ARFF - Driver Operator - Course Review
Exercise
A steep grade is defined as a ____ grade going either up or down - questions and answers-A.
30 degree - Correct Answer
B. 12 degree
C. 20 degree
D. 10 degree
A substance that ignites spontaneously on contact with others is: - questions and answers-A. A
hypergolic - Correct Answer
B. An EPU
C. An FOD
D. A hydrocarbon fuel
All of the following are low-energy foam proportioning systems EXCEPT: - questions and
answers-A. Direct injection - Not Correct
B. In-line eductor - Not Correct
C. Compressed air
D. Balanced pressure
All of the following statements about parking an ARFF apparatus near a railroad track are TRUE
EXCEPT: - questions and answers-A. Park on the opposite side of the tracks as the incident -
Correct Answer
B. Do not park directly on the tracks
C. Never park close enough to the tracks that the apparatus could be struck by a passing train
D. Park far enough away from the railroad crossing so that you do not block traffic
,All of the following statements about the application of dry chemical on a Class B fire are TURE
EXCEPT: - questions and answers-A. The use of dry chemical agents requires simultaneous
foam application
B. The use of dry chemical agents reduces the chance of flashback - Correct Answer
C. You should always wear SCBA as the application of dry chemicals creates a cloud
D. Your visibility may be reduced during the application of dry chemicals
All of the following statements about the importance of preventive maintenance are TRUE
EXCEPT that it: - questions and answers-A. lessens out-of-service time
B. Ensures reliability
C. Reduces the frequency and cost of repairs
D. Decreases the amount of wear and tear - Correct Answer
An alternating red/green light from the control tower indicates that the ARFF apparatus
driver/operator should: - questions and answers-A. Return the ARFF apparatus back to the
terminal
B. Stop the ARFF apparatus immediately
C. Proceed with caution - Correct Answer
D. Proceed quickly
ARFF personnel must sound the proper withdrawal signal when - questions and answers-A. The
pre-fire plan has failed
B. Considering the tactical purpose of the aircraft
C. Fire consumes the inside of the aircraft
D. Munitions have become involved in a fire - Correct Answer
Before driving on a runway, remember to: - questions and answers-A. Contact the control tower
only if aircraft are present on the runway
B. Contract the control tower on emergency response only
C. Place a spotter on the runway for better visibility
, D. Contact the control tower or other airfield control authority to gain clearance - Correct Answer
During a pump and roll, a fire stream is continuously produced: - questions and answers-A.
After the apparatus has rolled into position
B. While the ARFF apparatus is in motion - Correct Answer
C. Only with the gear selector in neutral
D. Only with the gear selector in reverse
During fire fighting operations, an ARFF apparatus's on-board tank is typically replenished
through: - questions and answers-A. Drafting
B. Shuttle operations
C. Resupply operations - Correct Answer
D. Hydrants
During the expansion and drainage test, note and record the level of accumulated solution in the
bottom of the cylinder every - questions and answers-A. 15 seconds
B. 45 seconds
C. 30 seconds - Correct Answer
D. 60 seconds
For the handline nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to form a - questions and
answers-A. 30 degree angle with the horizontal
B. 45 degree angle with the vertical - Not Correct
C. 35 degree angle with the horizontal
D. 40 degree angle with the vertical
Halogenated agents are: - questions and answers-A. Non-conductive and corrosive
B. Conductive and non-corrosive
C. Non-conductive and non-corrosive - Correct Answer
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