2016 Pierce Aerial Flashcards
(151 cards)
1
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What is the NFPA standard for inspection, maintenance, testing and retirement on in service automotive fire apparatus?
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NFPA 1911
2
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You should inspect the apparatus and aerial device throughly before that start of every what?
A
Shift
3
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If your aerial is not operated regularly, you should inspect it at least?
A
Weekly
4
Q
Before the aerial is put into service, what inspection must be performed?
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Primary
5
Q
What is the reason for the primary inspection?
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To check for proper operation and adjustment of components
Cleaning and lubrication after initial use and delivery travel
6
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What are the major systems of the aerial ladder?
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Tiller tractor Tiller trailer Tiller cab Ladder assembly Waterway Turntable Stabilizers Hydraulic system Electrical system Water system Pump house Foam system Emergency power system
7
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The 4 section steel ladder will extend to a height of 100 feet or how many feet above ground at 75 degrees?
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105 feet
8
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What is the tip load capacity of the aerial?
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500 pounds
9
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What mph wind is the ladder effective up to?
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50 mph
10
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How much gpm at what psi can the aerial support?
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1000 gpm @ 100 psi
11
Q
Extensions and retraction motion is provided by 2 hydraulic powered cylinders and what?
A
Cable pulley system
12
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What are the max angles that the aerial is capable of?
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-5 - 75 degrees
13
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The ladder is equipped with holding valve cartridges and a rotational brake to restrict ladder movement when system what is not present?
A
Hydraulic pressure
14
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The aerial ladder is constructed to meet the requirements as described in what NFPA standards?
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1901-1999
15
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The aerial ladder has a safety factor of what based on the rated load and stability factor of 1.5:1?
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2:1
16
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Each section of the aerial ladder is trussed how by using steel tubing?
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Diaganolly, vertically, and horizontally
17
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What type of surface does the turn table have?
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Non skid surface
18
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The stabilizers include extension cylinders to extend and retract stabilizers and jack cylinders to do what to the stabilizers?
A
Raise and lower stabilizers
19
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The extension cylinders in the stabilizers are equipped with internal holding valves and internal decelerations to cushion cylinder speed when near the fully what?
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Extended or retracted positions
20
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The jack cylinders are equipped with integral holding valves that will hold the cylinder in place of what happens to the hydraulic line?
A
Become severed
21
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When do the warning alarms for the stabilizers activate?
A
When stabilizers are in motion
22
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When does the warning alarm for the stabilizers deactivate?
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When all stabilizers are in the load support position
23
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at -8 to 9 degrees?
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(2) 500 at fly
24
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 10 to 19 degrees?
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(3) 250 base, 500 fly
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 20 to 29 degrees?
(5) 500 base, 250 lower mid, 500 tip
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 30 to 39 degrees?
(6) 500 base, 250 lower mid, 250 upper mid, 500 fly
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 40 to 49 degrees?
(8) 750 base, 500 lower mid, 250 upper mid, 500 fly
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 50 to 59 degrees?
(11) 1000 base, 750 lower mid, 500 upper mid, 500 fly
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 60 to 75 degrees?
(14) 1000 base, 1000 lower mid, 1000 upper mid, 500 fly
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at -8 to 19 degrees?
(2) 500 fly
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 20 to 29 degrees?
(3) 250 base, 500 fly
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 30 to 39 degrees?
(5) 500 base, 250 lower mid, 500 fly
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 40 to 49 degrees?
(8) 750 base, 500 lower mid, 250 upper mid, 500 fly
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 50 to 59 degrees?
(11) 1000 base, 750 lower mid, 500 upper mid, 500 fly
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 60 to 69 degrees?
(13) 1000 base, 1000 lower mid, 750 upper mid, 500 tip
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged), how many people and weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 70 to 75?
(14) 1000 base, 1000 lower mid, 1000 upper mid, 500 fly
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When flowing water on aerial, fly capacity is reduced to zero when flowing water with nozzle above monitor centerline which is how many degrees max?
30 degrees
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What is the rated horizontal reach of the aerial at 0 degrees?
95’ 1”
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What is the rated horizontal reach of the aerial at 45 degrees?
