Chapter 2 Apparatus Safety

Question 1

What is situational awareness?

Answer 1

being aware of what is happening around you to understand how information, events, and actions will impact goals and objectives, both now and in the near future.

Question 2

Red lights, sirens, and air horns are a way of asking for what?

Answer 2

right-of-way

Question 3

Fire apparatus collisions can be grouped into what 5 categories?

Answer 3

1. improper backing
2. reckless driving
3. excessive speed
4. lack of driving skill and experience
5. poor vehicle design

Question 4

List 5 examples of reckless drivingly the public:

Answer 4

1. failure to obey traffic regulations
2. failure to yield to EV vehicles
3. excessive speed
4. unpredictable behavior created by panic reaction
5. inattentiveness

Question 5

Excessive speed may lead to what 2 types of collisions?

Answer 5

1. Control of apparatus is lost on curve or adverse road surface
2. unable to stop apparatus

Question 6

Lack of driving skills by the driver/ operator may be caused by what 6 things?

Answer 6

1. overconfidence
2. inability to recognize a dangerous situation
3. false sense of security
4. Misunderstanding of apparatus capabilities
5. Lack of knowledge
6. excitement

Question 7

The driver/operator was not aware of a problem until it was too late to correct it in what percentage of cases?

Answer 7

42%

Question 8

When loading hose, can you operate the vehicle in reverse?

Answer 8

no–forward only

Question 9

When performing tiller training, what must the instructor wear if they are seated outside the tiller enclosure?

Answer 9

Helmet and eye protection

Question 10

____ of all collisions are caused during backing of vehicles.

Answer 10

1/4

Question 11

Where should the rear spotter stand in regards to the back of the apparatus?

Answer 11

8-10 ft behind apparatus, preferably slightly to the left of the apparatus