ARFF DRIVER/OPERATOR CDC QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
NFPA 1002 - CORRECT ANSWER -Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
NFPA 414 - CORRECT ANSWER -Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
NFPA 403 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting services at Airports
Inspections: Initial Approach - CORRECT ANSWER -
Evident Problems, Overall Cleanliness, Underneath Apparatus
Three items to check for when inspecting wheels/tire tread: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Broken studs or clamps, tire tread, and valve stem.
When apparatus is in neutral: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Speedometer reads zero, fuel gauge is 3/4 full, and all other dashboard gauges in normal o
perating ranges.
Foam Transfer Pump - CORRECT ANSWER -Operate for 10 seconds once a week.
Refractometer - CORRECT ANSWER -Tests foam concentration.
How long do you perform turret ground pattern test? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 seconds.
Periodic Records - CORRECT ANSWER -4-12 months.
, Fire Apparatus Test Records - CORRECT ANSWER -Annual.
Weight of 3,000 gallons of water: - CORRECT ANSWER -80,000 pounds.
Two different types of braking systems: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Breaking Systems.
Speedometer - CORRECT ANSWER -Speed
Tachometer - CORRECT ANSWER -RPM of the engine
Fuel Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -Amount of fuel in the tank.
Oil Pressure Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -Amount of engine oil pressure.
Water/Foam Tank Level Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -
Measures the available agent in the respective tanks.
Agent Discharge Pressure Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -Discharge Pressure at the pump.
NFPA 1002 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1500 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Total Stopping Distance equals: - CORRECT ANSWER -Reaction Time + Braking Distance
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
NFPA 1002 - CORRECT ANSWER -Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
NFPA 414 - CORRECT ANSWER -Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
NFPA 403 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting services at Airports
Inspections: Initial Approach - CORRECT ANSWER -
Evident Problems, Overall Cleanliness, Underneath Apparatus
Three items to check for when inspecting wheels/tire tread: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Broken studs or clamps, tire tread, and valve stem.
When apparatus is in neutral: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Speedometer reads zero, fuel gauge is 3/4 full, and all other dashboard gauges in normal o
perating ranges.
Foam Transfer Pump - CORRECT ANSWER -Operate for 10 seconds once a week.
Refractometer - CORRECT ANSWER -Tests foam concentration.
How long do you perform turret ground pattern test? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 seconds.
Periodic Records - CORRECT ANSWER -4-12 months.
, Fire Apparatus Test Records - CORRECT ANSWER -Annual.
Weight of 3,000 gallons of water: - CORRECT ANSWER -80,000 pounds.
Two different types of braking systems: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Breaking Systems.
Speedometer - CORRECT ANSWER -Speed
Tachometer - CORRECT ANSWER -RPM of the engine
Fuel Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -Amount of fuel in the tank.
Oil Pressure Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -Amount of engine oil pressure.
Water/Foam Tank Level Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -
Measures the available agent in the respective tanks.
Agent Discharge Pressure Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -Discharge Pressure at the pump.
NFPA 1002 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1500 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Total Stopping Distance equals: - CORRECT ANSWER -Reaction Time + Braking Distance
