AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING 2026
FINAL REVIEW PACK COMPLETE QUESTION
SET AND CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ Which statement about agent resupply is true? Answer: The most
common agent resupply need during Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Fighting (ARFF) operations is with foam concentrate.
◉ Which extinguishing agent is the most effective on three-
dimensional fuel fires? Answer: Aqueous Film Forming Foam.
◉ Who is responsible for the decisions to evacuate and the method
to accomplish the evacuation? Answer: Flight crew and flight
attendants.
◉ What is driving toward a fire after engaging the firefighting
system called? Answer: Pump and roll capability.
◉ What should be considered when searching for hidden fires?
Answer: Feel the aircraft skin for heat.
◉ What is the initial method of ventilating an aircraft fire? Answer:
Opening doors and hatches to allow smoke to escape.
, ◉ What is total stopping distance a combination of? Answer:
Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance.
◉ To prevent flashback at an aircraft accident, what should you do?
Answer: Cover fuel-saturated areas with foam.
◉ When should evidence at the scene be moved by airport rescue
fire fighting personnel? Answer: When instructed to do so by local
police officer.
◉ Which is a three-dimensional fire? Answer: Flowing flammable
liquid fire.
◉ What is the method for performing vertical ventilation of an
aircraft fire? Answer: Make an opening along the top of the aircraft.
◉ Which statement about extinguishing agents is correct? Answer:
Most fires involving aircraft will require auxiliary agents.
◉ What should all driver/operators do to reduce the risk of rollover
and skids? Answer: Understand the characteristics of the vehicle and
practice driving in a variety of adverse conditions.
FINAL REVIEW PACK COMPLETE QUESTION
SET AND CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ Which statement about agent resupply is true? Answer: The most
common agent resupply need during Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Fighting (ARFF) operations is with foam concentrate.
◉ Which extinguishing agent is the most effective on three-
dimensional fuel fires? Answer: Aqueous Film Forming Foam.
◉ Who is responsible for the decisions to evacuate and the method
to accomplish the evacuation? Answer: Flight crew and flight
attendants.
◉ What is driving toward a fire after engaging the firefighting
system called? Answer: Pump and roll capability.
◉ What should be considered when searching for hidden fires?
Answer: Feel the aircraft skin for heat.
◉ What is the initial method of ventilating an aircraft fire? Answer:
Opening doors and hatches to allow smoke to escape.
, ◉ What is total stopping distance a combination of? Answer:
Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance.
◉ To prevent flashback at an aircraft accident, what should you do?
Answer: Cover fuel-saturated areas with foam.
◉ When should evidence at the scene be moved by airport rescue
fire fighting personnel? Answer: When instructed to do so by local
police officer.
◉ Which is a three-dimensional fire? Answer: Flowing flammable
liquid fire.
◉ What is the method for performing vertical ventilation of an
aircraft fire? Answer: Make an opening along the top of the aircraft.
◉ Which statement about extinguishing agents is correct? Answer:
Most fires involving aircraft will require auxiliary agents.
◉ What should all driver/operators do to reduce the risk of rollover
and skids? Answer: Understand the characteristics of the vehicle and
practice driving in a variety of adverse conditions.
