Ch2 Apparatus Safety

Question 1

Collisions at blank are the most fequent and most severe

Answer 1

intersections

Question 2

Correct 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

Answer 2

Situational awareness

Question 3

A large percentage of collisions occur while blank the vehicle

Answer 3

backing

Question 4

NFPAs blank establish requirements for seat belt use on the apparatus

Answer 4

1500, 1901

Question 5

What are the three exceptions to the seat belt rule?

Answer 5

loading LDH on the apparatus, tiller driving training, providing emergency medical care

Question 6

NFPA 1500 strictly prohibits firefighters from?

Answer 6

riding on the exterior of the apparatus

Question 7

One or more backup safety persons used when backing an apparatus

Answer 7

spotter

Question 8

who ensures that there are the appropriate number of spotters?

Answer 8

company officer

Question 9

Blank are an effective way to communicate with a driver from the rear of an apparatus

Answer 9

hand signals

Question 10

Where should spotters be placed during backing?

Answer 10

positioned in the vision of the driver, preferably in the left rearview mirror approximately 8-10 ft behind the rear and slightly left of the apparatus