33 Questions
In which situation should a fire apparatus come to a complete stop before proceeding?
At a stop signal
When can fire units exceed posted speed limits during emergency response?
Only in light traffic and good weather conditions
Why should the fire apparatus be driven in the far left lane on streets with multiple lanes?
To provide ample room for other drivers to pull to the right and stop
What code does the fire apparatus proceed with lights and sirens?
Code 3
What is the recommended following distance during poor driving conditions?
6 seconds
Which distance includes the time to recognize a hazard and apply brakes?
Reaction distance
What does total stopping distance refer to?
The distance it takes to recognize a hazard, process the need to stop, apply the brakes, and come to a complete stop
What is braking distance?
The distance the apparatus travels from the time that the brakes are activated until it makes a complete stop
What factors affect the stopping ability of an apparatus?
Size, weight, overall condition, speed, and road surface condition
What is liquid surge?
Movement of a liquid inside a container as the container is moved
What should be done if in a skid?
Stay off the brake, steer in the direction you want to travel, and continue to steer
What should be done when traveling down a steep grade to avoid brake fade?
Use short 5 to 10 second bursts of braking
What action should be taken when approaching a blocked intersection with a fire apparatus?
Turn off all sirens at least 200 ft before the stopped traffic is reached
What is the purpose of staging in firefighting operations?
To manage uncommitted resources at the scene and reduce unnecessary congestion
When is Level II staging utilized in firefighting operations?
On second or greater alarms or when mutual aid units report to an incident
How should apparatus positioning be determined at a fire scene?
Based on rescue potential and exposures
What should be ensured when civilians are potentially trapped in a structure fire?
The front of the structure is available for access by the ladder apparatus
What is the recommended minimum distance aerial apparatus should maintain from all overhead wires?
10 ft
What is the designed collapse zone in relation to the height of a building?
1.5 times the height of the building
What should be the position of the apparatus when laying hose from the hose bed in relation to the hydrant?
Same side of the street as the hydrant
Wheel chocks are designed to do what?
To hold the apparatus when loaded to its max in-service weight on a 20% grade
What is the maximum wind range that aerial apparatus are designed to be operated in?
35 to 50 mph depending on the truck
What does an auxiliary appliance refer to?
A sprinkler and/or standpipe system
What is the purpose of the advanced warning area in traffic incident management?
To inform motorists of an upcoming incident
In traffic incident management, what defines the traffic space?
The portion where traffic is routed
What characterizes a minor traffic incident according to MUTCD classifications?
Lane closures are kept to a minimum and are less than 30 minutes
Why is it safer to divert traffic with advanced placement of signs and cones than to rely on apparatus lights?
Enhances safety by providing early warning to motorists
What is the minimum duration for a traffic incident to be classified as a major traffic incident according to MUTCD?
2 hours
Which area of traffic incident management involves work activity taking place?
Activity area
What does the buffer space in traffic incident management refer to?
Space separating motorist flow from the workspace
What unit should be utilized as the first blocker?
The largest and heaviest unit
What is the recommended distance for nonessential incoming apparatus to stage from a trench collapse?
At least 200 ft away from the trench
Where should fire apparatus park during EMS calls?
100 feet before or past the address
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