Chpt 16

Question 1

The number one priority when driving an emergency vehicle or any vehicle, for that matter is

Answer 1

Safety

Question 2

As part of the quest to eliminate the mentality that greater speed is the fastest way to an incident, crews must be educated that the most efficient way to an incident is getting on the rig and getting out out the firehouse in a

Answer 2

Timely manner

Question 3

Encountered to an emergency, the most dangerous place and the most likely place for an accident to occur is the

Answer 3

Intersection

Question 4

A series of codes was instituted so that the driver operator and the tiller man were able to communicate the essential information. The signal system was as follows

Answer 4

One sound: stop
Two sounds : go
Three sounds : reverse

Question 5

The only signal that did not require an acknowledgement was the _____ signal sent from the tiller operator

Answer 5

One buzz stop

Question 6

When the vehicle is going straight, the driver operator should position the vehicle so that it is _____ the lane divider on the drivers side

Answer 6

Hugging

Question 7

The tillermans responsibility is to keep the trailer _____ with the tractor when the tractor is going straight

Answer 7

In line

Question 8

One technique used by many tiller operators to help control the path of travel as the apparatus backs up relies on the positioning of the hands on the steering wheel

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With palm of the hands face up, the tiller operator holds the wheel @t the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions

Question 9

Anytime the apparatus is backing up, the office and firefighters who are not driving or tillering should work as

Answer 9

Spotters and walk alongside the moving rig

Question 10

Be aware that a tillered apparatus is limited to a total weight of _____, similar to an 18 wheeler truck

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80,000 pounds

Question 11

To utilize the aerial ladder, the truck must be parked in_____of the fire building

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Front

Question 12

The tiller operator is responsible for the

Answer 12

Trailer

Question 13

The best time for new firefighters to gain street experience operating both ends of the tiller apparatuses during _____, which can be set up by the officer

Answer 13

Company drills

Question 14

The ____ tests the driver operator and tiller operators ability to maneuver the apparatus backward from a non restricted area into a restricted area such as an alley, a dock, or the firehouse

Answer 14

Alley dock test

Question 15

Tests the drivers operator and tiller operators ability to maneuver the apparatus around obstacles from left to right

Answer 15

Serpentine course

Question 16

The ____ exercise-measures the driver operator and tiller operators ability to turn the apparatus around in a restricted area, such as a cul de sac, without striking any obstacles

Answer 16

Confined space turnaround

Question 17

The exercise demonstrating _____ teachers the driver operator and tiller operator about depth perception and the handling characteristics of a tillered apparatus

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Diminishing clearance

Question 18

The ___ exercise demonstrates to the driver operator and tiller operator the braking characteristics of the apparatus

Answer 18

Straight line drive

Question 19

The _____exercise is a test of the driver operator and tiller operators ability to quickly change lane positions a need that may arise due to changing traffic conditions

Answer 19

Offset alley lane change exercise

Question 20

The _____ exercise allows the driver operator and tiller operator to demonstrate their ability to park the apparatus safely in limited space

Answer 20

Straight in parking

Question 21

An effective aid that will allow a seasoned tiller operator to assist the new firefighter is a ____ attached just outside the tiller compartment

Answer 21

Seat

Question 22

Building inspections offer another opportunity to familiarize yourself with good

Answer 22

Apparatus placement

Question 23

Specifically, the tiller operator must typically press a button ____ in the tiller compartment before the driver operator can start the apparatus

Answer 23

Dead mans switch

Question 24

The _____ should be considered the only opportunity for placement of the apparatus, because in most situations there will not be a chance to make any major adjustments

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Initial placement effort

Question 25

The ladder truck must be placed in front of the incident building if the crew is to have any opportunity to utilize the

Answer 25

Aerial device

Question 26

Because the ladder must be rotated at a low angle of inclination to get below wires, the ideal distance that the apparatus should be placed away from the building is approximately

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25 to 30 ft

Question 27

As a general rule, the collapse zone should be 1 1/2 times the height of the building; therefore the apparatus should be positioned _________ high building if the strategy is defensive

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45 ft away from a 30 ft building

Question 28

Generally the first due truck company should _____ the building

Answer 28

Ladder

Question 29

For taller buildings, the apparatus must be placed ____ to the building to allow the ladder to achieve its maximum reach

Answer 29

Closer

Question 30

Under ideal conditions no overhead obstructions and wide streets the apparatus should be placed approximately

Answer 30

30 ft away from the building

Question 31

Is essential for effective handling of emergencies, including limiting property damage and saving lives.

Answer 31

Rapid response

Question 32

As a general rule the driver operator is responsible for the ______ of the apparatus, while the tiller operator is responsible for the

Answer 32

Tractor portion and trailer end

Question 33

To assist with this task, a small beacon which should be centrally located, can be installed on roof of tractor. The tiller operator can use this beacon as a point of reference to help align the

Answer 33

Trailer of the cab

Question 34

As the operator holds onto the wheel, he or she points the thumbs in an

Answer 34

Outward position

Question 35

Mistakes that tiller operators make include

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Over steering, under steering, and over tillering

Question 36

An 18 wheeler, however has at least 5 braking axles, and the rear trailer axle is limited to _____ braking capacity because it is a turning axle

Answer 36

60 percent

Question 37

The tiller operator sits in the _______ of the trailer, which is perched on top of the trailer behind the bedded aerial ladder

Answer 37

Rear tiller compartment

Question 38

The driver operator of the tractor also serves as the

Answer 38

Aerial ladder operator

Question 39

The tiller operator is responsible for the

Answer 39

Trailer

Question 40

This exercise exemplifies the difficulties involved in backing up the apparatus without striking walls or boundaries and being able to bring the apparatus to a stop near the rear wall

Answer 40

Alley dock

Question 41

The most important thing that the apparatus driver operator of the ladder can do is to ______ and approach the fire block in a controlled manner

Answer 41

Slow down

Question 42

As the driver operator brings the apparatus into the fire block, the _______ sitting in the tiller box will have the best vision for the placement of the aerial.

Answer 42

Tiller operator

Question 43

With isolated buildings, survey all sides of the structure and ladder the side

Answer 43

least affected by the fire

Question 44

Under ideal conditions no overhead obstructions and wide streets the apparatus should be placed approximately _____ away from the building

Answer 44

30 ft