ARFF CDC MAIN EXAM MANUAL 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Identify FOUR hazards associated with the oxygen systems. - ✔✔oxygen systems
produce substantial amounts of heat that may ignite
combustibles in direct contact
fire in oxygen-enriched environment will burn with greater intensity
mixing liquid oxygen with combustible materials can cause an explosion
liquid oxygen can cause severe burns
✔✔All of the following are hazards associated with hydrazine, which is used in military
emergency power units
EXCEPT: - ✔✔produces substantial amounts of heat
✔✔Identify THREE true statements about aircraft slides as a mean of egress. - ✔✔must
be able to withstand up to a 25-knot wind
must be self-supporting on ground regardless of gear collapse
aircraft doorways must be equipped with an inflatable emergency escape slide if the
bottom doorsill is 6 feet or more above the ground
✔✔Aircraft brakes frequently become overheated due to the combined effects of: -
✔✔the extra braking power required for short runways
the aircraft weight
the landing speed
✔✔What is the most efficient means for communicating with personnel during
emergency scene operations? - ✔✔radio systems
✔✔Why are hand signals used for on-scene communications? - ✔✔Noise levels are
high.
✔✔Identify FOUR components common to all airport/community emergency plans. -
✔✔water rescue situations
aircraft incidents and accidents structural fires
crowd control
,✔✔Identify THREE agencies that should be activated during the primary response
phase of an aircraft accident/ incident. - ✔✔EMS
aw enforcement agencies
air carrier
✔✔Identify FOUR emergency response scenarios addressed in an airport/community
emergency plan. - ✔✔airport structure fires
terrorism response
accidents involving military aircraft
hazardous materials incidents
✔✔What activity should occur following a joint training exercise? - ✔✔post-exercise
critique
✔✔Match the extinguishment systems to its description.
(1) The system that uses either a stored premixed solution of foam concentrate and
water or a proportioned foam solution drawn from foam concentrate and water tanks on
the apparatus.
(2) The system that designed to discharge water or a water/foam mixture through the
apparatus turrets and handlines.
(3) This system is useful in suppressing aircraft fires by discharging agents most often
through handlines. - ✔✔(2) Primary Agent Systems
(1) Compressed-Air Foam Systems
(3) Complementary Agents Systems
✔✔Identify TWO size-up considerations. - ✔✔Wind
apparatus position
✔✔Match each incident as either an in-flight or a ground emergency.
(1) In-flight emergency
(2) Ground emergency - ✔✔(1) In-flight fires
(2) Wheel fires
(2) Aircraft interior fires
(1) Fire warning indicator activation
(2) Fuel leaks and spills
✔✔Identify THREE types of low-impact crashes. - ✔✔ditching
wheels-up landing
rejected takeoff with runway overrun
✔✔ARFF driver/operators should be trained in several vehicle operation techniques.
Identify THREE of them. - ✔✔acceleration/deceleration
avoiding rollover
braking reaction times
, ✔✔Identify FOUR environmental conditions that affect the driver/operator of an ARFF
apparatus. - ✔✔steep grades
loose or wet soil
vehicle clearance of obstacles
side slopes
✔✔Based on the considerations in the scenario you just read, identify all of the types of
information you need in order to communicate an accurate situation report about the
aircraft incident to an Incident Commander using incident management system (IMS)
protocol. - ✔✔All the selections
✔✔Identify the various hazardous conditions included in the scenario. - ✔✔water
surrounding the aircraft
moving rotor
flammable materials inside the aircraft
PPE and hot, humid conditions leaking fuel on the surface of the water
✔✔When surface visibility becomes less than ______mile, Local Standby Alert
procedures should be implemented. - ✔✔1/2
✔✔Match the alert names with the correct alert level.
(1) Aircraft Accident Alert
(2) Local Standby Alert
(3) Full Emergency Alert - ✔✔(2) Alert I
(3) Alert Il
(1) Alert III
✔✔In the event of a military accident that is declared a National Defense Area (NDA),
military police: - ✔✔Have full authority over the scene/area control.
