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Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Aerial -
Challenge Review Questions and
Correct Answers 2025 Graded A
A Driver/Operator may need to review manufacturer's operating instructions, which is a duty that calls for: - ANSGood reading comprehension A ladder's base is best described as - ANSthe bottom section of the aerial ladder A liquid surge effect may occur: - ANSWhen an aerial apparatus's tank is not completely full. A relay operation is used when: - ANSThe water source is remote from the fire incident A Stokes litter: - ANSCan be used with aerial ladders or elevated platforms. A turntable's function is best described as: - ANSProvides continuous rotation on a horizontal plane Aerial apparatus driver/operator are regulated by: - ANSAll of the above Aerial apparatus driver/operators should use slow to moderate operational speed in extremely low temperature conditions to: - ANSNOT D
An aerial apparatus driver/operator is expected to: - ANSControl the aerial apparatus while accelerating, decelerating, and turning An aerial apparatus is most stable when the aerial device is operated - ANSDirectly over the front or rear of the vehicle As aerial extensions increases - ANSAerial loading must decrease Check the hydraulic and elevation/lifting cylinders for - ANSFluid leakage During a tandem pumping operation make sure you do not - ANSexceed the rated pressure of the hose or pump During an aerial apparatus inspection, the lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading is: - ANSat least 3/4 full ????? During an operation inspection, rotate the aerial device - ANSWhile the device is extended or fully retracted During relay pumping operations, the intake pressure relief valves are used to: - ANSReduce the potential for damage to the pump or hoselines Following the engine speed check and vacuum test, to prepare the aerial apparatus for the remaining tests: - ANSMake the pump operational
Using side view mirrors Identify the correct description of an aerial apparatus's center of gravity - ANSHigh Identify the FIVE major features or functions of quints - ANSsize of the fire pump. pre-piped waterway on the aerial apparatus size of the water tank array and length of grounds ladders amount of supply and attack hose Identify the FOUR factors that affect the choice of a type of aerial apparatus - ANS1. most common tasks required of the device
- maneuverability
- length of reach
- amount of equipment that apparatus needs to carry Identify the TRUE statement about lugging - ANSLugging occurs when the engine is placed in a gear that is too high (over-throttling) for a particular situation.
Identify the TRUE statement about preliminary checks - ANSEnsure that the wheels are properly chocked to prevent rolling, if required Identify the TWO features that provide automatic locking capabilities on most aerial apparatus - ANSHolding valves Interlock Identify THREE adverse conditions of which driver/operators need to be aware - ANSLow-angle operations High winds Operating on a grade Identify THREE challenges involved with positioning in a processing facility or refinery - ANSNarrow driveways Dead-end accesses Overhead obstructions Identify THREE conditions where you should drive an aerial apparatus in low gear: - ANSClimbing a hill Traveling around a corner
Identify THREE indicators that a building may become unstable - ANSInterior collapse Sagging roofs Falling bricks Identify THREE SAFE operating practices for aerial devices - ANSAlways be aware of overhead obstructions in the ladder's path of travel, especially overhead power lines Never extend or retract an aerial ladder while responders are on it Never overload the ladder - follow manufacturer's recommendations Identify THREE safety requirements a driver/operator should keep in mind when responding to an aircraft incident. - ANSPosition upwind from fire conditions or fuel vapors Do not drive through pools of jet fuel Watch for wreckage that may flatten tires Identify THREE service tests for aerial apparatus - ANSPressure Control Test Priming Test
Pumping Test Identify THREE steps required to complete a right turn - ANSCheck to see if the side street or road is clear Move the aerial apparatus to the right lane, if necessary Activate the right turn signal Identify THREE things you should do when turning an aerial apparatus 180 degrees - ANSUse the side view mirrors equipped on the aerial apparatus Be aware of any obstructions in your line of travel Make sure you can see your spotter Identify TWO aerial apparatus systems that are used for the extension of the aerial device. - ANSCable Hydraulic Identify TWO sources for powering portable generators - ANSDiesel engine Small gasoline engine
In window rescues, most fire departments prefer to position the aerial platform so the: - ANSTop rail is even with the windowsill Later arriving apparatus dispatched to a multiple-alarm emergency scene will be sent - ANSTo a level II staging area Match each description with the associated type of hose lay - ANSForward Lay
- Usually uses four-way hydrant valve
- Allows driver/operator to monitor the fire scene Reverse Lay
- Fire personnel must unload equipment before hook-up to the hydrant
- Apparatus moves away from fire incident to hydrant
- Keeps apparatus at the hydrant Most pre-service tests are performed: - ANSBy the manufacturer NFPA 1002 requires that driver/operators operate an aerial apparatus over a predetermined route n a public roadway that incorporates all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSBoth a left and a right curve One advantage that fog streams have over solid stream is that they: - ANSAre better at breaking up water for steam conversion
