AERIAL APPARATUS CDC UPDATED FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Unlike convection heat, radiated heat can.. - ✔✔Pass through solids.
✔✔Two factors that affect exposure hazard during a fire - ✔✔Rain and Wind
✔✔Four factors that affect the choice of a type of aerial apparatus - ✔✔1. Amount of
equipment the apparatus needs to carry
2. Most common tasks required of the device
3. Maneuverability
4. Length of reach
✔✔Most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North America - ✔✔Aerial
Ladder Apparatus (Most __________________)
✔✔Should your aerial apparatus begin to skid, you should - ✔✔Take your foot off the
brakes, letting the wheels rotate freely.
✔✔When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators should perform a
what? - ✔✔Perform a hot check
✔✔Identify 3 features of elevated platform waterway systems - ✔✔Handlines, Attack
Lines and Two Nozzles at the Platform
✔✔3 elements of the aerial device that must be visually inspected. - ✔✔Elevating
Platform Assembly, Ladder Rungs and Equipment
✔✔The pressure control test ensures pressure control devices will maintain - ✔✔a safe
level of pressure on the pump when valves are closed.
, ✔✔3 service tests for aerial apparatus - ✔✔Pumping, Priming and pressure control test.
✔✔Following engine speed and vacuum test, to prepare the aerial apparatus for the
remaining test - ✔✔make the pump operational.
✔✔The driver/operator will often be required to perform (tests) - ✔✔Service Test
(required to be done by whom?)
✔✔Three critical items that should be included on an aerial apparatus daily record -
✔✔Tire Inflation Pressure, "Inspected by" Column, and Lubricant levels.
✔✔To reduce stress when approaching from the downhill side, the driver/operator can -
✔✔Stop short of the building with the aerial device operated over the cab.
✔✔As aerial extension increases - ✔✔Aerial loading must decrease
✔✔An aerial apparatus is most stable when the aerial device is operated - ✔✔directly
over the front or rear of the vehicle
✔✔Three safety requirements when responding to aircraft incidents - ✔✔1. Position
upwind
2. Watch for debris
3. Do not drive through fuel
✔✔When hooking up to a hydrant and additional lines are anticipated, it is best to install
- ✔✔install a gate valve on the smaller hydrant discharge
✔✔When stabilizers have made contact with the ground, the driver/operator should -
✔✔Alternate between the sides to raise the vehicle to its working condition
✔✔If an aerial device becomes overheated from fire or superheated gasses, it can be
cooled with - ✔✔Can be cooled with an indirect water hose stream
✔✔The most dangerous type of rescue carry down an aerial ladder is the - ✔✔Over-
the-shoulder carry
✔✔The purpose of a blitz attack is to - ✔✔Immediately stop the progress of the fire in
the area of origin
✔✔The 75-80-80 rule applies to - ✔✔Detachable waterways (rule)
✔✔Two things to remember when ventilating an upper-story window from an aerial
device - ✔✔1. Position the aerial slightly above the upwind side
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Unlike convection heat, radiated heat can.. - ✔✔Pass through solids.
✔✔Two factors that affect exposure hazard during a fire - ✔✔Rain and Wind
✔✔Four factors that affect the choice of a type of aerial apparatus - ✔✔1. Amount of
equipment the apparatus needs to carry
2. Most common tasks required of the device
3. Maneuverability
4. Length of reach
✔✔Most common type of aerial fire apparatus operated in North America - ✔✔Aerial
Ladder Apparatus (Most __________________)
✔✔Should your aerial apparatus begin to skid, you should - ✔✔Take your foot off the
brakes, letting the wheels rotate freely.
✔✔When checking the automatic transmission fluid driver/operators should perform a
what? - ✔✔Perform a hot check
✔✔Identify 3 features of elevated platform waterway systems - ✔✔Handlines, Attack
Lines and Two Nozzles at the Platform
✔✔3 elements of the aerial device that must be visually inspected. - ✔✔Elevating
Platform Assembly, Ladder Rungs and Equipment
✔✔The pressure control test ensures pressure control devices will maintain - ✔✔a safe
level of pressure on the pump when valves are closed.
, ✔✔3 service tests for aerial apparatus - ✔✔Pumping, Priming and pressure control test.
✔✔Following engine speed and vacuum test, to prepare the aerial apparatus for the
remaining test - ✔✔make the pump operational.
✔✔The driver/operator will often be required to perform (tests) - ✔✔Service Test
(required to be done by whom?)
✔✔Three critical items that should be included on an aerial apparatus daily record -
✔✔Tire Inflation Pressure, "Inspected by" Column, and Lubricant levels.
✔✔To reduce stress when approaching from the downhill side, the driver/operator can -
✔✔Stop short of the building with the aerial device operated over the cab.
✔✔As aerial extension increases - ✔✔Aerial loading must decrease
✔✔An aerial apparatus is most stable when the aerial device is operated - ✔✔directly
over the front or rear of the vehicle
✔✔Three safety requirements when responding to aircraft incidents - ✔✔1. Position
upwind
2. Watch for debris
3. Do not drive through fuel
✔✔When hooking up to a hydrant and additional lines are anticipated, it is best to install
- ✔✔install a gate valve on the smaller hydrant discharge
✔✔When stabilizers have made contact with the ground, the driver/operator should -
✔✔Alternate between the sides to raise the vehicle to its working condition
✔✔If an aerial device becomes overheated from fire or superheated gasses, it can be
cooled with - ✔✔Can be cooled with an indirect water hose stream
✔✔The most dangerous type of rescue carry down an aerial ladder is the - ✔✔Over-
the-shoulder carry
✔✔The purpose of a blitz attack is to - ✔✔Immediately stop the progress of the fire in
the area of origin
✔✔The 75-80-80 rule applies to - ✔✔Detachable waterways (rule)
✔✔Two things to remember when ventilating an upper-story window from an aerial
device - ✔✔1. Position the aerial slightly above the upwind side
