IFSAC Aerial Test Questions and Answers (Graded A)
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IFSAC Aerial Test Questions and Answers (Graded A)IFSAC Aerial Test Questions and Answers (Graded A)IFSAC Aerial Test Questions and Answers (Graded A)IFSAC Aerial Test Questions and Answers (Graded A)
Aerial Ladder Platform - ANSWER-Power operated ladder, usually employing hydraulics, with a passe...
IFSAC Aerial Test Questions and Answers
(Graded A)
Aerial Ladder Platform - ANSWER-Power operated ladder, usually employing hydraulics, with a
passenger carrying device attached to the end of the ladder.
Telescoping Aerial Platform - ANSWER-An elevating platform equipped with piping systems and
nozzles for elevated master stream operations. Telescoping aerial devices are not meant to be
climbed and are equipped with a small ladder that is to used only for escape from the platform in
emergency situations.
Articulating Aerial Platform - ANSWER-Aerial device that consists of two or more booms that are
attached with hinges and operate in a folding manner. A passenger carrying platform is attached to
the working end of the device.
What is the purpose of a water tower? - ANSWER-to deploy elevated master streams
To be a quint: - ANSWER-fire pump, water tank, supply/attack hose, ground ladders, aerial
device/elevated platform
*must be able to pump 1,000 gpm, must hold 300 gallons of water*
Types of interlock devices on an aerial apparatus - ANSWER--aerial/stabilizer
-body collision
-rotation interlock (short jack)
-maximum elevation slow-down
-retraction
-nozzle stow
-aerial function interlocks
-cab interlock
-tiller operator interlock
,three main portions of an aerial ladder - ANSWER-base rails (beams), top rails, rungs
four main components of a hydraulic system - ANSWER-actuators, hydraulic fluid, hydraulic pump,
and hydraulic reservoir
actuator - ANSWER-transforms the power into mechanical force
Bed Ladder Pipe - ANSWER-Non telescoping section of pipe, usually 3 or 3 1/2 inches in diameter
attached to the underside of the bed section of the aerial ladder for the purpose of deploying an
elevated master stream.
Bed ladder systems - ANSWER--usually have solid stream nozzles
-inability to telescope
-manually operated nozzles
Telescoping waterway systems - ANSWER--most newer aerial ladders
-minimum internal diameter of 4 inches
-on quints, telescoping waterway is also connected directly to fire pump so the truck may supply
itself when necessary
-most are capable of flows up to 1,000 gpm
-remote switches control aim and stream pattern
Aerial Apparatus - ANSWER-Fire fighting vehicle equipped with a hydraulically operated ladder,
elevating platform, or other similar device for the purpose of placing personnel and/or water streams
in elevated positions.
IFSTA classifies aerial fire devices as: - ANSWER--aerial ladder apparatus
-elevating platform apparatus
-aerial ladder platforms
-telescoping aerial platforms
-articulating aerial platforms
-water towers
, (three main categories based on how they are used and their tactical advantages/disadvantages)
aerial ladder - ANSWER-Power operated ladder, usually employing hydraulics, that is mounted on a
special truck chassis.
Tillered Trailer - ANSWER-Trailer equipped with steerable rear wheels.
NFPA that separates aerial devices into categories, and establishes the number of sections and
minimum reach required of an aerial apparatus - ANSWER-NFPA 1901
NFPA 1901 - ANSWER-Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
two most common materials for construction of aerial ladders - ANSWER-heat-treated aluminum
alloy and steel
hydraulic fluid - ANSWER-the medium by which the system transmits force
types of pumps used for hydraulic systems - ANSWER--load sensing piston pump
-rotary vane pump
-rotary gear positive-displacement pump
hydraulic hose must be rated to withstand pressures at least _________________ greater than
normal operating pressure - ANSWER-4 times
Valves may be controlled: - ANSWER-manually, electronically, hydraulically, mechanically, or by
combination of these methods
Counterbalance valves - ANSWER-prevent unintentional or undesirable motion of the device from its
established position
selector valve - ANSWER-a three-way valve that directs fluid to either the stabilizer control valves or
the aerial device control valves
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