PBCFR Driver Operator Manual Exam Questions And All Correct Answers.
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PBCFR Driver Operator
One of the best qualities a Driver Operator can posses is _______. - Answer Common sense
Each year approximately _____ of all firefighter injuries and deaths are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from emergency calls. - Answer 22%
Some of the reasons for firefi...
PBCFR Driver Operator Manual Exam
Questions And All Correct Answers.
One of the best qualities a Driver Operator can posses is _______. - Answer Common sense
Each year approximately _____ of all firefighter injuries and deaths are caused by vehicle collisions while
responding to or returning from emergency calls. - Answer 22%
Some of the reasons for firefighting injuries and accidents related to driving include: - Answer excessive
speed, unfamiliarity with the apparatus, and lack of a driver training program
The first goal of the DO is to: - Answer get the apparatus and crew to the scene in an expedient, safe,
and efficient manner
Drivers of emergency vehicles in Florida are required to posses a _____ license. - Answer Class E
DO's who violate Florida Statutes can be subjected to: - Answer criminal and/or civil prosecution
Freightliner Engine GVW: - Answer 34,900 lbs
E-One Typhoon Engine GVW: - Answer 39,000 lbs
Sutphen Engine GVW: - Answer 38,600 lbs
2-door rescue GVW: - Answer 16,900 lbs
4-door rescue GVW: - Answer 19,340 lbs
Quint GVW: - Answer 53,700 lbs
,Tender GVW: - Answer 57,000 lbs
Light & Air GVW: - Answer 24,500 lbs
Brush Truck GVW: - Answer 29,700 lbs
Special Ops GVW: - Answer 43,440 lbs
Keep in mind when driving Fire Rescue apparatus that they are extremely heave and do not ____ or ____
as privately owned vehicles you may drive. - Answer Handle ; stop as fast
When positioning apparatus if police have no yet arrived on scene first ____ before addressing the
emergency. - Answer Control oncoming vehicular traffic
Limit your on-scene exposure time to ________. - Answer What is required to complete the assignment
When on scene of a vehicle accident avoid using ____ to direct traffic if at all possible. - Answer
Firefighters
Position apparatus at a ____ angle to the roadway between the work zone and the traffic. - Answer 45
degree
On apparatus that have extrication and medical gear stored on the passenger side, position the
apparatus so the passenger side is in the ______. - Answer Work zone
On traffic scenes place cones to fend off traffic _____ to ____ feet behind the apparatus. - Answer 75-
100
While working on scene at night, turn off headlights of apparatus that are _______. - Answer Facing
oncoming traffic
,Use _____ to illuminate cones at night or in fog/smoke conditions. - Answer Flares
Personnel working around traffic shall wear department approved ______. For added visibility and safety
don _____ over your bunker coat. - Answer Traffic safety vests ; traffic vest
When two or more emergency vehicles are traveling Code 3 together in the same direction, maintain a
separation distance of at least _______. - Answer 300 feet
DO NOT _____ another emergency vehicle that is responding Code 3 with you. - Answer Pass
Avoid passing on the ____ if at all possible. - Answer Right
Avoid the use of _____ at night. - Answer Wig-wags
Keep doors and compartments ____ when not in use. Practice _______ when operating on scene. -
Answer Closed ; good housekeeping
______ is always the first priority on a fire scene. - Answer Rescue
First arriving units must evaluate conditions and leave room for the ____ if necessary. - Answer Quint
Method of fire attack can govern vehicle ______. - Answer Placement
Operating in the _____ mode will warrant keeping the engine close the building to ensure the nozzle will
reach the fire and tools and equipment are readily available. - Answer Offensive mode
A _____ operation may require the engine to be placed a greater distance from the building. - Answer
Defensive
, The collapse zone is ____ times the height of the building. - Answer 1 ½
When possible, position the engine ____ on the windward side of the incident. - Answer Upwind
Terrain can have a significant effect. Given the choice, always choose a _____ surface over an ____
surface. - Answer Paved ; unpaved
Apparatus that are not being used should be kept in the _____ out of the way so as not to interfere with
fireground operations. - Answer Staging area
Position the apparatus so that its use is ______. - Answer Maximized
_____ units set the stage for the remainder of the incident. - Answer First due
Generally, on residential alarms, the front of the building belongs to the ______. - Answer Quint
Maintain access on the ____ for hose lines and later arriving vehicles. - Answer Roadway
Park at least _____ feet from the rear of any apparatus to allow enough room to remove the ground
ladders and equipment from the rear compartments. - Answer 25 feet
In the event that the DO experiences any mechanical problem while pumping the apparatus that
requires it to be shut down, the DO shall immediately advise the ______. - Answer Incident
Commander
Most accidents involving apparatus occur while _____. - Answer Backing
Whenever possible, drivers should avoid _____ by planning their travel routes in advanced. - Answer
Backing
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