IFSAC Aerial Test Questions and Answers (Graded A)
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Aerial Ladder Platform - ANSWER-Power operated ladder, usually employing hydraulics, with a passe...
IFSAC Aerial Test Questions and Answers
(Graded A)
Aerial Ladder Platform - ANSWER-Power operated ladder, usually employing hydraulics, with a
passenger carrying device attached to the end of the ladder.
Telescoping Aerial Platform - ANSWER-An elevating platform equipped with piping systems and
nozzles for elevated master stream operations. Telescoping aerial devices are not meant to be
climbed and are equipped with a small ladder that is to used only for escape from the platform in
emergency situations.
Articulating Aerial Platform - ANSWER-Aerial device that consists of two or more booms that are
attached with hinges and operate in a folding manner. A passenger carrying platform is attached to
the working end of the device.
What is the purpose of a water tower? - ANSWER-to deploy elevated master streams
To be a quint: - ANSWER-fire pump, water tank, supply/attack hose, ground ladders, aerial
device/elevated platform
*must be able to pump 1,000 gpm, must hold 300 gallons of water*
Types of interlock devices on an aerial apparatus - ANSWER--aerial/stabilizer
-body collision
-rotation interlock (short jack)
-maximum elevation slow-down
-retraction
-nozzle stow
-aerial function interlocks
-cab interlock
-tiller operator interlock
,three main portions of an aerial ladder - ANSWER-base rails (beams), top rails, rungs
four main components of a hydraulic system - ANSWER-actuators, hydraulic fluid, hydraulic pump,
and hydraulic reservoir
actuator - ANSWER-transforms the power into mechanical force
Bed Ladder Pipe - ANSWER-Non telescoping section of pipe, usually 3 or 3 1/2 inches in diameter
attached to the underside of the bed section of the aerial ladder for the purpose of deploying an
elevated master stream.
Bed ladder systems - ANSWER--usually have solid stream nozzles
-inability to telescope
-manually operated nozzles
Telescoping waterway systems - ANSWER--most newer aerial ladders
-minimum internal diameter of 4 inches
-on quints, telescoping waterway is also connected directly to fire pump so the truck may supply
itself when necessary
-most are capable of flows up to 1,000 gpm
-remote switches control aim and stream pattern
Aerial Apparatus - ANSWER-Fire fighting vehicle equipped with a hydraulically operated ladder,
elevating platform, or other similar device for the purpose of placing personnel and/or water streams
in elevated positions.
IFSTA classifies aerial fire devices as: - ANSWER--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 ladder - ANSWER-Power operated ladder, usually employing hydraulics, that is mounted on a
special truck chassis.
Tillered Trailer - ANSWER-Trailer equipped with steerable rear wheels.
NFPA that separates aerial devices into categories, and establishes the number of sections and
minimum reach required of an aerial apparatus - ANSWER-NFPA 1901
NFPA 1901 - ANSWER-Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
two most common materials for construction of aerial ladders - ANSWER-heat-treated aluminum
alloy and steel
hydraulic fluid - ANSWER-the medium by which the system transmits force
types of pumps used for hydraulic systems - ANSWER--load sensing piston pump
-rotary vane pump
-rotary gear positive-displacement pump
hydraulic hose must be rated to withstand pressures at least _________________ greater than
normal operating pressure - ANSWER-4 times
Valves may be controlled: - ANSWER-manually, electronically, hydraulically, mechanically, or by
combination of these methods
Counterbalance valves - ANSWER-prevent unintentional or undesirable motion of the device from its
established position
selector valve - ANSWER-a three-way valve that directs fluid to either the stabilizer control valves or
the aerial device control valves
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