Airport Fire Officer Practice Test:
Standards, Procedures, and Equipment
Questions and Answers Graded A+
One person trained in evacuation - Correct answer-When fueling operations are
conducted with passengers on board, at least one crew member trained in
evacuation procedures must remain on board to ensure immediate passenger egress
if an emergency occurs. (Ref: NFPA 407; AC 150/5230-4)
500 gallons - Correct answer-Class II ARFF vehicles are required to carry a
minimum of 500 gallons of water for foam production to meet FAA index
performance standards. (Ref: NFPA 414; AC 150/5220-10)
NFPA 407 - Correct answer-NFPA 407 establishes procedures for safe aircraft
fueling and defueling, including grounding, bonding, and emergency fuel-shutoff
requirements. (Ref: NFPA 407)
Every 24 hours - Correct answer-Airports must verify operational status of ARFF
communications systems at least once every 24 hours to ensure coordination
between command and responding units. (Ref: 14 CFR 139.319; AC 150/5210-7)
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,Liaison Officer - Correct answer-The Liaison Officer coordinates with assisting
and mutual-aid agencies, ensuring external communication and integration within
the ICS structure. (Ref: NIMS ICS Guide; AC 150/5200-31)
To outline airport emergency planning requirements - Correct answer-FAA AC
150/5200-31 provides guidance for developing, maintaining, and testing airport
emergency plans in accordance with Part 139.325. It defines the organizational
framework and coordination necessary for effective response. (Ref: AC 150/5200-
31; NFPA 402)
80 gpm - Correct answer-NFPA 403 specifies that ARFF handlines must be capable
of delivering a minimum flow rate of 80 gpm to achieve rapid agent application
and effective fire control during aircraft incidents. (Ref: NFPA 403; NFPA 412)
AC 150/5220-10 - Correct answer-FAA AC 150/5220-10 provides detailed
guidance for ARFF vehicle design, construction, and testing, including agent
capacity, pump performance, and equipment layout. (Ref: AC 150/5220-10; NFPA
414)
Every 3 years - Correct answer-FAA Part 139.325 and AC 150/5200-31 require
airports to conduct a full-scale emergency exercise at least once every 36 months
to evaluate response procedures and interagency coordination. (Ref: 14 CFR
139.325; AC 150/5200-31)
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,Fuel ignition - Correct answer-The ignition of jet fuel presents the most significant
hazard in aircraft accidents due to rapid fire spread and high heat release, requiring
immediate ARFF suppression efforts. (Ref: NFPA 402; AC 150/5210-6)
To supplement foam during fuel fires - Correct answer-Dry chemical agents such
as PKP are used in conjunction with foam to quickly interrupt combustion and
improve knockdown efficiency during hydrocarbon fuel fires. (Ref: NFPA 407; AC
150/5210-6)
3 minutes - Correct answer-FAA Part 139.319 requires that the first ARFF vehicle
reach the midpoint of the farthest runway within 3 minutes of alarm to ensure early
agent application and life safety protection. (Ref: 14 CFR 139.319; NFPA 403)
Annually - Correct answer-Part 139.319 and NFPA 405 require all ARFF personnel
to participate in live-fire training annually to maintain proficiency in
extinguishment and rescue operations. (Ref: NFPA 405; 14 CFR 139.319)
NFPA 1003 - Correct answer-NFPA 1003 establishes the minimum job
performance requirements for Airport Fire Fighters, including response,
suppression, and rescue capabilities. (Ref: NFPA 1003)
To assign roles and responsibilities during emergencies - Correct answer-The AEP
provides a structured framework that identifies agencies, resources, and
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, responsibilities to ensure an effective, coordinated response to all types of airport
emergencies. (Ref: AC 150/5200-31; NFPA 402)
Rescue - Correct answer-The rescue of passengers and crew always takes
precedence over firefighting. This ensures life safety before addressing property or
fire control. (Ref: NFPA 402; AC 150/5200-31)
20-B:C - Correct answer-Fueling operations must have extinguishers with a
minimum 20-B:C rating available to control flammable liquid and electrical fires at
the fueling site. (Ref: NFPA 407; AC 150/5230-4)
Command Staff - Correct answer-The PIO is part of the Command Staff, working
with the Safety and Liaison Officers to coordinate information dissemination to the
public and media. (Ref: NIMS ICS; AC 150/5200-31)
NTSB - Correct answer-The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has
primary authority to investigate civil aviation accidents, determine probable
causes, and issue safety recommendations. (Ref: NTSB 49 CFR 831; AC
150/5200-31)
Blue - Correct answer-Taxiway edge lights are blue to differentiate them from the
white runway edge lighting, ensuring pilots maintain correct ground movement
paths. (Ref: AC 150/5340-30; FAA AIM 2-1-4)
