Chapter 1 Flashcards
Which of the following organizations was formed over concerns was formed over concerns about the safety of civil aviation in the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 ?
Federal Aviation Administration-FAA
Which of the following organizations published the first standard related to the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) ?
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Significant changes an improvements to civilian Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting ARFF began in the
1960s and 1970s
Which of the following was addressed in the Federal Aviation Regulation part 139, Certification and Operations:Land Airports Serving CAB-Certificated Air Carriers ?
Number of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting apparatus for airports that serve passenger aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopted the term Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) in the mid 1980s, replacing the term:
Crash Fire Rescue (CFR)
Which of the following organizations is involved with the regulations of civil aviation an issues the Federal Aviation Regulation (FARs) ?
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Which of the following organizations is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation an is tasked with determining the probable cause of aircraft accidents ?
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Which of the following has funding for purchase of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles, agents and equipment ?
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Which of the following organizations publishes annual reviews of aircraft accidents, aviation accident databases, and safety reports free of charge ?
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB
Which of the following organizations was established following the events of September 11 ,2001 and is responsible for the security of the national transportation systems in the United States ?
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Which of the following organizations has agents that are responsible for screening passengers and cargo ?
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Which of the following organizations is the largest airline pilot union in the world an represents pilot who fly for United States an Canadian airlines ?
Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA)
Which of the following organizations serves as a professional an fraternal association of international airport, municipal, and military fire and emergency services professionals ?
International Aviation Fire Protection Association (IAFPA)
Which of the following organizations is a global trade organization that represents almost 260 airlines ?
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Which of the following organizations represents the civil aviation regulatory authorities of various European states?
Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)
Which of the following personnel are most likely to be tasked with fire suppression or medical emergencies whole aircraft are in flight ?
Flight attendants
Which of the following organizations is a component of the United Nations ?
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Which of the following organizations investigates civil aircraft accidents and other serious incidents within the United Kingdom
Air Accident Investigations Branch
AAIB
Which of the following organizations is the United Kingdoms regulatory authority for aviation ?
United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Which is the following organizations is the responsible for establishing transportation policies, programs,and goals in Canada ?
Transport Canada (TC)
Which of the following organizations is a non-profit international organization dedicated to the sharing of Aircraft Rescue an Firefighting information ?
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Working Group (ARFFWG)
Which of the following organizations offer or co-sponsor emergency response an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) conferences an is a professional organization for airport management?
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
Which of the following groups provides aircraft “Crash Charts” designed to outline basic information Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) responders need to know relating to specific models of aircraft ?
Aircraft Manufacturers
Job performances requirements identified by the National Fire Protection Association for airport firefighters can be found in:
NFPA 1003
According to NFPA 1003, before a candidate can be certified as an Aircraft Rescue an Firefighter, the candidate must also be certified as a:
Firefighter 1 and 2
Which of the following types of training refers to the initial training received prior to being assigned to a company ?
Cadet (recruit) training
Which of the following types of training refers to learning while performing the day to day work requirements under the supervision of more experienced firefighters ?
On the job training
Which of the following types of training refers to extension programs, conferences short courses, workshops, correspondence courses, or programs in recognized professional schools ?
Special courses and seminars
Which of the following types of training refers to proficiency training such as classroom study, hands-on skills exercises, and live fire drills conducted within the firefighters own fire department ?
In- service training
Which o the following is NOT one of the National Fire Protection Association standards that
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) personnel must meet ?
NFPA 1051
The areas of the airport including terminals, baggage areas, and Parking structures are:
Considered target hazard areas
A recording device on large civilian aircraft that records data such as aircraft speed an is used to assist in accident investigations ?
Digital flight data recorder
A recording device installed in most large civilian aircraft to record crew conversation and is used to assist in accident investigations ?
Cockpit voice recorder
Items a Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter personnel must be familiar with on a military aircraft
Seat-ejections systems
What should a department have in place to mitigate the effects stress imposes on response personnel during an after aviation related accidents ?
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program
What should Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel focus on as a means to remove trapped occupants?
Cabin doors and emergency exits
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel must have proper training in the use protective clothing and :
Positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus SCBA