According to National Safety Council what percentage of all collisions is caused by backing of vehicles
1/4
wich of the following statement regarding hose loading is most accurate
The rea must be closed to other vehicular traffic. Pg 30-32
which of the following statements regarding excessive speed is least accurate
it takes far less distance for a fire apparatus to stop than it does for a regular passenger vehicle. Pg26-27
which of he following statement regARDING COLLISION IS. MOST ACCURATE
LAPSE IN OPERATOR AND DRIVER JUDGEMENT AND AWARNESS ARE THE CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS. PG23
where should a tiller instructor be seated during tiller operator training
In a detachable seat placed next to the tiller operator's position. Pg 32
what is the problem found with "home built" vehicles that have been constructed by members of the fire department
They are often operated over the gross vehicle weight of the chassis
which of the following is a cause of lack of driving skill
inability to recognize a dangerous situation
when setting up for a backup operation, the spotter should be set up in the left rear view mirror, approximately ____ feet behind the rear and slightly left of the apparatus
8-10. Pg 36
which is the most effective way to communicate with the drivers from th rear of the Vehicle
Hand signals. Pg36
which cause of fire apperatus collisions accounts for a significant portion of overall damage cost
Improper backing up. Pg25
which of the statements regarding backing the fire apperatus is most accurate
Backing up is one of the most hazardous actions a driver will preform. Pg 34
staristics compiled by the NFPA and national fallen firefighter foundation historically show that ___ percent of all firefighter injuries and death in the us are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from emergency calls
20-25. Pg 22
accoding to the nationals after council approximately ___ deaths occur annually due to poor backing practices
500. Pg34
which of the following is not a general rule to consider when backing up an apparatus
Use rear view mirrors to properly position the apparatus for backing. Pg34-35
in term of firefighter fatalities while responding to or returning from emergency calls, data shows which type of collisions are by far the most frequent and severe for aerial APparatus
At intersection. Pg22
which of the following is prohibited by NFPA 1500
Riding on the tailboard or front bumper. Pg32
all riders on the apparatus must be seated and wearing their seat belts before the apparatus
Is put into motion. Pg 30
what safety gear must the tiller operator and instructor wear if they are not seated in the enclosed tiller seat
helmet and eye protection. Pg32
which of the following statement regarding collisions is most accurate
Good situational AWARNESS involves forgoing the right of way if doing so decreases the likelihood of a collision. Pg 24
which NFPA provides recommended examples of driving exercises and driving necessary for aerial apparatus driver
1002. Pg24
which hand signal gives the command to "stop now"
Form X with forearms crossed tapping forearms together in an exaggerated fashion
Which of the electrical load management system watches the system for added electrical loads that threaTEN TO OVERLOAD THE SYSTEM
Load monitor
which of the following statements regarding how maintenance aND INSPECTION records can be used in a warranty claim is most accurate
they can document that the necessary maintenance was preformed
which nondestructive test uses iron powder to detect flaws and defects
Magnetic particle inspection
automatic tire chains may not be effective when driving in reverse and in snow depths over
3-6 inches
steering wheel play should be no more than about ___ in either direction
10 degrees
cracks or damage around the lip of the wheel prevent
A proper seal of the tire to the rim
which of the following is not inspected as part of the exterior equipment
handlights
which NFPA standard explains the preventive mainetance skills required of a driver
1002
the difference between curb weight and gross weight rating is that
Curb weight is an empty apparatus and gross is when all tools and equipment is in
in dual air systems with engine operating rams pressure should build from 85-100 psi within
45 sec
during an air brake test the brake should set automatically between
20-40psi
what permits proper inspection and efficient operation of cleaning apparatus
Clean engine and functional parts
which nondestructive test uses high frequency vibrations to detect flaws within pins and bolts in the aerial device
Ultrasonic inspection
personal should wear appropriate hearing protection if personal will be exposed to noise levels in excess of
90 decibels
stability flow and fire pump testing are all parts of what pre service testing
certifacation testing
in the parking brake grade test the brake must hold the apparatus in place on a
20 percent grade
what are the 2 basic groups of apparatus tests
Preserving and service test
which of the following is not part of inspecting the aerial device extension/retraction system
Breathing system
what is the final step in a walk-around inspection
Performance functional test on apparatus system
which type of preserving testing is preformed after the apparatus has been delivered to the purchaser
Acceptance testing
third party testing is typically required for what kind of procedure every five years
Nondeconstrutive testing
what reduces the corrosive effects of chemicals on steel components of the apparatus
Frequent washing where the chemicals are
which NFPA standard identifies different levels of emergency vehicle technicians
1071
pumping engine overload eating must be performs during acceptance testing when a fire agency is located at an excess of what altitude