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PBCFR Driver Operator Manual Exam Study Guide Solutions One of the best qualities a Driver Operator can posses is _______. - ANSWER- Common sense Each year approximately _____ of all firefighter injuries and deaths are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from emergenc...

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PBCFR Driver Operator Manual Exam
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One of the best qualities a Driver Operator can posses is _______. - ANSWER✔✔-

Common sense


Each year approximately _____ of all firefighter injuries and deaths are caused by

vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from emergency calls. -

ANSWER✔✔-22%


Some of the reasons for firefighting injuries and accidents related to driving include: -

ANSWER✔✔-excessive speed, unfamiliarity with the apparatus, and lack of a driver

training program


The first goal of the DO is to: - ANSWER✔✔-get the apparatus and crew to the scene in

an expedient, safe, and efficient manner


Drivers of emergency vehicles in Florida are required to posses a _____ license. -

ANSWER✔✔-Class E


DO's who violate Florida Statutes can be subjected to: - ANSWER✔✔-criminal and/or

civil prosecution


Freightliner Engine GVW: - ANSWER✔✔-34,900 lbs
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,E-One Typhoon Engine GVW: - ANSWER✔✔-39,000 lbs


Sutphen Engine GVW: - ANSWER✔✔-38,600 lbs


2-door rescue GVW: - ANSWER✔✔-16,900 lbs


4-door rescue GVW: - ANSWER✔✔-19,340 lbs


Quint GVW: - ANSWER✔✔-53,700 lbs


Tender GVW: - ANSWER✔✔-57,000 lbs


Light & Air GVW: - ANSWER✔✔-24,500 lbs


Brush Truck GVW: - ANSWER✔✔-29,700 lbs


Special Ops GVW: - ANSWER✔✔-43,440 lbs


Keep in mind when driving Fire Rescue apparatus that they are extremely heave and do

not ____ or ____ as privately owned vehicles you may drive. - ANSWER✔✔-Handle ;

stop as fast


When positioning apparatus if police have no yet arrived on scene first ____ before

addressing the emergency. - ANSWER✔✔-Control oncoming vehicular traffic


Limit your on-scene exposure time to ________. - ANSWER✔✔-What is required to

complete the assignment




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,When on scene of a vehicle accident avoid using ____ to direct traffic if at all possible. -

ANSWER✔✔-Firefighters


Position apparatus at a ____ angle to the roadway between the work zone and the

traffic. - ANSWER✔✔-45 degree


On apparatus that have extrication and medical gear stored on the passenger side,

position the apparatus so the passenger side is in the ______. - ANSWER✔✔-Work zone


On traffic scenes place cones to fend off traffic _____ to ____ feet behind the apparatus. -

ANSWER✔✔-75-100


While working on scene at night, turn off headlights of apparatus that are _______. -

ANSWER✔✔-Facing oncoming traffic


Use _____ to illuminate cones at night or in fog/smoke conditions. - ANSWER✔✔-

Flares


Personnel working around traffic shall wear department approved ______. For added

visibility and safety don _____ over your bunker coat. - ANSWER✔✔-Traffic safety

vests ; traffic vest


When two or more emergency vehicles are traveling Code 3 together in the same

direction, maintain a separation distance of at least _______. - ANSWER✔✔-300 feet


DO NOT _____ another emergency vehicle that is responding Code 3 with you. -

ANSWER✔✔-Pass
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, Avoid passing on the ____ if at all possible. - ANSWER✔✔-Right


Avoid the use of _____ at night. - ANSWER✔✔-Wig-wags


Keep doors and compartments ____ when not in use. Practice _______ when operating

on scene. - ANSWER✔✔-Closed ; good housekeeping


______ is always the first priority on a fire scene. - ANSWER✔✔-Rescue


First arriving units must evaluate conditions and leave room for the ____ if necessary. -

ANSWER✔✔-Quint


Method of fire attack can govern vehicle ______. - ANSWER✔✔-Placement


Operating in the _____ mode will warrant keeping the engine close the building to

ensure the nozzle will reach the fire and tools and equipment are readily available. -

ANSWER✔✔-Offensive mode


A _____ operation may require the engine to be placed a greater distance from the

building. - ANSWER✔✔-Defensive


The collapse zone is ____ times the height of the building. - ANSWER✔✔-1 ½


When possible, position the engine ____ on the windward side of the incident. -

ANSWER✔✔-Upwind


Terrain can have a significant effect. Given the choice, always choose a _____ surface

over an ____ surface. - ANSWER✔✔-Paved ; unpaved

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