ch9 operating articulating aerial equipment

Question 1

safe, smooth, and efficient operation of aerial devices is best ensured by?

Answer 1

a good and thorough training program

Question 2

articulating aerial water tower is also known as?

Answer 2

snozzle

Question 3

telescoping or articulating arm portions of an elevating platform device

Answer 3

booms

Question 4

the operational speed of the aerial device is directly dependent on the ?

Answer 4

amount the control lever is pushed or pulled

Question 5

step 1 of operating articulating aerial device

Answer 5

release the hold-down locks

Question 6

step 2 of operating articulating aerial device

Answer 6

make hose connections

Question 7

step 3 of operating articulating aerial device

Answer 7

chech the intended path of the aerial device for obstructions

Question 8

step 4 of operating articulating aerial device

Answer 8

energize the platforms controls

Question 9

slide -out platform mounted beneath the side running board or rear step of an apparatus equipped with an aerial device

Answer 9

anti electrocution platform

Question 10

step 5 of operating articulating aerial device

Answer 10

elevat the lower boom, and move the platform to ground level

Question 11

step 6 of operating articulating aerial device

Answer 11

place the aerial device in the desire working position

Question 12

articulating aerial platforms should always be operated?

Answer 12

forward of the turntable

Question 13

step 7 of operating articulating aerial device

Answer 13

charge the waterway system, and operate the elevated master stream

Question 14

step 8 of operating articulating aerial device

Answer 14

engage cylinder and turntable locks if applicable