ARFF *BARF*
What does ARFF stand for?
Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting
What does LOA mean?
Letter of Agreement
List your main gear
Helmet, SCBA Mask & Tank, Gloves, Jacket, Balaclava, Pants, Boots
What buttons have to be engaged prior to spraying water?
Water pump, and turret trigger
Ground Frequency?
121.900
How many Alert codes are there?
4
Alert 1
Alert 2
Alert 3
Alert 4
Alert 3! Do you have clearance without ATCT communication?
No, during Alert 3 the airfield closes
Should you mask up prior to pulling the ARFF Truck out of the bay?
No, you only need to don your mask prior to going into an active fire.
When driving the ARFF Truck and it starts squealing what does that mean?
You are about to flip
UNICOM frequency?
122.950
What Index is our Airport?
B
How often do we have to have Live Burn Training?
Annually
What is the life span of Fire Gear? Excluding vehicles
10 Years
When is pump inspections due and performed on ARFF Trucks?
Daily.
What frequency do you monitor when mutual aid responds?
Ceredo Fire
What does PASS stand for?
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
How long do we have to get from Point A to Point B during an Alert and spray water?
3 Minutes
HOSES. Where are our hand lines located?
Left Side of the truck, First compartment ground level.
What line do you put yourself directly over when parking the ARFF Truck?
The yellow line center of the ARFF bay
What information are you requesting when communicating to the CSR and tower during alerts?
People on board including crew, fuel on board, Runway in use, type of aircraft, and how far away.
How long does ARFF have to be staffed before and after a GA aircraft?
20 minutes
Where does the tower park alert aircraft until we clear it, and what has to be done prior to returning the runway to them?
Taxiway Alpha. Once we clear the aircraft to move it parks on either ramp and we must perform a FOD check before returning service to the control tower.
Should you properly store gear at the beginning of each shift where it is readily available?
Yes, you never know when an emergency will occur.
Where is the water tank shutoff?
Left side, 2nd compartment ground level
Radio Etiquette! How to properly police radio control to prevent multiple individuals keying up at the same time?
To prevent multiple radio users keying at the same time, when in a group use one individual as a radio operator, wait for your call sign, and only key up for important details or questions. If you radio and do not hear a response do not immediately radio again the other operator might be using a different channel to talk to someone and will radio back when they can. If you dont hear anything within 5 mins radio again.