Aerial Apparatus Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A)
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The best way to effect a blitz attack with an elevated master stream is to try to...
Aerial Apparatus Exam Questions and
Answers (Graded A)
The best way to effect a blitz attack with an elevated master stream is to try to deflect water off the
__ of the fire room. - ANSWER-ceiling
When stabilizing tractor-trailer aerial apparatus , maximum stability occurs when the angle of the
tractor is ___ degrees from the centerline of the trailer, and the aerial ladder is operated toward the
outside of the angle. - ANSWER-60
The tractor-trailer apparatus should never be positioned with the tractor and trailer at an angle: -
ANSWER-greater than 90 degrees
When using an aerial platform to remove a victim in a stokes basket, if the stokes basket will not fit in
the platform, the stokes basket may be: - ANSWER-lashed to the top rail of the platform.
If possible, when using an aerial ladder to remove a victim in a stokes basket, the easiest method to
use is to: - ANSWER-slide the stokes basket down the ladder.
The primary function of the aerial turntable is - ANSWER-to provide continuous rotation on a
horizontal plane
A gauge used to indicate water pressure in pounds-per-square-inch is a ___ gauge. - ANSWER-
pressure
the rule of thumb for elevated master stream operations is - ANSWER-75- 80- 80
What is the flow from a 2-inch nozzle with ideal nozzle pressure? (gpm = 29.7 x d2 x "'1NP) -
ANSWER-1063
Always locate the feeder hose __ of the aerial ladder - ANSWER-in the center
Elevated master streams can only be used in a defensive operation (T/F) - ANSWER-F
, Only operate elevated master streams when interior crews are either out of the structure or in a
place of safe refuge (T/F) - ANSWER-T
The recommended nozzle pressure for solid bore master streams two inches or less is __ psi -
ANSWER-80
The use of auxiliary hydraulic pumps on aerial devices should be limited to: - ANSWER-bedding the
aerial device after a main system failure occurs.
When lowering the aerial device, driver/operators should rotate the aerial device until it
is positioned directly above the - ANSWER-travel cradle
Which of the following methods ensures that the aerial device is properly positioned for storage -
ANSWER-indicator lights and Corresponding markers and sensors
Before bedding an aerial device used for master stream ops, the operator must - ANSWER-drain
water from the system
Which of the following is an indicator of mechanical trouble with the aerial device? - ANSWER-
Unusual noises or vibrations
B. Drifting of the aerial device when raised
C. Leaking hydraulic fluid
D. Overheating of any mechanical components
If any indicators of hydraulic failure with the aerial device occur, while operating at a fire scene -
ANSWER-A. personnel should be removed from the aerial device immediately.
B. the device should be taken out of service.
C. the device should be bedded using the auxiliary hydraulic pump
The purpose of hold-down locks on an aerial apparatus is to secure the - ANSWER-aerial device for
road travel
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