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28 Cards in this Set
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The first goal of the driver operator is to get the apparatus and its crew to the scene in an ________,_______,and _____.
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expedient, yet safe and efficient manner.
page 144 |
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What are the steps for starting the apparatus?
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1) diconnect all ground shore lines (electrical lines, air line etc)
2) turn on the apparatus battery or batteries. 3) start the engine in neutral for manual shift transmissions and park or neutral for automatic transmissions. 4) make sure that all engine instruments move into their normal operating ranges 5) adjust the seat first and then the mirrors and steering column page 145-149 |
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On apparatus equipped with two batteries, the battery switch may have ____ settings. What are the settings?
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they may have 4 settings,
Off Battery 1 Battery 2 and Both page 146 |
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The starter motor may overheat if the controls are operated for long periods, resulting in damage to the starter motor. These control should be operated in intervals of no more than ____ seconds, with a rest of ___ seconds between each try if the engine does not immediately start.
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30 seconds and rest of 60 seconds.
page 147 |
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If the oil pressure gauge does not indicate sufficient oil pressure within ___ to ___ seconds of starting the engine, stop the engine immediately and have the department's vehicle technician check the apparatus.
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5 to 10 seconds
page 148 |
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____ _ _____ is the angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the front tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of the apparatus
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Angle of approach
page 154 |
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_____ _ ____ is the angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the lowst projection at the rear of the apparatus.
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Angle of departure
page 154 |
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_____ _ _____ is the angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the bottom of the frame at the wheelbase midpoint.
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Breakover angle
page 154 |
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Allowing a diesel engine to idle unnecessarily will only waste full. The only exception is when a diesel apparatus has been allowed to ___________ or __________ (2)
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(1)been allowed to overheat due to a heavy uphil climb or (2) long periods of operation on a hot day
page 155 |
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When the engine must be left idling, the driver operator should set it to idle at ___ to ____ rpm rather that at idle rpm.
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900 to 1,100 rpm
page 155 |
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A hot engine should idle until it has cooled to the normal operating temperature. Usually, an idle period of 3 to 5 minutes is sufficient. Shutting down without allowing a cooldown period results in the following: (4)
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1) immediate increase of engine temperature from lack of coolant circulation
2) Oil film burning on hot surfaces 3) possible damage to heads and exhaust manifolds 4) possible damage to the trubocharger that can result in turbo seizure. page 156 |
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_____ _____ is the distance a vehicle travels while a driver is transferring the foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal after perceiving the need for stopping.
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Reaction Distance
page 157 |
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______ ______ is the distance the vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied until the apparatus comes to a full and complete stop.
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Braking Distance
page 157 |
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The ____ ____ is the sum of the driver operators reaction distance and the vehicles braking distance.
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Total Stopping Distance
page 157 |
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There a number of factors that influence a driver operators ability to stop the apparatus, they are? (4)
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1) condition and slope fo the driving surface
2) speed of travel 3) weight of the vehicle 4) type and condition of the vehicles tires and braking system page 157 |
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Momentum is the ______ multiplied by _______ (p=vm)
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momentum is the velocity of the vehicle multiplied by its mass
page 159 |
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What are the most common causes of skids that involve driver error? (5)
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1) driving too fast for road conditons
2) failing to properly appreciate weight shifts of heavy apparatus 3) failing to anticipate obstacles 4) improper use of auxiliary braking devices 5) improper maintenance of tire air pressure and adequate tread depth. page 159 |
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What type of braking system are frictionless and are conncted to either the drive shaft or the rear axle of the vehicle?
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electomagnetic braking systems
page 162 |
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At what speed may an emergency vehicle "outrun" the effective range of its audible warning device?
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50 mph
page 167 |
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It takes __ to __ times more distance for a vehicle to come to a complete stop on snow and ice that it does on dry concrete.
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3 to 15 times more distance.
page 166 |
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Increasing the speed of an apparatus by only 20 mph can decrease the audible distance of the siren by ___ feet or more.
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250 feet
page 167 |
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When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route, units should travel at least ____ to ____ feet apart.
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300 to 500 feet apart.
page 168 |
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True/False
Emergency flashing lights actually pose hazards for firefighters once the apparatus is stopped on the scene during nighttime operations. |
True
page 169 |
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______ ______ is a common system for controlling traffic signals for fire apparatus. Some of these devices us a stobe light or a microphone to change the traffic light for approaching fire apparatus.
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preemption devices
page 170-171 |
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The tiller operator's driving assignments include ____-____ driving, ____ and____, and __________________.
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straight line drving, turning and backing, and proper placement of the trailer at afires to ensurer the ready removal of equipment.
page 172 |
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The tiller operator should keep the trailer wheels parallel with the frame of the trailer. When moving forward, place both hands ________ of the steering wheel.
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near the top of the steering whee.
page 173 |
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Tiller operators must be particularly aware of the following factors: (5)
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1) distance of the trailer from the base of the building involved
2) angle of trailer placement in regard to the position of the tractor 3) proper overhead clearance 4) side and rear obstructions 5) grades and slopes of the working area page 172 |
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Which driving exercises are not required by NFPA 1002? (3)
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Lane Change
Straight in Parking Crossover Backing page 180-181 |
