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NFPA 1002 standard for |
Fire apparatus driver operator professional qualifications |
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In order to meet NFPA 1002 candidates must have successfully completed a |
Firefighter 1 course or equivalent course |
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Who in The United States Establishes the basic requirements for Licensing a driver and In Canada? |
USA -DOT Canada -Transport Canada |
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When do most driving regulations pertain to |
Dry, clear roads during daylight conditions |
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What is reckless disregard |
Knowing something is dangerous but proceeding to do it ignoring consequences. While not necessarily suggesting intent to cause harm is a harsher condition than ordinary negligence Driver operator is Not protected from the legal consequences of driving with Reckless regard for the safety of others
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Negligence |
Breach of Duty by organization or person who failed to perform at the standard required by law or would be expected by a reasonable person under similar circumstance When found guilty of a gross violation of standing laws, policies, or ordinances, or ordinances |
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Gross negligence |
Willful and wanton disregard |
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Due regard |
Driving with due regard for the safety of others using the highways. State vehicle codes provide and give special privileges to The operators or emergency vehicles this does not relieve the operator from the duty and responsibility to drive with due regard for the safety of others Obey all traffic control devices and rules on the road |
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What is the most important responsibility for the driver operator during routine driving and responding to emergency calls |
To operate the apparatus safely |
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Where is the most common place for a collision |
Most common for a collision to occur is at an intersection |
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Who reviews and publishes reports concerning firefighter fatalities including vehicle accidents |
Niosh |
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What is perception of one surrounding environment and the ability to anticipate future events |
Situational awareness lower the chances of being involved in a collision with an object pedestrian or other vehicles |
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Emergency lights sirens and horns are a request for other drivers to yield to the emergency vehicle |
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A lapse in judgement and awareness or that of the civilian motor vehicle operators can cause accidents or collisions |
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Fire apparatus collisions are grouped into what seven basic causes |
Improper backing Reckless driving Excessive speed Lack of driving skill and experience Overloading and misuse Mechanical failure Driver operator personal readiness |
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What accounts for a significant percent of all damage repair cost |
Improper backing |
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Reckless driving |
Do not Place firefighters or members of the public in situations where there is no alternative to a collision |
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Some of many actions considered Reckless when driving a apparatus include |
Excessive speed Runoff Road onto soft Road shoulder Being distracted Fail to abide by posted weight limit Tailgating Not obeying traffic regulations Reacting with panic Failing to yield to other responders Reacting with panic |
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When driving an operator should develop what kind of attitude |
Safety cautious attitude |
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What kind of operator fails to observe safety precautions |
One who drive aggressively |
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Loss of braking function which occurs due to excessive use of the brakes |
Brake fade |
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Overheated brake components lose their ability to stop the vehicle, regardless of the configuration of the brake system. Disc and drum brake radial tires and abs braking systems do not reduce the potential for brake fade |
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Lack of driving skills may result from |
Over confidence in your driving ability Inability to recognize a dangerous situation False sense of security because of a good driving record Misunderstanding of apparatus capabilities Insufficient training on a piece of apparatus |
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A pumper with a thousand gallon tank what is the difference in weight between a full and empty tank |
8000 pounds |
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Manufacturers recommend that tank water level should be |
Either completely empty or full |
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An apparatus with a baffled tank is most dangerous with what water level |
A partially filled tank |
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When is the best time to discover mechanical failures and enhancing personal and Public Safety |
Daily prep time inspections |
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Some causes for driver impairment may include |
Substance abuse Prescription drug Personal issues Death in the family Illness Depression Fatigue |
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The ultimate mission of any emergency response vehicle is |
Is the Health and Welfare of the people it is meant to protect |
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What approved seat belts should be used |
OEM |
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How to reduce the life of a seatbelt |
Closing the door on the seat belt webbing |
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While loading fire hose on a moving apparatus NFPA 1500 provides the following directions and how these operations should be performed |
Train all members loading hose on moving apparatus One member as a safety Observer. safety Observer should have visual contact with the hose loading operation as well as the driver. close traffic to other vehicles. Drive only forward no faster than 5mph. Do not allow members to stand on any portion of the apparatus while the vehicle is in motion. |
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Most tiller apparatus only have a single seat operator in the closure. NFPA 1500 allows for an instructor to |
Allows for a detachable see to be placed next to the tillers operator's position. . |
