Airport Firefighter Course Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
According to NFPA Standard 403, what is the amount of time given that trained
and equipped fire fighters should demonstrate the ability to apply extinguishing
agent on an interior fire of an aircraft? - Correct answer-A. 5 Minutes
B. 3 Minutes
C. 4 Minutes - Correct Answer
D. 6 Minutes
Hold bar lights that are used to identify runway areas that require permission from
the control tower prior to crossing are which color? - Correct answer-A. White
B. Amber - Correct Answer
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,C. Red
D. Blue
When the aircraft is on a 90-degree approach to the landing runway, the term used
to describe this approach is - Correct answer-A. Final approach
B. Downwind leg
C. Overhead approach
D. Base leg - Correct Answer
When selecting various response routes for possible accident sites, which of the
following is not a primary factor? - Correct answer-A. Underpasses and bridges
B. Number of people required for rescue - Correct Answer
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,C. Presently available routes
D. Terrain
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 403 Standard for
Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports, how many airport
categories are there? - Correct answer-A. 10 - Correct Answer
B. 8
C. 6
D. 12
What information should be included in the description of the accident and/or
incident location to expedite fire fighter personnel response? - Correct answer-A.
Grid map coordinates, type of aircraft, and hazardous cargo (if any) only
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, B. All information possible - Correct Answer
C. Grid map coordinates, type of aircraft, and personnel on board only
D. Grid map coordinates only
In addition to marked coordinates and traffic patterns, what else should a grid map
include? - Correct answer-A. Combustible storage buildings
B. A radius of 25 miles from the control tower
C. The locations deficient in water supply
D. Control Zones - Correct Answer
The rectangular area surrounding the runway 500ft from the centerline to each side
of the runway, and length 3,300 ft beyond each runway threshold, is known as,
which type of area? - Correct answer-A. Critical rescue and fire fighting access -
Correct Answer
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Questions and Answers
According to NFPA Standard 403, what is the amount of time given that trained
and equipped fire fighters should demonstrate the ability to apply extinguishing
agent on an interior fire of an aircraft? - Correct answer-A. 5 Minutes
B. 3 Minutes
C. 4 Minutes - Correct Answer
D. 6 Minutes
Hold bar lights that are used to identify runway areas that require permission from
the control tower prior to crossing are which color? - Correct answer-A. White
B. Amber - Correct Answer
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,C. Red
D. Blue
When the aircraft is on a 90-degree approach to the landing runway, the term used
to describe this approach is - Correct answer-A. Final approach
B. Downwind leg
C. Overhead approach
D. Base leg - Correct Answer
When selecting various response routes for possible accident sites, which of the
following is not a primary factor? - Correct answer-A. Underpasses and bridges
B. Number of people required for rescue - Correct Answer
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,C. Presently available routes
D. Terrain
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 403 Standard for
Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports, how many airport
categories are there? - Correct answer-A. 10 - Correct Answer
B. 8
C. 6
D. 12
What information should be included in the description of the accident and/or
incident location to expedite fire fighter personnel response? - Correct answer-A.
Grid map coordinates, type of aircraft, and hazardous cargo (if any) only
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, B. All information possible - Correct Answer
C. Grid map coordinates, type of aircraft, and personnel on board only
D. Grid map coordinates only
In addition to marked coordinates and traffic patterns, what else should a grid map
include? - Correct answer-A. Combustible storage buildings
B. A radius of 25 miles from the control tower
C. The locations deficient in water supply
D. Control Zones - Correct Answer
The rectangular area surrounding the runway 500ft from the centerline to each side
of the runway, and length 3,300 ft beyond each runway threshold, is known as,
which type of area? - Correct answer-A. Critical rescue and fire fighting access -
Correct Answer
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