✔✔What system is used to spell out critical information? In it, you can substitute certain
standard words for individual letters. - ✔✔phonetic alphabet
✔✔Identify which communication system is used to alert firefighter personnel and
provide pertinent information. - ✔✔audible alarms and direct-line telephones
✔✔Which of the following items is NOT a piece of basic information that air traffic
control personnel provide to firefighters in the event of an aircraft incident? - ✔✔aircraft
flight plan
✔✔Identify FOUR types of personnel that should be included in the primary response. -
✔✔law enforcement
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Identify FOUR hazards associated with the oxygen systems. - ✔✔oxygen systems
produce substantial amounts of heat that may ignite
combustibles in direct contact
fire in oxygen-enriched environment will burn with greater intensity
mixing liquid oxygen with combustible materials can cause an explosion
liquid oxygen can cause severe burns
✔✔All of the following are hazards associated with hydrazine, which is used in military
emergency power units
EXCEPT: - ✔✔produces substantial amounts of heat
✔✔Identify THREE true statements about aircraft slides as a mean of egress. - ✔✔must
be able to withstand up to a 25-knot wind
must be self-supporting on ground regardless of gear collapse
aircraft doorways must be equipped with an inflatable emergency escape slide if the
bottom doorsill is 6 feet or more above the ground
✔✔Aircraft brakes frequently become overheated due to the combined effects of: -
✔✔the extra braking power required for short runways
the aircraft weight
the landing speed
✔✔What is the most efficient means for communicating with personnel during
emergency scene operations? - ✔✔radio systems
✔✔Why are hand signals used for on-scene communications? - ✔✔Noise levels are
high.
✔✔Identify FOUR components common to all airport/community emergency plans. -
✔✔water rescue situations
aircraft incidents and accidents structural fires
crowd control
,✔✔Identify THREE agencies that should be activated during the primary response
phase of an aircraft accident/ incident. - ✔✔EMS
aw enforcement agencies
air carrier
✔✔Identify FOUR emergency response scenarios addressed in an airport/community
emergency plan. - ✔✔airport structure fires
terrorism response
accidents involving military aircraft
hazardous materials incidents
✔✔What activity should occur following a joint training exercise? - ✔✔post-exercise
critique
✔✔Match the extinguishment systems to its description.
(1) The system that uses either a stored premixed solution of foam concentrate and
water or a proportioned foam solution drawn from foam concentrate and water tanks on
the apparatus.
(2) The system that designed to discharge water or a water/foam mixture through the
apparatus turrets and handlines.
(3) This system is useful in suppressing aircraft fires by discharging agents most often
through handlines. - ✔✔(2) Primary Agent Systems
(1) Compressed-Air Foam Systems
(3) Complementary Agents Systems
✔✔Identify TWO size-up considerations. - ✔✔Wind
apparatus position
✔✔Match each incident as either an in-flight or a ground emergency.
(1) In-flight emergency
(2) Ground emergency - ✔✔(1) In-flight fires
(2) Wheel fires
(2) Aircraft interior fires
(1) Fire warning indicator activation
(2) Fuel leaks and spills
✔✔Identify THREE types of low-impact crashes. - ✔✔ditching
wheels-up landing
rejected takeoff with runway overrun
✔✔ARFF driver/operators should be trained in several vehicle operation techniques.
Identify THREE of them. - ✔✔acceleration/deceleration
avoiding rollover
braking reaction times
, ✔✔Identify FOUR environmental conditions that affect the driver/operator of an ARFF
apparatus. - ✔✔steep grades
loose or wet soil
vehicle clearance of obstacles
side slopes
✔✔Based on the considerations in the scenario you just read, identify all of the types of
information you need in order to communicate an accurate situation report about the
aircraft incident to an Incident Commander using incident management system (IMS)
protocol. - ✔✔All the selections
✔✔Identify the various hazardous conditions included in the scenario. - ✔✔water
surrounding the aircraft
moving rotor
flammable materials inside the aircraft
PPE and hot, humid conditions leaking fuel on the surface of the water
✔✔When surface visibility becomes less than ______mile, Local Standby Alert
procedures should be implemented. - ✔✔1/2
✔✔Match the alert names with the correct alert level.
(1) Aircraft Accident Alert
(2) Local Standby Alert
(3) Full Emergency Alert - ✔✔(2) Alert I
(3) Alert Il
(1) Alert III
✔✔In the event of a military accident that is declared a National Defense Area (NDA),
military police: - ✔✔Have full authority over the scene/area control.
✔✔What system is used to spell out critical information? In it, you can substitute certain
standard words for individual letters. - ✔✔phonetic alphabet
✔✔Identify which communication system is used to alert firefighter personnel and
provide pertinent information. - ✔✔audible alarms and direct-line telephones
✔✔Which of the following items is NOT a piece of basic information that air traffic
control personnel provide to firefighters in the event of an aircraft incident? - ✔✔aircraft
flight plan
✔✔Identify FOUR types of personnel that should be included in the primary response. -
✔✔law enforcement
