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1
Q

The apparatus inspection should begin by approaching the vehicle and looking beneath the vehicle for spots that indicates

A

Leaking vehicle fluids

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2
Q

A clean engine and clean functional parts permit proper _____of an apparatus

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Inspection

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3
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The servicing of air filters should be carried out:

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As required by the manufacturer

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4
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Keeping something in a state of usefulness or readiness is:

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Maintenance

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5
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Proper ____ reduces out-of-service time

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Lubrication

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6
Q

To keep fire apparatus in a good operating condition, maintenance myst be performed in accordance with

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The manufacturer’s recommendations

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7
Q

It is important to maintain ____ of fuel

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At least 3/4 of a tank

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8
Q

Checking the fluid level is done

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Per department’s standard operating procedure/standard operating guides

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9
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To select the proper lubricant, primary consideration must be given to the:

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Manufacturer’s recommendation

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10
Q

The manufacturer’s manual will ________ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E) number for the engine oil

A

Recommend

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11
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To restore or replace that which has become inoperable is

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Repair

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12
Q

An ammeter/voltmeter indicates the:

A

Amount of current flowing into the battery

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13
Q

Batteries produce explosive _____ gas when being charged

A

Hydrogen

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14
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Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full-load operation may result in

A

Turbo seizure

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15
Q

Which statement regarding ammeters is correct?

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16
Q

A fire appatus should be dried:

A

With a clean chamois

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17
Q

Which is the result of over-throttling

A

Loss of power

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18
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The angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires of a vehicle touch the ground to the lowest projection at the rear of the apparatus is the

A

Angle of departure

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19
Q

When washing a fire department apparatus, water should be applied with a :

A

Garden hose that does not have a nozzle attached

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20
Q

If wax or polish is required over the paint on a new fire apparatus, it should not be applied until the paint is at least

A

6 months old

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21
Q

When cleaning the automotive glass on fire apparatus, warm soapy water or commercial glass cleaners should be used in combination with

A

Paper towels or cleaning cloth rags

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22
Q

Checking the electrolyte level is a step in inspecting

A

The battery

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23
Q

The angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the front tires of a vehicle touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of the apparatus is the

A

Angle of approach

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24
Q

Manufacturers recommend that new apparatus be frequently washed with cold water for

A

Six months

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25
Q

When performing air brake tests on fire apparatus, air brake automatic activation (pop-out) should occur between________ psi pressure in the system

A

20-40

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26
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When performing air brake tests on fire apparatus, air compressor cut-in should occur no lower than

A

85 psi

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27
Q

The ________ watches the system for added electrical loads that threaten to overload the system

A

Load monitor

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28
Q

A braking system that has a snow-and - mud switch is a(n)

A

Antilock braking system with automatic traction control

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29
Q

The NFPA 1901 Standard requires aerial apparatus to carry a minimum a mount of forcible entry equipment. The required forcible entry equipment is

A

Flat head axes

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30
Q

Which ladder is required for a complement on an aerial apparatus?

A

Attic ladders

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31
Q

During air brake tests, air compressor cut-out should occur between:

A

12-130 psi

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32
Q

Non-destructive tesyting is performed every

A

5 years

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33
Q

When charging an apparatus battery using cables, you should:

A

Follow the manufacturer’s operation manual for which battery the cable should be connected to

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34
Q

Even though they adjust themselves, you must check apparatus brake system automatic slack adjusters:

A

Daily

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35
Q

Apparatus brakes should be thoroughly tested at least once:

A

Per year

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36
Q

The parking brake must be able to hold the apparatus in place on a _______ percent grade

A

20

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37
Q

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the:

A

Maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated on roadways

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38
Q

Apparatus tires should be inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure, according to NFPA:

A

1911

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39
Q

When completing a pre- or post- trip inspection form, the apparatus driver/operator should record steering wheel play that exceeds ______ degrees in either direction

A

10 degrees

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40
Q

If a jurisdiction is above 2,000 feet elevation, a(an) ________ test must be performed/documented during the acceptance test of a quint apparatus

A

Engine overload

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41
Q

Non-destructive tests are usually conducted by

A

Independent testing agencies

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42
Q

Inspection forms for all fire department apparatus should be documented by the :

A

Driver/operator

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43
Q

Before turning corners or negotiating curves, the apparatus driver of a manual transmission should:

A

Shift into a lower gear

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44
Q

If you violate state, local, or department driving regulations and are involved in an accident, you may be subject to

A

Civil prosecution

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45
Q

If a driver is negligent while operating an emergency vehicle and is involved in a motor vehicle accident:

A

Both the driver and the department may be held criminally and or civilly liable

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46
Q

The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver realizes the need to apply the brakes until it comes to a complete stop is :

A

TOTAL stopping distance

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47
Q

Which is a common cause of skids involving driver error?

