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ifsta Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which NFPA Standard provides minimum qualifications for an apparatus driver/operator?

A

1002

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2
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What is considered a requirement to meet the intent of NFPA 1002?

A

Firefighter I

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3
Q

Which NFPA Standard covers a periodic medical evaluation that should be administered in order to
establish and maintain a driver/operator’s fitness for duty?

A

1500

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4
Q

Which NFPA Standard accounts for and provides specific standards for visual acuity and adequate
hearing?

A

) 1582

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5
Q

What is defined as an act of doing something with a conscious awareness of danger while ignoring any
potential consequences of doing said action?

A

Reckless disregard

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6
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Willful and wanton disregard.

A

Gross Negligence

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7
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Breach of duty in which a person or organization fails to perform at the standard required by law, or that would be expected by a reasonable person under similar circumstances.

A

Negligence

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8
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Driver/ operators drive with “due regard” for the safety of others using the highways. State vehicle codes provide and give special privileges to the operators or emergency vehicles; however, this does not relieve the operator from the duty and responsibility to drive with “due regard” for the safety of others.

A

Due regard

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9
Q

What is considered the most important responsibility of the driver/operator?

A

To operate the apparatus safely

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10
Q

Where is the most common place for a collision to occur?

A

An intersection

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11
Q

What type of accidents generally account for a significant percentage pf all damage repair costs?

A

Backing

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12
Q

— Perception of one’s surrounding environment and the ability to anticipate future events.

A

Situational Awareness

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13
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What is the loss of braking function due to excessive use of the brakes?

A

Brake Fade

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14
Q

Which two NFPA Standards establish requirements for seat belt use on apparatus?

A

1901 and 1500

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15
Q

Riding on the tailboard, front bumper or running boards of any moving apparatus is specifically
prohibited by what NFPA Standard?

A

1500

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16
Q

How long should an operator allow the vehicle to idle to cool down to a normal operating
temperature after a full load operation?

A

3 to 5 min

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17
Q

What is the total stopping distance?

A

) The sum of the driver/operator’s reaction distance and the vehicle’s braking distance

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18
Q

What is an uncontrolled slide across a surface in a wheeled vehicle

A

Skid

19
Q

NFPA 1901 requires all apparatus with a GVWR of what be equipped with an auxiliary braking system?

A

36,000lb or greater

20
Q

What is the purpose of a driver controlled differential lock?

A

To improve traction and handling during off-road and wet weather conditions

21
Q

Who or what is always the most important player in safe vehicle operation?

A

The driver

22
Q

How should hand signals be given when backing a vehicle?

A

Slow, exaggerate motion

23
Q

What NFPA provides specific directions on driver/operator candidate’s evaluation?

A

) 1002

24
Q

NFPA 1901 states that all equipment not needed while driving should be placed where?

A

Secured or stored in compartments

25
Q

Which agency/jurisdiction is responsible for establishing the basic requirements for licensing a driver?

A

The department of Transportation

26
Q

Which of the following is an example of an apparatus driver guilty of negligence?

A

A) backing into a stationary object with designated backers in place
B) a driver operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol ( correct )
C) proceeding through a traffic controlled intersection at a given speed and striking a vehicle
D) gross violation of standing laws or policies

27
Q

Which indicator light signifies that the exhaust system is very hot?

A

) High exhaust system temperature indicator

28
Q

Which indicator light signifies that the diesel particulate filter is loading up with soot?

A

the DPF indicator

29
Q

What part of the exhaust system allows the driver operator to manually initiate an active regeneration
to burn off the DPF soot load?

A

) the parked or manual regeneration switch

30
Q

Which action can be taken by the driver operator to keep the engine for initiating an active regen?

A

activate the regeneration inhibit switch

31
Q

What are the two active regeneration methods that can remove DPF particles from the exhaust
system?

A

automatic mode and parked mode ( manual)

32
Q

When should the DEF tank be topped off with fluid?

A

every time the apparatus is fueled up with diesel

33
Q

After initiating an active or parked regen the engine temperature becomes extremely hot. To reduce
damage to the motor, the driver operator should allow the vehicle to idle for:

A

3-5 minutes to normal operating temperature

34
Q

When should the driver operator make their initial mirror adjustments?

A

at the start of each shift

35
Q

Which point of contact is best defined as the angle formed by level ground and a line from the point
where the front tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of the apparatus?

A

angle of approach

36
Q

the angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground
and the lowest projection at the rear of the apparatus

A

angle of departure

37
Q

) the angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground
to the bottom of the frame at the wheelbase midpoint

A

“breakover angle”

38
Q

How much longer can it take to bring a piece of apparatus to a complete stop during snow and ice
conditions?

A

3-15 times greater

39
Q

At what speed can an emergency vehicle outrun the effective range of its audible warning devices?

A

speeds above 50 mph

40
Q

How much space should be between two emergency vehicles that are traveling in the same direction
on the same route?

A

300-500 feet

41
Q

What is the main cause of a locked wheel skid?

A

braking too hard at high speeds

42
Q

What is the main cause of an acceleration skid?

A

) when the drive wheels lose traction with the road surface

43
Q

The driver operator should never search for hydraulic leaks in high pressure hydraulic lines because

A

pressures as low as 100 psi can penetrate skin

44
Q

Maintaining what can lower the chances of being involved in a collision?

A

situational awareness

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