Chapter 19 Flashcards
1.When climbing or riding on an aerial device, it is essential that: (676)
A.firefighters maintain four points of contact.
B.operations are always conducted above grade.
C.fall protection equipment be available for personnel.
D.firefighters climb the device or ride in the platform one at a time.
C.fall protection equipment be available for personnel.
2.Which component provides fall protection for aerial ladder devices? (676)
A.Handrails
B.Device wiring
C.Railings and gates
D.Detachable waterways
A.Handrails
3.Which component provides fall protection for aerial platform devices? (676)
A.Handrails
B.Device wiring
C.Railings and gates
D.Detachable waterways
C.Railings and gates
4.Which NFPA® standard outlines the requirements for a ladder belt and tether? (676)
A.NFPA® 1983
B.NFPA® 1901
C.NFPA® 1002
D.NFPA® 1500
A.NFPA® 1983
5.What is a limitation of ladder belts and tethers? (677)
A.Most ladder belts and tethers are designed for self-rescue.
B.Most ladder belts and tethers are not designed for self-rescue.
C.Most ladder belts and tethers can be attached to a feature on the aerial device.
D.Most ladder belts and tethers can support the weight of multiple people and equipment.
B.Most ladder belts and tethers are not designed for self-rescue.
6.Which statement BEST describes the process of climbing an aerial device? (677)
A.Personnel may climb once device is positioned.
B.Personnel should climb while positioning the device.
C.Personnel should climb to the tip before positioning the device.
D.Personnel may climb and/or ride while extending the ladder.
A.Personnel may climb once device is positioned.
7.Which is important to maintain when moving the device with people on the ladder? (677)
A.Water pressure
B.Communication
C.Two points of contact
D.Contact with device cables
B.Communication
8.When dealing with the wire rope for an aerial device, firefighters should always: (678)
A.attach safety devices to wire rope.
B.handle wire rope with ungloved hands.
C.stay clear of wire rope during operation.
D.wear loose fitting clothes near wire rope.
C.stay clear of wire rope during operation.
9.A driver/operator MUST be well trained in the: (679)
A.operation of multiple aerial devices.
B.emergency repair of aerial devices.
C.function of each control on an aerial device.
D.technical configuration of each mechanical operation inside the aerial device.
C.function of each control on an aerial device.
10.Which command would MOST likely be used to instruct the driver/operator to rotate the device? (679)
A.Raise
B.Lower
C.Extend
D.Rotate clockwise
D.Rotate clockwise
11.The driver/operator MUST have skills necessary to: (679)
A.plan training evolutions.
B.be an Emergency Vehicle Technician.
C.solve tactical problems at the incident.
D.indicate which firefighting equipment to purchase.
C.solve tactical problems at the incident.
12.If visual contact with the aerial device cannot be maintained, then the operator MUST: (679)
A.rely on a spotter.
B.halt all operations.
C.continue operations.
D.reposition the apparatus.
A.rely on a spotter.
13.Where is the primary control position for the aerial operator? (680)
A.At the lower controls
B.At the tip or in the platform
C.In the cab of the aerial apparatus
D.On the middle fly section of the ladder
A.At the lower controls
14.A trained and authorized aerial operator MUST staff the _____ any time the aerial is in operation? (680)
A.stabilizers
B.tip of the device
C.primary controls
D.pump control panel
C.primary controls
15.Where is the secondary control position for the aerial operator? (680)
A.At the lower controls
B.At the tip or in the platform
C.In the cab of the aerial apparatus
D.On the middle fly section of the ladder
B.At the tip or in the platform
16.What is MOST important for the operator to be aware of when the tip control is used? (680)
A.Time of day and day of week
B.The number of secondary fire hydrants
C.The number of other emergency vehicles
D.Electrical hazards and other obstructions
D.Electrical hazards and other obstructions
17.What can be studied to help an operator recognize when an aerial operation is nearing a critical condition due to ladder capacity? (682)
A.Knuckle
B.Load chart
C.Hydraulic calculations
D.Electrical specification chart
B.Load chart
18.Raising the telescoping aerial device means which of the following? (682)
A.Extending the fly sections to the desired length
B.Rotating the entire assembly from the half-way angle
C.Rotating the entire assembly before elevating the platform
D.Elevating the entire assembly from its stored position to a desired angle and useful position
D.Elevating the entire assembly from its stored position to a desired angle and useful position
19.When operating the telescoping aerial device, it is recommended to use one motion at a time unless the situation is critical and: (682-683)
A.firefighters are on the ladder.
B.a firefighter is in the platform.
C.the operator needs to reposition the aerial apparatus.
D.the operator is qualified to operate the apparatus in that manner.
D.the operator is qualified to operate the apparatus in that manner.
20.All aerial device movements should be slow, smooth, and controlled because of the: (683)
A.forces being generated.
B.static water pressure build-up.
C.likelihood of overheating the engine.
D.number of firefighters located inside the building.
A.forces being generated.
