Airport Rescue Fire Fighter UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Airport familiarization training minimum requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Should
include reading histories on airport and aircraft technologies, driving and walking around the
airport and its facilities, a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, and inspections
of terminal and hangar fire protection systems.
Difference between controlled and uncontrolled airports - CORRECT ANSWER -
Controlled airports have operating towers with air traffic staff, while uncontrolled airports do
not.
Aircraft approach requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Unless otherwise directed by air
traffic controllers, all aircraft must fly a straight-in or modified approach.
Downwind leg flight pattern - CORRECT ANSWER - A downwind leg flight pattern
normally extends between crosswind and base leg.
Aircraft takeoff and landing direction - CORRECT ANSWER - Aircraft take off and land
while facing into the wind.
Designation of parallel runways - CORRECT ANSWER - If there are three parallel
runways, the letter 'C' denotes the center runway.
Taxiway requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Taxiways are required to have
alphanumeric designation.
Airport light for runway approach end - CORRECT ANSWER - Green lights are used to
identify the approach end of runways.
, Obstruction marking - CORRECT ANSWER - Obstructions such as building structures
should be marked with red lights.
Color markings for restricted areas - CORRECT ANSWER - Red markings designate
restricted areas such as fire lanes or no-entry areas.
Saying for remembering location signs - CORRECT ANSWER - 'Black on yellow—Tell a
fellow' is a saying that can be used to remember location signs.
segmented circle airport marker system - CORRECT ANSWER - It identifies no specific
landing pattern for the aircraft.
Traffic pattern indicators - CORRECT ANSWER - They extend inward from the circle.
segmented circle airport marker system - CORRECT ANSWER - It is usually located at a
safe distance away from the airport.
segmented circle airport marker system - CORRECT ANSWER - It is illuminated by
lights at night and usually has a windsock.
NFPA® 403 - CORRECT ANSWER - Two areas for emergency response that should be
identified on a grid map are Rapid Response Area (RRA) and Critical Rescue and Fire Fighting
Access Area (CRFFAA).
means for smoke or flame to escape aircraft - CORRECT ANSWER - Jetways.
unique pre-designated area for aircraft engines - CORRECT ANSWER - Run-up areas.
Airport ramps - CORRECT ANSWER - They tend to be the most congested areas in an
airport.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Airport familiarization training minimum requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Should
include reading histories on airport and aircraft technologies, driving and walking around the
airport and its facilities, a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, and inspections
of terminal and hangar fire protection systems.
Difference between controlled and uncontrolled airports - CORRECT ANSWER -
Controlled airports have operating towers with air traffic staff, while uncontrolled airports do
not.
Aircraft approach requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Unless otherwise directed by air
traffic controllers, all aircraft must fly a straight-in or modified approach.
Downwind leg flight pattern - CORRECT ANSWER - A downwind leg flight pattern
normally extends between crosswind and base leg.
Aircraft takeoff and landing direction - CORRECT ANSWER - Aircraft take off and land
while facing into the wind.
Designation of parallel runways - CORRECT ANSWER - If there are three parallel
runways, the letter 'C' denotes the center runway.
Taxiway requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Taxiways are required to have
alphanumeric designation.
Airport light for runway approach end - CORRECT ANSWER - Green lights are used to
identify the approach end of runways.
, Obstruction marking - CORRECT ANSWER - Obstructions such as building structures
should be marked with red lights.
Color markings for restricted areas - CORRECT ANSWER - Red markings designate
restricted areas such as fire lanes or no-entry areas.
Saying for remembering location signs - CORRECT ANSWER - 'Black on yellow—Tell a
fellow' is a saying that can be used to remember location signs.
segmented circle airport marker system - CORRECT ANSWER - It identifies no specific
landing pattern for the aircraft.
Traffic pattern indicators - CORRECT ANSWER - They extend inward from the circle.
segmented circle airport marker system - CORRECT ANSWER - It is usually located at a
safe distance away from the airport.
segmented circle airport marker system - CORRECT ANSWER - It is illuminated by
lights at night and usually has a windsock.
NFPA® 403 - CORRECT ANSWER - Two areas for emergency response that should be
identified on a grid map are Rapid Response Area (RRA) and Critical Rescue and Fire Fighting
Access Area (CRFFAA).
means for smoke or flame to escape aircraft - CORRECT ANSWER - Jetways.
unique pre-designated area for aircraft engines - CORRECT ANSWER - Run-up areas.
Airport ramps - CORRECT ANSWER - They tend to be the most congested areas in an
airport.
