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TCFP DRIVER OPERATOR AERIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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TCFP DRIVER OPERATOR AERIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:60 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 60
The driver/operator should not engage the PTO until the aerial apparatus has been:
aligned with the nearest fire hydrant for easy access.
properly positioned in accordance with the conditions on the scene.
left running in idle mode to save fuel.
parked in a location with the least visibility.
Term 2 of 60
What is a safety recommendation when operating an aerial device with tip controls?
Engage the tip controls only when the apparatus is stationary.
Always operate from the tip to maximize reach.
Use the tip controls exclusively for training purposes.
Never operate from the tip without a primary operator at the main controls.
Term 3 of 60
Where are wet-barrel hydrants usually installed?
Climates that do not have long periods of below-freezing temperatures
Areas with frequent heavy rainfall
Locations with high humidity levels year-round
Regions that experience extreme heat waves
,Term 4 of 60
Which term refers to positioning the apparatus in a location that provides the utmost efficiency
for operating on the fireground?
Spotting
Spacing
Feathering
Jackknifing
Term 5 of 60
Which procedure must be completed in order for the driver/operator to be ready to mount the
turntable and operate the aerial device?
Check the fuel levels before starting the engine.
Activate the emergency brake system to prevent movement.
Ensure all personnel are secured in their seats before moving.
Transfer of hydraulic power from the stabilizer system to aerial operations
Term 6 of 60
Which NFPA® standard details requirements for rope and hardware used for lifting eyes?
NFPA® 1983
Nfpa® 1002
Nfpa® 1911
Nfpa® 1901
,Term 7 of 60
Which is a safety guideline unique to aircraft incidents?
Park vehicles directly under the aircraft for safety.
Use fire extinguishers to put out jet fuel fires.
Do not drive through pools of jet fuel.
Always wear a parachute when approaching an aircraft.
Term 8 of 60
What is the minimum number of points of contact when climbing or riding an apparatus?
Five
Three
Four
One
Term 9 of 60
If an apparatus is to be positioned in a dead-end access, it should be backed into position if
possible because it will:
allow for better visibility of the apparatus from a distance.
reduce the risk of mechanical failure during operations.
increase the apparatus's fuel efficiency while parked.
make an escape faster if it becomes necessary.
, Term 10 of 60
NFPA® 1901 requires a protective water fog curtain nozzle to be provided on the bottom of an
elevated platform that can be operated to:
act as a signaling device for ground personnel.
provide an additional barrier when the platform is exposed to high levels of heat.
create a decorative feature on the elevated platform.
serve as a water source for nearby fire hydrants.
Term 11 of 60
Standard fire hydrants have at least one large steamer connection and:
one small nozzle for garden hoses.
three hose outlet nozzles for 3-inch (76 mm) couplings.
four hose outlet nozzles for 1½-inch (38 mm) couplings.
two hose outlet nozzles for 2½-inch (65 mm) couplings.
Term 12 of 60
Which is the BEST potential sign of structural collapse that may be identified from an overhead
look on an aerial device at a structural incident?
Bulging walls
Falling roof-mounted signs
Smoke coming from the walls
Falling debris.
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