Chapter 16 Flashcards
Movement for the water tower and control of the fire stream are controlled from the:
a. ground level.
b. fire station.
c. aerial device.
d. nearby control tower.
a. ground level.
When is the MOST likely time nondestructive testing will be performed on the aerial apparatus?
a. Annually
b. after accidents
c. bi-monthly
d. after every use.
b. after accidents
Though historically some manufacturers of telescoping water towers have equipped them with ladders, they are recommended to be used only as emergency escape routes because:
a. the affixed ladders rarely have enough space to have multiple personnel work safely and comfortably.
b. the affixed ladder is built to handle regular use and is only meant to be an emergency escape route.
c. the affixed ladder has not been put through the same rigorous quality tests that the rest of the device has.
d. the affixed ladder must meet the requirements of NFPA® 1901 to be truly considered an aerial ladder.
d. the affixed ladder must meet the requirements of NFPA® 1901 to be truly considered an aerial ladder.
Which of the following establishes requirements for the quality of air in breathing air systems?
a. NFPA° 1911
b. NFPA® 1901
c. NFPA® 1989
d. NFPA® 1962
c. NFPA® 1989
Which of the following components convert energy into linear mechanical force or motion when pressurized hydraulic oil is directed into a chamber created by fitting a piston into a cylindrical barrel?
a. Hydraulic motors
b. Hydraulic pump
c. Hydraulic cylinders
d. Hydraulic reservoir
c. Hydraulic cylinders
An articulating aerial platform’s ability to go “up and over” Into areas that are not accessible with a straight line apparatus is MOST helpful in:
a. forcible entry.
b. rescue operations.
c. ventilation operations.
d. salvage and overhaul.
b. rescue operations.
Hose distances of ______ from the hydraulic pump may have a negative effect on hydraulic tool operation.
a. 25 feet (7.5 m) or greater
b. 100 feet (30 m) or greater
c. 10 feet (3 m) or greater
d. 50 feet (15 m) or greater
b. 100 feet (30 m) or greater
Which of the following is a
consideration when properly outfitting an apparatus with a portable electric generator?
a. Frequency of use
b. Physical size
c. Terrain
d. Color
b. Physical size
Which of the following establishes the requirements for annual testing of the breathing air system and the quality of the stored air?
a. NFPA® 1962
b. NFPA° 1911
C. NFPA® 1989
d. NFPA® 1901
b. NFPA° 1911
Which of the following is one of the two purposes operational inspections serve?
a. As an exam of the aerial device operation for the driver/operator
b. To allow preservice tests before the apparatus is ever used
c. As a review of the aerial device operation for the driver/operator
d. To test the limits of the aerial device’s operating capacity
c. As a review of the aerial device operation for the driver/operator
The working height for aerial ladders is measured from:
a. the lowest ladder rung to the highest rung with the ladder at maximum elevation and extension.
b. the ground to the highest ladder rung with the ladder at maximum elevation and extension.
c. the ground to the lowest ladder rung with the ladder at half of the maximum elevation and extension.
d. the base of the turntable to the highest rung with the ladder at maximum elevation and extension.
b. the ground to the highest ladder rung with the ladder at maximum elevation and extension.
if water pressure is applied when the master stream monitor is not securely anchored, the
a. monitor will not be able to function properly and may suffer severe damage from the water pressure.
b. water pressure will likely bend pipes out of shape.
c. pressure will cause the waterway to extend rapidly on its own and pipe sections and the monitor may be launched through the air.
d. pin will significantly reduce water flow to the master stream.
c. pressure will cause the waterway to extend rapidly on its own and pipe sections and the monitor may be launched through the air.
Which of the following features of a turntable should be checked periodically for wear based upon the manufacturer’s torque specifications?
a. Turntable bearings
b. Turntable bearing bolts
c. Turntable base
d. Turntable chassis
b. Turntable bearing bolts
Which of the following functions have historically been assigned to crew assigned to aerial apparatus?
a. Search and rescue
b. Water rescue
c. Vehicle extrication
d. Haz mat response
a. Search and rescue
Unlike tractor suspension systems, most tiller systems have ________suspensions
that require additional attention during inspections.
a. shock
b. front
c. air bag
d. back
c. air bag
