ARFF Exam Prep
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Aviation-Related Unions
Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - correct answer-International Air Transport
Association (IATA) (pg 20)(1.11)
A stress management program should be in place to mitigate the effects that _ impose on
emergency responders.
Atypically stressful events.
Standard occupational events.
Post-traumatic stress disorders.
Atypical occupational disorders. - correct answer-Atypically stressful events. (pg30)(1.35)
A task and _ analysis should be conducted and documented to determine adequate staffing
levels for ARFF departments.
skills
aircraft
mission
resource - correct answer-resource (pg 24) (1.21)
A(n) __ is responsible for supervising emergency and non-emergency operations, assuming
command and initiating the command system, and administering the ARFF program. -
correct answer-Officer (pg24)
Airport firefighters must be familiar with the types of aircraft using their airport so that they
can:
Prepare for inclement weather interruptions.
Anticipate delays in transporting passengers and cargo.
Plan for specific hazards and prepare to mitigate such situations.
Provide an accurate estimate of the numbers of passengers passing through. - correct
answer-Plan for specific hazards and prepare to mitigate such situations. (pg 29) (1.31)
ARFF personnel must be able to use and understand _in order to communicate with aircraft
crew members and other firefighters.
hand signals
sign language
dispatch codes
mutual aid protocols - correct answer-hand signals (pg 30()(1.38)
ARFF personnel must be trained to _ in order to ensure that hidden fires are discovered,
exposed, and extinguished.
assist aircraft crews
identify airport structures
, perform overhaul operations
demonstrate breathing techniques - correct answer-perform overhaul operations (pg 32)
(1.46)
ARFF vehicles responding to an emergency site are allowed to communicate with:
The control tower only.
The flight crew of the emergency aircraft only.
Both the control tower and the flight crew of the emergency aircraft.
Neither the control tower and the flight crew of the emergency aircraft. - correct answer-Both
the control tower and the flight crew of the emergency aircraft. (pg30)(1.37)
Complementary extinguishing agents include:
water and foam.
water and dry chemicals.
dry chemicals and clean agents.
dry chemicals and dry powders. - correct answer-dry chemicals and dry powders. (pg
32)(1.43)
If the aircraft crew is incapacitated, who initiates evacuation?
Flight attendants
Law enforcements
Emergency responders
ARFF Incident Commander - correct answer-ARFF Incident Commander (pg 23) (1.19)
In addition to writing regulations, the FAA does which of the following?
Inspects luggage and transportation vehicles.
Provides certification training for firefighters.
Provides free aircraft accident and incident data.
Promotes professional excellence in airport management. - correct answer-Provides free
aircraft accident and incident data. (pg 18) (1.7)
In airport fire fighting, extinguishing agents are divided into which two types?
Primary and secondary.
Secondary and subsidiary.
Primary and complementary.
Auxiliary and complementary. - correct answer-Primary and complementary. (pg32) (1.41)
In most fire departments, who is required to perform routine inspections and preventive
maintenance checks? - correct answer-Driver/Operator (Pg 34)
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. - correct answer-they may
affect, limit, or prevent ARFF response capabilities (pg 27)(1.28)
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Aviation-Related Unions
Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - correct answer-International Air Transport
Association (IATA) (pg 20)(1.11)
A stress management program should be in place to mitigate the effects that _ impose on
emergency responders.
Atypically stressful events.
Standard occupational events.
Post-traumatic stress disorders.
Atypical occupational disorders. - correct answer-Atypically stressful events. (pg30)(1.35)
A task and _ analysis should be conducted and documented to determine adequate staffing
levels for ARFF departments.
skills
aircraft
mission
resource - correct answer-resource (pg 24) (1.21)
A(n) __ is responsible for supervising emergency and non-emergency operations, assuming
command and initiating the command system, and administering the ARFF program. -
correct answer-Officer (pg24)
Airport firefighters must be familiar with the types of aircraft using their airport so that they
can:
Prepare for inclement weather interruptions.
Anticipate delays in transporting passengers and cargo.
Plan for specific hazards and prepare to mitigate such situations.
Provide an accurate estimate of the numbers of passengers passing through. - correct
answer-Plan for specific hazards and prepare to mitigate such situations. (pg 29) (1.31)
ARFF personnel must be able to use and understand _in order to communicate with aircraft
crew members and other firefighters.
hand signals
sign language
dispatch codes
mutual aid protocols - correct answer-hand signals (pg 30()(1.38)
ARFF personnel must be trained to _ in order to ensure that hidden fires are discovered,
exposed, and extinguished.
assist aircraft crews
identify airport structures
, perform overhaul operations
demonstrate breathing techniques - correct answer-perform overhaul operations (pg 32)
(1.46)
ARFF vehicles responding to an emergency site are allowed to communicate with:
The control tower only.
The flight crew of the emergency aircraft only.
Both the control tower and the flight crew of the emergency aircraft.
Neither the control tower and the flight crew of the emergency aircraft. - correct answer-Both
the control tower and the flight crew of the emergency aircraft. (pg30)(1.37)
Complementary extinguishing agents include:
water and foam.
water and dry chemicals.
dry chemicals and clean agents.
dry chemicals and dry powders. - correct answer-dry chemicals and dry powders. (pg
32)(1.43)
If the aircraft crew is incapacitated, who initiates evacuation?
Flight attendants
Law enforcements
Emergency responders
ARFF Incident Commander - correct answer-ARFF Incident Commander (pg 23) (1.19)
In addition to writing regulations, the FAA does which of the following?
Inspects luggage and transportation vehicles.
Provides certification training for firefighters.
Provides free aircraft accident and incident data.
Promotes professional excellence in airport management. - correct answer-Provides free
aircraft accident and incident data. (pg 18) (1.7)
In airport fire fighting, extinguishing agents are divided into which two types?
Primary and secondary.
Secondary and subsidiary.
Primary and complementary.
Auxiliary and complementary. - correct answer-Primary and complementary. (pg32) (1.41)
In most fire departments, who is required to perform routine inspections and preventive
maintenance checks? - correct answer-Driver/Operator (Pg 34)
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. - correct answer-they may
affect, limit, or prevent ARFF response capabilities (pg 27)(1.28)
