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The apparatus inspection should begin by approaching the vehicle and looking beneath the vehicle for spots that indicate... |
leaking vehicle fluids |
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A clean engine and clean functional parts permit proper BLANK of an apparatus |
inspection |
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The servicing of air filters should be carrried out... |
as required service testing. |
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Keeping something in a state of usefuleness or readiness is... |
maintenance |
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The maufacturer's manual will BLANK the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E) number for the engine oil... |
recommend |
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Checking the electrolyte level is a step in inspecting |
the battery |
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The angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the front tires of a vehicle touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of the apparatus is the... |
angle of approach |
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When charging an apparatus battery, attach the... |
red charger cable to the positive post and the black charger cable to the vehicle frame |
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Apparatus brakes should be thoroughly tested at least once... |
per year |
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The parking brake must be able to hold the apparatus in place on a BLANK percent grade. |
20 |
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the... |
maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated on roadways |
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Apparatus tires should be inflated to the maufacturer's recommended tire pressure, according to NFPA... |
1911 |
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When completing a pre- or post-trip inspection form, the apparatus driver / operator should record steering wheel play that exceeds BLANK degrees in either direction. |
10 |
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Inspection forms for all fire department apparatus should be documented by the... |
driver / operator |
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Before turning corners or negotiating curves, the apparatus driver of a manual transmission should... |
shift into a lower gear |
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As you climb a hill, the engine speed begins to drop. Your accelerator is fully depressed. Which term best describes this situation? |
Lugging |
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Apparatus arre most likely to be involved in an accident at / on... |
intersections |
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Unless specifically exempt, when driving the fire apparatus, the fire apparatus driver / operators are generally subject to any / all... |
statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances |
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Which is true regarding aerial apparatus positioning at emergency medical incidents? |
Park between smaller apparatus and the oncoming flow of traffic |
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If an apparatus begins to skid, you should... |
turn the apparattus steering wheel so the front wheels face the direction of the skid. |
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Blind and heavily traveled intersections should be approached and crossed... |
only after coming to a complete stop |
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All apparatus training and testing should follow the requirements contained in NFPA... |
1451 |
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Which staement is true regarding passing other vehicles during emergency responce? |
Be certian that the opposing lanes of traffic are clear of oncoming traffic when |
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Statistics compiled by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and other orginizations translate into into as many as BLANK firefighter deaths per year caused by vehicle collisions and rollovers |
25 |
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Statistics show that BLANK percent of firefighter injuries and deaths in the United States are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from emergency calls. |
20 - 25 |
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Which is true in regard to using the inter-axle differential lock on vehicles so equipped... |
Always unlock the inter-axle differential lock switch again when road conditions improve. |
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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 wheels base midpoint is the... |
breakover angle |
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Which is a good alternative to the alley dock exercise when testing your ability to mve the vehicle backward within a restricted area. |
Apparatus parking bay manueuver |
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Regarding backing an aerial apparatus from a roadway into a restricted space, the current NFPA 1002 Standard requires BLANK degree right- and left-hand turns to be made. |
90 |
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When backing a fire apparatus, which is true? |
If you cannot see your spotter, do not back the apparartus. |
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Because of the size and clearance needed when backing up an apparaus, you should... |
assign a firefighter to clear the way and warn you of any obstacle. |
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The confined space exercise test your ability to... |
turn a fire department vehicle around parked and stopped vehicles. |
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The purpose of the confined space turnaround exercise is to simulate... |
reversing the direction of travel of a vehicle in a narrow street. |
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To effectively judge the ability of a vehicle to pass through areas of restricted horizontal and verticle openings, you must know... |
vehicle dimensions |
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When more than one emergency vehicle are responding along the same route, units should travel at least BLANK feet apart. |
200 to 400 |