One aerial device that is better suited for below-grade rescues is the: - ANSThree-boom, articulating aerial platform One way to help ensure safety at a highway incident is to: - ANSTurn the front wheels away from the firefighters working the incident Periodic records should cover - ANSInstruments and Gauges Personnel must be seated and wearing their seatbelts before the aerial apparatus begins moving in all of the following situations EXCEPT when: - ANSLoading the hose back onto the aerial apparatus Place the steps for completing the apparatus station parking maneuver in the correct order - ANS Place the steps for positioning an aerial device in the correct order - ANS Place the steps for starting an aerial apparatus in the correct order - ANS1. Disconnect all auxiliary electrical and air sources
- Turn on the apparatus's battery/batteries
- Start the engine
- Observe the apparatus's gauges
- Check, seat, mirrors, and steering wheel adjustments
To review aerial device operation for the driver/operator. Select the type of requirements that must be met by the driver/operators. - ANSVision and hearing Select three areas that should be checked when looking at tires - ANSCondition Type Inflation Select THREE elements of the aerial device that must be visually inspected
- ANSElevating platform assembly Ladder Rungs Equipment Select THREE stabilizer components and functions that are inspected during the stability test - ANSHydraulics Pads Deployment
Should your aerial apparatus begin to skid, you should - ANSTake your foot off the breaks, letting the wheels rotate freely Stabilizer pads should be used: - ANSevery time the stabilizers are deployed. Testing the discharge pressure gauges and flowmeter is important because if these devices are not working properly: - ANSYou could supply dangerously insufficient or excessive amounts of water The 75-80-80 rule applies to - ANSDetachable waterways The best hose for hydrant operations is a - ANSSoft intake hose The conditions that provide optimal stopping ability are: - ANSDry, paved, straight roadways The driver/operator will often be required to perform: - ANSService Test The function of the hydraulic system is to: - ANSprovide power for operating the various hydraulic components needed to stabilize the apparatus and operate the aerial device The key thing to remember when conducting an inspection of a aerial apparatus is to: - ANSBe systematic
To reduce stress when approaching from the downhill side, the driver/operator can - ANSStop short of the building with the aerial device operated over the cab Voice communication systems on a aerial apparatus are specialized as they must provide a: - ANSHands-free transmitter/receiver at the tip of the ladder or in the elevating platform and a second transmitter/receiver at the turntable control station Water Tower Systems: - ANSDischarge elevated master streams for fire attack from the aerial device When approaching a multi-story incident, driver/operators should position the aerial apparatus on the side of the building: - ANSOpposite the fire When approaching an underpass or low clearance area: - ANSCheck to see if the underpass height is marked When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators should perform a: - ANSHot and cold check When checking the hydraulic fluid level: - ANSUse a dipstick or sight gauge When drafting from a static water source, it is important to remember to: - ANSMake your connections before moving into position
When entering an intersection, you should: - ANSMake eye contact with the other drivers at or entering the intersection. When hooking up to a hydrant and additional lines are anticipated, it is best to install a: - ANSGate valve on the smaller hydrant discharge When inspecting the front of the aerial apparatus, be sure to check the: - ANSWindshield When it is necessary to leave the engine on in cold weather or other extenuating circumstances, set the idle according to: - ANSYour department's SOPs When maintaining aerial apparatus records, you should always - ANSRefer to your department's standard operating procedures for specific guidance When not in use, an adjustable nozzle should be set to the: - ANSFog position When parked with the aerial device in its stowed position, an aerial apparatus has a: - ANSLow angle operations base of stability limited to the rectangle formed at each corner by the tires When parking at a HazMat incident, driver/operators should: - ANSApproach uphill and upwind
When raising the aerial device, extend the fly sections of the aerial device until - ANSThe tip of the device is slight above the target When the main aerial device cannot reach a portion of the building, what portable tool is typically used? - ANSPole ladder When ventilating a flat roof, aerial ladders should be extended at least: - ANS6 feet (2m) above roof level When washing the exterior of your aerial apparatus: - ANSbegin washing from the top of the apparatus and work downward When working near overhead lines, aerial apparatus driver/operators should try to maintain a distance of at least: - ANS10 feet (3 m) When working with parapet-style roofs, the most effective aerial device for rescues may be the: - ANSThree-section articulating device You may need to perform a confined space turnaround: - ANSFor a reverse hose lay in a narrow street or intersection You should NEVER back an aerial apparatus: - ANSIf you don't have at least one spotter.
