Chp 2 pumping and aerial Flashcards
When D/O move the apparatus for any reason, they must ensure that all personnel in their ____ follow safe practices. Pg 57
company
NFPA 1550 requires all persons riding in a fire apparatus to wear ___
pg 57
Seat Belts
Electrical field that radiates outward from where the current enters the ground; its intensity dissipates rapidly as distance increases from the point of entry
Ground gradient
More recent advances have led to the fire apparatus exemption from the ______. feature on prior systems.
pg 67
Derate
A _____ collects particulates, such as soot, from the exhaust stream.
DPF
Engines produced after ____ normally come equipped with a DPF that traps diesel particulate matter, such as soot, and prevents its release int o the atmosphere. Pg67
2007
Per Nfpa 1550 requirements, the AHJ should install a maximum speed plaque on the _______ stating the top speed a D/O should ever drive the apparatus
pg 76
Dashboard
To know which roads and bridges the apparatus can safely traverse, D/O’s need to know the _____ , or actual weight , of the apparatus they drive.
gross vehicle weight rating. (GVWR)
It may take three to ______ times greater distance for a vehicle to come to a complete stop on snow and ice than it does on dry pavement
Fifiteen
NFPA 1010 specifically defines _____ exercises to develop driving skills
five
In order to achieve the fire service goals and initiatives of saving more lives and improving ________ the international association of fire chiefs (IAFC) adopted the Crew Resource model ( CRM)
individual situational awareness
A driver applies _______ speed when traveling at a speed unsafe for the prevailing road and traffic conditions.
inappropriate
Some apparatus may be equipped with __________ including engine compression brakes, exhaust brakes, transmission retarders, and driveline retarders.
Auxiliary braking system
NFPA 1550 requires a non - ABS - equipped apparatus carrying ______of water or more to respond in nonemergency road
1,000 gallons (3,785)
NFPA 1900 requires that all apparatus with a GVWR of _______ or greater be equipped with an auxiliary braking system PG 95
36,000 lb ( 18,000kg)
At speeds of 50 mph (80kmh) an emergency vehicle may outrun the effective range of its
Audible warning device
All fire apparatus training and testing should follow _____, Standard for a Fire and emergency service vehicle operations Training Program
PG 102
NfPA 1451
NFPA 1010 specifies a number of practical driving excesses that D/O candidates should successfully complete before they are authorized to drive apparatus on
emergency calls
