Part 1 Flashcards
The apparatus inspection should begin by approaching the vehicle and looking beneath the vehicle for spots that indicates
Leaking vehicle fluids
A clean engine and clean functional parts permit proper _____of an apparatus
Inspection
The servicing of air filters should be carried out:
As required by the manufacturer
Keeping something in a state of usefulness or readiness is:
Maintenance
Proper ____ reduces out-of-service time
Lubrication
To keep fire apparatus in a good operating condition, maintenance myst be performed in accordance with
The manufacturer’s recommendations
It is important to maintain ____ of fuel
At least 3/4 of a tank
Checking the fluid level is done
Per department’s standard operating procedure/standard operating guides
To select the proper lubricant, primary consideration must be given to the:
Manufacturer’s recommendation
The manufacturer’s manual will ________ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E) number for the engine oil
Recommend
To restore or replace that which has become inoperable is
Repair
An ammeter/voltmeter indicates the:
Amount of current flowing into the battery
Batteries produce explosive _____ gas when being charged
Hydrogen
Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full-load operation may result in
Turbo seizure
Which statement regarding ammeters is correct?
A fire appatus should be dried:
With a clean chamois
Which is the result of over-throttling
Loss of power
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
Angle of departure
When washing a fire department apparatus, water should be applied with a :
Garden hose that does not have a nozzle attached
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
6 months old
When cleaning the automotive glass on fire apparatus, warm soapy water or commercial glass cleaners should be used in combination with
Paper towels or cleaning cloth rags
Checking the electrolyte level is a step in inspecting
The battery
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
Angle of approach
Manufacturers recommend that new apparatus be frequently washed with cold water for
Six months
When performing air brake tests on fire apparatus, air brake automatic activation (pop-out) should occur between________ psi pressure in the system
20-40
When performing air brake tests on fire apparatus, air compressor cut-in should occur no lower than
85 psi
The ________ watches the system for added electrical loads that threaten to overload the system
Load monitor
A braking system that has a snow-and - mud switch is a(n)
Antilock braking system with automatic traction control
The NFPA 1901 Standard requires aerial apparatus to carry a minimum a mount of forcible entry equipment. The required forcible entry equipment is
Flat head axes
Which ladder is required for a complement on an aerial apparatus?
Attic ladders
During air brake tests, air compressor cut-out should occur between:
12-130 psi
Non-destructive tesyting is performed every
5 years
When charging an apparatus battery using cables, you should:
Follow the manufacturer’s operation manual for which battery the cable should be connected to
Even though they adjust themselves, you must check apparatus brake system automatic slack adjusters:
Daily
Apparatus brakes should be thoroughly tested at least once:
Per year
The parking brake must be able to hold the apparatus in place on a _______ percent grade
20
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the:
Maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated on roadways
Apparatus tires should be inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure, according to NFPA:
1911
When completing a pre- or post- trip inspection form, the apparatus driver/operator should record steering wheel play that exceeds ______ degrees in either direction
10 degrees
If a jurisdiction is above 2,000 feet elevation, a(an) ________ test must be performed/documented during the acceptance test of a quint apparatus
Engine overload
Non-destructive tests are usually conducted by
Independent testing agencies
Inspection forms for all fire department apparatus should be documented by the :
Driver/operator
Before turning corners or negotiating curves, the apparatus driver of a manual transmission should:
Shift into a lower gear
If you violate state, local, or department driving regulations and are involved in an accident, you may be subject to
Civil prosecution
If a driver is negligent while operating an emergency vehicle and is involved in a motor vehicle accident:
Both the driver and the department may be held criminally and or civilly liable
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 :
TOTAL stopping distance
Which is a common cause of skids involving driver error?
Failing to anticipate obstabcles
The distance from the time brakes are applied until the vehicle comes to a complete stop is _______ distance
Braking distance
An apparatus without an antilock braking system goes into a skid. The first action taken should be to :
Release the brakes
As you climb a hill, the engine speed begins to drop. Your accelerator is fully depressed. Which term best describes this situation?
Lugging
You should increase the following distance to stop on snow and ice by _____ times
3 to 15
Apparatus are most liekly to be involved in an accident at/on
Intersections
When driving manual transmission apparatus, upon approaching curves, you should
Shift transmission to lower gear
Most driving regulations pertain to environmental conditions that are
Dry & clear
A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who disregards state, local, or departmental driving regulations and is involved in a collision can be
Subject to criminal and civil prosecution
Unless specifically exempt, when driving an apparatus, the fire apparatus operation/drivers are generally subject to any/all
Statues, rules, regulations, and ordinances
The criteria upon which the medical evaluation of fire apparatus driver/operators is contained in NFPA
NFPA 1582
Which hazardous actions contribute to the adverse effects of weight transfers?
Too much speed in turns
Heavy weight carried on most fire apparatus can contribute to _______ due to excessive weight transfer
Skidding
engine brakes or retarding devices that assist in braking are activated when:
Pressure is released from the accelerator
If you cannot account for all lanes of traffic at an intersection, you should:
Stop, check the lanes of traffic, then proceed
When at an intersection, apparatus should be brought to a complete stop if:
You cannot account for all lanes of traffic
Which is true when approaching an intersection?
