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IFSTA Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What NFPA standard establishes minimum qual for drivers

A

NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

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2
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Per NFPA 1002, Aerial apparatus operator must meet minimum ff requirements per which NFPA regulation

A

1001 Standard for fire fighter professional qualifications

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3
Q

Driver Operators must always exercise care for…

A

care for the safety of firefighters and civilians

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4
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Operators must maintain complete________, adjust______ for driving conditions and operate in a manner consistent with the ______ of the _________ service

A

control, adjust speed for driving conditions and operate in a manner consistent with the professional image of the fire service

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5
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Most driving regulations pertain to what kind of road conditions

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Dry, Clear roads during daylight conditions

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6
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Reckless Disregard

A

An act of proceeding to do something with a conscious awareness of danger

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7
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Negligence

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Breach of duty,

failure to perform at the standard required by law

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8
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Gross Negligence

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Willful and wanton disregard

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9
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Due Regard

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Driver/Operators drive with “Due Regard” for the safety of others

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10
Q

Driver Operator most important responsibility is to…..

A

Operate the apparatus safely during routine driving and while responding to emergency calls

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11
Q

Most common place for a collision to occur

A

At an Intersection

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12
Q

Seven Basic Causes of collisions

A

Improper Backing

Reckless Driving

Excesive speed

Lack of Driving skill and Experience

Overloading and Misuse

Mechanical Failure

Driver/operator personal readiness

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13
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Drivers should develop a _________ attitude

A

safety-conscious

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14
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A Driver must not put themselves or the public in a position…

A

where there is no alternative to a collision

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15
Q

What causes Brake Fade

A

Loss of braking function due to excessive use due to excessive speed

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16
Q

Which NFPA regulation provides guidance on loading hose while apparatus is moving

A

NFPA 1500

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17
Q

NFPA 1500 provides the following guidance for loading supply hose while driving

A

Assign at least one member as a safety observer

Close area in which the hose loading is being performed

drive only forward, straddling or to one side of hose at no greater than 5 mph

Do NOT allow member to stand on apparatus while it’s moving

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18
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Prohibited by NFPA 1500

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FF shall not be allowed to ride the tailboard, front bumper, or running boards of moving apparatus

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19
Q

Most common cause of injury for driver

A

Slips and fall when entering and exiting apparatus

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20
Q

HEST indicator is

A

High Exhaust System Temperature

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21
Q

DPF indicator is

A

Diesel Particulate Filter is filling up with soot

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22
Q

When do you use Regen Inhibit

A

When apparatus is parked next to dry grass or over other combustible materials

23
Q

When will automatic regeneration occur

A

Engine Load, Exhaust temperature and engine speed are within an acceptable range.

24
Q

Apparatus that use DEF will be equipped with…

A

Selective Catalyst Reductant

25
Q

Failure to keep DEF tank full will result in

A

Reduced Torque output or limit vehicle speed, to the extent of being limited to speed 5 mph and need service from dealer.

26
Q

Never shut down an engine…

A

Immediately after a full load operation or when temp gauge shows overheating

27
Q

Angle of Approach (aerial)

A

A line from point where front tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of apparatus

28
Q

Angle of Departure (aerial)

A

A Line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the rear of the apparatus

29
Q

Breakover Angle

A

A line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the bottom of the frame at the wheelbase midpoint

30
Q

When steering, operator should use _______ to keep ________ to a minimum

A

As much steering as needed to keep weight transfer to a minimum.

31
Q

Steering should be accomplished in a…

A

smooth and fluid motion rather than a series of multiple turns

32
Q

Axle Loading is balanced Side to side and back to front within…

A

7% from side to side and within axle weight ratings front to back

33
Q

Driving downhill to prevent engine damage…

A

Limit downhill speed to lower than maximum RPM

34
Q

The engine ________ cannot control engine speeds __________

A

Governor, downhill

Can result in damage for engine speed to be higher than rated RPM

35
Q

Allowing apparatus to coast out of gear

A

is unsafe and can be illegal also known as freewheeling, can result in vehicle runaway

36
Q

Civilian drivers respond better to sounds….

A

that change pitch

37
Q

Best ways to get attention of drivers

A

Short air horn bursts and the constant up and down oscillation of a siren.

38
Q

At what speed will apparatus outrun the effective range of audible warning devices

A

50 mph

39
Q

Multiple emergency vehicles responding should keep this distance between them

A

300 to 500 feet

40
Q

Braking Distance

A

Distance Vehicle travels from brakes being applied until reaching a complete stop

41
Q

Total Stopping Distance

A

Sum of drivers reaction distance and braking distance

42
Q

Reaction Distance

A

Distance apparatus travels while operator transfers his or her foot from gas to brake

43
Q

What condition provides for optimal stopping

A

A paved surface that is flat and dry

44
Q

Acceleration vs Locked Wheel Skids

A

Acceleration: Drive Wheels lose traction on road surface

Locked Wheel: Results from braking too hard at high rate of speed

45
Q

Per NFPA 1901 what GVWR min requires to be equipped with aux braking system

A

36000lbs of GVWR

46
Q

Four Types of Aux Brakes

A

Exhaust Brake

Engine Compression Brake

Transmission Output Retarder

Electromagnetic Retarder

47
Q

Automatic Traction Control

A

or ATC

Automatically reduces engine torque and applies the brakes to wheels that have lost traction

48
Q

Roll Stability Control

A

RSC

integrated into ABS system with lateral accelerometers that sense when side force causes apparatus to reach roll-over threshold.

Reduces Torque in engine and retarder application

49
Q

Electronic Stability Control

A

ESC

Reduce Torque in engine, applies retarder and applies brakes independently to aim the vehicle in the direction that the operator positions the steering wheel.

50
Q

Distance for backer to be when reversing

A

8 to 10 feet, on the drivers side mirror

51
Q

NFPA for apparatus training and testing program

A

NFPA 1451

Standard for a fire and emergency service vehicle operations training program,

52
Q

Always have a second person present when….

A

Working On, Around or under the apparatus

53
Q

NFPA 1901 specifies this about equipment not needed while driving

A

must be secured in brackets or contained in a storage cabinet

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