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AERIAL APPARATUS TEST 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:222 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 222
sudden pressure changes produce reactions that may result in ___ loading and ladder ___ with
damaging results
impact; lean
surge; tilt
shock; sway
jolt; wobble
Term 2 of 222
in severe fire situations the fire can create its own ___ conditions in the form of more rapid
convection currents
heat
rain
wind
smoke
Term 3 of 222
Defensive attack is an ___ attack with exposure protection
aerial
defensive
exterior
interior
,Term 4 of 222
movement in all directions in the form of energy waves
infrared radiation
radiated heat
static electricity
convection
Term 5 of 222
hose calculation on aerial device for weight
radiated heat
Platform; boom (particularly the area of the boom joint or hinge)
charged 100ft (30m) length of 3in (77mm) supply hose weighs 310lbs (140kg) + weight of
hose and couplings 80lbs (36kg) + then detachable appliance 100lbs (45kg) + weight of
firefighter = well over 700lbs (317kg) on the device itself
-watch for pools of jet fuel
-position upwind
-watch for wreckage or other debris
-stage near touchdown area, complete response only after the aircraft has touched
down
Term 6 of 222
For efficient and safe fire control, apparatus driver/operators must work together to ensure
that aerial apparatus are positioned for ___ use and ___ stress to the aerial devices
high, low
minimum, minimum
fast, slow
maximum, minimum
,Term 7 of 222
the primary technique on above ground storage tank fires
subsurface injection
rain-down
bank-down
roll-on
Term 8 of 222
___ ___ is the biggest factor in exposure protection
convection heat
radiated heat
thermal insulation
infrared light
Term 9 of 222
if aerial device is deployed on highway, driver must frequently check the stability of apparatus.
True
False
Term 10 of 222
when approaching from an ___ side, the apparatus should be driven past the fire bldg, and the
device should be operated over the rear
downhill
sideways
uphill
backwards
, Term 11 of 222
to maintain scene safety, a driver should never shut-down all warning lights while onscene of a
___ incident
building
forest
roadway
park
Term 12 of 222
its ok to park on RR track if the call is on them
True
False
Term 13 of 222
___ spreads to ___ either by radiated heat, convection heat, or direct flame
heat; equipment
water; buildings
fire; exposures
smoke; vehicles
Term 14 of 222
the second priority involves multiple victims who may be located in different parts of the fire
buildings
True
False
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