ifsta Chapter 3 Flashcards
Which NFPA Standard provides minimum qualifications for an apparatus driver/operator?
1002
What is considered a requirement to meet the intent of NFPA 1002?
Firefighter I
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?
1500
Which NFPA Standard accounts for and provides specific standards for visual acuity and adequate
hearing?
) 1582
What is defined as an act of doing something with a conscious awareness of danger while ignoring any
potential consequences of doing said action?
Reckless disregard
Willful and wanton disregard.
Gross Negligence
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.
Negligence
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.
Due regard
What is considered the most important responsibility of the driver/operator?
To operate the apparatus safely
Where is the most common place for a collision to occur?
An intersection
What type of accidents generally account for a significant percentage pf all damage repair costs?
Backing
— Perception of one’s surrounding environment and the ability to anticipate future events.
Situational Awareness
What is the loss of braking function due to excessive use of the brakes?
Brake Fade
Which two NFPA Standards establish requirements for seat belt use on apparatus?
1901 and 1500
Riding on the tailboard, front bumper or running boards of any moving apparatus is specifically
prohibited by what NFPA Standard?
1500
How long should an operator allow the vehicle to idle to cool down to a normal operating
temperature after a full load operation?
3 to 5 min
What is the total stopping distance?
) The sum of the driver/operator’s reaction distance and the vehicle’s braking distance
What is an uncontrolled slide across a surface in a wheeled vehicle
Skid
NFPA 1901 requires all apparatus with a GVWR of what be equipped with an auxiliary braking system?
36,000lb or greater
What is the purpose of a driver controlled differential lock?
To improve traction and handling during off-road and wet weather conditions
Who or what is always the most important player in safe vehicle operation?
The driver
How should hand signals be given when backing a vehicle?
Slow, exaggerate motion
What NFPA provides specific directions on driver/operator candidate’s evaluation?
) 1002
NFPA 1901 states that all equipment not needed while driving should be placed where?
Secured or stored in compartments
Which agency/jurisdiction is responsible for establishing the basic requirements for licensing a driver?
The department of Transportation
Which of the following is an example of an apparatus driver guilty of negligence?
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
Which indicator light signifies that the exhaust system is very hot?
) High exhaust system temperature indicator
Which indicator light signifies that the diesel particulate filter is loading up with soot?
the DPF indicator
What part of the exhaust system allows the driver operator to manually initiate an active regeneration
to burn off the DPF soot load?
) the parked or manual regeneration switch
Which action can be taken by the driver operator to keep the engine for initiating an active regen?
activate the regeneration inhibit switch
What are the two active regeneration methods that can remove DPF particles from the exhaust
system?
automatic mode and parked mode ( manual)
When should the DEF tank be topped off with fluid?
every time the apparatus is fueled up with diesel
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:
3-5 minutes to normal operating temperature
When should the driver operator make their initial mirror adjustments?
at the start of each shift
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?
angle of approach
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
angle of departure
) 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
“breakover angle”
How much longer can it take to bring a piece of apparatus to a complete stop during snow and ice
conditions?
3-15 times greater
At what speed can an emergency vehicle outrun the effective range of its audible warning devices?
speeds above 50 mph
How much space should be between two emergency vehicles that are traveling in the same direction
on the same route?
300-500 feet
What is the main cause of a locked wheel skid?
braking too hard at high speeds
What is the main cause of an acceleration skid?
) when the drive wheels lose traction with the road surface
The driver operator should never search for hydraulic leaks in high pressure hydraulic lines because
pressures as low as 100 psi can penetrate skin
Maintaining what can lower the chances of being involved in a collision?
situational awareness
