Fire Department Incident

Fire Apparatus Driver & Operator
Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as:
A. Repair
B. Maintenance
C. Reliability
D. Trouble shooting - (correct Answer) - B. Maintenance
(pg. 31, 579)
When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the:
A. Empty weight of the apparatus
B. Length of the apparatus
C. Condition of the brakes
D. Height of the apparatus - (correct Answer) - C. Condition of the brakes
(pg. 71)
Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of _______ maintenance.
A. Daily
B. Quarterly
C. Monthly
D. Bimonthly - (correct Answer) - A. Daily
(pg. 51-52)
One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the:
A. 1-2-3 method
B. Oval method
C. Walk-around method
D. Approaching the apparatus method - (correct Answer) - C. Walk-around method
(pg. 35)
In stabilizing a hot apparatus diesel engine's temperature, a cool down period of
______ is recommended before shutting down.
A. 30-50 seconds
B. 15 minutes
C. 3-5 minutes
D. 7-10 minues - (correct Answer) - C. 3-5 minutes
(pg. 72)
Steering wheel play should be no more than approximately _____ degrees in either
direction.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20 - (correct Answer) - B. 10
(pg. 44)
How often should the primer pump oil reservoir be checked?
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly
D. Bi-weekly - (correct Answer) - A. Daily
(pg. 51-52)
Before shutdown the apparatus engine temperature should be allowed to stabilize by
idling it for _____ minutes
A. 1-2
B. 3-5
C. 5-8
D. 5-10 - (correct Answer) - B. 3-5
(pg. 72)
The device that introduces foam concentrate into the water stream to make a foam
solution is:
A. Foam
B. Foam Solution
C. Foam Concentrate
D. Foam Proportioner - (correct Answer) - D. Foam proportioner
(pg. 451, 452)

, On which port would you inspect the screens for rocks or debris:
A. 1-3/4" preconnect
B. Master stream device
C. Intakes
D. Booster reel - (correct Answer) - C. Intakes
(pg. 53-54)
One common cause of fire apparatus skidding is:
A. Changing lanes
B. Anticipating obstacles in the road
C. Weight transfer
D. The break limiting valve - (correct Answer) - C. Weight transfer
(pg. 81)
Unless specifically exempt, the fire apparatus driver/operators are generally
subject to any/all:
A. NFPA 1901 guidelines
B. Statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances
C. National Emergency Vehicle Response Commission Guidelines
D. Department of Motor Vehicle registration rules - (correct Answer) - B. Statutes,
rules, regulations, and ordinances
(pg. 9, 63)
You have responded to an emergency on an limited-access highway. Your apparatus is
not being used. You should:
A. Position the apparatus across the intersection to block traffic
B. Use the apparatus as a barrier between the traffic flow and the responders on
scene
C. Position the apparatus off the highway in an area away from the incident
D. Position the apparatus as close to the incident as possible so responders will
have access to the apparatus - (correct Answer) - B. Use the apparatus as a barrier
between the traffic flow and the responders on scene
(pg. 126)
At an intersection, if you cannot account for all lanes of traffic, then you
should:
A. Stop, check the lanes of traffic, then proceed
B. Use the air horn and proceed without stopping
C. Cautiously proceed through the intersection because the warning devices and
emergency situation give the apparatus the right of way
D. Move to the left lane and accelerate - (correct Answer) - A. Stop, check the
lanes of traffic, then proceed
(pg. 77)
When at an intersection, apparatus should be brought to a complete stop if:
A. There are any obstructions that block the view of the intersection
B. All lanes are stopped and cleared
C. It is a controlled intersection
D. Law enforcement has cleared the intersection - (correct Answer) - A. There are
any obstructions that block the view of the intersection
(pg. 77)
When approaching unguarded railroad crossings, the driver shall:
A. Use caution
B. Proceed at a maximum of 5mph
C. Come to a complete stop
D. Stop only when a train is in sight - (correct Answer) - C. Come to a complete
stop
(pg. 77)
Which is a valid exception to the recommendation that all riders must be seat
belted while apparatus is in motion?
A. While donning self-contained breathing apparatus
B. While loading hose
C. Responding at slow speeds
D. While backing apparatus - (correct Answer) - B. While loading hose