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A tiller operator an instructor must wear what if they are not seated in the enclosed area |
A helmet in eye protection |
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What is one of the most common causes of injury for the driver operator when entering and exiting the apparatus |
Slips and falls |
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When getting into a vehicle you must have how many points of contact |
Three |
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When preparing to start the apparatus the driver must know what first |
The destination in route of travel |
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Allowing a diesel engine to idle unnecessarily may lead to |
Build-up of carbon in injectors, valves, and pistons and may cause damage to internal engine components and emission system |
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What are some significant things to be familiar with diesel particulate filters |
DPF indicator Heat exhaust temperature indicator DPF indicator Manual recognition switch regeneration inhabits switch
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Lights when the exhaust system is very hot usually due to an active regeneration in process |
Heat exhaust system temperature indicator |
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Lights to indicate that the DPF is loading up with soot |
DPF indicator |
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Allows driver to manually initiate inactive regeneration to burn off the DPF soot load |
Manual generation switch |
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Allows driver to keep the engine from initiating an active regeneration process. Used in limited circumstances if the apparatus is parked on dry grass or over other combustible material where there is a risk of high exhaust temperatures may start a fire |
Regeneration inhabit switch |
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What may an apparatus equipped with DPF have |
Very clean exhaust emissions and no black smoke |
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With a DPF when exhaust is very hot what does it burn out |
Soot |
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In cold climates active regeneration is required because temperatures won't allow DPF to do what |
Exhaust may not get hot enough to burn out the soot. |
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Active regeneration can occur in what two manners |
Automatic mode and through Manuel Parked mode |
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Automatic mode inactive regeneration occurs |
When the engine load, exhaust temperature, an engine speed are within an acceptable range. When conditions are met the engine will begin dosing fuel into the exhaust stream to raise the temperature and burn off soot |
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Can active regeneration occur when the truck is parked |
Yes A parked regeneration requires operator involvement to initiate. |
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An apparatus with a Selective Catalytic Reduction will have a tank in addition to the fuel tank that must be filled with what |
Diesel exhaust fluid |
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Failing to keep the diesel exhaust fluid tank full May result in |
Deteriorate engine, limit the vehicle speed, reduce its torque output |
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If driver ignores and empty DEF tank the apparatus may be limited to what speed |
5 miles per hour |
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Driver should never shut down an engine immediately after |
A full load operation or when the temperature gauge indicates the engine is overheated |
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A hot engine should cool to the normal operating temperature. Usually in idling time of how many minutes is sufficient |
Three to five minutes |
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Shutting down engine before Cooling May result into the following |
Immediate increase of engine temperature from lack of coolant circulation Oil field burning on hot surfaces Damage to head and exhaust manifolds Damage to the turbocharger that can result in seizure |
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When shouldn't you read a diesel engine and what made it damaged |
Never read immediately before shutting down Damage to internal components may occur |
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Shutting down in apparatus while in motion |
Cut Off fuel flow from the injectors Fuel flow through the injectors is required for lubrication anytime the injector plunger is moving Fuel pressure can build up behind the shut-off valve from opening |
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Driver operator needs to keep in mind that the apparatus has several potential points of contact under the vehicle |
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What potential point of contact under the aerial apparatus is- angle formed by level ground in a line from the point where the front tires touch the ground and the lowest protection at the front of the apparatus |
Angle of approach A angled line from the front of the tires to the lowest part of the front bumper |
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What potential point of contact under the aerial apparatus is Angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the lowest protection at the rear of the apparatus Angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the lowest protection at the rear of the apparatus |
Angle of departure |
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Potential point of contact under the aerial apparatus 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 |
Breakover angle |
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How should steering be accomplished |
In a smooth and fluid motion rather than a series of multiple terms |
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Why should you use only as much steering as needed |
To keep weight transfer to a minimum |
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What can poor weight distribution make vehicle handling unsafe |
Too much weight on the steering axle Under loaded front axel Too little weight on the driving axle The drive Wheels May spin easily |
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Too little weight on the driving axle can |
Poor traction |
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Weigh apparatus after loading it with all equipment and Personnel to ensure that the axial loading is balance within what percent from side to side and within the axle weight rating front to back |
7% |
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When driving downhill what should you do to limit speed |
Use the service brake an auxiliary brake as well as manually shifting to lower gears |
