DOD ARFF CDC EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
sight of control - Answer- maximum distance in which you can see an obstruction and
safely stop the apparatus in time.
contact the control tower or other airfield control authority to gain clearance - Answer-
before driving on a runway, remember to:
you must successfully back the apparatus within 4 minutes - Answer- all of the following
statements about backing an apparatus into a restricted space (alley dock exercise) are
true except:
activate your turn signal before backing
use your side view mirrors
check to make sure you can see your spotter - Answer- identify THREE steps to take
when performing the alley dock exercise
lane changes
straight line driving and stopping procedures - Answer- identify TWO defensive driving
exercise that must be performed as part of the driving section of the performance test
volume of the foam when it is aerated - Answer- The expansion rate of a foam refers to
the:
25° to 45° - Answer- The ramp temperature at an airport is typically__________higher
than the ambient air temperature
class b fires - Answer- foam is used as a primary extinguishing agent for:
primary extinguishing agents are used - Answer- complete knockdown of fires
balanced pressure
direct injection - Answer- identify TWO types of low energy foam proportioning systems
installed on Earth apparatus
1.several tanks of water may be required to mix with the onboard supply of foam
concentrate
2. in many cases the onboard supply of water is depleted when the apparatus is
creating the initial rescue pathway of the aircraft
, 3. you can expect the onboard supply of water to last from 1 to 3 minutes and even the
largest class of apparatus - Answer- identify THREE TRUE statements about the
onboard water supply of ARFF apparatus
a hypergolic - Answer- The substance that ignites spontaneously on contact with others
is:
hand line - Answer- The device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire after
rescue operations are complete is the
extendable turret - Answer- The device designed to attack fires at the base of the
flames is
reach and penetration - Answer- in comparison to foam aspirating nozzles non-
aspirating standard nozzles provide better
roll-on method - Answer- The foam application method used for an ignited pool of liquid
fuel located on open ground is the:
1. overhead gravity
2. transfer from a tender using a pump
3. filling directly from a 5-gallon container - Answer- identify THREE methods that can
be used to resupply foam
an in-cab inspection - Answer- if you are inspecting items such as the winterization
system, the CTIS, and the public address system you are performing
be systematic - Answer- The key thing to remember when you are conducting an
inspection of an ARFF apparatus is to:
30 seconds - Answer- when performing a handline nozzle test, you must discharge
foam onto a paved surface for a period of
The object of test method b is to obtain a sample of foam that is typically of that to be
applied to the burning fuel source under anticipated fire conditions - Answer- identify the
TRUE statement about the expansion and drainage test
on a 4 to 12 month basis - Answer- items that are inspected on a periodic basis are
usually performed:
Park on the opposite side of the tracks as the incident - Answer- all the following
statements about parking and arth apparatus near a railroad track are TRUE except:
1. military aircraft include all types of aircraft used by the armed forces
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
sight of control - Answer- maximum distance in which you can see an obstruction and
safely stop the apparatus in time.
contact the control tower or other airfield control authority to gain clearance - Answer-
before driving on a runway, remember to:
you must successfully back the apparatus within 4 minutes - Answer- all of the following
statements about backing an apparatus into a restricted space (alley dock exercise) are
true except:
activate your turn signal before backing
use your side view mirrors
check to make sure you can see your spotter - Answer- identify THREE steps to take
when performing the alley dock exercise
lane changes
straight line driving and stopping procedures - Answer- identify TWO defensive driving
exercise that must be performed as part of the driving section of the performance test
volume of the foam when it is aerated - Answer- The expansion rate of a foam refers to
the:
25° to 45° - Answer- The ramp temperature at an airport is typically__________higher
than the ambient air temperature
class b fires - Answer- foam is used as a primary extinguishing agent for:
primary extinguishing agents are used - Answer- complete knockdown of fires
balanced pressure
direct injection - Answer- identify TWO types of low energy foam proportioning systems
installed on Earth apparatus
1.several tanks of water may be required to mix with the onboard supply of foam
concentrate
2. in many cases the onboard supply of water is depleted when the apparatus is
creating the initial rescue pathway of the aircraft
, 3. you can expect the onboard supply of water to last from 1 to 3 minutes and even the
largest class of apparatus - Answer- identify THREE TRUE statements about the
onboard water supply of ARFF apparatus
a hypergolic - Answer- The substance that ignites spontaneously on contact with others
is:
hand line - Answer- The device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire after
rescue operations are complete is the
extendable turret - Answer- The device designed to attack fires at the base of the
flames is
reach and penetration - Answer- in comparison to foam aspirating nozzles non-
aspirating standard nozzles provide better
roll-on method - Answer- The foam application method used for an ignited pool of liquid
fuel located on open ground is the:
1. overhead gravity
2. transfer from a tender using a pump
3. filling directly from a 5-gallon container - Answer- identify THREE methods that can
be used to resupply foam
an in-cab inspection - Answer- if you are inspecting items such as the winterization
system, the CTIS, and the public address system you are performing
be systematic - Answer- The key thing to remember when you are conducting an
inspection of an ARFF apparatus is to:
30 seconds - Answer- when performing a handline nozzle test, you must discharge
foam onto a paved surface for a period of
The object of test method b is to obtain a sample of foam that is typically of that to be
applied to the burning fuel source under anticipated fire conditions - Answer- identify the
TRUE statement about the expansion and drainage test
on a 4 to 12 month basis - Answer- items that are inspected on a periodic basis are
usually performed:
Park on the opposite side of the tracks as the incident - Answer- all the following
statements about parking and arth apparatus near a railroad track are TRUE except:
1. military aircraft include all types of aircraft used by the armed forces
