PBCFR Driver Operator Manual Ch1 Questions and Answers 2025

PBCFR Driver Operator Manual Ch1

At 50 Mph you "___________" your siren – answer Outrun (Pg12)

All personnel shall wear a _________ when riding in a fire rescue vehicle: - answer
Seat belt. (Pg.10)

True or False. Firefighters die more often when traveling to and from fires then in fires. -
answerTrue. NFPA (Pg. 5)

Yearly ______ % of FF deaths are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or
returning from emergency calls. - answer20-25% (Pg. 6)

Second leading Cause of death in FF. - answerVehicle collisions (Pg. 6)

The first Goal of any DO is... - answerTo get the apparatus and crew to the scene in an
expedient, safe and efficient manner. (Pg.6)

In the state of Florida drivers are not required to have a ______ License to operate an
emergency vehicle. - answerCDL (Pg.6 )

In the state of Florida Drivers must possess a _____________ License to operate an
emergency vehicle. - answerClass E license (Pg.6)

It is the responsibility as the driver to exercise "___________" for the safety of all
persons and property. - answerDue regard (Pg.6)

Due Regard means: - answerA reasonable careful person performing similar duties
under similar circumstaces would act in the same manner. (Pg.7)

Along with "Due regard" emergency vehicle operations shall at all times , be consistent
with " ____________________" and ____________________. - answer"Resonable
safety"
Florida State Statutes (Pg. 7)

Reasonable safety - answerFactors that must be taken into account when deciding
whether the need to engage in emergency vehicle operation is "outweighed" by the
potential risk(s) to the public if emergency vehicle operation is initiated. (Pg.7)

Reasonable Safety Factors - answer1. Type of Call:
2.Type of roadway, traffic and weather condtitions; and
3. Any other factor(s), which could impact on emergency vehicle operation. (Pg.7)

, Average Weight: Freightliner Engine: Fully loaded with Crew, equipment and water. -
answer33,000 lbs. (Pg.9)

Average Weight: E-One Typhoon Engine: Fully loaded with Crew, equipment and water.
- answer38,000 lbs. (Pg.9)

Average Weight: Sutphen Engine: Fully loaded with Crew, equipment and water. -
answer40,000 lbs. (Pg.9)

Average Weight: Aerial Apparatus: Fully loaded with Crew, equipment and water. -
answer50,000 lbs. (Pg.9)

Average Weight: Tender: Fully loaded with Crew, equipment and water. - answer57,000
lbs. (Pg.9)

Average Weight: Brush Truck: Fully loaded with Crew, equipment and water. -
answer28,500 lbs. (Pg.9)

As a D/O it is important to be familiar with: - answerWeight transfer
reaction time
braking time
angle of approach/ departure (Pg.9)

Another factor that must be considered is that not only are fire apparatus heavy, but it is
also ______________. - answer"top-heavy " with a greater propensity to for rollover.
(Pg.9)

Drivers in the state of Florida are exempt from certain traffic laws but this does not
relieve the driver from exercising: - answerDue regard (Pg.10

A thorough walk around inspection of the vehicle before initial operation: - answerSafety
circle check (Pg.10)

A though was around inspection (safety circle check) of the vehicle shall be performed
when? - answerBefore the initial operation. (Pg.10)

Exceptions to wearing a seat belt while the vehicle is in operation are: - answer1.Seat
belt interferes with Pt care
2. When loading hose of a moving apparatus (Pg.10)

Drivers shall not move the vehicle until all persons are: - answerSeated and secured
with seat belts in approved, riding positions. (Pg.11)

While the vehicle is in motion the donning and doffing of equipment and PPE that
requires the removal of a restraining belt or other device is: - answerProhibited (Pg.11)