MDFR UPDATED SCRIPTED EXAMS QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔If a device has a mechanical or power failure, who should repair and thoroughly test
the apparatus before placing it back in service? - ✔✔An emergency vehicle technician
✔✔When pinnable waterways are operated in the rescue mode, the master stream
nozzle is: - ✔✔one aerial section lower than the tip
✔✔What should occur if the apparatus displays any signs of mechanical trouble? -
✔✔Immediately take it out of service
✔✔What is the process of operating an aerial device in a slow, smooth and controlled
motion? - ✔✔Feathering
✔✔What is MOST appropriate before operating a telescoping aerial device? -
✔✔Driver/operator must stabilize the apparatus before conducting operations
✔✔All aerial device movements should be slow, smooth, and controlled because of the:
- ✔✔forces being generated
✔✔What should always be used when backing an apparatus? - ✔✔A spotter
✔✔What is MOST important for the operator to be aware of when the tip control is
used? - ✔✔Electrical hazards and other obstructions
✔✔What can be studied to help an operator recognize when an aerial operation is
nearing a critical condition due to ladder capacity? - ✔✔Load chart
✔✔When operating the telescoping aerial device, it is recommended to use one motion
at a time unless the situation is critical and: - ✔✔the operator is qualified to operate the
apparatus in that manner
✔✔What can be used to protect an apparatus that is operated near a fire? - ✔✔Water
curtain
✔✔When driving an apparatus during inclement weather, the driver should: - ✔✔turn off
the auxiliary brake
✔✔Where can a driver/operator find information regarding precautionary measures and
recommendations for safely operating an aerial apparatus? - ✔✔Operator's handbook
, ✔✔What BEST describes operating aerial equipment on a grade under adverse
conditions? - ✔✔The driver/operator must be conscious of conditions and
knowledgeable of the limitations of the aerial device
✔✔What is a safety issue that makes use of aerial apparatus dangerous for water
rescue? - ✔✔Potential for the aerial device to make contact with swiftly moving waters
✔✔What is a main objective, in rescue situations that require an aerial apparatus? -
✔✔Reach as many victims with minimum number of aerial movements
✔✔What is the proper method for reaching a victim trapped in an elevated position? -
✔✔The aerial device should initially be aimed above the victim and then lowered
✔✔Where should a master stream nozzle be positioned for a blitz attack on a structure?
- ✔✔Lower portion of the window opening
✔✔What (weather) conditions may make fog streams ineffective when protecting
exposures at a fire incident? - ✔✔High wind conditions
✔✔Elevated master streams are MOST commonly used in: - ✔✔defensive operations
✔✔What is the BEST position to raise the aerial device to a victim? - ✔✔The extended
and rotated aerial device is perpendicular to the objective
✔✔What reduces time and energy if equipment is needed in an upper level of a
building? - ✔✔Firefighters delivering equipment by aerial device
✔✔During the initial setup, it is the driver/operator's responsibility to: - ✔✔consider the
potential water supply demand
✔✔What is the BEST position when using an aerial ladder for a roof rescue? -
✔✔Position the tip 6 feet (2 m) above the roof's edge
✔✔What BEST describes effective communication during an incident? - ✔✔Effective
communication allows for more efficient aerial operations throughout an incident
✔✔When using an aerial apparatus to assist in ventilation activities, proper placement
can: - ✔✔make the ventilation process quicker and safer
✔✔What is MOST likely to affect a fire's ability to spread to exposures? - ✔✔Current
and recent weather conditions
✔✔A defensive attack is an exterior attack with emphasis on: - ✔✔exposure protection
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔If a device has a mechanical or power failure, who should repair and thoroughly test
the apparatus before placing it back in service? - ✔✔An emergency vehicle technician
✔✔When pinnable waterways are operated in the rescue mode, the master stream
nozzle is: - ✔✔one aerial section lower than the tip
✔✔What should occur if the apparatus displays any signs of mechanical trouble? -
✔✔Immediately take it out of service
✔✔What is the process of operating an aerial device in a slow, smooth and controlled
motion? - ✔✔Feathering
✔✔What is MOST appropriate before operating a telescoping aerial device? -
✔✔Driver/operator must stabilize the apparatus before conducting operations
✔✔All aerial device movements should be slow, smooth, and controlled because of the:
- ✔✔forces being generated
✔✔What should always be used when backing an apparatus? - ✔✔A spotter
✔✔What is MOST important for the operator to be aware of when the tip control is
used? - ✔✔Electrical hazards and other obstructions
✔✔What can be studied to help an operator recognize when an aerial operation is
nearing a critical condition due to ladder capacity? - ✔✔Load chart
✔✔When operating the telescoping aerial device, it is recommended to use one motion
at a time unless the situation is critical and: - ✔✔the operator is qualified to operate the
apparatus in that manner
✔✔What can be used to protect an apparatus that is operated near a fire? - ✔✔Water
curtain
✔✔When driving an apparatus during inclement weather, the driver should: - ✔✔turn off
the auxiliary brake
✔✔Where can a driver/operator find information regarding precautionary measures and
recommendations for safely operating an aerial apparatus? - ✔✔Operator's handbook
, ✔✔What BEST describes operating aerial equipment on a grade under adverse
conditions? - ✔✔The driver/operator must be conscious of conditions and
knowledgeable of the limitations of the aerial device
✔✔What is a safety issue that makes use of aerial apparatus dangerous for water
rescue? - ✔✔Potential for the aerial device to make contact with swiftly moving waters
✔✔What is a main objective, in rescue situations that require an aerial apparatus? -
✔✔Reach as many victims with minimum number of aerial movements
✔✔What is the proper method for reaching a victim trapped in an elevated position? -
✔✔The aerial device should initially be aimed above the victim and then lowered
✔✔Where should a master stream nozzle be positioned for a blitz attack on a structure?
- ✔✔Lower portion of the window opening
✔✔What (weather) conditions may make fog streams ineffective when protecting
exposures at a fire incident? - ✔✔High wind conditions
✔✔Elevated master streams are MOST commonly used in: - ✔✔defensive operations
✔✔What is the BEST position to raise the aerial device to a victim? - ✔✔The extended
and rotated aerial device is perpendicular to the objective
✔✔What reduces time and energy if equipment is needed in an upper level of a
building? - ✔✔Firefighters delivering equipment by aerial device
✔✔During the initial setup, it is the driver/operator's responsibility to: - ✔✔consider the
potential water supply demand
✔✔What is the BEST position when using an aerial ladder for a roof rescue? -
✔✔Position the tip 6 feet (2 m) above the roof's edge
✔✔What BEST describes effective communication during an incident? - ✔✔Effective
communication allows for more efficient aerial operations throughout an incident
✔✔When using an aerial apparatus to assist in ventilation activities, proper placement
can: - ✔✔make the ventilation process quicker and safer
✔✔What is MOST likely to affect a fire's ability to spread to exposures? - ✔✔Current
and recent weather conditions
✔✔A defensive attack is an exterior attack with emphasis on: - ✔✔exposure protection
