ARFF Chapter 2
What color airport lights are used to outline the edges of runways, to identify runway centerlines, and to denote vehicular traffic areas on ramps? blue green white yellow
white (pg44)(2.15)
If the displaced threshold area on the runway is not suitable for taxi, takeoff, and rollout, it will be marked with: orange stars white arrows a large red x yellow chevrons
yellow chevrons (pg47)(2.20)
Markings that use two side-by-side alternating dashed white lines to define the edge of the vehicle roadway are called: hold markings edge markings zipper markings envelope markings
zipper markings (pg48)(2.22)
What part of the FAR Part 139 requirements for airport fuel storage and distribution sites may ARFF personnel be asked to fulfill? Fuel transfers Quarterly inspection Weekly maintenance duties Fuel distribution transfer line testing
Quarterly inspection (pg64)(2.53)
A controlled access area or entry control point that is staffed by a security guard is called a: Security Entry Point (SEP) Security Controlled Access Area (SCAA) Controlled Access Security Area (CASA) Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) (pg62)(2.48)
Which of the following is a true statement about ARFF airport familiarization training? It is not necessary to know the area surrounding the airport. The Incident Commander is responsible for all pre-incident planning. Simulations of incidents and accidents can help prepare ARFF personnel for a variety of challenges. It is not necessary for ARFF personnel to know the airport structures because structural fires are handled by local fire departments.
Simulations of incidents and accidents can help prepare ARFF personnel for a variety of challenges. (pg40)(2.1)
An airport classified "A" by the FAA or level"2" by the NFPA and ICAO will see traffic from: Any size cargo aircraft. Smaller passenger aircraft. Very large military aircraft. Very large passenger aircraft.
Smaller passenger aircraft. (pg42)(2.5)
What has been removed from most airports, making it necessary for ARFF personnel to identify alternate routes of travel for ARFF apparatus responding off airport? bridges service roads designation isolation areas breakaway/frangible fences and gates
breakaway/frangible fences and gates (pg62)(2.49)
What is the term for an airport that has operating towers with air traffic controllers who manage aircraft movement in the air and on the ground? staffed airport managed airport controlled airport operational airport
controlled airport (pg40)(2.3)
Which marker system is usually located in the center of the airport, contains a windsock, and identifies the appropriate landing pattern? pattern zone weather zone windsock circle segmented circle
segmented circle (pg51)(2.28)
If extinguishers are bought to the servicing area prior to the refueling operation, they should be stationed within 100 feet (30m) of the aircraft being serviced ad should be kept: upwind crosswind downwind out of the wind
upwind (pg67)(2.63)
How far apart should edge markers be placed on airport roadways where heavy snow may accumulate and obscure road/terrain interfaces? 10 feet (3m) 30 feet (9m) 50 feet (15m) 75 feet (23m)
30 feet (9m) (pg 60)(2.43)
Open flames should be strictly controlled or prohibited within _ of any aircraft fueling operation. 10 feet (3m) 30 feet (9m) 50 feet (15m) 70 feet (21m)
50 feet (15m)(pg67)(2.61)
NFPA 403 states that the first responding ARFF vehicle must arrive within _ to any point within the Rapid Response Area (RRA) that is located on the airport property. 2 minutes 4 minutes 8 minutes 16 minutes
4 minutes (pg53)(2.32)
During periods of elevated threat levels, parked emergency vehicles should maintain a minimum distance of _ to make it more difficult for criminals or terrorists to conceal themselves. 10 feet (3m) 20 feet (6m) 30 feet (9m) 40 feet (12m)
10 feet (3m) (pg61)(2.47)
For normal ramp area protection, extinguishers may be located approximately midway between gate positions, with less than _ between them. 10 feet (3m) 50 feet (15m) 100 feet (30m) 150 feet (46m)
100 feet (30m) (pg67)(2.64)
There is always difference of _ degrees between the opposite ends of the same runway. 45 90 180 360
180 (pg43) (2.10)
How wide is a typical runway safety area that serves large jet aircraft? 25 feet (7.5m) 100 feet (30m) 250 feet (75m) 500 feet (150m)
250 feet (75m) (pg43)(2.12)
The Critical Rescue and Fire Fighting Access Area (CRFFAA) is a rectangle surrounding any runway that extends how many feet beyond each end of the runway? 500 feet (152m) 1,075 feet (328m) 1,650 feet (500m) 3,300 feet (1000m)
3,300 feet (1000m) (pg53)(2.34)
Both the Rapid Response Area (RRA) and the Critical Rescue and Firefighting Access Area (CRFFAA) have a width of _ from each side of the runway centerline. 500 feet (152m) 1,075 feet (328m) 1,650 feet (500m) 3,300 feet (1000m)
500 feet (152m) (pg53)(2.33)
NFPA 407 requires fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of _ where fuel flows exceed 200 gym (750 l/min). 10-B 20-B 40-B 80-B
80-B
Which of the following is true statement regarding the positioning of the ARFF station on the airport? To reduce confusion, there is never more than one station. Strategically located stations will always be on the perimeter of the airport. Access roads leading from the fire station to the runway should be as direct as possible with few turns. Airport fire stations should be located in a secluded location that will be less likely to experience collateral damage during an accident.
