10027W-03 Fire Apparatus Driver Operator – ARFF Challenge
Review 2026
Identify Three general requirements you'll need to demonstrate during the ARFF
driver/operator performance test.
Keep your response time within twenty minutes
Always maintain control of your apparatus
Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and aircraft
Use warning lights when going directly through stoplights
Maintain a safe speed for road, weather, and traffic conditions - Always maintain control of your
apparatus
Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and aircraft
Maintain a safe speed for road, weather, and traffic conditions
All of the following statements about the importance of preventative maintenance are TRUE
EXCEPT that it:
Lessens out-of-service time
Ensures reliability
,Reduces the frequency and cost of repairs
Decreases the amount of wear and tear - Decreases the amount of wear and tear
Identify TWO safety issues that you must make sure of prior to opening the engine
compartment access doors.
The engine is shut down
There is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access doors
All cab doors are closed securely
All loose items in the cab are secured - The engine is shut down
There is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access doors
Identify THREE common requirements that need to be followed when driving/operating an
ARFF apparatus.
OSHA HAZOPER requirements
Fire departments rules and regulations
NFPA requirements
Federal, state and local laws
, NADA ARFF Blue Book - Fire department rules and regulations
NFPA requirements
Federal, state and local laws and regulations
The type of aircraft fuel that has the highest flashpoint and slowest rate of flame spread is:
AVGAS
Kerosene
Low-octane gasoline
A blend of kerosene and gasolene - Kerosene
When performing the turret gourd pattern test, disregard any foam that is less than:
1-inch deep
1/2-inch deep
3/4-inch deep
1 1/2-inch deep - 1/2-inch deep
Review 2026
Identify Three general requirements you'll need to demonstrate during the ARFF
driver/operator performance test.
Keep your response time within twenty minutes
Always maintain control of your apparatus
Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and aircraft
Use warning lights when going directly through stoplights
Maintain a safe speed for road, weather, and traffic conditions - Always maintain control of your
apparatus
Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and aircraft
Maintain a safe speed for road, weather, and traffic conditions
All of the following statements about the importance of preventative maintenance are TRUE
EXCEPT that it:
Lessens out-of-service time
Ensures reliability
,Reduces the frequency and cost of repairs
Decreases the amount of wear and tear - Decreases the amount of wear and tear
Identify TWO safety issues that you must make sure of prior to opening the engine
compartment access doors.
The engine is shut down
There is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access doors
All cab doors are closed securely
All loose items in the cab are secured - The engine is shut down
There is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access doors
Identify THREE common requirements that need to be followed when driving/operating an
ARFF apparatus.
OSHA HAZOPER requirements
Fire departments rules and regulations
NFPA requirements
Federal, state and local laws
, NADA ARFF Blue Book - Fire department rules and regulations
NFPA requirements
Federal, state and local laws and regulations
The type of aircraft fuel that has the highest flashpoint and slowest rate of flame spread is:
AVGAS
Kerosene
Low-octane gasoline
A blend of kerosene and gasolene - Kerosene
When performing the turret gourd pattern test, disregard any foam that is less than:
1-inch deep
1/2-inch deep
3/4-inch deep
1 1/2-inch deep - 1/2-inch deep