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What is unsafe and maybe even illegal to do with the apparatus while driving downhill |
Allow apparatus to Coast out of gear or Freewheel while driving downhill |
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What occurs when the throttle is applied when a manual transmission is in too high a gear for the demand on the engine |
Engine lugging Example is trying to accelerate while a vehicle is moving up a steep grade. The engine cannot respond to the amount of work being asked for at throttle |
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Process of injecting or supplying the diesel engine with more fuel than it can burn |
Over throttling |
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If lugging does occur the driver operator should not allow the engine RPM to drop below |
Peak torque speed |
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NFPA 1901 requires every apparatus to list what on a placard and why |
The vehicle's height and weight in feet and tons to emphasize the importance of watching the bridge and overpass limits |
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There are 19,824 locations in the United States where there is less than how many feet following a railroad track |
100 feet
These sites account for an average of 122 accidents annually |
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It may take "how many times" greater of a distance for a vehicle to come to a complete stop on snow and ice then it does over dry pavement |
3 to 15 times |
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For audible warning devices Civilian drivers respond better to sounds that |
Sounds that change pitch |
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What may be the best way to get the attention of motorist |
Short air horn burst and the constant up and down oscillation of an electric or mechanical siren |
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At what speed may an emergency vehicle outrun the effective range of its audible warning device |
50 miles per hour |
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Increasing the speed of an apparatus by how many miles per hour can decrease the audible Distance by how many feet or more |
Increasing speed by 20 miles per hour can decrease the audible Distance by 250 feet or more |
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What may make it more difficult to hear ambient noise or Sirens of other emergency vehicles |
In cab intercom headsets |
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The driver should turn on what lights as part of the emergency response and wops |
Headlight White lights are readily visible even during daylight hours |
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Diming headlights, spot lights or warning lights May reduce what on scene |
Firefighters reflective trim on PPE |
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Yellow warning lights on an apparatus have what positive effect when on scene |
The yellow lights allow approaching Vehicles headlight to more effectively illuminate the reflected trim worn on PPE |
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Studies have shown vehicles traveling during the day have fewer accidents when |
Traveling with low beam headlights on |
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Strobe light activated preemption device |
Some systems use strobe lights also known as emitters mounted on the apparatus to activate sensors in the traffic lights |
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A microphone on a traffic signal receives a sound of an oncoming siren and orders the appropriate signal preemption |
Traffic signal preemption devices |
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Traffic signal receivers may be adjusted to activate from what distances |
Distance of several hundred feet to about a half a mile (Traffic signal preemption devices) |
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Intersections equipped with traffic signal devices will have three inch white and blue lights mounted near the regular traffic light facing each Direction of travel |
Traffic signal preemption devices |
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Upon receiving the traffic signal what color light indicates the direction of the approaching apparatus |
A white light indicates the direction of the approaching apparatus which further indicates that the green signal will be forthcoming
All other directions of travel with display a blue light to indicate that an emergency vehicle is approaching (Traffic signal preemption devices) |
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What does the blue light indicate on a traffic signal |
That an emergency vehicle is approaching from other directions of travel
When other emergency vehicles approach from different directions the blue light will indicate that control of the signal has been gained from another Direction. They will have a red signal requiring a stop at the traffic light while the other apparatus passes through the intersection
*stop at the red light for the apparatus that caught the light first (Traffic signal preemption devices) |
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GPS Based traffic signal preemption |
Using a GPS device and radio transmitter in the apparatus, data can be transmitted to a radio receiver on the traffic light in order to preempt signal at the intersection This system also features a manual disable mode that will prevent changing of traffic signals after a vehicle has arrived at the scene |
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Where is the most likely place for a Collision to occur involving an emergency vehicle |
Intersections |
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What safety guidelines should you use when passing vehicles that do not pull over or yield to the emergency vehicle |
Always travel on the innermost lane on multi-lane roads. Wait for vehicles to move to the right before passing Avoid passing vehicles on the right side because drivers normally move to the right upon the approaching emergency vehicle Be certain that opposing Lanes of traffic are clear before crossing the center line Avoid passing other emergency vehicles if at all possible Emergency vehicle have to pass another emergency vehicle drivers should coordinate By radio with the slower apparatus pulling to the right allowing the faster to pass |
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Some apparatus are equipped with what devices that assist in stopping the apparatus |
Engine brakes for other types of retarding devices |
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When is the engine brake for retarder activated |
When the driver releases pressure from the accelerator It helps lessen the use of service brake components |
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What is visual lead time |
