Chpt 16 Flashcards
The number one priority when driving an emergency vehicle or any vehicle, for that matter is
Safety
As part of the quest to eliminate the mentality that greater speed is the fastest way to an incident, crews must be educated that the most efficient way to an incident is getting on the rig and getting out out the firehouse in a
Timely manner
Encountered to an emergency, the most dangerous place and the most likely place for an accident to occur is the
Intersection
A series of codes was instituted so that the driver operator and the tiller man were able to communicate the essential information. The signal system was as follows
One sound: stop
Two sounds : go
Three sounds : reverse
The only signal that did not require an acknowledgement was the _____ signal sent from the tiller operator
One buzz stop
When the vehicle is going straight, the driver operator should position the vehicle so that it is _____ the lane divider on the drivers side
Hugging
The tillermans responsibility is to keep the trailer _____ with the tractor when the tractor is going straight
In line
One technique used by many tiller operators to help control the path of travel as the apparatus backs up relies on the positioning of the hands on the steering wheel
With palm of the hands face up, the tiller operator holds the wheel @t the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions
Anytime the apparatus is backing up, the office and firefighters who are not driving or tillering should work as
Spotters and walk alongside the moving rig
Be aware that a tillered apparatus is limited to a total weight of _____, similar to an 18 wheeler truck
80,000 pounds
To utilize the aerial ladder, the truck must be parked in_____of the fire building
Front
The tiller operator is responsible for the
Trailer
The best time for new firefighters to gain street experience operating both ends of the tiller apparatuses during _____, which can be set up by the officer
Company drills
The ____ tests the driver operator and tiller operators ability to maneuver the apparatus backward from a non restricted area into a restricted area such as an alley, a dock, or the firehouse
Alley dock test
Tests the drivers operator and tiller operators ability to maneuver the apparatus around obstacles from left to right
Serpentine course
The ____ exercise-measures the driver operator and tiller operators ability to turn the apparatus around in a restricted area, such as a cul de sac, without striking any obstacles
Confined space turnaround
The exercise demonstrating _____ teachers the driver operator and tiller operator about depth perception and the handling characteristics of a tillered apparatus
Diminishing clearance
The ___ exercise demonstrates to the driver operator and tiller operator the braking characteristics of the apparatus
Straight line drive
The _____exercise is a test of the driver operator and tiller operators ability to quickly change lane positions a need that may arise due to changing traffic conditions
Offset alley lane change exercise
The _____ exercise allows the driver operator and tiller operator to demonstrate their ability to park the apparatus safely in limited space
Straight in parking
An effective aid that will allow a seasoned tiller operator to assist the new firefighter is a ____ attached just outside the tiller compartment
Seat
Building inspections offer another opportunity to familiarize yourself with good
Apparatus placement
Specifically, the tiller operator must typically press a button ____ in the tiller compartment before the driver operator can start the apparatus
Dead mans switch
The _____ should be considered the only opportunity for placement of the apparatus, because in most situations there will not be a chance to make any major adjustments
Initial placement effort
The ladder truck must be placed in front of the incident building if the crew is to have any opportunity to utilize the
Aerial device
Because the ladder must be rotated at a low angle of inclination to get below wires, the ideal distance that the apparatus should be placed away from the building is approximately
25 to 30 ft
As a general rule, the collapse zone should be 1 1/2 times the height of the building; therefore the apparatus should be positioned _________ high building if the strategy is defensive
45 ft away from a 30 ft building
Generally the first due truck company should _____ the building
Ladder
For taller buildings, the apparatus must be placed ____ to the building to allow the ladder to achieve its maximum reach
Closer
Under ideal conditions no overhead obstructions and wide streets the apparatus should be placed approximately
30 ft away from the building
Is essential for effective handling of emergencies, including limiting property damage and saving lives.
Rapid response
As a general rule the driver operator is responsible for the ______ of the apparatus, while the tiller operator is responsible for the
Tractor portion and trailer end
To assist with this task, a small beacon which should be centrally located, can be installed on roof of tractor. The tiller operator can use this beacon as a point of reference to help align the
Trailer of the cab
As the operator holds onto the wheel, he or she points the thumbs in an
Outward position
Mistakes that tiller operators make include
Over steering, under steering, and over tillering
An 18 wheeler, however has at least 5 braking axles, and the rear trailer axle is limited to _____ braking capacity because it is a turning axle
60 percent
The tiller operator sits in the _______ of the trailer, which is perched on top of the trailer behind the bedded aerial ladder
Rear tiller compartment
The driver operator of the tractor also serves as the
Aerial ladder operator
The tiller operator is responsible for the
Trailer
This exercise exemplifies the difficulties involved in backing up the apparatus without striking walls or boundaries and being able to bring the apparatus to a stop near the rear wall
Alley dock
The most important thing that the apparatus driver operator of the ladder can do is to ______ and approach the fire block in a controlled manner
Slow down
As the driver operator brings the apparatus into the fire block, the _______ sitting in the tiller box will have the best vision for the placement of the aerial.
Tiller operator
With isolated buildings, survey all sides of the structure and ladder the side
least affected by the fire
Under ideal conditions no overhead obstructions and wide streets the apparatus should be placed approximately _____ away from the building
30 ft
