ARFF CDC Exam Review Questions with
Correct Answers
Driver Responsibilities:
Locating the incident, correct postioning, provide agent, keep truck ready.
Preventative maintenance:
Ensures reliability, reduces cost of repairs, less out of service time.
How should you inspect your truck?
With a systematic approach.
What is apart of an in cab inspection?
Mirrors, parking break, steering wheel, steering column, breaks, seats/seatbelts, equipment,
engine starts, gauges.
For in can inspections, what should you check?
Interior lights work, horns and sirens work, AC, heat, window wipers, headlights,
winterization
How is the cab decided for the walk around inspection?
Into 8 sections, front, back, wheeled areas (4), first approach, and the top.
What do you check for engine checks?
Engine oil, air filter restriction indicator, coolant overflow reservoir, cooling fan, windshield
wiper fluid, power steering fluid, belts, ignition wire, DEF, hydraulic fluid
How much are engine belts allowed to move?
1/2-3/4 inch
,What is apart of daily checks?
Pump, hose, turrets, agent tanks, winterization, fuel tank, and fire suppression system
What is apart of weekly checks?
Strainers, pump gearbox, pressure control device, and foam transfer
What does the foam concentration test do?
Determines the concentration of the foam solution
What tool is needed for the foam solution concentration test?
Refractometer
What is the foam solution % equation
Rs-Rw/Rc-Rwx100
Turret ground pattern test
Makes sure that the turret is working and able to disperse foam
What is needed for the turret ground pattern test?
Wings under 5 mph and turret is at a 30 angle
Expansion Drainage test:
Looks at foam expansion and drainage time
What is required for the expansion and drainage test
Water/foam temp is at 60-80 F, the foam is the same type that would be used in a a nozzle
Handling nozzle test
Test how effective foam discharge is from a handline
, Daily records
Daily checks that affect the truck
Weekly records
Records all items that are checked weekly
Periodic records
Things checked every 4-12 months (mandatory annual service test as well)
Fire apparatus test records
Records overall performance that is tested annually
Fuel, oil, and mileage record
Tracks engine performance based on fuel consumption and changes in oil filters
Inspection records
Capture complete mechanical inspections of the apparatus
What do records do
Keeps everyone informed on conditions, supports warranty claims, provides evidence during
accident investigations, determine if records should be repaired
How much is a steering wheel allowed to give before the tires move?
It is not allowed to give 10 degrees or more
Turning radius
The amount of space required to turn 360 degrees
What are the 2 types of breaks
Correct Answers
Driver Responsibilities:
Locating the incident, correct postioning, provide agent, keep truck ready.
Preventative maintenance:
Ensures reliability, reduces cost of repairs, less out of service time.
How should you inspect your truck?
With a systematic approach.
What is apart of an in cab inspection?
Mirrors, parking break, steering wheel, steering column, breaks, seats/seatbelts, equipment,
engine starts, gauges.
For in can inspections, what should you check?
Interior lights work, horns and sirens work, AC, heat, window wipers, headlights,
winterization
How is the cab decided for the walk around inspection?
Into 8 sections, front, back, wheeled areas (4), first approach, and the top.
What do you check for engine checks?
Engine oil, air filter restriction indicator, coolant overflow reservoir, cooling fan, windshield
wiper fluid, power steering fluid, belts, ignition wire, DEF, hydraulic fluid
How much are engine belts allowed to move?
1/2-3/4 inch
,What is apart of daily checks?
Pump, hose, turrets, agent tanks, winterization, fuel tank, and fire suppression system
What is apart of weekly checks?
Strainers, pump gearbox, pressure control device, and foam transfer
What does the foam concentration test do?
Determines the concentration of the foam solution
What tool is needed for the foam solution concentration test?
Refractometer
What is the foam solution % equation
Rs-Rw/Rc-Rwx100
Turret ground pattern test
Makes sure that the turret is working and able to disperse foam
What is needed for the turret ground pattern test?
Wings under 5 mph and turret is at a 30 angle
Expansion Drainage test:
Looks at foam expansion and drainage time
What is required for the expansion and drainage test
Water/foam temp is at 60-80 F, the foam is the same type that would be used in a a nozzle
Handling nozzle test
Test how effective foam discharge is from a handline
, Daily records
Daily checks that affect the truck
Weekly records
Records all items that are checked weekly
Periodic records
Things checked every 4-12 months (mandatory annual service test as well)
Fire apparatus test records
Records overall performance that is tested annually
Fuel, oil, and mileage record
Tracks engine performance based on fuel consumption and changes in oil filters
Inspection records
Capture complete mechanical inspections of the apparatus
What do records do
Keeps everyone informed on conditions, supports warranty claims, provides evidence during
accident investigations, determine if records should be repaired
How much is a steering wheel allowed to give before the tires move?
It is not allowed to give 10 degrees or more
Turning radius
The amount of space required to turn 360 degrees
What are the 2 types of breaks
