Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Aerial -
Challenge Review Questions and Answers
When maintaining aerial apparatus records, you should always - ANSWER-Refer to your department's
standard operating procedures for specific guidance
A turntable's function is best described as: - ANSWER-Provides continuous rotation on a horizontal
plane
To check the overall condition of the engine and pump, perform the: - ANSWER-Pump Test
A liquid surge effect may occur: - ANSWER-When an aerial apparatus's tank is not completely full.
Select THREE elements of the aerial device that must be visually inspected - ANSWER-Elevating
platform assembly
Ladder Rungs
Equipment
Hydraulic system in aerial apparatus are used to: - ANSWER-Stabilize the apparatus and extend the
aerial device
One way to help ensure safety at a highway incident is to: - ANSWER-Turn the front wheels away
from the firefighters working the incident
Positioning an aerial device to access an aircraft wing is basically the same as positioning: - ANSWER-
To access the roof of a building
When performing the serpentine exercise you would be penalized for: - ANSWER-Hitting or brushing
one of the markers
They type of water delivery system on an aerial device specifically designed for the deployment of
elevated master streams is a: - ANSWER-Elevating water tower system
, 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: - ANSWER-Both a left and a right
curve
When checking the hydraulic fluid level: - ANSWER-Use a dipstick or sight gauge
Identify THREE features of elevated platform waterway systems - ANSWER-Attack lines
Two nozzles at the platform
Handlines
Identify THREE conditions where you should drive an aerial apparatus in low gear: - ANSWER-
Climbing a hill
Traveling around a corner
Approaching an intersection
Select three areas that should be checked when looking at tires - ANSWER-Condition
Type
Inflation
The most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North America is the: - ANSWER-Aerial
ladder apparatus
When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators should perform a: - ANSWER-Hot
and cold check
Identify the FIVE major features or functions of quints - ANSWER-size of the fire pump.
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