ARFF test Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Where should the first fire streams be directed when attacking an aircraft fire - Answer:Areas where
evacuation is underway
Which fixed wing aircraft component carries the majority of the aircraft fuel - Answer:Wings
When may aircraft brakes and wheels reach their maximum temperatures - Answer:20 to 30 minutes
after the aircraft comes to a stop
Which type of fuel's or gasoline, jet fuel & diesel - Answer:Hydrocarbons
Which of the following statements about aircraft fuel tank trucks is most accurate - Answer:Fuel trucks
are equipped with a dead man device that when used properly shut down fuel loading or transfer if the
operator becomes incapacitated
What method of extinguishment by foam, prevents air from reaching the fuel and mixing with vapors
and prevents release of flammable vapors - Answer:Smothering
Which of the following statements about Arff vehicles in airport ramp areas is most accurate -
Answer:Vehicles should never be driven under the wing of an aircraft
Which of the following actions should be taken during overhaul in order to preserve evidence of the
cause of the incident - Answer:The original condition and location of anything that has moved should be
recorded with descriptive notes and photographs
, Which of the following agents are corrosive to metals, can cause damage to electrical equipment, and
should be last resort on fires involving electronic equipment or aircraft engines - Answer:Dry chemical
agents
Which of the following is a general guideline for agent conservation when applying agent through arff
apparatus turret - Answer:Get close enough to effectively utilize turrets and reach the fire
Fuel lines are most likely to be routed through interior walls, through the roof, or between the main
cabin floor and the cargo area and aircraft - Answer:With engines or auxiliary power units located in the
tail section
Which of the following has a direct bearing on braking ARFF vehicle when quick decision making is
necessary - Answer:Driver reaction time
Which of the following best describes proper storage of fire and rescue equipment in the front or rear of
the crew cab - Answer:Such equipment is required to be secured to withstand both frontal inside
impacts without breaking free of their restraints
Which of the following tools are effective in cutting seatbelts that may be jammed - Answer:V blade
knives
Which of the following best describes the way an engineered material arresting system prevents aircraft
from over running a runway - Answer:Aircraft sinks into the soft aerated cement arresting bed and come
to a slow safe halt
Which of the following statements best describes aircraft fire protection systems - Answer:Once the
battery has been disconnected, the fire suppression system will not operate
What colors are used for location signs that identify runways or taxiways and other specific locations on
the airport - Answer:Yellow inscriptions on black background
How frequently should arff apparatus foam proportioning systems be tested to ensure that the
appropriate ratio of foam concentrate and water is being discharged from the vehicle - Answer:At least
daily
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Where should the first fire streams be directed when attacking an aircraft fire - Answer:Areas where
evacuation is underway
Which fixed wing aircraft component carries the majority of the aircraft fuel - Answer:Wings
When may aircraft brakes and wheels reach their maximum temperatures - Answer:20 to 30 minutes
after the aircraft comes to a stop
Which type of fuel's or gasoline, jet fuel & diesel - Answer:Hydrocarbons
Which of the following statements about aircraft fuel tank trucks is most accurate - Answer:Fuel trucks
are equipped with a dead man device that when used properly shut down fuel loading or transfer if the
operator becomes incapacitated
What method of extinguishment by foam, prevents air from reaching the fuel and mixing with vapors
and prevents release of flammable vapors - Answer:Smothering
Which of the following statements about Arff vehicles in airport ramp areas is most accurate -
Answer:Vehicles should never be driven under the wing of an aircraft
Which of the following actions should be taken during overhaul in order to preserve evidence of the
cause of the incident - Answer:The original condition and location of anything that has moved should be
recorded with descriptive notes and photographs
, Which of the following agents are corrosive to metals, can cause damage to electrical equipment, and
should be last resort on fires involving electronic equipment or aircraft engines - Answer:Dry chemical
agents
Which of the following is a general guideline for agent conservation when applying agent through arff
apparatus turret - Answer:Get close enough to effectively utilize turrets and reach the fire
Fuel lines are most likely to be routed through interior walls, through the roof, or between the main
cabin floor and the cargo area and aircraft - Answer:With engines or auxiliary power units located in the
tail section
Which of the following has a direct bearing on braking ARFF vehicle when quick decision making is
necessary - Answer:Driver reaction time
Which of the following best describes proper storage of fire and rescue equipment in the front or rear of
the crew cab - Answer:Such equipment is required to be secured to withstand both frontal inside
impacts without breaking free of their restraints
Which of the following tools are effective in cutting seatbelts that may be jammed - Answer:V blade
knives
Which of the following best describes the way an engineered material arresting system prevents aircraft
from over running a runway - Answer:Aircraft sinks into the soft aerated cement arresting bed and come
to a slow safe halt
Which of the following statements best describes aircraft fire protection systems - Answer:Once the
battery has been disconnected, the fire suppression system will not operate
What colors are used for location signs that identify runways or taxiways and other specific locations on
the airport - Answer:Yellow inscriptions on black background
How frequently should arff apparatus foam proportioning systems be tested to ensure that the
appropriate ratio of foam concentrate and water is being discharged from the vehicle - Answer:At least
daily
