Airport Firefighter Course Exam questions
With correct Answers Updated 2025/2026
(Graded A+)
Hold bar lights that are used to identify runway areas that require permission from the control tower prior
to crossing are which color? - correct answer>> A. White
B. Amber - Correct Answer
C. Red
D. Blue
When the aircraft is on a 90-degree approach to the landing runway, the term used to describe this
approach is - correct answer>> A. Final approach
B. Downwind leg
C. Overhead approach
D. Base leg - Correct Answer
According to NFPA Standard 403, what is the amount of time given that trained and equipped fire
fighters should demonstrate the ability to apply extinguishing agent on an interior fire of an aircraft? -
correct answer>> A. 5 Minutes
B. 3 Minutes
,C. 4 Minutes - Correct Answer
D. 6 Minutes
When selecting various response routes for possible accident sites, which of the following is not a
primary factor? - correct answer>> A. Underpasses and bridges
B. Number of people required for rescue - Correct Answer
C. Presently available routes
D. Terrain
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 403 Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-
Fighting Services at Airports, how many airport categories are there? - correct answer>> A. 10 - Correct
Answer
B. 8
C. 6
D. 12
In addition to marked coordinates and traffic patterns, what else should a grid map include? - correct
answer>> A. Combustible storage buildings
B. A radius of 25 miles from the control tower
, C. The locations deficient in water supply
D. Control Zones - Correct Answer
The rectangular area surrounding the runway 500ft from the centerline to each side of the runway, and
length 3,300 ft beyond each runway threshold, is known as, which type of area? - correct answer>> A.
Critical rescue and fire fighting access - Correct Answer
B. Theoretical critical fire
C. Air traffic control
D. Isolation
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 402; Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-
Fighting Operations, which are the three minimum knowledge requirements about an airport? - correct
answer>> A. Water supply locations, airport service roads, and emergency exits
B. Water supply locations, airport lighting systems, and location of power megaphones
C. Water supply locations, airport roads and bridges, and airport drainage systems - Correct Answer
D. Airport service roads, airport lighting systems, and station shift schedule
During periods of elevated threat levels, emergency vehicles should not be parked closer than how many
feet apart when parking near or in front of airport terminals? - correct answer>> A. 10 - Correct Answer
B. 25
C. 100
D. 50
With correct Answers Updated 2025/2026
(Graded A+)
Hold bar lights that are used to identify runway areas that require permission from the control tower prior
to crossing are which color? - correct answer>> A. White
B. Amber - Correct Answer
C. Red
D. Blue
When the aircraft is on a 90-degree approach to the landing runway, the term used to describe this
approach is - correct answer>> A. Final approach
B. Downwind leg
C. Overhead approach
D. Base leg - Correct Answer
According to NFPA Standard 403, what is the amount of time given that trained and equipped fire
fighters should demonstrate the ability to apply extinguishing agent on an interior fire of an aircraft? -
correct answer>> A. 5 Minutes
B. 3 Minutes
,C. 4 Minutes - Correct Answer
D. 6 Minutes
When selecting various response routes for possible accident sites, which of the following is not a
primary factor? - correct answer>> A. Underpasses and bridges
B. Number of people required for rescue - Correct Answer
C. Presently available routes
D. Terrain
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 403 Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-
Fighting Services at Airports, how many airport categories are there? - correct answer>> A. 10 - Correct
Answer
B. 8
C. 6
D. 12
In addition to marked coordinates and traffic patterns, what else should a grid map include? - correct
answer>> A. Combustible storage buildings
B. A radius of 25 miles from the control tower
, C. The locations deficient in water supply
D. Control Zones - Correct Answer
The rectangular area surrounding the runway 500ft from the centerline to each side of the runway, and
length 3,300 ft beyond each runway threshold, is known as, which type of area? - correct answer>> A.
Critical rescue and fire fighting access - Correct Answer
B. Theoretical critical fire
C. Air traffic control
D. Isolation
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 402; Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-
Fighting Operations, which are the three minimum knowledge requirements about an airport? - correct
answer>> A. Water supply locations, airport service roads, and emergency exits
B. Water supply locations, airport lighting systems, and location of power megaphones
C. Water supply locations, airport roads and bridges, and airport drainage systems - Correct Answer
D. Airport service roads, airport lighting systems, and station shift schedule
During periods of elevated threat levels, emergency vehicles should not be parked closer than how many
feet apart when parking near or in front of airport terminals? - correct answer>> A. 10 - Correct Answer
B. 25
C. 100
D. 50