66’ 9”
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What is the rated horizontal reach of the aerial at 75 degrees?
23’ 11”
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at -8 to 9 degrees?
Egress eye 450
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 10 to 19 degrees?
Egress eye 500
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 20 to 29 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 250
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 30 to 39 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 500, lower mid 250
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 40 to 49 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 750, lower mid 500, upper mid 250
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 50 to 59 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 1000, lower mid 750, upper mid 500, fly 250
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 60 to 69 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 1000, lower mid 1000, upper mid 1000, fly 750
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway dry and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 70 to 75 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 1000, lower mid 1000, upper mid 1000, fly 1000
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at -8 to 9 degrees?
Egress eye 250
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 10 to 19 degrees?
Egress eye 300
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 20 to 29 degrees?
Egress eye 350
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 30 to 39 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 250
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 40 to 49 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 500, lower mid 250
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 50 to 59 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 750, lower mid 500, upper mid 250
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 60 to 69 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 1000, lower mid 750, upper mid 500, fly 250
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According to the aerial load chart (waterway charged and 50 mph wind), how much weight can you have on the aerial and which sections at 70 to 75 degrees?
Egress eye 500, base 1000, lower mid 1000, upper mid 750, fly 500
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The aerials capabilities with ice conditions at any extension are based upon how many inches of ice build up on aerial?
0.25 inches
58
Where is the stabilizers not stowed indicator light located?
Drivers compartment
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When should the EPU be used for?
Only when main system hydraulic pump is not operating
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You should not run the EPU for more than 30 minutes without allowing at least how minutes for cooling down?
30 minutes
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When should the EPU only be activated after?
Desired function is selected
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If the electronic system has failed and the manual aerial or stabilizer controls are being used, what switch located at the manual stabilizer controls will be the only one active?
EPU switch
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What does the indicator and alarm test switch do on the console?
Momentarily activated all indicator lights and alarms
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What does the DC lights switch (12 volt) energize?
The 2 spot lights located on each side of the ladder top and lower tracking lights
65
What is the system stand by (bias) pressure of the hydraulic system pressure for the aerial?
350 psi (+/- 10 psi)
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What is the maximum system pressure of the hydraulic system for the aerial?
3000 psi
67
The ladder function controls on the control console can be what?
Used
Started individually
Stopped individually
Used together
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The turntable console includes what functions?
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Elevation, extension, rotation
High idle switch
Tip/tracking lights
Load chart
Hydraulic pressure gauge
EPU switch
Intercom
Indicator alarm/test switch
Stabilizers not fully extended light
Rung alignment light
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69
What is the load sense test (LST)/oil sampling port used for in compartment of control console?
Yellow cap used for an oil sampling port
70
What are the aerial clockwise/counterclockwise rotation emergency override knobs used for?
In event of the loss of aerial electric power, hydraulic power can be obtained by pulling and hold knob
71
For the emergency hydraulic power switch located on left side of trailer near stabilizer controls, when pressing up or down it activated the secondary hydraulic system for which functions?
Up for aerial emergency power
| Down for stabilizer emergency power
72
Where is the main hydraulic test port located?
On left side of trailer next to stabilizer controls
73
The aerial is equipped with and electrical swivel with how many collector rings?
28 collector rings (32 optional)
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Each collector ring is capable of handling how many amp load?
20 amp load
75
What do the aerial and stabilizer emergency override knobs located on left side of trailer used for?
In event of loss of aerial electric power
76
The area where the ground pads make contact with ground must be firm and capable of supporting how many psi?
75 psi
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When deploying stabilizers, never bridge across what?
Ditches, culverts, or any opening
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When deploying stabilizers, never set up over what?
Manhole covers
Storm drains
Underground parking facilities that can not meet requirements
79
When positioning the truck, corners of a building give access to how many sides of building as well as what?
2 sides of building, as well as roof
80
According to the logbook, the truck can be positioned facing what because each method has its advantages and disadvantages?
Uphill or downhill
81
Position the truck with tiller tractor within how many degrees of in line with tiller trailer, no jackknifing of unit is required?
30 degrees
82
Before setting jacks you should do what?
