Written Exam

Question 1

List the Safety Equipment utilized during a Pre-Trip Inspection

Answer 1

Safety Glasses
Gloves 
Wheel Blocks
Creepers
Hearing Protection 
Spotters for Backing Up

Question 2

Which piece of Safety Equipment must be utilized by all occupants while a fire apparatus is in motion?

Answer 2

Seat Belts

Question 3

The Compound Gauge displays water pressure in which Pump System Component?

Answer 3

Inlet Manifold

Question 4

The Pump Pressure Gauge displays water pressure in which Pump System Component?

Answer 4

Discharge Manifold

Question 5

Identify 3 ways in which the Pump can be Primed.

Answer 5

Mechanical
Pressurized Water Sources
Head Pressure

Question 6

Identify the maximum allowable Push Rod travel during a 90 psi Service Brake application on a vehicle equipped with Automatic Slack Adjustors.

Answer 6

2”

Question 7

Identify the 4 departmental personnel requiring notification in the event of an apparatus major mechanical deficiency requiring immediate attention.

Answer 7

Company Officer
OCC
Mechanical Division
A/C

Question 8

Where must the list of equipment transferred onto a spare apparatus from a first line apparatus, be entered and recorded?

Answer 8

Vehicle Log Books of Out of Service & In Service apparatus

Question 9

After returning from a major emergency incident what Post Operational Procedure should be undertaken?

Answer 9

Equipment Inventory and Inspection