Aerial app 2

Question 1

Statistics compiled annually by the NFPA and national fallen fire fighters association historically show that ($$$$$$) of all fire fighter injuries and deaths are caused by vehicle collisions while responding or returning from emergency calls.

Answer 1

20 to25%

Question 2

As many as ($$$$) fire fighter deaths per year caused.byvehicle collisions.

Answer 2

25

Question 3

Establishing the ($$$$$$) to properly drive/ operate an apparatus comes from practice through training, familiarization with the apparatus being operated, and full knowledge of the traffic laws in the jurisdiction.

Answer 3

Situational awareness

Question 4

($$$$$$$) correct term for the feild of study that concerns the knowledge and understanding of the enviroment that is critical to those who need to make decisions in complex area.

Answer 4

Situational awearness

Question 5

($$$$$) is not the norm in collisions involving fire apparatus. ($$$$$$) is usually found when a driver operator has been found guilty of a gross violation of standing laws, policies, ordinances.

Answer 5

Negligence

Question 6

A perfect example of ($$$$$$) would bee driving under the influence of alcohol.

Answer 6

Gross negligence

Question 7

NFPA 1002

Answer 7

Standard on fire apparatus driver operator professional qualifications.

Question 8

())$)$$$$) has recommended examples of driving exercises and driving.

Answer 8

NFPA 1002

Question 9

Red lights, sirens horns, are ways of asking for the ($$$$$$$)

Answer 9

Right of way

Question 10

Fire fighter collisions can be grouped in to the following five basic causes:

Answer 10

1. Improper backing.
2. Reckless driving.
3. Excessive speed.
4. Lack of skills experience
5. Poor vehicle design.

Question 11

Reckless driving by the public occurs in many forms. Some of the more common problems included:

Answer 11

Failure to obey poster regulations or directions.
Failure to yield to emergency vehicles.
Excessive speed.
Unpredictable behavior created by panic.
In attentiveness.

Question 12

Excessive speed may lead to the occurrence of one of the two following types of collisions.

Answer 12

Control of the apparatus I’d lost on a curve or adverse road surface,
Unable to stop the apparatus in time to avoid a collision

Question 13

A lack of driving skills may be caused by the following:

Answer 13

Overconfidence in ones driving ability.

Inability to recognize a dangerous situation.

False sense of security because of good driving record.

Misunderstanding of apparatus capabilities.

Lack of knowledge about how to operate the controls of the apparatus in an emergency.

Excitement.

Question 14

NFPA 1901

Answer 14

Standard for automotive fire apparatus.

Question 15

NFPA 1500

Answer 15

Standard on fire department occupational health and safety program

Question 16

($$$$$) and ($$$$$$)$. Establish requirements for seat belt use on the apparatus.

Answer 16

NFPA 1901

NFPA 1500

Question 17

($$$$$$) allows for a detachable seat to be placed next to the tiller operators position in which the instructor may sit.

Answer 17

NFPA 1500

Question 18

Although common practice in the past, firefighters should ($$$$$$) be allowed to to ride the tailboard, front bumper, or running boards of any moving apparatus. This is specifically prohibited by ($$$$$$)

Answer 18

Never

NFPA 1500

Question 19

According to the national safety council, one quarter of all vehicle collisions are caused during ($$$$$)

Answer 19

Backing of vehicles

Question 20

Approximately ($$$$) deaths and 1500 injuries occur annually, which are attributed to poor backing practice.

Answer 20

500

1500

Question 21

The ($$$$$$) should ensure that the appropriate amount of spotter are deployed

Answer 21

Company officer

Question 22

When setting up for a backing operation, the spotter should be positioned in the vision of the drive operator, preferably in the left rear view mirror, approximately ($$$$$) behind the rear and slightly to the left of the apparatus.

Answer 22

8 to 10 feet