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100

As an ARFF truck approaches an aircraft fire, it can begin discharging agent from a distance using a _________ stream from a turret. 

What is: straight stream 

As the distance diminishes, you can adjust the stream pattern to avoid overshooting 

Ref: pg 301 ARFF 6th Edition 

100

Dry chem can accomplish a rapid fire knockdown, but to prevent flashback, you should immediately apply this to prevent reignition. 

What is apply a foam blanket 

Ref: pg 304 ARFF 6th Edition 

100

_________ are effective for fires involving aircraft engines, electronic gear, and other complex equipment because they easily penetrate inaccessible areas and have good flooding characteristics 

What are halons 

Ref: pg 308 ARFF 6th Edition

100

True or false: Water is an excellent conductor of electricity 

What is TRUE 

Take precautions to avoid electrical shock around energized equipment, this means widening your pattern (fog 30 degree or more) to reduce conductivity 



100

A primary agent is designed for mass application, whereas a complimentary agent is compatible and used in conjunction with a primary agent. 

One example of a complimentary agent is: 

What is: (name one) 

-dry chem 

-CO2

-clean agents 


Ref: pg 282 ARFF 6th Edition

200

Generally, the runoff from foam can have negative impacts on the environment. ARFF personnel should take this precaution when using it

What is:

1. Use the minimum amount of foam needed 

2. Confine and recover foam runoff

200

True or false: 

All dry chemical agents are nonconductive, making them suitable for use on energized electrical equipment 

What is TRUE. 

However, these agents can cause damage to electrical equipment and should be used as a last resort.

Halon or CO2 should be used on electrical equipment or aircraft engines if possible


Ref: pg 303 ARFF Handbook 6th Edition

200

This is why halogens are being phased out

What is because it depletes the O-Zone layer


Ref: pg 308 ARFF 6th Edition

200

True or false: water can push burning fuel away from an aircraft so a rescue can be attempted AND can potentially increase the size of a Class B fuel fire

What is TRUE

Both outcomes are possible, so this must be considered when using only water as an extinguishing agent. Be mindful of where you are pushing fuel. 


200

You must do this to fuel-saturated areas to prevent flashback (re-ignition of fuel or vapors)

What is cover with foam and reapply as necessary to maintain foam blanket 

300

True or false: foam can be mixed with fresh water, brackish water, or saltwater 

What is TRUE 

You can use foam & draft if necessary 


Ref: pg 290 ARFF 6th Edition 

300

The terms 'dry chem' and 'dry powder' are often incorrectly used interchangeably. 

Dry chem agents are used for Class A, B or C fires, whereas dry POWDER agents are used for Class __ fires only.

What is Class D fires 

Class D DRY POWDER is for combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, and aluminum

Adding DRY CHEM can cause a violent reaction or intensify the fire as the chemicals work as fuel for the fire 

Ref: pg 303 ARFF Handbook 6th Edition



300

True or false: halogenated vapor conducts electricity 


What is FALSE

Halons are non-conductive and safe to use on energized equipment 

Ref: pg 308 ARFF 6th Edition 

300

In what ways can water (alone) can be used on an aircraft fire: 

What are: (name one) 

- Cooling the aircraft fuselage

- Cooling hot pieces of wreckage 

- Providing a heat shield for passengers and ARFF personnel 

- Controlling spot fires 

Ref: pg 283 ARFF 6th Edition 

300

This person turned 32 today 

Who is Trevor

400

Name 2 of the 4 ways foam extinguishes fires

What are: 

- Separating (Creates barrier between fuel & fire)

- Cooling (lowers temp of fuel/adjacent surfaces) 

- Smothering (prevents air from reaching fuel)

- Penetrating (lowers surface tension of water and allows it to penetrate Class A materials)


Ref: pg 283 ARFF 6th Edition

400

Generally, complementary agents such as dry chem are not as effective as primary agents (water/foam) because they are prone to flashback. 

However, fires in wheel wells, engine nacelles, interior walls, and compartments can use _________ as the primary agent (since these are specialized fires). 

What is dry chem 


Ref: pg 281 ARFF 6th Edition 

400

This how halons extinguish fire (method)

It chemically interrupts/inhibits the chain reaction of combustion 

Ref: pg 308 ARFF 6th Edition

400

This is one inherent hazard when using water on the interior of an aircraft (since water extinguishes by absorbing heat)

What is: it can create steam and completely fill up confined/unventilated spaces which can cause significant steam burns to occupants and ARFF personnel 


Ref: pg 283 ARFF 6th Edition 

400

Who is the self-proclaimed "best skier" on Green Team? 

Who is Paul Buckingham 

500

This is the difference between aspirating and non-aspirating foam nozzles 

Aspirating nozzles draw air into the foam stream through the sides of the nozzle to aerate the solution and produce a longer-lasting finished foam 

Non-aspirating nozzles (or regular fog nozzle) mix air with the foam solution "in flight" (not as effective) 

500

When discharged into a fire, dry chemicals inhibit the fire's chemical chain reaction, thereby extinguishing the agent. 

Dry chem agents are extremely effective for hydrocarbon fuel fires such as: 

What are: (name one) 

- Three-dimensional fires 

- Running fuel fires 

- Hydraulic fires 


Ref: pg 302 ARFF Handbook 6th Edition

500

What mode does the Red 3 piercing nozzle need to be in to expel halon extinguishing agent? 

What is NOT pierce ("volume") & make sure roof turret is pointed away 


Ref: Paul Swann

500

Most aircraft and vehicle fuels are hydrophobic. Hydrophobic means: 

What is: incapable of mixing with water

500

Out of Amanda and Charity, this person is most likely to win in a fight or boxing match

Who is Charity 

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