The time needed to stop the apparatus or perform an evasive maneuver at the certain rate of speed |
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In time determine whether or not reaction time and stopping distance will be sufficient in an emergency |
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The distance the vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied until the apparatus comes to a complete stop it is known as |
The braking distance |
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The sum of the driver's reaction distance in the vehicle's braking distance is known as |
Total stopping distance |
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What is the distance that apparatus travels while the driver transfer his foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal |
Reaction distance |
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An uncontrolled slide across a surface in a wheeled vehicle |
Skid |
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What may result when using ordinary parking lots to conduct fire apparatus skid training |
Rollover |
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What usually occurs when the gas pedal is applied too quickly |
Acceleration skid |
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This type of skid is usually caused by breaking too hard at a high rate of speed in locking the wheels. The vehicle will skid no matter which way the steering wheel is turned |
Locked wheel skid |
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What are the two common types of skidding |
Acceleration skid and locked wheel skids |
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When in a skid with a standard transmission what should the driver do |
Not engage the clutch until the vehicle is under control and just before stopping apparatus Once the driver has the skin under control gradually apply power to the wheels for further control of vehicle by creating traction, or apply breaks as needed |
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What brake system is equipped with an all wheel anti lock system and minimizes the chance of the vehicle skidding when the brakes are applied forcefully |
Antilock braking system |
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What apparatus require the auxiliary brake to be manually deactivated (inclement weather situations) |
Apparatus without ABS |
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If a driver driving an apparatus not equipped with abs enters into a skid what should they do |
Release the brakes and allow the wheels to rotate freely. You should turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle should be traveling but not over steering |
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NFPA requires all apparatus with a GVWR of 36,000 lb or greater be equipped with? |
Auxiliary braking system |
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What are the four types of auxiliary brakes |
Exhaust brake engine compression brake Transmission output retarder Electromagnetic retarder |
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What breaking retarders provide the highest level of breaking torque and are unaffected by transmission gear shift changes |
Transmission output retarders and electromagnetic retarders |
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What braking system multiplies their effectiveness through the transmission gearing and the brake torque will increase as the transmission downshift |
Engine brake |
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You should remember to turn off the auxiliary break and reduce speed in inclement weather |
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What are celery brake system uses a valve to restrict the flow of the exhaust which creates back pressure that adds to the engines and inherit breaking ability |
Exhaust brake the least capable of the four auxiliary brake devices |
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What brake device is any device that uses the engine and transmission to impede the forward motion of the motor vehicle by compression of the engine |
Engine compression brake |
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What uses the viscous property of the automatic transmission fluid to retard the driveline |
Transmission retarders
Fluid is introduced an energy is absorbed. Retards the vehicle through the rear wheels and add heat to the transmission fluid High breaking capacity Limited in high ambient heat |
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What is a driver controlled differential lock |
Improve Traction in handling by locking the differential during Off Road and wet weather conditions |
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What is scrubbing with differential locks |
Both wheels turn at same speed, differential locks to maximize traction. While locked driver may feel the vehicle move straight ahead while turning and may here the tires scrubbing. |
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Driver controlled differential lock should be what when travelling and turning down hill |
Disengaged |
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What brake system automatically reduces engine torque and applies brakes to wheels that have lost traction and begin to spin. |
Automatic traction control ATC |
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Apparatus with ATC have mud and snow switch that increases available traction on extra soft surfaces |
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What system helps prevent roll over and tipping caused by cornering sudden changes in direction |
Stability control system |
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Roll stability control |
Senses when the side force caused by cornering approaches the roll over threshold
ABS computer senses an imminent roll over condition |
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IFSTA general rule on backing policies state, how to position the apparatus |
Position the apparatus so that backing will not be necessary |
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IFSTA general rule on backing policies state, when positioning lights to illuminate the area where the spotter will stand approximately how many feet behind apparatus |
8 - 10 feet |
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IFSTA general rule on backing policies state, what should you do immediately before backing the apparatus |
Sound two short blasts of the vehicles horn |
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When backing up apparatus what kind of communication is usually unreliable and why |
Boys contact unless through radio headphones is unreliable because of engine noise, distance, and local ambient noise |
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Who is responsible to make sure there are appropriate number of spotters |
The company officer |