Access roads leading from the fire station to the runway should be as direct as possible with few turns. (pg68)(2.66)
What process equalizes the electrostatic potential between the fueling vehicle and the aircraft or loading facility during fueling operations? Bonding Grounding Ventilating Discharging
Bonding (pg66)(2.60)
Which of the following is a soft-concrete bed designed to prevent aircraft from overrunning runways that end close to busy roads or densely populated areas? Clear Zone (CZ) Accident Potential Zone (APZ) Runway End Safety Areas (RESA) Engineered Material Arresting Systems (EMAS)
Engineered Material Arresting Systems (EMAS) (PG56)(2.39)
Well, drafting pits, pumps, storage tanks, water distribution mains, and fire hydrants are examples of which type of water supply? Mobile water supply Fixed system water supply Pre-designated water supply Automatic distribution water supply
Fixed system water supply (pg63)(2.51)
What is the term used to describe items that can be sucked into the intakes of jet engines and cause considerable damage? Live Animal Hazards (LAH) Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Loose Clothing Hazards (LCH) Small Penetrating Objects (SPO)
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) (pg61)(2.46)
What is a "dead man rope" used for? Pulling bodies from wreckage. Pulling disabled aircraft vehicles off the runway. Equalizing static electrical charges on mobile fuel tanks. Holding open a spring-loaded valve during fueling operations.
Holding open a spring-loaded valve during fueling operations. (pg64)(2.55)
According to the NFPA 403, what two areas for emergency response should be identified on the grip map used by ARFF personnel? Daily Traffic Patterns (DTP) and Runway End Safety Areas (RESA). Rapid Response Area (RRA) and Critical Rescue and Fire Fighting Access Areas (CRFFAA). On Airport Response Patterns (OARP) and Automatic/Mutual Aid Response Patterns (A/MARP). Ambulance and Emergency Medical Response Route (AEMRR) and Mutual Aid Agency Response Route (MAARR)
Rapid Response Area (RRA) and Critical Rescue and Fire Fighting Access Areas (CRFFAA). (pg52-53)(2.31)
What color marking is commonly used at airports to designate restricted areas such as fire lanes and no-entry areas? Red Blue White Yellow
Red (pg46)(2.17)
When responding to an aircraft fire at gate areas, responders should do which of the following in order to allow smoke and/or gases to escape the aircraft and not enter the terminal? Retract the jetway eyebrow. Set up fans to extract the smoke. Move the aircraft to an isolated area. Close all doors within the airport terminal.
Retract the jetway eyebrow. (pg55)(2.37)
Which hold position markings consist of four yellow lines- two solid and two dashed - which extend across the entire width of the taxiway before a runway? Taxiway divider hold marking. Runway hold position marking. Inclement weather hold area marking. Non-movement area boundary marking.
Runway hold position marking. (pg46)(2.19)
Which type of airport sign has a white inscription on a red background? Location signs Direction signs Destination signs Runway hold position signs
Runway hold position signs (pg49)(2.24)
During aircraft fueling operations, grounding to a static ground electrode in the pavement is: Dangerous Required by NFPA An ineffective method for equalizing static electrical charges Sometimes requested by the career, airport regulations, or military regulations.
Sometimes requested by the career, airport regulations, or military regulations. (pg65)(2.56)
Runway numbers are determined by: The width of the runway. The types of planes allowed to use the runway. The order in which the runway was built at the airport. Taking the nearest compass bearing relative to magnetic north and routing to the nearest 10 degrees.
Taking the nearest compass bearing relative to magnetic north and routing to the nearest 10 degrees. (pg43)(2.9)
Which of the following BEST describes why it is important to know the airport's index designation? The airport's index affects fire protection requirements. The airport's index indicates its riskier terrorist attacks. The airport's index affects the flight patterns of all aircraft. The airport's index determines if it is a controlled or uncontrolled airport.
The airport's index affects fire protection requirements. (pg41)(2.4)
Which of the following is true regarding on-airport navigational aids (NAVAIDs)? ARFF vehicles have no effect on these devices. Airport firefighters use them frequently and should understand how they work in detail. ARFF personnel do not use them, so they do not need to be able to identify them or locate them. The presence of ARFF vehicles within the operating locations of some navigational aids may interfere with their signals
The presence of ARFF vehicles within the operating locations of some navigational aids may interfere with their signals (pg58)(2.42)
Which of the following BEST describes why ARFF personnel should be familiar with all parts of the airport and the area immediately surrounding the airport? To gain federal funding. For certification purposes. To support rapid response. In case mutual aid is unavailable.