Apply parking brake
Chock wheels
Stop extending jacks when they touch ground
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Stabilizers are not to be used to raise truck off ground, they are used to keep vehicle from what?
Rocking
84
The weight of the truck should remain on the tires so that the rubber on the road will help keep the truck from what?
Shifting on slippery surfaces
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You should always secure the truck by applying the brakes and chocking which wheels before deploying stabilizers?
Front wheels
86
In order to engage the PTO, you must do what?
Trans in neutral
Apply parking and front wheel lock brakes
Set aerial master switch to ON position
87
For aerial capacity based on side to side set up, if the ground slope is 10 degrees, the truck slope should not be greater than what degrees to have full capacity?
0-5 degrees
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For aerial capacity based on side to side set up, if the ground slope is 13 degrees, the truck slope must not be greater than what degrees to have half capacity?
5.1 to 8 degrees
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For aerial capacity based on side to side set up, if the ground slope is greater than 13 degrees, if the truck slope is greater than what degree you will have zero capacity?
Greater than 8 degrees
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For aerial capacity based on front to back set up, if the ground slope is 7 degrees, the truck slope must not be greater than what degrees to have full capacity?
0 to 5 degrees
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For aerial capacity based on front to back set up, if the ground slope is 10 degrees, the truck slope must not be greater than what degrees to have half capacity?
5.1 to 8 degrees
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For aerial capacity based on front to back set up, if the ground slope is greater than 10 degrees, if the truck slope is greater than this degree you will have zero capacity?
Greater than 8 degrees
93
Install stabilizer jack safety pins keeping the handle about how many inches from jack?
1”
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Which hole should you install the jack safety pin into the jack?
Highest available hole
95
If jack settles on pin, it must sit on pin?
Evenly
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For the fifth wheel lock out, it can be locked on both driver and passenger side, moving the lever to the “free” position can only be done on which side?
Drivers side
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What indicator illuminates when fifth wheel is in the “lock position”?
Do not move truck
| Fifth wheel lock out
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What must be set on trailer before aerial operations?
Ground jacks and safety pins
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When setting the wheel chocks on a slope, reposition wheel chock down hillside against the tire and the uphill side approximately how many inches from tire?
2 inches
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At what degrees do the jackknife collision warnings activate?
65 and 85 degrees
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Personnel on the ladder tip should wear what to the aerial connected at all times?
Safety belt
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Before beginning aerial operations, the operator must be aware of what?
Stabilizer set up
| Angle of level indicator
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When the ladder bears desired extension, make small adjustments in extension or retraction until what illuminates?
Rung alignment indicator
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The aerial ladder is designed for what kind of loads and is not designed to be set in roofs or ground?
Positive loads
105
Should the operator remain at the turntable controls at all time during any aerial operation?
Yes
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During aerial operations the safety chains must be hooked in position or the optional spring loaded what must be across the turntable openings?
ManSaver safety bar
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If the aerial comes in contact with a high voltage power source, do not touch what?
The truck and ground at the same time
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When using the aerial for rescue, try to approach victims from where to avoid victims jumping down on the aerial which can cause an overload situation?
From above
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When making a rescue using the aerial, always position the tip for?
Easy access
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Changing the speed during aerial operation while using multiple controls will reduce what of the aerial causing unexpected movement?
Speed of aerial
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The practice of ladder pipe operations must be done with extreme care and under the supervision of who that understand the extra loads created by the weight of hose and reaction force of nozzle?
Trained personnel
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For ladder pipe, lay the hose along what part of the ladder so that it rests on the rungs only?
Middle
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According to the logbook, do not extend or retract the aerial with a charger hose, true or false?
True
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What types of ropes can only be used on the lyfe pulley system?
NFPA approves rescue safety rope
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In order to use pulley system what must be properly installed?
Lock pin
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The lock pin securing the shaft and pulley assembly must pass through both what?
Egress bracket and the shaft
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Can you use a substitute lock pin in place of original lock pin for lyfe pulley system?
No
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What is the capacity of the pulley system rated at?
500 pounds
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To pick up a 500 pound load, the dead end of the rope must be secured to what?
Ladder handrail
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Dead ends secured otherwise limit the capacity to how many pounds but can not exceed 1/2 of the remaining tip capacity?
