standards for automotive fire apparatus, requires a placard and every apparatus listing:
Vehicle height in feet, and weight in tons
What type of road feature becomes slippery more easily from adverse weather?
Bridges
In most jurisdictions, when civilian drivers encounter emergency vehicles responding with warning lights activated and audible devices sounding, they must:
Pull to the right, stop, clear intersections, and remain motionless
What is one guideline to help avoid collisions?
Maintain enough distance from the vehicle ahead to pull out of traffic safely if the need arises.
How are headlights used in regards to visual warning devices and response?
Drive with apparatus headlights on and dim
What should be done at all intersections with a red light?
Apparatus should be brought to a complete stop before proceeding
What type of device uses in a emmiter that generates an optical signal received by the traffic light as the apparatus approaches?
Strobe light activated preemption device
What type of device may be activated by a vehicle siren as it approaches an intersection?
Traffic signal preemption device
If the apparatus operator must pass another vehicle, to which side of the vehicle should they pass on?
Pass on the left. Avoid passing vehicles on the right side
What action may likely result in a skid?
Excessive or abrupt breaking action
What procedure (type of lead time) refers to the time needed to identify an issue and stop the apparatus or perform evasive maneuvers at the current rate of speed?
Visual lead time
What term refers to the distance the vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied until the apparatus comes to a complete stop?
Braking distance
What term refers to the distance the apparatus travels were the driver/operator transfers his or her foot from the Excelerator to the brake pedal after perceiving the need to stop the vehicle?
Reaction distance
What action should we take in when in an acceleration skid?
Ease off the Excelerator
What type of skid generally results from breaking too hard at a high rate of speed?
Locked wheel skid
What action should be taken when in a locked wheel skid?
Ease off break to unlock drive wheels
What is a purpose of an all wheel, antilock braking system?
Minimize chance of vehicles skidding when brakes are applied forcefully
What type of auxiliary braking system uses a valve to restrict the flow of the exhaust, which creates back pressure that adds to the engines inherent breaking ability?
Exhaust brake
What auxiliary braking system is an electronically actuated mechanical system added to the engine valve train that uses compression to assist braking.
Engine compression break
What auxiliary braking system when activated results in an electromagnetic field being created by supplying electrical power to a series of coils in the retarder?
Electromagnetic retarder
What auxiliary braking system uses the viscous property of automatic transmission fluid to retard to drive line?
Transmission output retarder
How does the automatic traction control system control wheel slippage?
Reduces engine torque
What is the purpose of a driver controlled differential lock?
To improve traction and handling by locking the differential during off-road and wet weather conditions
What system allows each axle to receive full torque from the engine?
Interaxle differential lock
What is the stability control system that becomes active when the ABS computer senses an eminent rollover condition?
Roll stability control
What is the stability control system that applies brakes independently to aim the vehicle in the direction the operator positions the steering wheel?
Electronic stability control
When backing apparatus, an IFSTA guideline is to: (use how many spotters)
Use one or more spotters
What action does IFSTA recommend regarding the use of horn when backing apparatus?
Sounds two short blasts of the vehicles horn immediately before backing apparatus
What should firefighters who are spotters for backing apparatus be wearing?
Reflective vests
When backing, what should the driver/operator do if he loses sight of the spotters?
Stop and set the parking brake
When backing, all hand signals should be done in a:
Slow, exaggerated motion
Potential driver/operators must be able to perform practical driving exercises: (with what types of vehicles?)
With each type of apparatus they are expected to drive
What is a true statement regarding road tests for potential drivers/operators?
Local jurisdictions may develop a road test route that will traverse any conditions particular to the area
What is true regarding apparatus compartment doors when working on or around apparatus?
Always close swing up or swing out compartment doors
In regards to hose on the apparatus, before placing the apparatus in motion, the driver/operator should ensure that:
Any hose carried on the apparatus will not come loose during travel
While driving to the scene in an apparatus, any equipment that is not needed while driving to the scene must be secured in brackets that are capable of holding how much weight?
Secured in brackets or contained in a storage cabinet capable of securing 10 times the weight of the equipment
How should intake and discharge caps be removed in order to maintain safety?
Open drains or valves to relieve pressure, remove the cap slowly and carefully
What are the seven basic causes of fire apparatus collisions?
Improper backing.
Reckless driving.
Excessive speed.
Lack of driving skill and experience. Overloading and misuse.
Mechanical failure.
Driver/operator personal readiness.
Certain aerial apparatus carry hose on top of the body and under the aerial ladder in a trough or chute. What is the speed that should be maintained when laying out hose from the chute in order to prevent a hose jam?
5 mph or less
