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What is required when upgrading a Non-commercial firefighter Class C driver license to a Commercial Class A driver license?
What is required when upgrading a Non-commercial firefighter Class C driver license to a Commercial Class A driver license?
- Commercial Class A drive test (correct)
- Commercial written testing only
- Commercial Class B drive test
- Commercial Class B drive test and written testing
When upgrading a Non-commercial firefighter B driver license to a Commercial Class B driver license, what happens to the drive test?
When upgrading a Non-commercial firefighter B driver license to a Commercial Class B driver license, what happens to the drive test?
- It is required
- It becomes harder
- It is waived (correct)
- It is replaced with written testing
What is needed to upgrade a basic firefighter Class C to an Unrestricted Commercial B license?
What is needed to upgrade a basic firefighter Class C to an Unrestricted Commercial B license?
- Commercial Class B drive test only
- Both Commercial Class B drive test and written testing (correct)
- Commercial written testing only
- Commercial Class A drive test
Who should be contacted for authorization to use department staff vehicles on weekends?
Who should be contacted for authorization to use department staff vehicles on weekends?
What should be done before removing equipment or material from the Repair and Maintenance Section?
What should be done before removing equipment or material from the Repair and Maintenance Section?
If a member is assigned a staff vehicle, what is their responsibility regarding regular maintenance?
If a member is assigned a staff vehicle, what is their responsibility regarding regular maintenance?
What should be done by persons desiring to purchase obsolete Department equipment?
What should be done by persons desiring to purchase obsolete Department equipment?
What is the consequence of not following the protocol for sending equipment in need of repair to the Repair and Maintenance Section?
What is the consequence of not following the protocol for sending equipment in need of repair to the Repair and Maintenance Section?
What should the assisting firefighter wear for improved visibility during backing up?
What should the assisting firefighter wear for improved visibility during backing up?
When should the driver stop immediately while backing up?
When should the driver stop immediately while backing up?
What type of lights should be used in traffic while backing up?
What type of lights should be used in traffic while backing up?
Which command is given using standardized hand signals to indicate 'Stop'?
Which command is given using standardized hand signals to indicate 'Stop'?
How much water is required to place an engine in service?
How much water is required to place an engine in service?
What size hoses can be used to place an engine in service?
What size hoses can be used to place an engine in service?
When can a chief officer place an apparatus in service?
When can a chief officer place an apparatus in service?
What should the company officer do if an apparatus needs to be placed on a delayed response for hose change?
What should the company officer do if an apparatus needs to be placed on a delayed response for hose change?
How much 2-1/2-inch hose is required to place an engine in service?
How much 2-1/2-inch hose is required to place an engine in service?
Engines may be placed in service with a minimum of:
• 250 gallons of water.
• 200 feet of 1-1/2-inch hose or 1-3/4-inch hose.
• Two (2) full compartments of 2-1/2-inch hose or one (1) full
compartment of 2-1/2-inch hose and one (1) full compartment of large-diameter hose (LDH).
Engines may be placed in service with a minimum of: • 250 gallons of water. • 200 feet of 1-1/2-inch hose or 1-3/4-inch hose. • Two (2) full compartments of 2-1/2-inch hose or one (1) full compartment of 2-1/2-inch hose and one (1) full compartment of large-diameter hose (LDH).
What should be done after plugging in and securing the headlight during maintenance?
What should be done after plugging in and securing the headlight during maintenance?
Why is it important to ensure the lettering on the front of the bulb is upright?
Why is it important to ensure the lettering on the front of the bulb is upright?
What action should always follow grasping the headlight and plastic wiring harness plug during maintenance?
What action should always follow grasping the headlight and plastic wiring harness plug during maintenance?
Where should the engineer note the condition of an inspected apparatus?
Where should the engineer note the condition of an inspected apparatus?
If a defect does not require immediate correction for safe operation, what should the mechanic do?
If a defect does not require immediate correction for safe operation, what should the mechanic do?
If in doubt about the safety of a vehicle, who should be contacted according to the text?
If in doubt about the safety of a vehicle, who should be contacted according to the text?
What should a driver do when the green light indicates the ignition switch is in the 'on' position?
What should a driver do when the green light indicates the ignition switch is in the 'on' position?
Why is it important to follow a proper cool down period after low-speed city driving?
Why is it important to follow a proper cool down period after low-speed city driving?
What does a message stating 'No Data' and flashing icons indicate regarding the apparatus?
What does a message stating 'No Data' and flashing icons indicate regarding the apparatus?
When should the electrical shoreline be attached to a parked apparatus?
When should the electrical shoreline be attached to a parked apparatus?
In what order should a driver shut down an apparatus after parking it?
In what order should a driver shut down an apparatus after parking it?
What should be used to show the path of a vehicle before an accident according to the text?
What should be used to show the path of a vehicle before an accident according to the text?
How should a motorcycle be represented in the accident diagram as per the provided information?
How should a motorcycle be represented in the accident diagram as per the provided information?
What does a railroad symbol look like in the accident diagram based on the text?
What does a railroad symbol look like in the accident diagram based on the text?
How are pedestrians represented in the provided accident diagram instructions?
How are pedestrians represented in the provided accident diagram instructions?
What consequences does CVC 21055 warn drivers about?
What consequences does CVC 21055 warn drivers about?
How often should air-brake systems on front-line emergency response apparatus be inspected according to the policy?
How often should air-brake systems on front-line emergency response apparatus be inspected according to the policy?
Where should the results of the air-brake system inspection be recorded?
Where should the results of the air-brake system inspection be recorded?
What should the driver do after entering the event area at a speed necessitating quick judgment?
What should the driver do after entering the event area at a speed necessitating quick judgment?
In the Three-Point Turnaround procedure, where should the driver set the parking brake?
In the Three-Point Turnaround procedure, where should the driver set the parking brake?
How should a driver determine when to stop while backing up an apparatus?
How should a driver determine when to stop while backing up an apparatus?
What is the purpose of the Short Cones in the Diminishing Clearance setup?
What is the purpose of the Short Cones in the Diminishing Clearance setup?
Why does the text mention entering the event area at a minimum speed of 15 MPH?
Why does the text mention entering the event area at a minimum speed of 15 MPH?
