IFSTA ARFF 6th Edition
Study guide CH12
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
P. 520
What ensures that a command structure will interface with "outside" organizations during an
emergency? - Answer:Using the National Incident Management System. Incident Command System is
part of NIMS.
P. 521
What are the four main components of NIMS that provide clear communication and effective
operations? - Answer:- Common terminology
- Modular Organizations
- Integrated Communications
- Unified Command Structure
P. 524
Where should ARFF personnel respond if an emergency is declared and traffic control notifies the
department? - Answer:ARFF personnel respond to their pre-designated standby locations and await the
aircraft
P. 524
If there is an in-flight fire and toxic gases build to a sufficient level, what might happen? - Answer:It can
create a deadly threat to aircraft occupants. If they build up enough it can also cause a flashover or
rollover when emergency exits are opened.
, P. 525
Hydraulic/ gear failures can cause what types of potential problem on aircraft? - Answer:This can cause
problems with aircraft steering, braking, and stopping
P. 525
What are some examples of ground emergencies when dealing with aircraft? - Answer:- Wheel assembly
issues
- Combustible metal fires
- Fuel/ flammable liquid leaks and spills
- Engine/ APU fires
- Engine failures
- Heater fires
- Aircraft interior fires
- Ground collisions
- Battery/ electrical fires
P. 527
What are some ways to effectively cool hot brakes? - Answer:Normal cooling- Wheel assembly cools on
its own in a remote area of the airport
Water mist or fog pattern- cools wheel assembly
Fans- Air cools wheel assembly faster than normal cooling
P. 528
What is the best method to put out a wheel fire? - Answer:The safest way is to apply large quantities of
water from a distance using an apparatus turret
P. 528
What combustible metal is used in plane parts as well as nacelles because of the high resistant to heat
and fire? - Answer:Magnesium- melting point 1202F
Titanium- melting point 3140F, strong as steel but 56% as heavy (engine parts and nacelles because of
its high heat resistance)
Study guide CH12
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
P. 520
What ensures that a command structure will interface with "outside" organizations during an
emergency? - Answer:Using the National Incident Management System. Incident Command System is
part of NIMS.
P. 521
What are the four main components of NIMS that provide clear communication and effective
operations? - Answer:- Common terminology
- Modular Organizations
- Integrated Communications
- Unified Command Structure
P. 524
Where should ARFF personnel respond if an emergency is declared and traffic control notifies the
department? - Answer:ARFF personnel respond to their pre-designated standby locations and await the
aircraft
P. 524
If there is an in-flight fire and toxic gases build to a sufficient level, what might happen? - Answer:It can
create a deadly threat to aircraft occupants. If they build up enough it can also cause a flashover or
rollover when emergency exits are opened.
, P. 525
Hydraulic/ gear failures can cause what types of potential problem on aircraft? - Answer:This can cause
problems with aircraft steering, braking, and stopping
P. 525
What are some examples of ground emergencies when dealing with aircraft? - Answer:- Wheel assembly
issues
- Combustible metal fires
- Fuel/ flammable liquid leaks and spills
- Engine/ APU fires
- Engine failures
- Heater fires
- Aircraft interior fires
- Ground collisions
- Battery/ electrical fires
P. 527
What are some ways to effectively cool hot brakes? - Answer:Normal cooling- Wheel assembly cools on
its own in a remote area of the airport
Water mist or fog pattern- cools wheel assembly
Fans- Air cools wheel assembly faster than normal cooling
P. 528
What is the best method to put out a wheel fire? - Answer:The safest way is to apply large quantities of
water from a distance using an apparatus turret
P. 528
What combustible metal is used in plane parts as well as nacelles because of the high resistant to heat
and fire? - Answer:Magnesium- melting point 1202F
Titanium- melting point 3140F, strong as steel but 56% as heavy (engine parts and nacelles because of
its high heat resistance)
