CH2

Question 1

According to NFPA 1010, for example, _____ certfication is a requirement for aerial operators.

Answer 1

Firefighter 1
pg 55

Question 2

The D/O is not protected from the legal consequences of driving with _______ for the safety of others.

Answer 2

Reckless disregard
pg 57

Question 3

_____ may apply when the D/O has been found guilty of a gross violation of standing laws, policies, or ordinances.

Answer 3

Negligence
pg 57

Question 4

NFPA 1550 requires all persons riding in a fire apparatus to wear

Answer 4

Seat belts
pg 57

Question 5

One of the most common causes of D/O injuries are

Answer 5

Slips and falls when mounting and dismounting the apparatus.

Question 6

NFPA 1550 states three exceptions to wearing seat belts while a fire apparatus is in motion

Answer 6

Medical care, tiller training, hose loading
pg 61

Question 7

According to NFPA 1550 and OSHA, firefighters must use hearing protection when encountering noise levels greater than

Answer 7

90 dB
pg 62

Question 8

As current flows away from the person of contact, the voltage drops progressively. This energized area is called the

Answer 8

Ground gradient
pg 65

Question 9

Gives oncoming drivers notice of a temporary traffice change ahead.

Answer 9

Adavance warning area
pg 65

Question 10

Allows oncoming traffice to merge away from the incident and later-arriving responders to slow upon arrival to merge toward the incident.

Answer 10

Transition areas
pg 65

Question 11

Includes areas up and downstream from the incident buffer space where emergency vehicles can position and follow the outer perimeter of vehicle incident safety zones.

Answer 11

Activity areas
pg 65

Question 12

Allows traffic downstream from the incident to merge and return to normal flow/lanes.

Answer 12

Termination zone
pg 65

Question 13

A traffic control zone may contain ______,______ and _____ zones depending on the types of hazard(s) present.

Answer 13

Hot, warm, and cold
pg 65

Question 14

An idle engine produces _____ more rapidly.

Answer 14

Carbon
pg 67

Question 15

Allowing a diesel engine to idle unnecessarily wastes fuel and may cause carbon to build up on ____,_____ and _____, which may damage components and diesel emission controls.

Answer 15

Injectors, valves, and pistons
pg 67

Question 16

Derating is the process of reducing engine torque or

Answer 16

Limiting the vehicle speed
pg 67

Question 17

Three types of regen processes may be employed by an apparatus with a DPF

Answer 17

Passive, Active (automatic), manuel (parked)
pg 68

Question 18

A hot engine should cool to the normal operating temperature before shutdown. Usually an idling time of ___ to __ minutes is sufficient.

Answer 18

3 to 5
pg 70

Question 19

When preparing to back the apparatus, the spotter should be positioned where the D/O can see them, preferably in the left (driver’s side) mirror, Approx. __ to __ feet behind and slightly to the left of the apparatus.

Answer 19

8 to 10 feet
pg 71

Question 20

The distance between the front and rear axles in a vehicle is known as its

Answer 20

Wheelbase
pg 75

Question 21

______ is a term sometimes used when describing the arc created by the distance between the rear axle and the vehicle’s rear when turning.

Answer 21

Tail swing
pg 76

Question 22

_____ refers to the point at which the entire weight of a body may be thought of as centered so that if supported at this point, the body would balance perfectly.

Answer 22

Center of Gravity
pg 76

Question 23

Per NFPA 1550 requirements, the AHJ should install a maximum speed plaque on the

Answer 23

Dashboard stating the top speed a D/O should ever drive the apparatus
pg 76

Question 24

Calls for an annual weigh-in of an apparatus

Answer 24

NFPA 1910
pg 77

Question 25

To limit your speed (downhill), use the

Answer 25

Service brake and auxillary brake and manually shift to wer gears. pg 78

Question 26

Lugging can occur if the driver downshifts too late when a vehivle needs a lower gear to move up a

Answer 26

Steep grade pg 78

Question 27

______ occurs when the engine cannot respond to the amount of work being asked of it at the throttle.

Answer 27

Overthrottling pg 78

Question 28

____ requires a placard in every apparatus that lists the vehicle height and weight to emphasize the importance of watching for bridge and overpass limits.

Answer 28

NFPA 1900 pg 79

Question 29

It may take __ to __ times greater distance for a vehicle to come to complete stop on snow and ice than it does dry pavement.

