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IFSAC AERIAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:169 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 169
Bed ladder systems
-a.k.a. H-stabilizers
-stabilizers that extend straight away from the truck and have jacks that extend straight
down to the ground
-usually have solid stream nozzles
-inability to telescope
-manually operated nozzles
manually, electronically, hydraulically, mechanically, or by combination of these
methods
Slowly extending and retracting the aerial device to remove accumulated ice.
Term 2 of 169
variety of ground ladders on an aerial apparatus is dictated by ____________
The manufacturer’s recommendations for ladder materials
The size of the fire truck and its storage capacity
NFPA 1901, the insurance agency, or the authority having jurisdiction
Local fire department preferences and budget constraints
Term 3 of 169
T or F: you should not step off a charged vehicle
wide-angle fog stream so that it doesn't damage the aerial
2" on a 20" wheel or 10 degrees on any other sized steering wheel
False- some have a weather covering but are not insulated
True- if you touch a charged vehicle while standing on the ground, you may be injured
or killed
,Term 4 of 169
ladder compartment must include the following:
attic ladder, roof ladders, extension ladders
-aerial ladders with piped waterways and water towers
-aerial ladders with detachable waterways
-elevating platforms
even with the windowsill
spraying large fire streams into the thermal column
Term 5 of 169
Ice Shrugging
Using hot water to melt the ice off the device
Covering the device with a tarp to prevent ice buildup
Slowly extending and retracting the aerial device to remove accumulated ice.
Rapidly shaking the device to dislodge ice
,Term 6 of 169
Telescoping aerial devices include:
manually, electronically, hydraulically, mechanically, or by combination of these
methods
-aerial ladder apparatus
-elevating platform apparatus
-aerial ladder platforms
-telescoping aerial platforms
-articulating aerial platforms
-water towers
(three main categories based on how they are used and their tactical
advantages/disadvantages)
-aerial ladders
-aerial ladder platforms
-telescoping elevating platforms
-telescoping water towers
-limitations of the apparatus
-proper spotting angles
-maximum load limits
-safe operating practices
Term 7 of 169
T or F: It is generally not practical to discharge aerated foam through an elevated master
stream appliance
True
-distributing the thermal layers
-creating large volumes of steam
-the possibility of being struck by the stream
-the additional weight imposed on the building which could result in collapse if water
does not drain from the building at approximately the same rate as it is applied
directly out front, directly behind
It can lead to overfilling the system, which could result in hydraulic leaks and damage to
the system when cylinders are retracted
, Term 8 of 169
Greatest stability in a tiller occurs when the angle between the tractor and trailer is about _____
degrees from in-line and the aerial is extended away from this angle
downwind
True
60
4 times
Term 9 of 169
Aerial Ladder Platform
A manually operated ladder made of wood with no hydraulic components.
A fixed ladder that does not move and is used for climbing only.
Power operated ladder, usually employing hydraulics, with a passenger carrying device
attached to the end of the ladder.
A ladder that is designed for use in swimming pools and is not powered.
Term 10 of 169
Do detachable waterways or piped waterways present more of an operational challenge?
Device wiring
Railings and gates
Box stabilizers
Detachable waterways
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