21.What is the process of operating an aerial device in a slow, smooth, and controlled motion? (683)
A.Feathering
B.Fine tuning
C.Joy sticking
D.Ice shrugging
A.Feathering
22.Why should full-speed operations be minimized? (683)
A.Most manufacturers recommend moving extremely slowly.
B.The speed of operations influences the lift span of the aerial telescoping device.
C.A large amount of dynamic stress is placed on the aerial device when the motion is halted.
D.The number of firefighters riding or climbing on the device can exceed the load chart specification.
C.A large amount of dynamic stress is placed on the aerial device when the motion is halted.
23.Articulating aerial equipment consists of two types, water towers and: (684)
A.aerial ladders.
B.aerial platforms.
C.aerial ladder platforms.
D.aerial telescoping devices.
B.aerial platforms.
24.What is each section of an articulation aerial device called? (684)
A.Fly
B.Bed
C.Arm
D.Boom
D.Boom
25.What is a characteristic of aerial water towers? (684)
A.Aerial platforms are smaller than aerial water towers.
B.Aerial water towers can lift firefighters and equipment.
C.Aerial water towers are equipped with only a master stream nozzle at the end of the upper boom.
D.Aerial water towers are equipped with a platform and a master stream nozzle at the end of the upper boom.
C.Aerial water towers are equipped with only a master stream nozzle at the end of the upper boom.
26.What must occur before conducting operations with an articulating aerial apparatus? (685)
A.The apparatus must be stabilized.
B.The operator must engage the pump.
C.The operator must disengage the power take off.
D.The apparatus must be connected to a water source.
A.The apparatus must be stabilized.
27.Newer operators should avoid full-speed operations until: (685)
A.their training has been completed.
B.the manufacturer gives their approval.
C.they have completed 120 hours of operations.
D.they are very familiar with the operation of the aerial device.
D.they are very familiar with the operation of the aerial device.
28.What effect does positioning other apparatus too close to the articulating aerial device have? (686)
A.Conserves space at an incident
B.Increases accountability at an incident
C.Decreases the walking distance when needing equipment from various apparatus
D.The aerial device operating space may be impeded to the point of making the articulating device inoperable
D.The aerial device operating space may be impeded to the point of making the articulating device inoperable
29.Aerial ladder devices with water delivery systems may be equipped with remote controls that allow the driver/operator to manipulate the: (687)
A.fire stream pattern.
B.ladder device angle.
C.load-bearing capacity.
D.hydrant water pressure.
A.fire stream pattern.
30.What is a benefit to operating an aerial ladder nozzle with remote controls? (687)
A.It reduces the amount of water wasted at an incident.
B.The aerial nozzle typically has a shorter reach than handheld lines.
C.The remote capability allows the device to be operated off-scene.
D.It eliminates the need to place a firefighter in a hazardous position on the tip of the device.
D.It eliminates the need to place a firefighter in a hazardous position on the tip of the device.
31.True pinnable waterways are permanently attached nozzle systems that can be operated from what location on the aerial device? (687)
A.From the ground
B.From the turntable
C.On the cab on the aerial device
D.On one section (fly) lower than the tip
D.On one section (fly) lower than the tip
32.When pinnable waterways are operated in the rescue mode, the master stream nozzle is: (687)
A.at the tip of the aerial device.
B.one aerial section lower than the tip.
C.attached to the cab on the aerial device.
D.mounted to a stand secured to the ground.
B.one aerial section lower than the tip.
33.When pinnable waterways are operated in the firefighting mode, the master stream nozzle is: (687)
A.at the tip of aerial device.
B.one aerial section lower from the tip.
C.attached to the cab on the aerial device.
D.mounted to a stand secured to the ground.
A.at the tip of aerial device.
34.Which is an advantage of using video camera systems and monitors attached to the device tip? (687)
A.Replaces the need to conduct a scene size-up of the incident
B.Replaces the need to use a spotter when backing the apparatus
C.Allows the operator to accurately direct the fire stream to the target
D.Allows the operator to take X-rays of the building to locate victims
C.Allows the operator to accurately direct the fire stream to the target
35.Detachable ladder pipes should be operated from the: (688-689)
A.lower section (fly).
B.turntable using ropes.
C.tip controls in the platform.
D.remote control connections.
B.turntable using ropes.
36.Which type of apparatus is preferred when placing one or more firefighters at the position where the elevated master stream is going to be deployed? (690)
A.Elevating platform
B.Telescoping ladder
C.Articulating water tower
D.Telescoping ladder with a pinnable waterway
A.Elevating platform
37.An aerial device protective water curtain nozzle should be located beneath the: (690-691)
A.platform.
B.turntable.
C.telescoping ladder.
D.articulating water tower.
A.platform.