Answer 29

Three to fifteen times pg 80

Question 30

___ require fire apparatus to come to a full stop and account for all lanes of traffic before proceeding through various types of intersections.

Answer 30

NFPA 1550 pg 80

Question 31

The ____ is responsible for providing training for all D/Os, either internally or through other agencies.

Answer 31

AHJ pg 83

Question 32

NFPA ___ specifically defines five exercises to develop driving skills.

Answer 32

NFPA 1010 pg 84-85

Question 33

A 1,000 gallon tank pumper with a full tank weighs over ___ more than a pumper with an empty tank.

Answer 33

8,000 pounds pg 86

Question 34

_____ reviews data and publishes reports on firefighter fatalities and collisions.

Answer 34

NIOSH pg 86

Question 35

While the primary goal of the CRM is to reduce LODDs, the model applies to reducing all-types of

Answer 35

injuries and collisions in emergency and nonemergency situations pg 86

Question 36

Apparatus may be equipped with auxillary braking devices including:

Answer 36

engine compressions brakes, exhaust brakes, transmission retarders, driveline retarders pg 91

Question 37

The total stopping distance is the sum of three parts:

Answer 37

Perception distance, driver reaction distance, and braking distance. pg 91

Question 38

Two common causes of skidding:

Answer 38

Acceleration skids, and locked wheel skids pg 94

Question 39

NFPA 1550 requires non-ABS- equipped apparatus carrying more than 1,000 gallons to respond in

Answer 39

Nonemergency mode pg 95

Question 40

NFPA ___ requires that all apparatus with a GVWR of 36,000lbs or greater be equipped with an

Answer 40

auxilary braking system pg 95

Question 41

Four types of auxilary brakes to aid the foundation brakes in slowing the vehicle:

Answer 41

Exhaust brakes, engine compression brakes, electromagnetic retarders, transmission output retarders pg 95

Question 42

_____ and ____ provide the highest level of braking torque and are unaffected by transmission gear shift changes.

Answer 42

Transmission output retarders; electromagnetic retarders pg 96

Question 43

A(n) ____ uses a valve to restric the flow of the exhaust, which creates back pressure that adds to the engine's inherent braking ability.

Answer 43

Exhaust brake pg 96

Question 44

The ___ brake converts the mechanical energy of the vehicle into heat by compressing the engine intake air and then discharging the pressure to the atmosphere through the exhaust.

Answer 44

Engine compressipon pg

Question 45

An electromagnetic field is created by supplying electrical power to a series of coils in the retarder. This field inhibits the rotation of the rotor and creates a braking torque at the rear brakes.

Answer 45

Electromagnetic retarders pg 96

Question 46

Electromagnetic retarders dissipate heat through ____ into the surrounding air.

Answer 46

Cooling vanes pg 96

Question 47

A ____ retarder uses the viscous property of the ATF to retard the driveline.

Answer 47

Transmission output pg 97

Question 48

____ automatically reduces engine torque and applies the brakes to wheels that have lost traction.

Answer 48

Automatic Traction Control (ATC) pg 97

Question 49

The ___ improves traction and the handling by locking the differential during off-road and wet weather conditions, such as snow or ice.

Answer 49

Driver-controlled differential lock (DCDL) pg 97

Question 50

The ___ feature allows the operator to lock out the interaxle differential action between the rear tandem driving axles, creating one solid driveline between the rear axles.

Answer 50

Interaxle differential lock pg 97

Question 51

In addition to the usual ABS sensors, ___ includes a lateral accelerometer that senses when the side force caused by cornering approaches the rollover threshold.

Answer 51

Roll stabiltiy control (RSC) pg 98

Question 52

____ applies the brakes in a way that aims the vehicle in the direction that the operator positions the steering wheel.

Answer 52

Electronic stability control (ESC) or Electronic stability program (ESP) pg 98

Question 53

These chains may be ineffective when the vehicle is moving at very slow speeds, operating in reverse, or driving in snow deeper than 3 to 6 inches, depending on the consistency of the snow.

Answer 53

Automatic chains pg 99

Question 54

At speeds above ____, an emergency vehicle may outrun the effective range of its audible warning device.

Answer 54

50mph pg 100

Question 55

Increasing the speed of an apparatus by 20mph can decrease the audible distance by ___ or more.

Answer 55

250ft pg 100

Question 56

When more than one emergency vehicle travels the same response route, the vehicles should remain ___ to ___ or more apart.

Answer 56

300 to 500 ft pg 100