ARFF FINAL EXAM STUDY SHEET COMPLETE
SOLUTION GUIDE WITH FULL
⫸ Identify THREE advantages of balanced pressure foam proportioning
systems. Answer: Various percentages of foam solution can be
discharged from multiple discharge outlets. There is no water intake
pressure limitation. Water and foam can simultaneousily be discharged
from separate outlets.
⫸ Identify TWO TRUE statements about the confined space turnaround
exercise. Answer: A spotter is required. There are an unlimited amount
of direction changes allowed.
⫸ Identify THREE items commonly checked during the walk-around
inspection of an apparatus. Answer: fuel tanks
wheels and tires
mounted equipment
⫸ The operation of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is
inspected during the: Answer: in-cab inspection.
⫸ As part of the weekly inspection, the foam transfer pump should be
operated for seconds to check for proper operation. Answer: 10
, ⫸ The foam equipment test performed on ARFF apparatus that uses a
refractometer is the: Answer: foam solution-concentration test.
⫸ To determine if the air filter needs to be changed, check the: Answer:
restriction indicator
⫸ The hand line nozzle test: Answer: analyzes effective foam patterns
produced from each nozzle setting.
⫸ Identify THREE items that are covered under a periodic inspection of
a fire apparatus. Answer: flushing pump and tank. cooling system hoses.
power saws.
⫸ If you are doing a maintenance check on items such as pump valves,
fluid levels, gauges, and batteries, you would document your findings on
the: Answer: daily fire apparatus record.
⫸ All of the following statements about an ARFF apparatus are TRUE
EXCEPT: Answer: there is a new technology that maintains a constant
apparatus weight with either a full or empty water/foam tank.
⫸ Identify THREE conditions that could cause you to lose control of
your ARFF apparatus Answer: liquid surge within the water tank.
traveling at 50 mph around a turn. wet, icy roadways
SOLUTION GUIDE WITH FULL
⫸ Identify THREE advantages of balanced pressure foam proportioning
systems. Answer: Various percentages of foam solution can be
discharged from multiple discharge outlets. There is no water intake
pressure limitation. Water and foam can simultaneousily be discharged
from separate outlets.
⫸ Identify TWO TRUE statements about the confined space turnaround
exercise. Answer: A spotter is required. There are an unlimited amount
of direction changes allowed.
⫸ Identify THREE items commonly checked during the walk-around
inspection of an apparatus. Answer: fuel tanks
wheels and tires
mounted equipment
⫸ The operation of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is
inspected during the: Answer: in-cab inspection.
⫸ As part of the weekly inspection, the foam transfer pump should be
operated for seconds to check for proper operation. Answer: 10
, ⫸ The foam equipment test performed on ARFF apparatus that uses a
refractometer is the: Answer: foam solution-concentration test.
⫸ To determine if the air filter needs to be changed, check the: Answer:
restriction indicator
⫸ The hand line nozzle test: Answer: analyzes effective foam patterns
produced from each nozzle setting.
⫸ Identify THREE items that are covered under a periodic inspection of
a fire apparatus. Answer: flushing pump and tank. cooling system hoses.
power saws.
⫸ If you are doing a maintenance check on items such as pump valves,
fluid levels, gauges, and batteries, you would document your findings on
the: Answer: daily fire apparatus record.
⫸ All of the following statements about an ARFF apparatus are TRUE
EXCEPT: Answer: there is a new technology that maintains a constant
apparatus weight with either a full or empty water/foam tank.
⫸ Identify THREE conditions that could cause you to lose control of
your ARFF apparatus Answer: liquid surge within the water tank.
traveling at 50 mph around a turn. wet, icy roadways
