EVOC: Emergency Vehicles
Characteristics Final Exam Graded A+
At the start of each shift, a fire apparatus driver should conduct all of the following
except _______. - ANSWER-Firehouse Safety Inspection
Fire Apparatus Inspections should be required as part of - ANSWER-A fire departments
preventative maintenance program
Fire Apparatus maintenance is typically divided into categories. Which of the following is
the one that is most often used? - ANSWER-Routine or Daily Maintenance
In a fire pumper booster tank, the interior walls of the tank are called ______________?
- ANSWER-Baffles
Many fire apparatus are equipped with air actuated braking systems. How often should
moisture be drained from the air reservoirs tanks? - ANSWER-At least Weekly
On fire apparatus with air actuated braking systems, what is the normal operating air
pressure? - ANSWER-130 to 150 psi on the gauge
The most efficient and widely used fire apparatus braking system used in the fire
service today is ____________________? - ANSWER-Air Actuated Braking System
The most universal type of fire apparatus suspension system in use is
________________? - ANSWER-Stacked Leaf Spring
The weight capacity of a fire apparatus tire can be found ______________________? -
ANSWER-Imprinted into the tires side wall
Which NFPA Standard provides recommendations for new fire apparatus
specifications? - ANSWER-NFPA 1901