A

Failing to anticipate obstabcles

48
Q

The distance from the time brakes are applied until the vehicle comes to a complete stop is _______ distance

A

Braking distance

49
Q

An apparatus without an antilock braking system goes into a skid. The first action taken should be to :

A

Release the brakes

50
Q

As you climb a hill, the engine speed begins to drop. Your accelerator is fully depressed. Which term best describes this situation?

A

Lugging

51
Q

You should increase the following distance to stop on snow and ice by _____ times

A

3 to 15

52
Q

Apparatus are most liekly to be involved in an accident at/on

A

Intersections

53
Q

When driving manual transmission apparatus, upon approaching curves, you should

A

Shift transmission to lower gear

54
Q

Most driving regulations pertain to environmental conditions that are

A

Dry & clear

55
Q

A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who disregards state, local, or departmental driving regulations and is involved in a collision can be

A

Subject to criminal and civil prosecution

56
Q

Unless specifically exempt, when driving an apparatus, the fire apparatus operation/drivers are generally subject to any/all

A

Statues, rules, regulations, and ordinances

57
Q

The criteria upon which the medical evaluation of fire apparatus driver/operators is contained in NFPA

A

NFPA 1582

58
Q

Which hazardous actions contribute to the adverse effects of weight transfers?

A

Too much speed in turns

59
Q

Heavy weight carried on most fire apparatus can contribute to _______ due to excessive weight transfer

A

Skidding

60
Q

engine brakes or retarding devices that assist in braking are activated when:

A

Pressure is released from the accelerator

61
Q

If you cannot account for all lanes of traffic at an intersection, you should:

A

Stop, check the lanes of traffic, then proceed

62
Q

When at an intersection, apparatus should be brought to a complete stop if:

A

You cannot account for all lanes of traffic

63
Q

Which is true when approaching an intersection?

A

Bring the apparatus to a complete stop if there are obstructions that block your view

64
Q

A drier/operator shall be subject to a periodic medical examination as required by NFPA

A

1500

65
Q

To meet the intent of NFPA 1002, driver candidates must

A

Have attended and completed a Firefighter I course

66
Q

Before an apparatus moves from the station, you should:

A

Assure that everyone is seated and belted

67
Q

Which is true regarding aerial apparatus positioning at emergency medical incidents?

A

Park between smaller apparatus and the oncoming flow of traffic

68
Q

You are responding to an emergency in the center lane when the vehicle ahead stops. Which evasive tactic should be employed?

A

Brake to reduce speed as you pass on the LEFT side

69
Q

When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the:

A

Weight of the apparatus

70
Q

the weight carried on most aerial apparatus and quints can contribute to _______ due to excessive weight transfer

A

Skidding

71
Q

If an apparatus begin to skid, you should

A

Turn the steering wheel so the front wheels face the direction of the skid

72
Q

______ may exempt driver of emergency vehicles from having a commercial driver’s license

A

U.S Federal law

73
Q

In emergency incidents that occur near railroad tracks, you should:

A

Park the apparatus 25ft from the tracks

74
Q

Blind and heavily traveled intersection should be approached and crossed:

A

Only after coming to a complete stop

75
Q

One of the most common cause of skidding is

A

Failing to anticipates obstacles

76
Q

Minimum qualification for fire apparatus driver are set by

A

NFPA 1002

77
Q

All fire apparatus training and testing should follow the requirement contained in NFPA

A

1451

78
Q

On sharp curves or when turning corners, you should shift standard transmission into a _____ gear ______ entering the curve or intersection

A

Lower, before

79
Q

Collapse zone of a building should be _____ the structure

A

One and one-half times the height of

80
Q

Which statement is true regarding passing other vehicle during emergency response?

