Pump Ops Chpt 19

Question 1

Fall protection will only be useful if the ______ is secured to a portion of the device that will support the load imposed by a fall

Answer 1

Tether

Question 2

The primary control position for the aerial operator is at the lower controls, usually located at the _____

Answer 2

Turntable

Question 3

The secondary control position is either at the controls or controls in the ______

Answer 3

Platform basket

Question 4

Most manufacturers provide distributed load capacities, depending on the ladder extension and elevation. This informations communicated via the _______

Answer 4

Load chart

Question 5

Newer drivers operators should avoid full speed operations until they are very familiar with the operation of the aerial device. Because of the forces being generated, especially length increases, all movements must be slow, smooth and controlled_____

Answer 5

Feathering

Question 6

_____ are permanently attached nozzle systems that can be operated from either the tip of the aerial or one section lower.

Answer 6

True pinnable airways

Question 7

Operators of pinnable water ways must be properly trained and have full knowledge of the proper procedures for safely operating in both ________

Answer 7

Firefighter and rescue modes

Question 8

Firefighting mode is where the master stream nozzle is at the ____ of the aerial.

Answer 8

Tip

Question 9

Rescue mode the nozzle is one aerial ________

Answer 9

Section lower

Question 10

It is preferable to use some type of ______ apparatus when placing one or more firefighters at the position where the elevated master stream is going to be deployed

Answer 10

Elevating platform

Question 11

Operating of the aerial device when the apparatus is parked on a grade greatly complicates the _____ placed upon the aerial device and its related components

Answer 11

Dynamic stress factors

Question 12

The driver operator must be able to roughly determine the wind speeds at the location of aerial device operation. The most reliable methods of obtaining this information involve the use of ________.

Answer 12

Calibrated measuring equipment

Question 13

Cold weather causes an increased _____ of the hydraulic oil, slowing overall machine operation

Answer 13

Viscosity

Question 14

When subjected to extreme cold, the device should be operated in a manner that will minimize or eliminate ____ to its structural members

Answer 14

Shock loading

Question 15

In icy conditions, the operator should consider keeping the aerial ______ with the apparatus chassis as this is the strongest position to operate any aerial device

Answer 15

In line

Question 16

Special rescue operations are the most common scenario that require _____ by an aerial device

Answer 16

Below grade operations

Question 17

While most manufactures do not recommend using the aerial device to physically lift a load, the aerial device is sometimes used to create a ______ for a rope rescue system that moves a load

Answer 17

High anchor point

Question 18

One type of aerial device that is particularly well suited for below grade rescue operations is the _______

Answer 18

Three boom articulating aerial platform