ARFF Exam Prep with solutions

What is necessary to remove products of combustion, introduce breathable air into the fuselage, and improve visibility for rescue operations? Ventilation Which of the following was formed in the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to address concerns about the safety of civil aviation following a series of midair collisions? Emergency Medical Services Federal Aviation Administration National Fire Protection Association International Civil Aviation Organization Federal Aviation Administration (pg15)(1.3) A(n) __ is responsible for supervising emergency and non-emergency operations, assuming command and initiating the command system, and administering the ARFF program. Officer (pg24) Where would ARFF responders go to find "Crash Charts" that provide basic information relating to specific models of aircraft? Transport Canada (TC) Aircraft Manufacturers Airports Council International (ACI) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Manufacturers (pg22)(1.15) When a major accident involving fire occurred in the early days of ARFF, the occupants were usually killed by the: flames impact explosion inclement weather impact (pg15)(1.2) In most fire departments, who is required to perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance checks? Driver/Operator (Pg 34) The ARFF driver/operator is responsible for safety: transporting firefighters, apparatus, agent, and equipment (pg 32) What is the result of ARFF personnel staffing dropping below minimum staffing requirements? Reduction of aircraft accidents and possible airport shutdown. Increased training for reduced ARFF staff and possible airport shutdown. Reduction of the airport's flight operations and possible airport shutdown. Increase in computer-based training for remaining staff and possible airport shutdown. Reduction of the airport's flight operations and possible airport shutdown (pg24)(1.22) It is important for airport firefighters to identify airport structures and terrain features because: FAA AC 150/5210-17 requires it. Air traffic control communicates positions via landmarks. They may affect, limit, or prevent ARFF response capabilities. Grid maps should not be used during aircraft incidents/accidnets. they may affect, limit, or prevent ARFF response capabilities (pg 27)(1.28) What is the primary reason for exercising caution when using power tools and/or friction-causing machinery while performing rescues? They may be ignition sources. They cannot be used on composite materials. They are more likely to cause passenger injuries. They will produce dust and put other particulates into the air. They may be ignition sources (pg 31)(1.39) Which of the following is the BEST source for cockpit voice recorder transcripts and recordings? AirS AirD Aviation Fire Journal (AFJ) Airport Fire Officers Association (AFOA) AirD (pg 22) Which of the following BEST describes who is responsible for inspection, limited maintenance, and operation of ARFF apparatus and fire fighting systems during emergency and non-emergency operations? Officer Driver/operator Airport Firefighter Rescue Team Member Driver/Operator (pg 24) Which agency ensures that dangerous materials and weapons are not brought onto transportation vehicles? Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) International Air Transport Association (IATA) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (pg 19) Which of the following is considered a target hazard area that an airport firefighter must be able to identify? Taxiway Airport exits Control tower Aircraft maintenance facilities Aircraft maintenance facilities (pg 27) The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation tasked with: Securing the national transportation systems within the United States. Developing technical consensus standards, fire training, and public fire education materials. Determining the probable cause of aircraft accidents as well as incidents involving other modes of transportation. Developing and adopting standards and approved practices for international civil aviation that relate to ARFF. Determining the probable cause of aircraft accidents as well as incidents involving other modes of transportation. (pg 19)(1.8) What is the purpose of the Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)? To develop and adopt standards and approve practices for international civil aviation. To provide computer-based training programs for recurrent training of airport firefighters. To develop and implement common aviation standards and procedures for various European states. To investigate aircraft accidents including ones that National Transportation Safety Board does not investigate. To develop and implement common aviation standards and procedures for various European states. (pg 20)(1.10) ? Aviation-Related Unions Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) International Air Transport Association (IATA) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) International Air Transport Association (IATA) (pg 20)(1.11) Sufficient ARFF personnel must be available to staff assigned ARFF apparatus: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. only during periods of inclement weather. at least 24 hours before flight operations begin and 24 hours after they cease. a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start of flight operations and at least 15 minutes after they cease. a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start of flight operations and at least 15 minutes after they cease. (pg 23) (1.20) The _ investigates civil aircraft accidents and other serious incidents within the United States. Airport Manufacturers Airport Council International (ACI) Air accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Air accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) (pg 21)(1.13) If the aircraft crew is incapacitated, who initiates evacuation? Flight attendants Law enforcements Emergency responders ARFF Incident Commander ARFF Incident Commander (pg 23) (1.19) Which agency is MOST similar to the United States' National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)? Transport Canada (TC) Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) Airports Council International (ACI) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Transport Canada (TC) (pg 21) (1.14) A task and _ analysis should be conducted and documented to determine adequate staffing levels for ARFF departments. skills aircraft mission resource resource (pg 24) (1.21)