A

Be certain that opposing lanes of traffic are clear of oncoming traffic when crossing center lane

81
Q

The electromagnetic retarder:

A

Makes the apparatus easier to manage on hills and slippery roads

82
Q

You have responded to an emergency on a highway.The apparatus should be parked at an angle so that the

A

Hazards from oncoming traffic are reduced

83
Q

You have responded to an emergency on a limited-access highway and your apparatus is not being use. You should:

A

Use the apparatus as a barrier by parking it 150-200 ft behind the apparatus being used

84
Q

Which is true regarding operations to be performed safely during the loading of fire hose while driving

A

At least one member other the driver and the personnel loading hose must be assigned as a safety observer

85
Q

Which establish requirements fort seat belts on fire apparatus?

A

NFPA 1901 & 1500

86
Q

In general, the causes of fire apparatus collisions include excessive speeding improper backing, lack of driving skills, reckless driving and

A

Poor vehicle desgin

87
Q

In 2012, there were _______ firefighters killed while on duty

A

81

88
Q

According to the U.S fire administration, ______ firefighters were killed in the U.S while responding to or returning from emergency calls

A

17

89
Q

Which is true with regards to negotiating intersections while responding to an emergency?

A

In most cases, fire apparatus may proceed through a red traffic signal or stop sign after coming to a full stop

90
Q

Which is true with regard to using the inter-axle differential lock on vehicles so equipped?

A

Always unlock the inter-axle differential lock switch again when road condition improve

91
Q

Which statement is true with regard to controlling a skid in an apparatus not equipped with ABS?

A

Once the skid is controlled, gradually apply power to the wheels to further control the vehicle by giving traction or apply brakes as needed

92
Q

Which is true about the antilock braking system on fire apparatus?

A

ABS minimizes the chance of the vehicle being put into a skid when the brakes are applied forcefully

93
Q

The average driver reaction distance at 45mph is approximately

A

50 ft

94
Q

The braking distance for the average automobile traveling 55 mph on dry, level pavement is approximately ______ ft, whereas the braking distance of a three-axle truck traveling under the same conditions is __________ft.

A

165, 395

p106

95
Q

Which statement is true with regard to long idling of diesel engines on fire apparatus?

A

It results in excessive fuel consumption

96
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 wheel base midpoint is the:

A

Breakover angle

97
Q

The purpose of using a spotter is to assist:

A

The driver by observing the area in the blind spot

98
Q

The purpose of the alley dock exercise is to simulate

A

Backing a vehicle into a restricted area

99
Q

All fire apparatus should be equipped with ____ when the apparatus is backing up.

A

An alarm system that warns others

100
Q

Which is true with regard to backing fire apparatus?

A

Two spotters are preferable to one spotter

101
Q

Which is good alternative to the alley dock exercise when testing your ability to move the vehicle backward within a restricted area?

A

Apparatus bay parking maneuver

102
Q

Regarding backing an aerial apparatus from a roadway into a restricted space, the current NFPA 1002 Standard requires ________ degree right and left- hand turn to be made

A

90 degrees

103
Q

Backing a vehicle from a roadway into a restricted space without having to stop and pull forward and without striking obstructions is the:

A

Alley dock

104
Q

A spotter should use _____ main hand signals for a clear communicayion to the driver

A

6

105
Q

When backing a fire apparatus, which is true?

A

If you cannot see your spotter, do not back the apparatus

106
Q

Which is true regarding deploying spotters for backup operations?

A

Spotters should be positioned in the vision of the driver, preferable in the left rear window

107
Q

The ______ requires you to maneuver a vehicle around obstructions on a roadway while moving forward an in reverse without stopping to change direction of travel, and without striking the obstruction

A

Serpentine course

108
Q

The serpentine course driving exercise simulates

A

Maneuvering a fire department vehicle around parked and stopped vehicles, and tight corners

109
Q

The serpentine course driving exercise is conducted utilizing a sufficiently sized level, paved driving area, and:

A

A minimum of 3 markers spaced between 30 & 38 feet apart, placed in a straight line

110
Q

Because of the size and clearance needed when backing up an apparatus, you should:

A

Assign a firefighter to clear the way and warn you of any obstacles

111
Q

The confined space turnaround exercise tests your ability to:

A

Turn a fire department vehicle 180 within a predetermined area

112
Q

The purpose of the confined space turnaround exercise is to simulalte

A

Reversing the direction of travel of a vehicle on a narrow street

113
Q

Which is true with regard to the confined space turnaround exercise?

A

The exercise tests your ability to turn the vehicle 180 degrees within the confined space

114
Q

The confined space turnaround exercise allow you to turn the apparatus _____ degrees

A

180

115
Q

Which driving exercise is required by NFPA 1002?

A

Diminishing clearance

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