ARFF IFSTA 6th Ed CH
12 Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
When it comes to response considerations, promptness is _____ safety in importance.
Select one:
a.less important than
b.more important than
c.not important in comparison to
d.equal to - Answer:d.equal to
Operations conducted from upwind are:
Select one:
a.more likely to require more extinguishing agent than downwind operations.
b.safer because heat and smoke are carried away from the operating area.
c.more difficult because of obscured vision and intense heat.
d.more dangerous because heat and smoke move toward the operating area. - Answer:b.safer because
heat and smoke are carried away from the operating area.
Crew egress and shutdown procedures for United States and NATO military and aerospace vehicles can
be found in which manual?
Select one:
a.Technical Order (TO) 00-105E-9, Aerospace Emergency Rescue and Mishap Response Information
(Emergency Services)
b.Homeland Security Presidential Directive/HSPD-5
, c.Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting
d.Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook - Answer:a.Technical Order (TO) 00-105E-9,
Aerospace Emergency Rescue and Mishap Response Information (Emergency Services)
While most of the following agencies should be contacted during commercial aircraft emergencies,
which of the following should also be contacted when specifically responding to military aircraft
emergencies?
Select one:
a.Civil defense
b.Medical support
c.Mutual aid support
d.Local fire crews - Answer:a.Civil defense
Driver/operators should always attempt to position their apparatus:
Select one:
a.at the furthest extent of communication range from the next apparatus.
b.with enough room to pull away without having to back up.
c.based on the location of medical support.
d.near an aircraft escape slide if possible. - Answer:b.with enough room to pull away without having to
back up.
What makes military aircraft fuel different from civil aviation fuel?
Select one:
a.The pure military fuel used has a significantly higher flash point.
b.Military aircraft fuel rarely catches fire.
c.Military aircraft fuel is more environmentally friendly.
d.The varied mixture of jet fuel has a significantly lower flash point. - Answer:d.The varied mixture of jet
fuel has a significantly lower flash point.
The main objective during the initial attack is:
12 Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
When it comes to response considerations, promptness is _____ safety in importance.
Select one:
a.less important than
b.more important than
c.not important in comparison to
d.equal to - Answer:d.equal to
Operations conducted from upwind are:
Select one:
a.more likely to require more extinguishing agent than downwind operations.
b.safer because heat and smoke are carried away from the operating area.
c.more difficult because of obscured vision and intense heat.
d.more dangerous because heat and smoke move toward the operating area. - Answer:b.safer because
heat and smoke are carried away from the operating area.
Crew egress and shutdown procedures for United States and NATO military and aerospace vehicles can
be found in which manual?
Select one:
a.Technical Order (TO) 00-105E-9, Aerospace Emergency Rescue and Mishap Response Information
(Emergency Services)
b.Homeland Security Presidential Directive/HSPD-5
, c.Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting
d.Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook - Answer:a.Technical Order (TO) 00-105E-9,
Aerospace Emergency Rescue and Mishap Response Information (Emergency Services)
While most of the following agencies should be contacted during commercial aircraft emergencies,
which of the following should also be contacted when specifically responding to military aircraft
emergencies?
Select one:
a.Civil defense
b.Medical support
c.Mutual aid support
d.Local fire crews - Answer:a.Civil defense
Driver/operators should always attempt to position their apparatus:
Select one:
a.at the furthest extent of communication range from the next apparatus.
b.with enough room to pull away without having to back up.
c.based on the location of medical support.
d.near an aircraft escape slide if possible. - Answer:b.with enough room to pull away without having to
back up.
What makes military aircraft fuel different from civil aviation fuel?
Select one:
a.The pure military fuel used has a significantly higher flash point.
b.Military aircraft fuel rarely catches fire.
c.Military aircraft fuel is more environmentally friendly.
d.The varied mixture of jet fuel has a significantly lower flash point. - Answer:d.The varied mixture of jet
fuel has a significantly lower flash point.
The main objective during the initial attack is:
