Aerial CDC
EXAM COVERAGE - Aerial CDC
The Aerial CDC exam evaluates knowledge and operational
competency in aerial firefighting, aircraft operations, and safety
procedures. Key topics include aircraft types used in wildfire
suppression, aerial drop techniques, and coordination with ground
crews.
Candidates are tested on fire behavior from an aerial perspective,
drop patterns, retardant and water use, and communication
protocols with Incident Command and ground teams. Additional
areas include aircraft safety, weight and balance, emergency
procedures, and regulatory compliance with FAA and agency
,guidelines.
The exam emphasizes safe, effective aerial firefighting operations,
situational awareness, and integration of air resources into overall
fire management strategies.
TRUE statement about cleaning an aerial apparatus
A clean apparatus is good for public relations.
Identify THREE factors that influence your ability to maintain control
over an aerial apparatus.
Centrifugal force, weight restriction, and skidding?
,An aerial apparatus should be started with all electrical switches in
the OFF position in order to?
Start the engine WITHOUT a load.
When performing a walk around inspection, the driver/operator
Starts at the drivers door and inspects components in a counter
clockwise rotation(systematic)
Three main components of a hydraulic system are?
HYDRAULIC fluid, pump, and reservoir
, Which type of pre- pipe waterway system can be found in most in
the aerial ladders?
Telescoping waterway.
Which hydraulic device is used to keep the aerial apparatus from
leaning or tipping over when the aerial devices is elevated?
Stabilizing cylinders
EXAM COVERAGE - Aerial CDC
The Aerial CDC exam evaluates knowledge and operational
competency in aerial firefighting, aircraft operations, and safety
procedures. Key topics include aircraft types used in wildfire
suppression, aerial drop techniques, and coordination with ground
crews.
Candidates are tested on fire behavior from an aerial perspective,
drop patterns, retardant and water use, and communication
protocols with Incident Command and ground teams. Additional
areas include aircraft safety, weight and balance, emergency
procedures, and regulatory compliance with FAA and agency
,guidelines.
The exam emphasizes safe, effective aerial firefighting operations,
situational awareness, and integration of air resources into overall
fire management strategies.
TRUE statement about cleaning an aerial apparatus
A clean apparatus is good for public relations.
Identify THREE factors that influence your ability to maintain control
over an aerial apparatus.
Centrifugal force, weight restriction, and skidding?
,An aerial apparatus should be started with all electrical switches in
the OFF position in order to?
Start the engine WITHOUT a load.
When performing a walk around inspection, the driver/operator
Starts at the drivers door and inspects components in a counter
clockwise rotation(systematic)
Three main components of a hydraulic system are?
HYDRAULIC fluid, pump, and reservoir
, Which type of pre- pipe waterway system can be found in most in
the aerial ladders?
Telescoping waterway.
Which hydraulic device is used to keep the aerial apparatus from
leaning or tipping over when the aerial devices is elevated?
Stabilizing cylinders