To support rapid response. (pg40)(2.2)
Which of the following is a common mobile water supply system? Fire hydrants Storage tanks Water tankers/tenders Water distribution mains
Water tankers/tenders (pg63)(2.52)
What color are the "guard lights" that identify the locations of hold bars on the airport ramp, taxiways, and runways? Red Blue White Yellow
Yellow (pg44)(2.16)
What color marking is commonly used at airports to designate Instrument Landing System (ILS) critical areas? Red Blue White Yellow
Yellow (pg46)(2.18)
Which type of marking requires all vehicles to stop at the mandatory stop sign and yield to all moving aircraft? Yield markings Zipper markings Envelope markings Threshold markings
Zipper markings (pg48)(2.23)
Taxiways are define paths on airports that are established for: aircraft foot traffic ARFF apparatus airport personnel
aircraft (pg56)(2.40)
What is the key factor in determining the most appropriate response route for ARFF vehicles on the airport? airport layout driver preference equipment needed personnel availability
airport layout (pg51)(2.27)
Flammable and hazardous chemicals for painting and stripping operations are most likely to be found in: jetways terminals airport maintenance facilities the Rapid Response Area (RRA)
airport maintenance facilities (pg55)(2.38)
Which factor is MOST important to consider when determining response routes for apparatus and fuel drainage direction when a spill occurs? wind speed airport topography location of terminals distance to mutual aid agencies
airport topography (pg54)(2.35)
In order to know the aircraft's position in relation to the airport runway during inbound emergencies, ARFF personnel must understand the: airport's index rating airport's traffic patterns airport's taxiway designators wind speed typical to the region
airport's traffic patterns (pg42)(2.6)
ARFF personnel should not park apparatus _ an aircraft at a terminal gate. beside behind within 300 feet (90m) within 150 feet (45m)
behind (pg60) (2.45)
What color lights or reflective markers are used to outline taxiways? Blue lights Green lights White lights Yellow lights
blue lights (pg44)(2.14)
What area is designed for temporary parking of aircraft experiencing problems with hazardous cargo, hot brakes, weapons malfunctions or terroristic activity? terminal clear zone segmented circle designated isolation area
designated isolation area (pg63)(2.50)
The flight path that is parallel to the landing runway in the direction opposite to landing is called the: base leg crosswind leg downwind leg final approach leg
downwind leg (pg42)(2.7)
Knowledge of airport topography can help predict: fire spread flight patterns weather patterns aircraft accidents
fire spread (pg54)(2.36)
A pre-designated area that allows an aircraft to run its engines to warm up or to make sure they are functioning properly is called a: runway taxiway safety area run-up area
run-up area (pg56)(2.41)
Which of the following represents the number one fire prevention consideration at airports? arson terrorism aircraft crashes fueling operations
fueling operations (pg64)(2.54)
Which of the following would be the MOST accurate method for expressing the position of the emergency scene? grid system cardinal directions a runway marking system local law enforcement code system
grid system (pg52)(2.30)
Which signs provide pilots with details such as applicable radio frequencies or noise-abatement procedures? critical signs information signs airport particular signs mandatory communication signs
information signs (pg49)(2.26)
Aircraft take off and land: facing west into the wind with the wind facing the wind
into the wind (pg43)(2.8)
In the event of a summer fuel spill, ARFF personnel must know the locations of the _ on the Glycol containment tanks in order to keep the fuel from entering the storm water system. drains spouts isolation valves storage compartments
isolation valves (pg68)(2.65)
When naming runways, what do airports use to distinguish between parallel runways? letters numbers cardinal direction names of presidents
letters (pg43)(2.11)
Complete, up-to-date copies of grid maps used by ARFF personnel should be furnished to: all pilots all local media outlets local public works agencies local law enforcement agencies
local law enforcement agencies (pg52)(2.29)
Which type of airport sign has a yellow inscription on a black background? location signs direction signs destination signs runway hold position signs
location signs (pg49)(2.25)
In the U.S., the radio-controlled system that can be used to adjust runway and other airport lighting via specific aeronautical radio frequency is called: pilot-controlled lighting aeronautic radio lighting ATC Radio Controlled Lighting (ATCRCL) Aircraft Radio Control of Airdrome Lighting (ARCAL)
pilot-controlled lighting (pg44)(2.13)
Which of the following is the BEST option if ARFF apparatus and personnel are not capable of meeting required response times during ARFF operations? drive faster purchase faster vehicles build new access roads throughout the airport pre-position some personnel at standby locations
pre-position some personnel at standby locations (pg70)(2.67)
What areas tend to be the most congested on the airport? runways taxiways service roads ramps/aprons
ramps/aprons (pg60)(2.44)
An envelope is an area on a ramp or at a gate or jetway that is designated by: red and white lines red and white chevrons yellow and orange lines yellow and orange chevrons
red and white lines (pg48)(2.21)
Which of the following is one method used to load fuel onto aircraft? single point fueling connections tail-end area fueling connections under-the-belly fueling connections multi-point over-wing fueling connections
single point fueling connections (pg65)(2.57)
An essential safety consideration during fueling operations is to control: fuel flow density static electricity build-up dust or ice crystals in the air humidity levels at the fueling station
static electricity build-up (pg66) (2.59)
Aircraft fuel wing tanks vent: through the tail beneath the fuselage to the opposite wing on top of the fuselage
to the opposite wing (pg66)(2.58)