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Standards, Procedures, and Equipment
Questions and Answers Graded A+
One person trained in evacuation - Correct answer-When fueling operations are
conducted with passengers on board, at least one crew member trained in
evacuation procedures must remain on board to ensure immediate passenger egress
if an emergency occurs. (Ref: NFPA 407; AC 150/5230-4)
500 gallons - Correct answer-Class II ARFF vehicles are required to carry a
minimum of 500 gallons of water for foam production to meet FAA index
performance standards. (Ref: NFPA 414; AC 150/5220-10)
NFPA 407 - Correct answer-NFPA 407 establishes procedures for safe aircraft
fueling and defueling, including grounding, bonding, and emergency fuel-shutoff
requirements. (Ref: NFPA 407)
Every 24 hours - Correct answer-Airports must verify operational status of ARFF
communications systems at least once every 24 hours to ensure coordination
between command and responding units. (Ref: 14 CFR 139.319; AC 150/5210-7)
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,Liaison Officer - Correct answer-The Liaison Officer coordinates with assisting
and mutual-aid agencies, ensuring external communication and integration within
the ICS structure. (Ref: NIMS ICS Guide; AC 150/5200-31)
To outline airport emergency planning requirements - Correct answer-FAA AC
150/5200-31 provides guidance for developing, maintaining, and testing airport
emergency plans in accordance with Part 139.325. It defines the organizational
framework and coordination necessary for effective response. (Ref: AC 150/5200-
31; NFPA 402)
80 gpm - Correct answer-NFPA 403 specifies that ARFF handlines must be capable
of delivering a minimum flow rate of 80 gpm to achieve rapid agent application
and effective fire control during aircraft incidents. (Ref: NFPA 403; NFPA 412)
AC 150/5220-10 - Correct answer-FAA AC 150/5220-10 provides detailed
guidance for ARFF vehicle design, construction, and testing, including agent
capacity, pump performance, and equipment layout. (Ref: AC 150/5220-10; NFPA
414)
Every 3 years - Correct answer-FAA Part 139.325 and AC 150/5200-31 require
airports to conduct a full-scale emergency exercise at least once every 36 months
to evaluate response procedures and interagency coordination. (Ref: 14 CFR
139.325; AC 150/5200-31)
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,Fuel ignition - Correct answer-The ignition of jet fuel presents the most significant
hazard in aircraft accidents due to rapid fire spread and high heat release, requiring
immediate ARFF suppression efforts. (Ref: NFPA 402; AC 150/5210-6)
To supplement foam during fuel fires - Correct answer-Dry chemical agents such
as PKP are used in conjunction with foam to quickly interrupt combustion and
improve knockdown efficiency during hydrocarbon fuel fires. (Ref: NFPA 407; AC
150/5210-6)
3 minutes - Correct answer-FAA Part 139.319 requires that the first ARFF vehicle
reach the midpoint of the farthest runway within 3 minutes of alarm to ensure early
agent application and life safety protection. (Ref: 14 CFR 139.319; NFPA 403)
Annually - Correct answer-Part 139.319 and NFPA 405 require all ARFF personnel
to participate in live-fire training annually to maintain proficiency in
extinguishment and rescue operations. (Ref: NFPA 405; 14 CFR 139.319)
NFPA 1003 - Correct answer-NFPA 1003 establishes the minimum job
performance requirements for Airport Fire Fighters, including response,
suppression, and rescue capabilities. (Ref: NFPA 1003)
To assign roles and responsibilities during emergencies - Correct answer-The AEP
provides a structured framework that identifies agencies, resources, and
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, responsibilities to ensure an effective, coordinated response to all types of airport
emergencies. (Ref: AC 150/5200-31; NFPA 402)
Rescue - Correct answer-The rescue of passengers and crew always takes
precedence over firefighting. This ensures life safety before addressing property or
fire control. (Ref: NFPA 402; AC 150/5200-31)
20-B:C - Correct answer-Fueling operations must have extinguishers with a
minimum 20-B:C rating available to control flammable liquid and electrical fires at
the fueling site. (Ref: NFPA 407; AC 150/5230-4)
Command Staff - Correct answer-The PIO is part of the Command Staff, working
with the Safety and Liaison Officers to coordinate information dissemination to the
public and media. (Ref: NIMS ICS; AC 150/5200-31)
NTSB - Correct answer-The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has
primary authority to investigate civil aviation accidents, determine probable
causes, and issue safety recommendations. (Ref: NTSB 49 CFR 831; AC
150/5200-31)
Blue - Correct answer-Taxiway edge lights are blue to differentiate them from the
white runway edge lighting, ensuring pilots maintain correct ground movement
paths. (Ref: AC 150/5340-30; FAA AIM 2-1-4)
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