ARFF COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ The CTIS equipped on a ARFF apparatus can be used while
__________ or ________
Answer: Stationary or moving
◉ For the handline nozzle test, tilt the hand line upwards to form
a _____ with the _______?
Answer: 30° angle with the horizontal
◉ To accurately perform the foam solution-concentration test, you
must obtain refractive readings from the ________ , __________, and
__________?
Answer: Water, foam solution, and foam concentrate
◉ Items inspected on a periodic basis are usually performed
every ___ - ___ __________?
Answer: 4 - 12 months
◉ All of the following statements about parking a apparatus near
a railroad are true EXCEPT
, 1. Do not park on the tracks
2. park on the opposite side of the tracks at a incident
3. Park far enough away from the railroad tracks so that you don't
block traffic
4. Never park close enough to the tracks, that the apparatus could
be hit by a passing train
Answer: 2. Park on the opposite side of the tracks at a incident
◉ During the expansion and drainage test, note and record the the
level of accumulated solution in the bottom of the cylinder every
____ ______________?
Answer: 30 seconds
◉ Identify TWO TRUE statements about the turning radius of a
apparatus
1. It's a good idea to practice driving your apparatus to become
familiar with your turning radius
2. The turning radius is the amount of space a ARFF apparatus
takes to complete a 360° turn
SOLUTIONS
◉ The CTIS equipped on a ARFF apparatus can be used while
__________ or ________
Answer: Stationary or moving
◉ For the handline nozzle test, tilt the hand line upwards to form
a _____ with the _______?
Answer: 30° angle with the horizontal
◉ To accurately perform the foam solution-concentration test, you
must obtain refractive readings from the ________ , __________, and
__________?
Answer: Water, foam solution, and foam concentrate
◉ Items inspected on a periodic basis are usually performed
every ___ - ___ __________?
Answer: 4 - 12 months
◉ All of the following statements about parking a apparatus near
a railroad are true EXCEPT
, 1. Do not park on the tracks
2. park on the opposite side of the tracks at a incident
3. Park far enough away from the railroad tracks so that you don't
block traffic
4. Never park close enough to the tracks, that the apparatus could
be hit by a passing train
Answer: 2. Park on the opposite side of the tracks at a incident
◉ During the expansion and drainage test, note and record the the
level of accumulated solution in the bottom of the cylinder every
____ ______________?
Answer: 30 seconds
◉ Identify TWO TRUE statements about the turning radius of a
apparatus
1. It's a good idea to practice driving your apparatus to become
familiar with your turning radius
2. The turning radius is the amount of space a ARFF apparatus
takes to complete a 360° turn
