Heath/Wellness
ARFF Principles
C-17 Fam
C-5 Fam
F-16 Fam
100

Who is the Health and Safety Officer for Joint Base Charleston Fire Department?

Chief Becker

100

Which side of the aircraft will the first responding crash truck approach for a ground emergency with no exterior fire?

Rescue Side
100

Where should you stand when opening the entry door on the rescue side of the C-17?

To the left, avoiding the stairs that flip down

100

The C-5 has upper seating compartment that can seat how many passengers?

75 (rear facing)

100

The primary danger zone in front of the F-16 aircraft is due in part to what feature?

The radar systems
200

What are the best foods for firefighters to avoid obesity?

natural, whole foods

200

How many IRIT personnel do you need on the exterior of an aircraft in order to safely make entry?

200
How many agent bottles are on the aircraft in total?

Four. 2 per side

200

How do you reach the rear door on a C-5 aircraft?

36 foot extension ladder

200

The danger area for hot brakes on an F-16 extend how many feet from the sides of the aircraft?

300 feet


300

The annual physical fitness test involves a firefighter challenge course, what are three stations from the course?

Hose pull, Tool Carry, Stair/Ladder Climb, Sledge Hammer, Dummy Drag

300

What is the new Foam that is used in all ARFF apparatus that replaced AFFF?

F3, Flourine-free Foam

300

How many oxygen shut-offs are on the C-17?

3 (co-pilots right, loadmaster, hallway)

300

How many T-handles are on a C-5 Aircraft?

6 (4 for engines, 2 for APU)

300

What tool is used to manually remove the canopy of a F-16 aircraft?

1/4" Drive Speed Handle Tool

400

What NFPA covers Health and Safety for fire?

1550 (formerly 1500)

400

When should you attack an interior fire from the rear of the aircraft (for example, the cargo door)?

When all aircraft crew members are accounted for

400

Where is the fuse (row and number) that disconnects the battery power for the C-17 aircraft?

J17

400
How many gallons of JP-8 does a C-5 hold?

51,400 gallons

400

What is the extremely toxic fuel that is used on a F-16 aircraft?

Hydrazine

500

What governmental organization deals with safety in the workplace?

OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

500

To be considered RLS at North Field, how many gallons of water do we require?

8,634 gallons

500

What is the length of a C-17 Aircraft?

173 feet

500

What is the length of a C-5?

247 feet


500

What is the length of the F-16 aircraft?

49 feet