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◉ The function of the hydraulic system is to provide power for
operating the various hydraulic components needed to: Answer:
stabilize the apparatus and operate the aerial device.
◉ Which NFPA® standard establishes the number of sections and
minimum reach required of an aerial apparatus? Answer: NFPA®
1901
◉ Which of the following NFPA® standards now requires a two-way
communication system on all aerial device apparatus? Answer:
NFPA® 1901
◉ Which standard establishes requirements for the quality of air in
breathing air systems? Answer: NFPA® 1989
◉ Driver/operators should examine electrical cords daily: Answer:
for damage to insulation and connections.
◉ NFPA® 1901 requires a protective water fog curtain nozzle to be
provided on the bottom of an elevated platform that can be operated
, to: Answer: provide an additional barrier when the platform is
exposed to high levels of heat.
◉ Which is a three-way valve that directs fluid to either the
stabilizer control valves or the aerial device control valves? Answer:
Selector valve
◉ When is the MOST likely time nondestructive testing will be
performed on the aerial apparatus? Answer: After accidents
◉ Why do many fire departments prefer to use quints? Answer:
Quints are capable of supplying their own elevated master streams.
◉ Which is a safety guideline unique to aircraft incidents? Answer:
Do not drive through pools of jet fuel.
◉ Which term refers to positioning the apparatus in a location that
provides the utmost efficiency for operating on the fireground?
Answer: Spotting
◉ If an apparatus is to be positioned in a dead-end access, it should
be backed into position if possible because it will: Answer: make an
escape faster if it becomes necessary.