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Aerial Apparatus DO

Aerial apparatus Driver Operator

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DO must have awareness of all angles but... angle of ascention
before lowering the aerial device the operator should drain water from the system
one way to judge the appropriate deployment of the stabilizers is to... watch the apparatus tires
when checking stabilizers you do not need to check that they are lubricated to manufacturer specs....true or false true
when checking the drivers seat do not adjust for lower back support. True or false true
when checking tires do not look at ________. Springs
when the platform control switch is activated, who is in control of the aerial device? the firefighter in the basket/bucket
DO pumping truck must stand on anti electricution platform
Cheif administrator would not inspect the vehicle true
when testing for stability on sloped surfaces, the apparatus is parked on a ______ slope 5% downward
aerial opps on a flat roof how should you set up set up opposite of the fire side as close to fire as possible
when more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route, units should travel at least___ feet apart 300-500 feet
when positioning aerial apparatus for elevated master stream operation one should position to allow for safe/effective stream placement
when faced with a situation requiring evasive tactics, an apparatus driver should attempt to pass the overtaken vehicle on the____. left side
the_____stabilizer should be lowered first when operating on a slope uphill
Tire chains are good in up to___inches of snow up to 8 inches
it is always best to operate from the___axis longitudinal
hold down devices for articulating platforms prevent aerials from bouncing during road use
a firefighter stepping onto an aerial device from a roof would be described as an____load impact
when lowering any aerial device to its bedded position regaurdless of what the alignment indicators may say you must assure that the aerial is aligned
if the building is greater than five stories, the, the aerial apparatus should be positioned____the pumpers inside
stabilizers do not extend down and out false
when driving under winter conditions the D/O should increase the following distance because the distance to stop on snow and ice is increased____times 3-15
check vehicle with tilt cab for proper operation of the cab lift motors level and or control mechanisms operate freely proper operation of pumps
who operates the aerial D/O on the ground
the two types of position grades are longitudinal and lateral
studies have shown that civilian drivers respond better to sounds that____ change pitch often
what is the distance for the serpentine exercise 1.25 times the legnth or 30-38 feet
the second priority of an aerial apparatus at an emergency is___ exposure protection
during aircraft rescue what is the primary responsibility of an aerial transport firefighters and rescue equipment
the required minimum floor area for elevating platforms is___square ft 14
when approaching a building from the uphill side drive past the fire building and operate over the rear of the apparatus
when approaching a building from the uphill side stop short of the building and operate over the front of the apparatus
if you are the D/O and you can't see the spotters behind you,___the apparatus do not back the apparatus
the spread at which an aerial device moves is dependant on the amount the lever is pushed
most aerial devices allow ful operation in winds up to 40 mph
when an aerial losses power it lowers___ quickly
moving at a speed of 60 mph the siren is only audible up to___ 12 ft
the most stable operating position for any aerial device is___ in line with the longitudinal axis
at 40 mph the sound of the siren projects___feet in front of the apparatus 300 ft
driving to fast for road conditions, failing to anticipate weight shifts of heavy apparatus and failing to anticipate obstacles in the roadway are all things that may cause skidding
what type of cables are used for extension and retraction of aerial devices galvanized aircraft type cable
airbrakes equipped with a dry road/slippery road valve will limit___when brakes are applied front brake pressure
apparatus testing is conducted by an__ outside testing agency
180 degree turning at least 50x100
ease the clutch shortly before coming to a complete stop
what kind of load will wind gust impose on a device dynamic
apparatus are most likely to be involved in an accident at/on intersections
who operates special equipment on the aerial D/O
at low angles and fully extended one can expect an___amount of stress on the device increased
aerial apparatus maybe safely operated in winds up to___mph 35-40 mph
all aerial devices will tolerate a___load better than a___load perpendicular, lateral
two areas an articulating boom operator must monitor___and___ platform and boom
when positioning an aerial device for operation the position that should be avoided is long extension, low angle
if the building is less than 5 stories, the aerial may position___the pumper outside
when operating an aerial ladder toward a victim who is trapped the preferred method of operation to operate the aerial is slightly above and then lower to the victim
a low air warning device should sound when cylinders drop below___percent 20%
the optimum route for victim egress is interior stairway
the apparatus is least stable when operating on it's perpendicular axis
when providing access for ventilating a flat roof the aerial should be placed on the unburned side, as close as possible to the area being ventilated
the most reliable method for detecting wind speeds is calibrated equipment
type of pto switch automatic
the engine can idle at___rpm for a long time 900-1100 rpm
if you are a D/O with no spotter lock safety bars before backing
mirrors should be adjusted to the rear of the apparatus
abs is not an auxilary brake system true
hydraulic tools should be checked for alignment false
the clutch should not be disengaged while braking untill last few ft of travel
when approaching an intersection the D/O should slow the apparatus to a speed that allows a stop if neccessary
All fire apparatus should be equipped with__when the apparatus is backing up an alarm system that warns others
The rule of thumb for quick correct angle and extension set up of ladder pip is 75%-80%
The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver realizes the need to apply the brakes untill it comes to a complete stop is known as total stopping distance
when using an aerial apparatus for multiple vitim rescue it is best to setup upwind from the fire and if possible at the corners of the structure
The rule of thumb for elevated master stream operation is 75 degrees, 80% extension, 80psi
The key to safe driving is anticipation
Engine brakes or retarding devices that assist in braking are activated when pressure is released from the accelerator
When an apparatus that is not equipped with ABS goes into a skid the first action taken is to release the brakes
Parking brakes must hold an apparatus in place on a grade of 20%
Fully extended, parallel to the ground at a 90 degree angle to the longitudinal centerline of the chassis is known as the___stable position least
Its normally safer and sometimes quicker to drive around the block and start again. Than back to the aerial T
__are the most likely place for a collision involving an emergency vehicle intersections
Most driving regulations pertain to environmental conditions that are dry and clear
How many functions does each leaver have, and how many leavers for each stabilizer one leaver 2 functions
Fire apparatus on an emergency response may proceed through a red traffic signal or stop sign after coming to a complete stop and ensuring that all cars in each lane of traffic are accounted for and yielding
A___indicator light on the dash illuminates when the ATC is engaged green
As an extension of the aerial ladder loading must be decreased
The critical factor in stopping speed
Start your pre trip inspection at the drivers door and work around in a clockwise fashion T
When extending an aerial ladder to the roof for vintilation crews, the ladder should be extended past the roof level at least___feet 6ft
When staging at a hazmat scene in the__zone cold
When load testing an aerial device wind should be less than__mph 10mph
What is NFPA 1002? Driver Operator Professional Qaulifications
What is NFPA 1901 Standard for automotive fire apparatus
What is NFPA 1911 Standard for inspection, maintenance, testing & retirement of apparatus.
How often is an aerial device to be tested Annually
Per NFPA 1500, is riding on the tailboard allowed? No
This provides continuous rotation of the aerial on a horizontal plane the turntable
This is the load capacity of an aerial device fully extended at any elevation within a normal range of motion 750LBS
When water is being discharged from an aerial device what is the load capacity? 500Lbs
The ladder must be able to discharge ______ gpm in any position. 1000
a water curtain is required on platforms and must flow how many gpm 75gpm
true or false. an aerial is measured from the gound to the top surface of the highest handrail true
true or false....hydraulic fluid pressures can reach an excess of 3500 psi true
this NFPA requires a control station on the platform 1901
NFPA 1901 requires comms. on all aerials true
NFPA 1901 does not require an aerial to be equipped with breathing air systems but does regulate them. True
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