ARFF Exam Prep Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
What is necessary to remove products of combustion, introduce breathable air into the fuselage, and
improve visibility for rescue operations? - Answer: Ventilation
Which of the following was formed in the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to address concerns about the
safety of civil aviation following a series of midair collisions?
Emergency Medical Services
Federal Aviation Administration
National Fire Protection Association
International Civil Aviation Organization - Answer: Federal Aviation Administration (pg15)(1.3)
A(n) __ is responsible for supervising emergency and non-emergency operations, assuming command
and initiating the command system, and administering the ARFF program. - Answer: Officer (pg24)
Where would ARFF responders go to find "Crash Charts" that provide basic information relating to
specific models of aircraft?
Transport Canada (TC)
Aircraft Manufacturers
Airports Council International (ACI)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Answer: Aircraft Manufacturers (pg22)(1.15)
When a major accident involving fire occurred in the early days of ARFF, the occupants were usually
killed by the:
flames
impact
explosion
inclement weather - Answer: impact (pg15)(1.2)
, In most fire departments, who is required to perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance
checks? - Answer: Driver/Operator (Pg 34)
The ARFF driver/operator is responsible for safety: - Answer: transporting firefighters, apparatus, agent,
and equipment (pg 32)
What is the result of ARFF personnel staffing dropping below minimum staffing requirements?
Reduction of aircraft accidents and possible airport shutdown.
Increased training for reduced ARFF staff and possible airport shutdown.
Reduction of the airport's flight operations and possible airport shutdown.
Increase in computer-based training for remaining staff and possible airport shutdown. - Answer:
Reduction of the airport's flight operations and possible airport shutdown (pg24)(1.22)
It is important for airport firefighters to identify airport structures and terrain features because:
FAA AC 150/5210-17 requires it.
Air traffic control communicates positions via landmarks.
They may affect, limit, or prevent ARFF response capabilities.
Grid maps should not be used during aircraft incidents/accidnets. - Answer: they may affect, limit, or
prevent ARFF response capabilities (pg 27)(1.28)
What is the primary reason for exercising caution when using power tools and/or friction-causing
machinery while performing rescues?
They may be ignition sources.
They cannot be used on composite materials.
They are more likely to cause passenger injuries.
They will produce dust and put other particulates into the air. - Answer: They may be ignition sources
(pg 31)(1.39)
Which of the following is the BEST source for cockpit voice recorder transcripts and recordings?
AirSafe.com
AirDisaster.com
Complete Solutions Graded A+
What is necessary to remove products of combustion, introduce breathable air into the fuselage, and
improve visibility for rescue operations? - Answer: Ventilation
Which of the following was formed in the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to address concerns about the
safety of civil aviation following a series of midair collisions?
Emergency Medical Services
Federal Aviation Administration
National Fire Protection Association
International Civil Aviation Organization - Answer: Federal Aviation Administration (pg15)(1.3)
A(n) __ is responsible for supervising emergency and non-emergency operations, assuming command
and initiating the command system, and administering the ARFF program. - Answer: Officer (pg24)
Where would ARFF responders go to find "Crash Charts" that provide basic information relating to
specific models of aircraft?
Transport Canada (TC)
Aircraft Manufacturers
Airports Council International (ACI)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Answer: Aircraft Manufacturers (pg22)(1.15)
When a major accident involving fire occurred in the early days of ARFF, the occupants were usually
killed by the:
flames
impact
explosion
inclement weather - Answer: impact (pg15)(1.2)
, In most fire departments, who is required to perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance
checks? - Answer: Driver/Operator (Pg 34)
The ARFF driver/operator is responsible for safety: - Answer: transporting firefighters, apparatus, agent,
and equipment (pg 32)
What is the result of ARFF personnel staffing dropping below minimum staffing requirements?
Reduction of aircraft accidents and possible airport shutdown.
Increased training for reduced ARFF staff and possible airport shutdown.
Reduction of the airport's flight operations and possible airport shutdown.
Increase in computer-based training for remaining staff and possible airport shutdown. - Answer:
Reduction of the airport's flight operations and possible airport shutdown (pg24)(1.22)
It is important for airport firefighters to identify airport structures and terrain features because:
FAA AC 150/5210-17 requires it.
Air traffic control communicates positions via landmarks.
They may affect, limit, or prevent ARFF response capabilities.
Grid maps should not be used during aircraft incidents/accidnets. - Answer: they may affect, limit, or
prevent ARFF response capabilities (pg 27)(1.28)
What is the primary reason for exercising caution when using power tools and/or friction-causing
machinery while performing rescues?
They may be ignition sources.
They cannot be used on composite materials.
They are more likely to cause passenger injuries.
They will produce dust and put other particulates into the air. - Answer: They may be ignition sources
(pg 31)(1.39)
Which of the following is the BEST source for cockpit voice recorder transcripts and recordings?
AirSafe.com
AirDisaster.com
