IFSTA Chapter 3

Question 1

What NFPA standard establishes minimum qual for drivers

Answer 1

NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

Question 2

Per NFPA 1002, Aerial apparatus operator must meet minimum ff requirements per which NFPA regulation

Answer 2

1001 Standard for fire fighter professional qualifications

Question 3

Driver Operators must always exercise care for…

Answer 3

care for the safety of firefighters and civilians

Question 4

Operators must maintain complete________, adjust______ for driving conditions and operate in a manner consistent with the ______ of the _________ service

Answer 4

control, adjust speed for driving conditions and operate in a manner consistent with the professional image of the fire service

Question 5

Most driving regulations pertain to what kind of road conditions

Answer 5

Dry, Clear roads during daylight conditions

Question 6

Reckless Disregard

Answer 6

An act of proceeding to do something with a conscious awareness of danger

Question 7

Negligence

Answer 7

Breach of duty,

failure to perform at the standard required by law

Question 8

Gross Negligence

Answer 8

Willful and wanton disregard

Question 9

Due Regard

Answer 9

Driver/Operators drive with “Due Regard” for the safety of others

Question 10

Driver Operator most important responsibility is to…..

Answer 10

Operate the apparatus safely during routine driving and while responding to emergency calls

Question 11

Most common place for a collision to occur

Answer 11

At an Intersection

Question 12

Seven Basic Causes of collisions

Answer 12

Improper Backing

Reckless Driving

Excesive speed

Lack of Driving skill and Experience

Overloading and Misuse

Mechanical Failure

Driver/operator personal readiness

Question 13

Drivers should develop a _________ attitude

Answer 13

safety-conscious

Question 14

A Driver must not put themselves or the public in a position…

Answer 14

where there is no alternative to a collision

Question 15

What causes Brake Fade

Answer 15

Loss of braking function due to excessive use due to excessive speed

Question 16

Which NFPA regulation provides guidance on loading hose while apparatus is moving

Answer 16

NFPA 1500

Question 17

NFPA 1500 provides the following guidance for loading supply hose while driving

Answer 17

Assign at least one member as a safety observer

Close area in which the hose loading is being performed

drive only forward, straddling or to one side of hose at no greater than 5 mph

Do NOT allow member to stand on apparatus while it’s moving

Question 18

Prohibited by NFPA 1500

Answer 18

FF shall not be allowed to ride the tailboard, front bumper, or running boards of moving apparatus

Question 19

Most common cause of injury for driver

Answer 19

Slips and fall when entering and exiting apparatus

Question 20

HEST indicator is

Answer 20

High Exhaust System Temperature

Question 21

DPF indicator is

Answer 21

Diesel Particulate Filter is filling up with soot

Question 22

When do you use Regen Inhibit

Answer 22

When apparatus is parked next to dry grass or over other combustible materials

Question 23

When will automatic regeneration occur

Answer 23

Engine Load, Exhaust temperature and engine speed are within an acceptable range.

Question 24

Apparatus that use DEF will be equipped with…

Answer 24

Selective Catalyst Reductant

Question 25

Failure to keep DEF tank full will result in

Answer 25

Reduced Torque output or limit vehicle speed, to the extent of being limited to speed 5 mph and need service from dealer.

Question 26

Never shut down an engine...

Answer 26

Immediately after a full load operation or when temp gauge shows overheating

Question 27

Angle of Approach (aerial)

Answer 27

A line from point where front tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of apparatus

Question 28

Angle of Departure (aerial)

Answer 28

A Line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the lowest projection at the rear of the apparatus

Question 29

Breakover Angle

Answer 29

A line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the bottom of the frame at the wheelbase midpoint

Question 30

When steering, operator should use _______ to keep ________ to a minimum

Answer 30

As much steering as needed to keep weight transfer to a minimum.

Question 31

Steering should be accomplished in a...

Answer 31

smooth and fluid motion rather than a series of multiple turns

Question 32

Axle Loading is balanced Side to side and back to front within...

Answer 32

7% from side to side and within axle weight ratings front to back

Question 33

Driving downhill to prevent engine damage...

Answer 33

Limit downhill speed to lower than maximum RPM

Question 34

The engine ________ cannot control engine speeds __________

Answer 34

Governor, downhill Can result in damage for engine speed to be higher than rated RPM

Question 35

Allowing apparatus to coast out of gear

Answer 35

is unsafe and can be illegal also known as freewheeling, can result in vehicle runaway

Question 36

Civilian drivers respond better to sounds....

Answer 36

that change pitch

Question 37

Best ways to get attention of drivers

Answer 37

Short air horn bursts and the constant up and down oscillation of a siren.

Question 38

At what speed will apparatus outrun the effective range of audible warning devices

Answer 38

50 mph

Question 39

Multiple emergency vehicles responding should keep this distance between them

Answer 39

300 to 500 feet

Question 40

Braking Distance

Answer 40

Distance Vehicle travels from brakes being applied until reaching a complete stop

Question 41

Total Stopping Distance

Answer 41

Sum of drivers reaction distance and braking distance

Question 42

Reaction Distance

Answer 42

Distance apparatus travels while operator transfers his or her foot from gas to brake

Question 43

What condition provides for optimal stopping

Answer 43

A paved surface that is flat and dry

Question 44

Acceleration vs Locked Wheel Skids

Answer 44

Acceleration: Drive Wheels lose traction on road surface Locked Wheel: Results from braking too hard at high rate of speed

Question 45

Per NFPA 1901 what GVWR min requires to be equipped with aux braking system

Answer 45

36000lbs of GVWR

Question 46

Four Types of Aux Brakes

Answer 46

Exhaust Brake Engine Compression Brake Transmission Output Retarder Electromagnetic Retarder

Question 47

Automatic Traction Control

Answer 47

or ATC Automatically reduces engine torque and applies the brakes to wheels that have lost traction

Question 48

Roll Stability Control

Answer 48

RSC integrated into ABS system with lateral accelerometers that sense when side force causes apparatus to reach roll-over threshold. Reduces Torque in engine and retarder application

Question 49

Electronic Stability Control

Answer 49

ESC Reduce Torque in engine, applies retarder and applies brakes independently to aim the vehicle in the direction that the operator positions the steering wheel.

Question 50

Distance for backer to be when reversing

Answer 50

8 to 10 feet, on the drivers side mirror

Question 51

NFPA for apparatus training and testing program

Answer 51

NFPA 1451 Standard for a fire and emergency service vehicle operations training program,

Question 52

Always have a second person present when....

Answer 52

Working On, Around or under the apparatus

Question 53

NFPA 1901 specifies this about equipment not needed while driving

Answer 53

must be secured in brackets or contained in a storage cabinet