ARFF EXAM PREP
When are ARFF personnel responsible for the decision to evacuate
the aircraft?
never
always
when a fire is involved
only if flight personnel are not functional - ANSWERS-only if flight
personnel are not functional (pg23)(1.17)
ARFF personnel must be trained to _ in order to ensure that hidden
fires are discovered, exposed, and extinguished.
assist aircraft crews
identify airport structures
perform overhaul operations
demonstrate breathing techniques - ANSWERS-perform overhaul
operations (pg 32) (1.46)
Which organization published the first standard regarding ARFF?
Emergency Medical Services
Federal Aviation Administration
National Fire Protection Association
International Civil Aviation Organization - ANSWERS-National Fire
Protection Association (pg16)(1.4)
,Which two key items help investigation authorities determine the
cause of an accident?
Aircraft radar system and auxiliary power unit
Aircraft radar system and cockpit voice recorder
Auxiliary power unit and digital flight data recorder
Digital flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder - ANSWERS-
Digital flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder (pg29)(1.33)
Who is responsible for controlling and extinguishing fires, evacuating
aircraft, and performing rescue during an aircraft emergency?
ARFF personnel
Flight attendants
Law enforcement
Airport administration - ANSWERS-ARFF personnel (pg23) (1.18)
A stress management program should be in place to mitigate the
effects that _ impose on emergency responders.
Atypically stressful events.
Standard occupational events.
Post-traumatic stress disorders.
Atypical occupational disorders. - ANSWERS-Atypically stressful
events. (pg30)(1.35)
, Which type of training program do ARFF personnel receive prior to
being assigned to a company?
Cadet training
In-service training
On-the-job training
Airport familiarization - ANSWERS-Cadet training (pg25)(1.26)
Which of these agencies serving within the United States impacts
aviation and the ARFF community by creating regulations?
Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)
Airports Council International (ACI)
Transportation Security Association (TSA)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - ANSWERS-
Transportation Security Association (TSA) (pg17)(1.6)
ARFF vehicles responding to an emergency site are allowed to
communicate with:
The control tower only.
The flight crew of the emergency aircraft only.
Both the control tower and the flight crew of the emergency aircraft.
Neither the control tower and the flight crew of the emergency
aircraft. - ANSWERS-Both the control tower and the flight crew of
the emergency aircraft. (pg30)(1.37)
When should an incident command system (ICS) be used by ARFF
personnel?
When are ARFF personnel responsible for the decision to evacuate
the aircraft?
never
always
when a fire is involved
only if flight personnel are not functional - ANSWERS-only if flight
personnel are not functional (pg23)(1.17)
ARFF personnel must be trained to _ in order to ensure that hidden
fires are discovered, exposed, and extinguished.
assist aircraft crews
identify airport structures
perform overhaul operations
demonstrate breathing techniques - ANSWERS-perform overhaul
operations (pg 32) (1.46)
Which organization published the first standard regarding ARFF?
Emergency Medical Services
Federal Aviation Administration
National Fire Protection Association
International Civil Aviation Organization - ANSWERS-National Fire
Protection Association (pg16)(1.4)
,Which two key items help investigation authorities determine the
cause of an accident?
Aircraft radar system and auxiliary power unit
Aircraft radar system and cockpit voice recorder
Auxiliary power unit and digital flight data recorder
Digital flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder - ANSWERS-
Digital flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder (pg29)(1.33)
Who is responsible for controlling and extinguishing fires, evacuating
aircraft, and performing rescue during an aircraft emergency?
ARFF personnel
Flight attendants
Law enforcement
Airport administration - ANSWERS-ARFF personnel (pg23) (1.18)
A stress management program should be in place to mitigate the
effects that _ impose on emergency responders.
Atypically stressful events.
Standard occupational events.
Post-traumatic stress disorders.
Atypical occupational disorders. - ANSWERS-Atypically stressful
events. (pg30)(1.35)
, Which type of training program do ARFF personnel receive prior to
being assigned to a company?
Cadet training
In-service training
On-the-job training
Airport familiarization - ANSWERS-Cadet training (pg25)(1.26)
Which of these agencies serving within the United States impacts
aviation and the ARFF community by creating regulations?
Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)
Airports Council International (ACI)
Transportation Security Association (TSA)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - ANSWERS-
Transportation Security Association (TSA) (pg17)(1.6)
ARFF vehicles responding to an emergency site are allowed to
communicate with:
The control tower only.
The flight crew of the emergency aircraft only.
Both the control tower and the flight crew of the emergency aircraft.
Neither the control tower and the flight crew of the emergency
aircraft. - ANSWERS-Both the control tower and the flight crew of
the emergency aircraft. (pg30)(1.37)
When should an incident command system (ICS) be used by ARFF
personnel?
