ARFF DRIVER OPERATOR QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

ARFF DRIVER OPERATOR QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS



When performing the handline nozzle test, you must discharge foam onto a paved surface f
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or a period of ________ seconds - ans-30 seconds
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The Application rate of Class B foam is given in: - ans-Gallons per minute per square foot
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When performing the turret ground pattern test, disregard any foam that is less than: - ans-
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1/2-inch deep xz




The fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF apparatu
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s is used on a ______ basis - ans-Yearly
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Identify TWO defensive driving exercises that must be performed as part of the driving secti
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on of the performance test. - ans-Straight line driving and stopping Procedures;
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Lane Changes xz




All of the following statements about the importance of preventive maintenance are TRUE
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EXCEPT that it: - ans-Decreases the amount of wear and tear xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz




Identify THREE TRUE statements about dry chemicals - ans--
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They are usually applied through hand lines
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-They are not effective for preventing flashback
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-They are useful on running fuel fires and three- dimensional fires
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Identify THREE common requirements that need to be followed when driving/
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operating an ARFF apparatus. - ans--Fire Department Rules and Regulations
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-NFPA requirements xz




-Federal, State and local laws xz xz xz xz




The Device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire after rescue operations are
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complete is the: - ans-Hand Line xz xz xz xz xz




Identify THREE advantages of balanced pressure foam proportioning systems - ans--
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-Water and foam can simultaneously be discharged from separate outlets
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-Various percentages of foam solutions can be discharged from multiple discharge outlets
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In low- xz




energy systems, air is introduced into the foam solution at or just after the solution leaves th
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e: - ans-Nozzle
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, The foam application method used for an ignited pool of liquid fuel located on open ground i
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s the: - ans-Roll-On Method
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The agent delivery device most commonly found on ARFF apparatus is the: - ans-Turret
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All of the following affect the apparatus positioning at a crash site EXCEPT: - ans-
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Time of Day xz xz




All of the following statements about the application of dry chemical on a Class B fire are TR
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UE EXCEPT: - ans-The use of dry chemical agents reduces the chance of flashback
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The CTIS equipped on an ARFF apparatus can be used: - ans-
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When the apparatus is moving or stationary
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An Instrument Landing System (ILS) critical area sign has a white inscription on a red backg
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round and is a: - ans-Mandatory Instruction Sign
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Identify THREE items that should be included on a weekly fire apparatus record. - ans--
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pump pressure control device xz xz xz




-foam transfer pump xz xz




-intake strainers xz




Identify the TRUE statement about the expansion and drainage test - ans-
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The object of test method B is to obtain a sample of foam that is typical of that to be applied t
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o the burning fuel surface under anticipated fire conditions.
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Identify TWO TRUE statements about the confined space turnaround exercise. - ans--
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A spotter is required
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-There are an unlimited amount of direction changes allowed
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Identify THREE controls that may be used to operate the bumper turret - ans--
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Oscillation Control xz




-Discharge Pattern Control xz xz




-Control Handle xz




All of the following are low-energy foam proportioning system EXCEPT: - ans-
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Compressed Air xz




The Ramp temperature at an airport is typically ______ higher than the ambient air tempera
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ture. - ans-25 to 45 degrees
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All of the following statements about parking an ARFF apparatus near a railroad track are T
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RUE EXCEPT: - ans-Park on the opposite side of the tracks as the incident.
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Primary extinguishing agents are used: - ans-Fore complete knockdown of fires
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