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Statistics compiled by the NFPA and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation historically show that ____ percent of all firefighter injuries and deaths in the US are caused by vuhicle collisions while responding to or returning from emergency calls.
A. 10 to 15
B. 15 to 20
C. 20 to 25
D. 25 to 30 |
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In terms of firefighter fatalities while responding to or returning from emergency calls, data shows which types of collisions are by far the most frequent and severe for aerial apparatus?
A. At intersections
B. When leaving the station
C. When returning to the station
D. While backing the apparatus |
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Which of the following statements regarding collisions is MOST accurate?
A. Collisions are comnpletely unavoidable.
B. Good situational awareness can prevent every type of collision.
C. Establishing situatinal awareness comes through classroom trainning.
D. Lapses in operator and driver judgment and awareness are the cause of accidents. |
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D. Lapses in operator and driver judgment and awareness are the cause of accidents.
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Which NFPA standard provides recommended examples of driving exercises and driving necessary for aerial apparatus driver/operators?
A. 1001
B. 1002
C. 1500
D. 1582 |
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Which of the follwing statements regarding collisions is MOST accurate?
A. Collisions can be avoided if the driver/operator is fully aware of the traffic all around.
B. Speed is of the essence when responding to an emergency, regardless of the risks involved.
C. Having the "right of way" is an acceptable excuse for a driver/operator getting into a collision.
D. Good situational awareness involves forgoing the right-of-way if doing so decreases the likelihood of a collision. |
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D. Good situational awareness involves forgoing the right-of-way if doing so decreases the likelihood of a collision.
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Which of the following is NOT a basic cause of fire apparatus collisions?
A. Improper parking
B. Reckless driving
C. Excessive speed
D. Poor vehicle design |
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Which cause of fire apparatus collisions accounts for a significant portion of overall damage costs?
A. Excessive speed
B. Improper parking
C. Improper backing
D. Lack of driving skill |
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Which of the following statements regarding excessive speed is LEAST accurate?
A. Fire apparatus do not handle the same as privately owned vehicles.
B. Overheated brake components lose their ability to stop the apparatus.
C. There is a momentary lag before air brakes commonly used on fire apparatus activate.
D. It takes far less distance for a fire apparatus to stop than it does for a regualar passenger vehicle. |
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D. It takes far less distance for a fire apparatus to stop than it does for a regualar passenger vehicle.
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Which of the following is a cause of lack of driving skills?
A. Lack of confidence in one's driving ability.
B. Misunderstandings of laws and regulations.
C. Inability to recognize a dangerous situation.
D. Conditions caused by apparatus capabilities. |
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C. Inability to recognize a dangerous situation.
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What is a typical problem found with "homebuilt" vehicles that have been constructed by members of a fire department?
A. These vehicles often have poor braking systems.
B. They are often operated over the gross vehicle weight of the chassis.
C. The chassis is often too large to properly balance the weight of the tanks.
D. Their center of balance is often shifted greatly to the back of the apparatus. |
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B. They are often operated over the gross vehicle weight of the chassis.
(28) |
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Signs of driver/operator incompetence or impairment may include effects of all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Substance abuse
B. Death in the family
C. Impending hardship
D. Proper driving attitude |
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D. Proper driving attitude
(29) |
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All riders on the apparatus must be seated and wearing their seat belts before the apparatus:
A. Is started
B. Arrives on scene
C. Is put into motion
D. Leaves the station |
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C. Is put into motion
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Which of the following statements regarding hose loading operations is MOST accurate?
A. The apparatus may only be driven backward.
B. The area must be closed to other vehicular traffic.
C. Members in the hose bed must be wearing safety harnesses.
D. At least two members must be assigned as safety observers. |
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B. The area must be closed to other vehicular traffic.
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Where should a tiller instructor be seated during tiller operator training?
A. In the tiller seat
B. In the cab of the apparatus
C. On the tailboard of the apparatus
D. In a detachable seat placed next to the tiller operator's position |
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D. In a detachable seat placed next to the tiller operator's position
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What sagety gear must the tiller operator and instructor wear if they are not seated in the enclosed tiller seat?
A. Full PPE and SCBA
B. Helmet and eye protection
C. Eye and hearing protection
D. Helmet and heating protection |
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B. Helmet and eye protection
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Which of the following is strictly prohibited by NFPA 1500?
A. Riding in the cab while wearing PPE
B. Riding on the tailboard or front bumper
C. Riding in jump seats equipped with safety bars
D. Loading hose from the hose bed of the apparatus |
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B. Riding on the tailboard or front bumper
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According to the National Safety Council, what percentafe of all collisions is caused during backing of vehicles?
A. 1/4
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 3/4 |
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According to the National Safety Council, approximately ____ deaths occur annually due to poor backing practices?
A. 250
B. 500
C. 750
D. 1000
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Which of the following statements regarding backing the fire apparatus is MOST accurate?
A. An aerial apparatus may be easier to back than a standard fire apparatus.
B. Backing up is one of the most hazardous actions a driver/operator will perform.
C. Backing fire apparatus is perticularly hazardous due to the shape of the apparatus.
D. Rearview mirrors provide the driver/operator with a full view of what is around the apparatus. |
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B. Backing up is one of the most hazardous actions a driver/operator will perform.
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Which of the following is NOT a general rule to consider when backing up an apparatus?
A. Use portable radios when possible.
B. Activate emergency lights during any backing procedure.
C. Use common hand signals that all firefighters understand.
D. Use rearview mirrors to properly position the apparatus for backing. |
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D. Use rearview mirrors to properly position the apparatus for backing.
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Which of the following is the MOST effective way to communicate with a driver/operator from the rear of the apparatus?
A. Yelling
B. Whistling
C. Hand signals
D. Radio Contact |
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When setting up for a backup operation, the spotter should be set up in the left rearview mirror, approximately ____ feet behind the rear and slightly left of the apparatus.
A. 5 to 8
B. 8 to 10
C. 10 to 12
D. 12 to 15 |
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Which driving command is identified by using a back-and-forth motion with both arms, arms extended outward with elbows bent and both palms toward the face of the spotter?
A. Slow down
B. Back straight
C. Back toward the ledt side of the apparatus
D. Back toward the right side of the apparatus |
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Which driving command is identified by arms outstretched to the sides with palms facing down?
A. Stop
B. Back straight
C. Slow down
D. Pull forward and reestablish backing |
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Which hand signal gives the command to "STOP NOW"?
A. Raise both arms above head.
B. Form a large letter X with both forearms crossed.
C. Raise both arms to the side, palms facing the driver/operator.
D. Form a large letter X with both forearms crossed, tapping forearms together in an exagerated fashion. |
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D. Form a large letter X with both forearms crossed, tapping forearms together in an exagerated fashion.
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