ARFF ACTUAL PAPER WITH SOLVED
QUESTIONS
◉ a fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall
performance of an ARFF apparatus is used on a _______ basis
Answer: Yearly
◉ Its recommended that fuel , oil, mileage be updated :
Answer: as determined by the authority having jurisdiction
◉ Identify 3 steps to take when performing the alley dock exercise
Answer: 1. activate the turn signal
2. use your side view mirrors
3. check to make sure you can see your spotters
◉ for the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to
form a :
Answer: 30 degree angle with the horizontal
◉ the color commonly used for hold position markings and
taxiways on an airfield environment is :
Answer: Yellow
,◉ place the steps for making a turn on an improved surface in the
correct order :
Answer: 1. activate the appropriate turn signal
2. check the side view mirror
3. move apparatus into the next lane if necessary
4. check for other cars
5. make the turn
◉ identify two safety issues that you must make sure of prior to
opening the engine compartment access doors.
Answer: 1. The engine is shut down
2. there is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access
doors
◉ Identify 3 true statements about dry chemicals
Answer: 1. they are useful on running fuel fires and 3-dimensional
fires
2. they are usually applied through hand line
3. they are bit effective for preventing flash back
◉ The application rate of class B foam is given in :
Answer: gallons per feet per minute
,◉ Identify 3 common requirements that need to be fallowed when
driving / operating an ARFF apparatus.
Answer: 1. fire department rules and regulations
2. NFPA requirements
3. Federal, state, and local laws
◉ Identify 2 defensive driving exercises that must be performed
as part of the driving section of the performance test
Answer: 1. straight line driving and stopping procedures
2. lane changes
◉ the airfield areas used for luggage handling, aircraft refueling,
and personnel are?
Answer: Ramps
◉ The device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire
after rescue operations are complete is the :
Answer: Hand line
◉ All the fallowing affects the apparatus positioning at a crash site
EXCEPT :
Answer: Time of day
◉ Identify two true statements about the confined space turn
around exercise.
, Answer: 1. a spotter is required
2. there are unlimited amount of direction changes around
◉ all of the fallowing statement about the application of dry
chemical on a class B fire is true except :
Answer: the use of dry chemical agents reduces the chance of
flashback
◉ Identify 3 items that should be included on a weekly fire
apparatus record
Answer: 1. intake strainer
2. pump pressure control devise
3. foam transfer pump
◉ In low energy systems, Air is introduced into the foam solution
at or just after the solution leaves the
Answer: Nozzle
◉ Identify 3 elements in producing firefighting foam
Answer: 1. foam concentrate
2. water
3. air
◉ an instrument landing system ( ILS ) critical area sign has a
white inscription on a red background and is a :
QUESTIONS
◉ a fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall
performance of an ARFF apparatus is used on a _______ basis
Answer: Yearly
◉ Its recommended that fuel , oil, mileage be updated :
Answer: as determined by the authority having jurisdiction
◉ Identify 3 steps to take when performing the alley dock exercise
Answer: 1. activate the turn signal
2. use your side view mirrors
3. check to make sure you can see your spotters
◉ for the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to
form a :
Answer: 30 degree angle with the horizontal
◉ the color commonly used for hold position markings and
taxiways on an airfield environment is :
Answer: Yellow
,◉ place the steps for making a turn on an improved surface in the
correct order :
Answer: 1. activate the appropriate turn signal
2. check the side view mirror
3. move apparatus into the next lane if necessary
4. check for other cars
5. make the turn
◉ identify two safety issues that you must make sure of prior to
opening the engine compartment access doors.
Answer: 1. The engine is shut down
2. there is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access
doors
◉ Identify 3 true statements about dry chemicals
Answer: 1. they are useful on running fuel fires and 3-dimensional
fires
2. they are usually applied through hand line
3. they are bit effective for preventing flash back
◉ The application rate of class B foam is given in :
Answer: gallons per feet per minute
,◉ Identify 3 common requirements that need to be fallowed when
driving / operating an ARFF apparatus.
Answer: 1. fire department rules and regulations
2. NFPA requirements
3. Federal, state, and local laws
◉ Identify 2 defensive driving exercises that must be performed
as part of the driving section of the performance test
Answer: 1. straight line driving and stopping procedures
2. lane changes
◉ the airfield areas used for luggage handling, aircraft refueling,
and personnel are?
Answer: Ramps
◉ The device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire
after rescue operations are complete is the :
Answer: Hand line
◉ All the fallowing affects the apparatus positioning at a crash site
EXCEPT :
Answer: Time of day
◉ Identify two true statements about the confined space turn
around exercise.
, Answer: 1. a spotter is required
2. there are unlimited amount of direction changes around
◉ all of the fallowing statement about the application of dry
chemical on a class B fire is true except :
Answer: the use of dry chemical agents reduces the chance of
flashback
◉ Identify 3 items that should be included on a weekly fire
apparatus record
Answer: 1. intake strainer
2. pump pressure control devise
3. foam transfer pump
◉ In low energy systems, Air is introduced into the foam solution
at or just after the solution leaves the
Answer: Nozzle
◉ Identify 3 elements in producing firefighting foam
Answer: 1. foam concentrate
2. water
3. air
◉ an instrument landing system ( ILS ) critical area sign has a
white inscription on a red background and is a :
