Chapter 2 Flashcards
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A series of simulation exercises for a promotional examination.
Blind Sports
Areas around the fire apparatus that are not visible to the driver/operator.
Commercial driver’s license
A government-issued license that ensures the driver has met the requirements to operate certain types of commercial vehicles depending on the weight of the vehicle, the number of passengers, and the presence of any hazardous materials.
Driver / Operator
A person who has met the requirements of NFPA 1002.
Due Regard
The care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same circumstances.
Fire Department Vehicle
Any vehicle, including fire apparatus, operated by a a fire department.
Job Aids
A tool, device, or system used to assist a person with executing specific tasks.
Stressors
Conditions that create excessive physical and mental pressures on a person’s body; any type of stimulus that causes stress.
Tactical Benchmarks
Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of an incident.
Vehicle Dynamics
Vehicle construction and mechanical design characteristics that directly affect the handling, stability, maneuverability, functionality, and safeness of a vehicle.
Vehicle Intercom System
A communication system that is permanently mounted inside the cab of the fire apparatus to allow fire fighters to communicate more effectively.
Which NFPA standard identifies the requirements of a driver / operator?
NFPA 1002
A driver / operator must be certified to the level of Fire Fighter 1 if he or she operate an apparatus equipped with a fire pump and/or _________.
Aerial device.
NFPA 1451 requires that fire departments evaluate the effectiveness of the vehicle-training program once every how many years?
Three Years.
What is the acronym to remember the correct sequence to start power units?
FCSP
Fuel, Choke, Switch, Pull
