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Aerial CDC Review QuestionsTo ensure that aerial driver/operators are prepared to perform lifts, bends, and other strenuous
activities, they must obtain a periodic medical examination in accordance with: - Answer-NFPA 1500,
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Hydraulic System - Answer-Provides power for operating the various components needed to stabilize
the apparatus and extend the aerial device
Communication System - Answer-Permits firefighters at the tip of the aerial device to communicate
with the driver/operator at the turntable control station
Cable System - Answer-Extends the third, fourth, and fifth sections of the aerial device
Water Delivery System - Answer-Includes the pre-paid aerial ladder waterway, detachable ladder pipe
system, elevating waterway system, and the water tower system
Breathing System - Answer-Allows one or more firefighters operating at the tip of the aerial device to
breathe clean air without donning a SCBA
Mounted Special System - Answer-Includes the electrical power generation equipment, scene lighting,
and hydraulic extrication tool systems
, A ladder's fly section is best described as the: - Answer-Second and subsequent sections that extend
beyond the base or bed section
Hydraulic System - Answer-Elevates the aerial device from its stowed position
Cables, slides, and rollers - Answer-Used to extend the third and fourth sections on an aerial device
Turntable - Answer-Provides continuous rotation on a horizontal plane
Control Pedestal - Answer-Positioned on the turntable to the side of the aerial device so that the
operator has a clear view of the tip and workers on the device
Stabilizers - Answer-Deployed anytime the aerial device will be raised from its bed and prevents the
apparatus from leaning or tipping over
Identify three types of ground ladders an aerial device MUST have: - Answer-Extension ladders, folding
ladders, and roof ladders
Characteristics of an aerial apparatus can be compared to: - Answer-An individual personality--each
apparatus may perform, react, and handle differently
What should you do when approaching an intersection? - Answer-Make eye contact with other drivers
to make sure that they see you
When is one situation warning devices should be turned on? - Answer-When the apparatus needs to
negotiate slow-moving traffic
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