FAO Manual True/False

Question 1

You should perform an apparatus inspection at the beginning of each shift, and report any defects to the company officer.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

When responding to an emergency alarm it is not required to come to a complete stop when encountering a stopped school bus displaying a stop sign.

Answer 2

False, must come to a complete stop.

Question 3

When backing the apparatus you should always use a spotter.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

It is only necessary to wipe down and clean the interior of an apparatus when it has become soiled after a fire.

Answer 4

False, should be cleaned daily.

Question 5

Exterior compartments and ladders should be cleaned weekly.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The weekly checklist (Found on page 15 of the FAO manual) should be completed every Wednesday, and any discrepancies reported to the Fleet division.

Answer 6

False, should be completed at beginning of shift every Monday.

Question 7

The cab must be raised and inspected during weekly inspection.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

When pumping in cold weather with subzero temps, all fire pumps do not have to be completely drained, only the discharge valves need to be opened.

Answer 8

False, all fire pumps should be completely drained.

Question 9

When apparatus with pumps are staged in cold weather for long periods of time with-out being hooked up to a plug, the pumps should be put into circulation mode.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

It is not necessary to check if the engine is over heating in cold weather situations.

Answer 10

False, you should periodically check the pump to ensure it is not getting hot. A general guideline is 40min-1hr run time, let cool then repeat.

Question 11

Onspot Automatic Tire Chains must be engaged when the vehicle is moving.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

It is impossible to engage Onspot Automatic Tire Chains once you stop on a slippery road.

Answer 12

False- Spin tires up to 5 mph, engage onspots, stop spinning wheels when you feel chains bite.

Question 13

A cardinal rule of safe and careful driving practices is to always concede the right-of-way.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Since the Vehicle Code requires private vehicles to pull to the right and remain at a standstill in response to emergency warning signals, it is safe to assume civilian vehicles will obey this and you do not have to be cautious when passing.

Answer 14

False, A driver may panic at the sound of a siren, or not hear warning signals and sirens. Always proceed with extreme caution.

Question 15

You should be prepared for sudden lanes changes or even braking by civilian vehicles.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Seat belts are only mandatory for non-emergency driving situations.

Answer 16

False, Seat belts are mandatory for all personnel on board whenever the vehicle is in motion.

Question 17

Total Stopping Distance of a vehicle is the sum of the Reaction Distance and the Braking Distance.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Vehicle will cease to move forward during braking activities.

Answer 18

False, Vehicle will continue to move forward while slowing down.

Question 19

The Total Stopping Distance for a Ladder Truck traveling 30mph is 148 feet.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

The Total Stopping Distance for an Engine traveling 30 mph is 62 feet.

Answer 20

False, TSD would be 125 feet.

Question 21

The Total Stopping Distance for an Engine traveling 55 mph is 371 feet.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

The Total Stopping Distance for a Ladder Truck traveling 45 mph is 375 feet.

Answer 22

False, the TSD would be 310 feet.

Question 23

The Reaction Distance is the distance that the vehicle will travel between when the driver realizes the need to brake and when the brakes actually applied.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

The Braking Distance is the distance that the vehicle will travel between the time the brakes are applied and the vehicle slows to under 2 mph.

Answer 24

False, the Braking Distance is the distance that the vehicle will travel between the time that the brakes are applied and the time when the vehicle actually comes to a complete stop.

Question 25

When the apparatus is skidding and the vehicle begins to slide sideways, the driver should turn in the direction of the skid.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

There is nothing that can be done to prevent skidding, that is why it is important to know how to handle a skid.

Answer 26

False, avoiding conditions that lead to skidding is part of safe driving practices.

Question 27

Tractor Jackknife is where the rear of the tractor skids sideways and comes around.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

If a tractor jackknife develops, immediately turn the front wheels toward the opposite direction to which the rear of the trailer is sliding.

Answer 28

False, Turn the front wheels toward the same direction to which the rear of the trailer is sliding.

Question 29

It is very difficult to correct a jackknife that has gone beyond a 15-degree angle of closure between the tractor and the trailer.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Every Engine in the KCFD fleet is equipped with a one thousand (1000) gallon water tank.

Answer 30

False, five hundred (500) gallon tank.

Question 31

If a vehicle rounds a curve, the inertia of the water inside the tank will tend to surge toward the outside of the curve.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

The centrifugal forces that act upon a vehicle while it is navigating a curve vary with vehicle size and load, road conditions, curving angles, and speed of the vehicle. The most deadly of these factors are the curving angles.

Answer 32

False, Speed is the most deadly factor.

Question 33

There are intricate baffling systems built inside the tanks found in fire department pumpers to disrupt the movement of water by changing its direction of travel.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Tires have more tendency to skid sideways while power is being applied to the drivetrain as they do when a turn is being made under coasting or braking activities.

Answer 34

False, they do not have as much tendency to skid sideways.

Question 35

Speed should be reduced before entering a turn. Curves should always be approached at a speed which will not require braking while in the turn.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Some department vehicles are equipped with an auxiliary braking system called a Jake Brake. The Jake Brake is a vehicle stopping device.

Answer 36

False, the Jake Brake is a vehicle slowing device, not stopping device.

Question 37

The Jake Brake is controlled by the throttle position. When you remove your foot completely from the throttle, the Jake Brake is automatically activated. When you reapply pressure to the throttle the Jake Brake is deactivated instantly.

Answer 37

True