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When are ARFF personnel responsible for the decision to evacuate the aircraft? never always when a fire is involved only if flight personnel are not functional - ANSWERS-only if flight personnel are not functional (pg23)(1.17) 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 - ANSWERS-perform overhaul operations (pg 32) (1.46) Which organization published the first standard regarding ARFF? Emergency Medical Services Federal Aviation Administration National Fire Protection Association International Civil Aviation Organization - ANSWERS-National Fire Protection Association (pg16)(1.4)
Which two key items help investigation authorities determine the cause of an accident? Aircraft radar system and auxiliary power unit Aircraft radar system and cockpit voice recorder Auxiliary power unit and digital flight data recorder Digital flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder - ANSWERS- Digital flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder (pg29)(1.33) Who is responsible for controlling and extinguishing fires, evacuating aircraft, and performing rescue during an aircraft emergency? ARFF personnel Flight attendants Law enforcement Airport administration - ANSWERS-ARFF personnel (pg23) (1.18) 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. - ANSWERS-Atypically stressful events. (pg30)(1.35)
If casualties are expected. For hazardous materials incidents only. For all drills, exercises, and daily operations. When the incident Commander is a member of the military. - ANSWERS-For all drills, exercises, and daily operations. (pg34) (1.50) What is necessary to remove products of combustion, introduce breathable air into the fuselage, and improve visibility for rescue operations? - ANSWERS-Ventilation Which of the following was formed in the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to address concerns about the safety of civil aviation following a series of midair collisions? Emergency Medical Services Federal Aviation Administration National Fire Protection Association International Civil Aviation Organization - ANSWERS-Federal Aviation Administration (pg15)(1.3) A(n) is responsible for supervising emergency and non-emergency operations, assuming command and initiating the command system, and administering the ARFF program. - ANSWERS-Officer (pg24) Where would ARFF responders go to find "Crash Charts" that provide basic information relating to specific models of aircraft?
Transport Canada (TC) Aircraft Manufacturers Airports Council International (ACI) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - ANSWERS-Aircraft Manufacturers (pg22)(1.15) When a major accident involving fire occurred in the early days of ARFF, the occupants were usually killed by the: flames impact explosion inclement weather - ANSWERS-impact (pg15)(1.2) In most fire departments, who is required to perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance checks? - ANSWERS- Driver/Operator (Pg 34) The ARFF driver/operator is responsible for safety: - ANSWERS- transporting firefighters, apparatus, agent, and equipment (pg 32) What is the result of ARFF personnel staffing dropping below minimum staffing requirements? Reduction of aircraft accidents and possible airport shutdown. Increased training for reduced ARFF staff and possible airport shutdown.
AirDisaster.com Aviation Fire Journal (AFJ) Airport Fire Officers Association (AFOA) - ANSWERS- AirDisaster.com (pg 22) Which of the following BEST describes who is responsible for inspection, limited maintenance, and operation of ARFF apparatus and fire fighting systems during emergency and non-emergency operations? Officer Driver/operator Airport Firefighter Rescue Team Member - ANSWERS-Driver/Operator (pg 24) Which agency ensures that dangerous materials and weapons are not brought onto transportation vehicles? Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) International Air Transport Association (IATA) - ANSWERS- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (pg 19) Which of the following is considered a target hazard area that an airport firefighter must be able to identify? Taxiway Airport exits
Control tower Aircraft maintenance facilities - ANSWERS-Aircraft maintenance facilities (pg 27) The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation tasked with: Securing the national transportation systems within the United States. Developing technical consensus standards, fire training, and public fire education materials. Determining the probable cause of aircraft accidents as well as incidents involving other modes of transportation. Developing and adopting standards and approved practices for international civil aviation that relate to ARFF. - ANSWERS- Determining the probable cause of aircraft accidents as well as incidents involving other modes of transportation. (pg 19)(1.8) What is the purpose of the Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)? To develop and adopt standards and approve practices for international civil aviation. To provide computer-based training programs for recurrent training of airport firefighters. To develop and implement common aviation standards and procedures for various European states. To investigate aircraft accidents including ones that National Transportation Safety Board does not investigate. - ANSWERS-To develop and implement common aviation standards and procedures for various European states. (pg 20)(1.10)
If the aircraft crew is incapacitated, who initiates evacuation? Flight attendants Law enforcements Emergency responders ARFF Incident Commander - ANSWERS-ARFF Incident Commander (pg 23) (1.19) Which agency is MOST similar to the United States' National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)? Transport Canada (TC) Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) Airports Council International (ACI) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - ANSWERS- Transport Canada (TC) (pg 21) (1.14) A task and _ analysis should be conducted and documented to determine adequate staffing levels for ARFF departments. skills aircraft mission resource - ANSWERS-resource (pg 24) (1.21) The need for security at an airport is the responsibility of: ARFF personnel
all airport employees local law enforcement the Transportation Security Administration - ANSWERS-all airport employees (pg 29) (1.30) 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. - ANSWERS-Plan for specific hazards and prepare to mitigate such situations. (pg 29) (1.31) 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. - ANSWERS-Provides free aircraft accident and incident data. (pg 18) (1.7) Which of the following addresses the need for a coordinated and structured response to an emergency situation within local jurisdiction of an airport?
dispatch codes mutual aid protocols - ANSWERS-hand signals (pg 30()(1.38) Complementary extinguishing agents include: water and foam. water and dry chemicals. dry chemicals and clean agents. dry chemicals and dry powders. - ANSWERS-dry chemicals and dry powders. (pg 32)(1.43) Which type of equipment requires training in low visibility environments and using bypass valves? PASS devices Protective clothing thermal imaging cameras self-contained breathing apparatus - ANSWERS-self-contained breathing apparatus (pg 30) (1.34) Which of the following MOST accurately describes the mission of ARFF personnel? Life safety, cost of replacement, and properly trained personnel. Life safety, property conservation, and environmental protection. Incident stabilization, environmental protection, and cost of operation.
Property conservation, cost of replacement, and properly trained personnel. - ANSWERS-Life safety, property conservation, and environmental protection. (pg 14) (1.1) Which of the following BEST describes who is responsible for gaining access into aircraft fuselage, conducting search and rescue, and safely egressing aircraft crew and occupants? Officer Driver/Operator Rescue Team Members Emergency Medical Services personnel - ANSWERS-Rescue Team Members (pg24) (1.23) The mission of the _ is to develop and adopt standards and approved practices for international civil aviation that relate to ARFF, air navigation, unlawful interference of air traffic, and border crossing procedures. International Air Transport Association (IATA) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) International Aviation Fire Protection Association (IAFPA) - ANSWERS-International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (pg20) (1.12) In airport fire fighting, extinguishing agents are divided into which two types? Primary and secondary.
accessing the communication system communication with federal authorities - ANSWERS-removing passangers (pg31)(1.40) Which of the following areas of training would include expedient handling of fire alarms, mutual aid agreements, and getting clearance from the control tower? apparatus driver/operator communications airport familiarization - ANSWERS-communications (ph30)(1.36)