38.What results when the floor of the platform and/or the knuckle between booms are not parallel to the ground? (692)
A.Easier to climb the ladder
B.Easier to raise or extend the ladder
C.A lower water pressure at the tip of the device
D.A twisting force on the entire aerial device system
D.A twisting force on the entire aerial device system
39.What is a key factor when operating an aerial device on a grade? (692)
A.Load restrictions for the given grade
B.Fast operations to reduce operating time
C.Unbalance apparatus to counter increased risks
D.Balance the uneven side with unneeded equipment
A.Load restrictions for the given grade
40.What can BEST assist the driver/operator when operating an aerial device in high wind conditions? (692)
A.Load chart
B.Weather map
C.Level reading equipment
D.Hydraulic calculation handbook
A.Load chart
41.What is the MOST reliable method of obtaining wind speed at the location of aerial device operation? (692)
A.Information from the dispatch center
B.Calibrated wind-measuring equipment
C.Information from TV and news reports
D.Weather information from the Internet
B.Calibrated wind-measuring equipment
42.Cold weather causes an increased viscosity of the hydraulic oil, which: (693)
A.slows overall machine operations.
B.increases overall machine operation.
C.increases the volume in the reservoir.
D.increases the pressure in hydraulic lines.
A.slows overall machine operations.
43.What is a common method of removing ice from an aerial apparatus? (694)
A.Applying grease to all surfaces
B.Applying distilled water to surfaces
C.Applying high-pressure steam to surfaces
D.Applying an anti-freeze agent to surfaces
C.Applying high-pressure steam to surfaces
44.What is the function of ice shrugging? (695)
A.Slowly raising and lowering the aerial device to remove ice
B.Quickly raising and lowering the aerial device to remove ice
C.Slowly extending and retracting the aerial device to remove ice
D.Quickly extending and retracting the aerial device to remove ice
C.Slowly extending and retracting the aerial device to remove ice
45.If the apparatus cannot be relocated when being exposed to the effects of fire at an incident, the driver/operator should apply: (696)
A.a tarp to cover the device.
B.dry chemical to the device.
C.water streams to the device.
D.a barrier in front of the device.
C.water streams to the device.
46.Which action will help lower high oil temperatures in an aerial device? (697)
A.Reducing the water flow rate
B.Shutting off some of the lights
C.Shutting off the power take off
D.Lowering the device to mid-level
C.Shutting off the power take off
47.Which should the driver/operator consult to determine if the device can be deployed safely below grade? (697)
A.NFPA® 1901
B.The Command Officer
C.The training coordinator
D.Manufacturer’s operating guide
D.Manufacturer’s operating guide
48.Which operations MOST commonly requires below-grade operations by an aerial device? (697)
A.Training operations
B.High-rise operations
C.Recovery operations
D.Special rescue operations
D.Special rescue operations
49.Which device has the ability to reach out, down, and under the surface on which the apparatus is parked? (698)
A.A telescoping aerial device
B.A telescoping elevating platform
C.A two-boom, articulating aerial platform
D.A three-boom, articulating aerial platform
D.A three-boom, articulating aerial platform
50.Which NFPA® standard applies to inspecting any aerial apparatus chassis and device? (698)
A.NFPA® 1001
B.NFPA® 1201
C.NFPA® 1901
D.NFPA® 1911
D.NFPA® 1911
51.Performing apparatus inspections should occur: (698)
A.weekly.
B.monthly.
C.bi-weekly.
D.daily or between each shift.
D.daily or between each shift.
52.What should always be used when backing up an apparatus? (699)
A.Cones
B.A spotter
C.Flashlights
D.Floor markings
B.A spotter
53.Which action should the driver/operator conduct when driving an aerial apparatus? (699)
A.Obey certain traffic signals
B.Always pass on the right of vehicles
C.Exceed driving speed during inclement conditions
D.Look ahead and anticipate the need to brake or maneuver
D.Look ahead and anticipate the need to brake or maneuver
54.When driving an apparatus during inclement weather, the driver should: (699)
A.engage hazard lights.
B.turn on auxiliary brake.
C.turn off auxiliary brake.
D.have an empty water supply.
C.turn off auxiliary brake.
55.When possible, the driver/operator should position an aerial apparatus at the: (699)
A.side of the building.
B.corner of the building.
C.side with the largest window.
D.side with the most visible fire.
B.corner of the building.
56.When stabilizing an aerial apparatus: (699)
A.the aerial device should be elevated partially.
B.chocks should be placed on the side of stabilizers.
C.always set up on soft surfaces to allow the apparatus to set in place.
D.never set up on slopes exceeding the manufacturer’s recommendations.
D.never set up on slopes exceeding the manufacturer’s recommendations.
57.What is a safety recommendation when operating an aerial device with tip controls? (700)
A.Never operate during inclement weather.
B.Never operate while parked close to a fire.
C.Never operate while personnel are on the ladder.
D.Never operate from the tip without a primary operator at the main controls.
D.Never operate from the tip without a primary operator at the main controls.
58.What is the minimum number of points of contact when climbing or riding an apparatus? (701)
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four
C.Three
59.Firefighters should never hold onto the ladder hand rails, rungs, or lacing while: (701)
A.rotating the ladder.
B.extending the ladder.
C.ascending the ladder.
D.descending the ladder.
B.extending the ladder.