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When responding to an emergency where all lanes of traffic are blocked in the same direction, you may... |
maintain the current lane position and wait for the lane to clear. |
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Which statement regarding vehicle-mounted generators is true? |
Capacities up to 12,000 Watts of power |
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Which salvage, overhaul and loss control equipment are specifically required to be carried on an aerial apparatus ny NFPA 1901? |
Multiple salvage covers and two scoop shovels. |
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While conducting a pump capacity test, if the net pump pressure is correct but the nozzle flow (G.P.M) is to high, the... |
discharge gate must be closed further, decreased throttle |
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Which valve determines whether the pump is operating in series or pressure mode |
tranfer valve |
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Dry barrel hydrants should be opened completely because... |
the drain valve would be completely closed. |
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In a water distribution grid, the BLANK supplies individual hydrants and users. |
distributor |
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BLANK is corrrosion or mineral deposits on the interior surface of the piping and components of a water distribution system. |
Encrustation |
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Which best describes a dry-barrel fire hydrant? |
Valve allows water to fill barrell when needed. |
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Using the condensed Q method, friction loss in 500 feet of 3-inch fire hose flowing 300 g.p.m is... |
45 p.s.i |
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Available flow from hydrants is estimated by determining the percent drop between the static and BLANK pressures. |
residual |
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The main feature of a relief valve is to... |
release excessive pressure within the pump |
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In an auxiliary cooling system, heat is tranferred from the engine coolant to the... |
pump discharge water |
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In-line relay valves allow for... |
late-arriving pumpers to hook up without interrupting operations. |
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Pump discharge pressure (P.D.P) is equal to... |
N.P / by T.P.L |
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When using an in-line e-ductor, the back pressure must not exceed BLANK pressure. |
65 - 70 |
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Which statement about foam is true? |
It works by seperating, cooling, or suppressing |
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If the foam concentrate inlet to the e-ductor is too high... |
foam may not be inducted. |
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A foam proportioner is the... |
device that injects the correct amount of foam concentrate into the water |
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When using hose linesabove ground level, the usual pressure calculation is to add BLANK p.s.i for each story of the building. |
5 |
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Standard methods of power take offf engagement include electronically controlled and... |
pneumatically operated |
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Applying grease to exposed sliding surfaces is effective in preventing |
immediate ice adhesion |
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Which is a destructive aerial device testing procedure |
load |
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BLANK test include manufacturer's test, aerial device certification test, and acceptance test. |
preservice |
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In a hydraulic system, BLANK strt, stop, regulate, and direct the flow of fluid to control pressure. |
valves |
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When the pressure is released on the stabilizatiion system, the apparatus often drops... |
quickly |
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Whenever possible, aerial apparatus used at buildings five stories or higher should be positioned... |
closest to the structure |
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The working height of an aerial ladder is measured from the... |
ground to the highest ladder rung |
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When identifying the working height of an aerial ladder, it should be in a position of BLANK extension. |
maximum elevation |
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WEhich portion of the articulating device should you be particularly concerned with during operations at low elevations? |
knuckle |
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A means to judge appropriate deployment of stabilizers is when... |
the bulge is removed from the tires |
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The purpose of any aerial apparartus stabilizer / outrigger system is... |
widening the apparatus chassis |
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The center of gravity on an aerial apparatus... |
shifts as the aerial device is rotated |
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Most manufacturer's recommend that the BLANK stabilizer be lowered first when operating on a slope. |
uphill |
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What are tyto primary areas of concern and focus on articulating platforms? |
articulating elbow / working end |
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Before bedding an aerrial device used for master stream operations, you must... |
drain water from the system |
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What is an indicator of mechanical trouble with the aerial device? |
Drifting of the aerial device when raised |
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Engaging which aerial device lock is a particularly important step in making the aerial ladder a rigid structure? |
extension locks |
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The safest time to attach the ladder pipe amd make hose connections is when the device... |
is still in its bedded postion |
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Jackniffing occurs when the trailer and cab are... |
less than a 90 degree angle to one another while in motion or static |
