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What does one sound of the buzzer system in older apparatus indicate?
What does one sound of the buzzer system in older apparatus indicate?
- Go
- Stop (correct)
- Acknowledge signal
- Reverse
What is the maximum weight limit for a tiller?
What is the maximum weight limit for a tiller?
- 80,000 lbs (correct)
- 60,000 lbs
- 120,000 lbs
- 100,000 lbs
How many braking axles do tillers have?
How many braking axles do tillers have?
- 3 (correct)
- 6
- 5
- 4
When positioning an apparatus near a building with overhead wires, what is the ideal distance to position it away from the building?
When positioning an apparatus near a building with overhead wires, what is the ideal distance to position it away from the building?
What is one of the most difficult maneuvers in a tiller?
What is one of the most difficult maneuvers in a tiller?
What must be applied on tillers before operating the aerial?
What must be applied on tillers before operating the aerial?
Where should the driver position the dual axles when operating the aerial ladder?
Where should the driver position the dual axles when operating the aerial ladder?
What is recommended when using chocks for tillers?
What is recommended when using chocks for tillers?
When extending the aerial over a roof, how far should the bottom of the ladder be above the roof edge?
When extending the aerial over a roof, how far should the bottom of the ladder be above the roof edge?
What is the recommended extension of the aerial above the edge of the roof?
What is the recommended extension of the aerial above the edge of the roof?
What should personnel do if the aerial comes in contact with powerlines?
What should personnel do if the aerial comes in contact with powerlines?
What is the typical balcony rail height?
What is the typical balcony rail height?
How far should the aerial be extended past the base section's sixth rung to keep the tip of the fly section clear?
How far should the aerial be extended past the base section's sixth rung to keep the tip of the fly section clear?
What length of roof ladder can help victims make the transition onto the aerial?
What length of roof ladder can help victims make the transition onto the aerial?
How often should hydraulic reservoirs be checked?
How often should hydraulic reservoirs be checked?
What size of particles can the integral filter in the hydraulic reservoir clean the oil of?
What size of particles can the integral filter in the hydraulic reservoir clean the oil of?
What is the advantage of double-acting cylinders in hydraulic systems?
What is the advantage of double-acting cylinders in hydraulic systems?
What is the bottom section of the ladder called?
What is the bottom section of the ladder called?
What is most often responsible for damaging jack plates?
What is most often responsible for damaging jack plates?
Which hydraulic system is the largest and most powerful on the aerial apparatus?
Which hydraulic system is the largest and most powerful on the aerial apparatus?
What is the minimum flow on an aerial device, per NFPA standards?
What is the minimum flow on an aerial device, per NFPA standards?
How many cavities does a hydroelectric swivel have?
How many cavities does a hydroelectric swivel have?
What is the minimum outer diameter recommended for rungs on the ladder?
What is the minimum outer diameter recommended for rungs on the ladder?
How much weight should each rung of the ladder be capable of supporting at the center?
How much weight should each rung of the ladder be capable of supporting at the center?
What is the minimum required width between handrails at the top of the ladder?
What is the minimum required width between handrails at the top of the ladder?
How much flow can the water curtain underneath the platform handle in case of impinging fire?
How much flow can the water curtain underneath the platform handle in case of impinging fire?
What is the maximum angle newer aerials are capable of operating at?
What is the maximum angle newer aerials are capable of operating at?
How is the working height of the unit measured?
How is the working height of the unit measured?
What does the red zone on level indicators signify?
What does the red zone on level indicators signify?
What does the green zone on level indicators signify?
What does the green zone on level indicators signify?
What does the yellow zone indicate?
What does the yellow zone indicate?
In what order should new drivers operate the ladder?
In what order should new drivers operate the ladder?
What happens if a driver over pumps the aerial?
What happens if a driver over pumps the aerial?
When does NDT testing need to be done?
When does NDT testing need to be done?
When does a time trial with the ladder start and end?
When does a time trial with the ladder start and end?
Where is it recommended to rotate during the rotation phase?
Where is it recommended to rotate during the rotation phase?
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