250 pounds
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Personnel use the lyfe pulley system should be familiar with and follow the guidelines contained in what?
IFSTA fire service rescue manual and/or the CMC rope rescue manual
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If the pulley is provided on the aerial, the working end of the rope should only be anchored to what section of the ladder?
Lower section
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The working end of the rope should never be anchored to the other parts of the apparatus or?
Static structures
| Objects on ground
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If the rope is passed through the pulley with the working end anchored to the ground, the load on the device becomes how much heavier than the weight of the load on the running or free end of rope?
Twice the weight
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Observe which NFPA standard and all department operating procedures concerning the use of rescue equipment?
1670
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The lifting eyes are only for use with what type of operations?
Rope type rescue operations
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The load on the lifting eye should never exceed how many pounds?
500 pounds
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The lifting eyes are intended to be used only a single anchor for single?
Rescue rope
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Never use a pulley or a block and tackle on the lifting eye as these devices may allow the weight of the load being lifted to what and exceed 500 pounds?
Double
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Always anchor the what end of the rope to the lifting eye and use the boom to lift or lower load?
Working end
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Rope and fittings used with the lifting eye should comply with what NFPA standard?
NFPA 1983, life safety rope and equipment for emergency services
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The ropes and fittings used with lifting eye should be rigged by an individual trained in proper rescue techniques found in what NFPA standard?
NFPA 1670, operations and training for technical search and rescue incidents
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Before returning the serial to stowed position, first completely retract ladder to clear what?
Tiller cab
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The EPU should be used only when what is notmoperatinf?
Main system hydraulic pump
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To prevent what to the EPU hydraulic pressure, the EPU should be activated only after the desired function?
“Dead-heading”
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If the electronic system has failed and the manual aerial or stabilizer controls are being used, which switch located at the Manila stabilizer controls will be the only one active?
EPU
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All pierce units are stability tested before leaving what?
Pierce facility
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Any changes or additions in equipment and lighting to an aerial device once leaving pierce requires aerial to be retested at Pierce or the additional what must be removed from allowable tip load?
Weight
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What is a class 1 dent considers?
Length is less than 10 times the width and greater than 1/32” in depth
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What is a class 2 dent considered?
Length is more than 10 times the width and oriented along longitudinal axis of the member and greater than 1/32” in depth
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What is a class 3 dent considered?
Length is more than 10 times the width and oriented more than 15 degrees across longitudinal axis of the members and greater than 1/32” in depth
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What is a class 4 dent considered?
Greater than 3/8” long or 1/32” deep which is characterized by a sharp indentation and is rough and/or mushed in appearance
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What class dents require evaluation by pierce customer service?
Class 4 dents
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For rungs, k-brace, and lacing members which class dents and how large do they have to be to put the aerial out of service?
Class 4 dents greater than 3/4” long
Class 3 dents greater than 1/16” deep
Class 2 dents greater than 1 1/2” long and greater than 1/16” deep
Class 1 dents greater than 1/2” long and greater than 1/16” deep
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For handrails and base rail members, which class dents and how large do they have to be to put the aerial out of service?
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Class 3 (long) and 4 (wide) dents greater than 1”
Class 2 dents greater than 2” long and greater than 1/16” deep
Class 1 dents greater than 1” long and greater than 1/16” deep
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Aerials are constructed using structural steel tubing which is manufactured by rolling and welding, the tubing is not perfectly flat and will have some what?
Concavity or conceding to flat sides
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What are the values for conceding or concavity?
.020” max for surface widths less than 2.5”
.025 max for surface widths of 2.5” to 3.5”
.030 max for surface widths of 3.5” to 5.5”
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Any convexity or concavity exceeding surface flatness values or greater than how many inches will put the aerial out of service?
1/16”
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For safe operating limits, during stabilizer set up, set the wheel chocks in place where on the front wheels if facing up hill and where on the rear wheels if facing downhill?
Back of front wheels, in front of rear wheels
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Always place the what where they will give the most resistance to truck movement?
Wheel chocks
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When the aerial master switch is ON and the aerial PTO indicator light located in the chassis cab is lit, hydraulic power should be available and the engine show be at what idle?
Low idle
