ARFF Quiz Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
The purpose of the manifold on the center console is to - Answer: Regilate the air pressure in the crew
members SCBA mask
If you are inspecting items such as the winterization system, the CTIS, and the public address system,
you are performing - Answer: In cab inspection
Identify the TRUE statement about the expansion and drainage test - Answer: The objective of the test
method B is to obtain a sample of foam that is typical of that to be applied do the burning fuel surface
under anticipated fire conditions.
During the expansion and drainage test, note and record the level of accumulated solution in the
bottom of the cylinder every - Answer: 30 seconds
For the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzles upward to form a - Answer: 30deg angle with the
horizontal
It's recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated - Answer: As determined by the
authority having jurisdiction
Match each type of fire apparatus record to the item with which it is most closely associated - Answer:
Foam test results - test record
Turrets - daily inspection record
Generator - periodic inspection record
Foam transfer pump - weekly inspection record
Oil filter change - fuel, oil, and mileage record
Identify two true statements about the turning radius of an ARFF apparatus - Answer: The turning radius
is the amount of space an ARFF apparatus take to complete a 360 turn
, It's a good ode to practice driving your ARFF apparatus to become familiar with your turning radius
When planning a response route involving and ARRF apparatus, you should always - Answer: Identify all
height, weight, and width restricted areas that your apparatus may encounter.
Identify two guidelines that are used for numbering runways - Answer: The letters "L" and "R" are added
to the number of parallels runways to designate which one is to the approaching pilots left and which
one is to the approaching pilots right
Runways are numbered on each end using the nearest compass bearing, rounded to the nearest ten
degrees
An alternating red/green light from the control tower indicated that the ARFF apparatus driver/operator
should - Answer: Proceed with caution
A steep grade is defined as a ____ grade going either up or down - Answer: 30 degree
When approaching an intersection with a stop sign, you should - Answer: Smoothly decelerate and bring
the ARFF apparatus to a complete stop
Identify two true statements about driving an ARFF apparatus on rural roads - Answer: Check side
streets and roads
Rural roads have less traffic, but vehicles often move at a higher rate of spend
Identify two true statements about the serpentine exercise - Answer: You must drive in both forward
and in reverse between the markers
You must maneuver around a minimum of three marker spaced consistently apart
All of the following statements about backing an apparatus into a restricted space (alley dock exercise)
are true except - Answer: You must successfully back the apparatus within four minutes
Identify three steps to take when performing the alley dock exercise - Answer: Check to make sure you
can see your spotters
Solutions Graded A+
The purpose of the manifold on the center console is to - Answer: Regilate the air pressure in the crew
members SCBA mask
If you are inspecting items such as the winterization system, the CTIS, and the public address system,
you are performing - Answer: In cab inspection
Identify the TRUE statement about the expansion and drainage test - Answer: The objective of the test
method B is to obtain a sample of foam that is typical of that to be applied do the burning fuel surface
under anticipated fire conditions.
During the expansion and drainage test, note and record the level of accumulated solution in the
bottom of the cylinder every - Answer: 30 seconds
For the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzles upward to form a - Answer: 30deg angle with the
horizontal
It's recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated - Answer: As determined by the
authority having jurisdiction
Match each type of fire apparatus record to the item with which it is most closely associated - Answer:
Foam test results - test record
Turrets - daily inspection record
Generator - periodic inspection record
Foam transfer pump - weekly inspection record
Oil filter change - fuel, oil, and mileage record
Identify two true statements about the turning radius of an ARFF apparatus - Answer: The turning radius
is the amount of space an ARFF apparatus take to complete a 360 turn
, It's a good ode to practice driving your ARFF apparatus to become familiar with your turning radius
When planning a response route involving and ARRF apparatus, you should always - Answer: Identify all
height, weight, and width restricted areas that your apparatus may encounter.
Identify two guidelines that are used for numbering runways - Answer: The letters "L" and "R" are added
to the number of parallels runways to designate which one is to the approaching pilots left and which
one is to the approaching pilots right
Runways are numbered on each end using the nearest compass bearing, rounded to the nearest ten
degrees
An alternating red/green light from the control tower indicated that the ARFF apparatus driver/operator
should - Answer: Proceed with caution
A steep grade is defined as a ____ grade going either up or down - Answer: 30 degree
When approaching an intersection with a stop sign, you should - Answer: Smoothly decelerate and bring
the ARFF apparatus to a complete stop
Identify two true statements about driving an ARFF apparatus on rural roads - Answer: Check side
streets and roads
Rural roads have less traffic, but vehicles often move at a higher rate of spend
Identify two true statements about the serpentine exercise - Answer: You must drive in both forward
and in reverse between the markers
You must maneuver around a minimum of three marker spaced consistently apart
All of the following statements about backing an apparatus into a restricted space (alley dock exercise)
are true except - Answer: You must successfully back the apparatus within four minutes
Identify three steps to take when performing the alley dock exercise - Answer: Check to make sure you
can see your spotters