Bring the apparatus to a complete stop if there are obstructions that block your view
A drier/operator shall be subject to a periodic medical examination as required by NFPA
1500
To meet the intent of NFPA 1002, driver candidates must
Have attended and completed a Firefighter I course
Before an apparatus moves from the station, you should:
Assure that everyone is seated and belted
Which is true regarding aerial apparatus positioning at emergency medical incidents?
Park between smaller apparatus and the oncoming flow of traffic
You are responding to an emergency in the center lane when the vehicle ahead stops. Which evasive tactic should be employed?
Brake to reduce speed as you pass on the LEFT side
When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the:
Weight of the apparatus
the weight carried on most aerial apparatus and quints can contribute to _______ due to excessive weight transfer
Skidding
If an apparatus begin to skid, you should
Turn the steering wheel so the front wheels face the direction of the skid
______ may exempt driver of emergency vehicles from having a commercial driver’s license
U.S Federal law
In emergency incidents that occur near railroad tracks, you should:
Park the apparatus 25ft from the tracks
Blind and heavily traveled intersection should be approached and crossed:
Only after coming to a complete stop
One of the most common cause of skidding is
Failing to anticipates obstacles
Minimum qualification for fire apparatus driver are set by
NFPA 1002
All fire apparatus training and testing should follow the requirement contained in NFPA
1451
On sharp curves or when turning corners, you should shift standard transmission into a _____ gear ______ entering the curve or intersection
Lower, before
Collapse zone of a building should be _____ the structure
One and one-half times the height of
Which statement is true regarding passing other vehicle during emergency response?
Be certain that opposing lanes of traffic are clear of oncoming traffic when crossing center lane
The electromagnetic retarder:
Makes the apparatus easier to manage on hills and slippery roads
You have responded to an emergency on a highway.The apparatus should be parked at an angle so that the
Hazards from oncoming traffic are reduced
You have responded to an emergency on a limited-access highway and your apparatus is not being use. You should:
Use the apparatus as a barrier by parking it 150-200 ft behind the apparatus being used
Which is true regarding operations to be performed safely during the loading of fire hose while driving
At least one member other the driver and the personnel loading hose must be assigned as a safety observer
Which establish requirements fort seat belts on fire apparatus?
NFPA 1901 & 1500
In general, the causes of fire apparatus collisions include excessive speeding improper backing, lack of driving skills, reckless driving and
Poor vehicle desgin
In 2012, there were _______ firefighters killed while on duty
81
According to the U.S fire administration, ______ firefighters were killed in the U.S while responding to or returning from emergency calls
17
Which is true with regards to negotiating intersections while responding to an emergency?
In most cases, fire apparatus may proceed through a red traffic signal or stop sign after coming to a full stop
Which is true with regard to using the inter-axle differential lock on vehicles so equipped?
Always unlock the inter-axle differential lock switch again when road condition improve
Which statement is true with regard to controlling a skid in an apparatus not equipped with ABS?
Once the skid is controlled, gradually apply power to the wheels to further control the vehicle by giving traction or apply brakes as needed
Which is true about the antilock braking system on fire apparatus?
ABS minimizes the chance of the vehicle being put into a skid when the brakes are applied forcefully
The average driver reaction distance at 45mph is approximately
50 ft
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.
165, 395
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Which statement is true with regard to long idling of diesel engines on fire apparatus?
It results in excessive fuel consumption
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:
Breakover angle
The purpose of using a spotter is to assist:
The driver by observing the area in the blind spot
The purpose of the alley dock exercise is to simulate
Backing a vehicle into a restricted area
All fire apparatus should be equipped with ____ when the apparatus is backing up.
An alarm system that warns others
Which is true with regard to backing fire apparatus?
Two spotters are preferable to one spotter
Which is good alternative to the alley dock exercise when testing your ability to move the vehicle backward within a restricted area?
Apparatus bay parking maneuver
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
90 degrees
Backing a vehicle from a roadway into a restricted space without having to stop and pull forward and without striking obstructions is the:
Alley dock
A spotter should use _____ main hand signals for a clear communicayion to the driver
6
When backing a fire apparatus, which is true?
If you cannot see your spotter, do not back the apparatus
Which is true regarding deploying spotters for backup operations?
Spotters should be positioned in the vision of the driver, preferable in the left rear window
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
Serpentine course
The serpentine course driving exercise simulates
Maneuvering a fire department vehicle around parked and stopped vehicles, and tight corners
The serpentine course driving exercise is conducted utilizing a sufficiently sized level, paved driving area, and:
A minimum of 3 markers spaced between 30 & 38 feet apart, placed in a straight line
Because of the size and clearance needed when backing up an apparatus, you should:
Assign a firefighter to clear the way and warn you of any obstacles
The confined space turnaround exercise tests your ability to:
Turn a fire department vehicle 180 within a predetermined area
The purpose of the confined space turnaround exercise is to simulalte
Reversing the direction of travel of a vehicle on a narrow street
Which is true with regard to the confined space turnaround exercise?
The exercise tests your ability to turn the vehicle 180 degrees within the confined space
The confined space turnaround exercise allow you to turn the apparatus _____ degrees
180
Which driving exercise is required by NFPA 1002?
Diminishing clearance
