Training Bulletin 47 ARFF Procedures

Question 1

What is the first consideration of ARFF firefighting?

Answer 1

Prompt rescue work

Question 2

During ARFF firefighting, in what ways should leaking fuel be controlled?

Answer 2

• shut off valves

- pinch or plug broken fuel lines

Question 3

In ARFF firefighting, what consideration should be used when mass application of an extinguishing agent is needed but water is limited?

Answer 3

Fog nozzle with 1 1/2 inch hose

Question 4

During ARFF incidents, what should be done to spilled but not ignited fuel?

Answer 4

Blanket with foam

Question 5

The two most prevalent types of aircraft accidents are high impact and low impact.
What are the primary objectives for both incidents?

Answer 5

Low impact : rescue of occupants is the primary consideration

High impact : In most high impact crashes, rescue is highly improbable. Fire control is principally sought to protect exposed properties and to preserve evidence