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If there is a glare in the mirror and you're unable to see the spotter what must you do |
An additional spotter walking at the driver's side front fender May rely signals from the rear spotter to the driver |
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What must a driver have if mirrors become obscured from being wet or snowy weather |
A squeegee or a towel during inclement weather |
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With a tiller there is less weight over the drive axle, which makes it much more prone to what |
Losing traction |
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What are the driving assignments of a tiller operator |
Straight line driving Turning and backing Proper placement of the trailer at fires |
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Tiller operator must be aware of the following when equipment and ladders are ready for use |
Distance up trailer from base of the building involved Angle of trailer placement Proper overhead clearance Side and rear obstructions Work area grades and slopes |
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What are some safety issues the driver operator should be aware of when personnel is working around apparatus |
Compartment doors Working on top of apparatus Hose restraints Hose chutes Intake / discharge caps |
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In most jurisdictions how should civilians respond to emergency vehicles |
Pull to the right, stop, clear intersection, and remain Motionless |
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What braking system automatically reduces engine torque and applies the brakes two wheels that have lost traction and begin to spin |
Automatic traction control |
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What allows for Speed differences between the rear driving axles and each axle receives full Torque from the engine |
Interaxle differential lock |
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What is the most important reason for adjusting mirrors |
To minimize blind spots |
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Before the driver puts the apparatus in motion you should Ensure that the hose |
Will not come loose while I motion |
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When operating onto of apparatus |
Always have a second person present Only on surfaces that are provided with a slip resistant surface Use 3 points of contact when getting on and off |
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Hose on an aerial is stored under the turn table and the storage is known as? |
Through or chute to guide the hose around the turntable |
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When laying hose, what speed should you travel and how much is pulled out each second |
5mph 7 feet of hose per second More then 5 seconds may cause the hose to jam |
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Hydraulic powered extrication tools have what so you can connect multiple Supply hoses |
Manifold blocks |
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When high pressure hydraulic fluid leaks what must you do |
Shut down the equipment in call a service technician |
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What should you used to detect high pressure hydraulic fluid leaks |
A piece of wood or cardboard |
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At what PSI can high pressure hydraulic fluid penetrate the skin |
100 psi |
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What must you do with an inlet or discharge cap on an apparatus first when attempting to remove it |
Open the bleeder valve or drain valve to ensure to release any trapped pressure |
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How much to stand when you're removing a cap |
Do not stand in front of the cap and remove the cat slowly and carefully |
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What should a spotter be wearing |
A reflective vest |
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Driver operators should adhere to any State statue rule regulation or ordinance that governs any other vehicle |
Unless specifically exempt |
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Which auxiliary brake supplies electrical power to a series of coils in the retarder |
Electromagnetic retarders |
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What kind of apparatus is more likely to have design problems |
Home built |
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Use of warning devices should be limited to |
Limited to response to true emergencies |
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What brake system is an electrical actuated mechanical system added to the engine valve train |
Engine compression brake It converts and mechanical energy of the vehicle into heat by compression the engine intake air and then discharging the pressure into the atmosphere through the exhaust |
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Each state or province has latitude to alter requirements for licensing drivers of large trucks |
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What kind of action can result into a skid |
Excessive or abrupt braking |
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Local jurisdictions May develop a road test route that will Traverse any condition particular to the area |
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Regarding legality who is responsible in a vehicle accident |
Both the driver and the department |
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How should you use hand signals when backing up the operator |
Slow exaggerated motion |
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What is the purpose of driver controlled differential lock |
Improve Traction in handling by locking differential during off-road in wet weather conditions |
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What areas are most likely to become slippery more easily |
Bridges |
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Anti-lock brake systems minimize what |
The chances of vehicle skidding when the brakes are applied forcefully |
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When should you top off a diesel exhaust fluid tank |
Every time the apparatus is fueled and carry a spare jug of Def on the apparatus just in case |
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The driver must be able to preferred practical driving on |
With each type of apparatus they are expected to drive |
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If it is necessary to gain access to an are where a slip resistant surface is not provided what should you use |
Rubber matting or other means to provide traction before working |
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A bracket holding equipment should be rated how many more pounds then the equipment it's holding |
10 times its weight |
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