This chapter discusses aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) apparatus. It explains that airports are categorized based on factors like aircraft size and daily departures, which determines the number and types of ARFF vehicles required. The chapter describes various types of ARFF apparatus and their features, including fire suppression equipment, safety systems, and methods for resupplying water and foam. It stresses the importance of ARFF vehicles being well-maintained and operational during airport operations.
21. WARNING
Do not drive an ARFF vehicle at faster
speeds when tires are inflated
inadequately or with different pressures.
An accident may occur resulting in
injury or death to personnel and vehicle
damage.
8–21
22. Driver’s enhanced visions system
(DEVS) allows safer, quicker
responses under adverse conditions.
8–22
FLIR camera
In-cab screen
27. REVIEW QUESTION
How does the Driver’s Enhanced
Vision System (DEVS) aid apparatus
drivers
in vision-impairing conditions?
8–27
28. Describe types of fire suppression
equipment found on ARFF apparatus.
Learning Objective 4
8–28
29. Many fire pumps on ARFF vehicles
can deliver large quantities of water
to the fire fighting system.
8–29
30. ARFF vehicles should have one or
more turrets for mass application of
extinguishing agents.
8–30
(Cont.)
31. ARFF vehicles should have one or
more turrets for mass application of
extinguishing agents.
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32. Handlines on ARFF apparatus must
be equipped with pattern and
shutoff nozzles.
8–32
36. CAUTION
Pumping and rolling while a boom is
elevated and/or rotated may cause the
apparatus to tip or roll. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions on proper
boom operations.
8–36
37. A high reach extendable turret
(HRET) can place the stream where
it can best attack the fire.
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38. CAUTION
When equipped with a top-mounted
HRET, ARFF apparatus may have a
higher center of gravity than other ARFF
vehicles. Driver/operators may need to
compensate for this when driving.
8–38
43. Identify methods of resupplying
extinguishing agent to an ARFF
apparatus.
Learning Objective 5
8–43
44. All ARFF vehicles should have the
ability to quickly resupply with both
water and foam concentrate.
8–44
45. There are several methods of
supplying water to an ARFF
apparatus.
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46. CAUTION
The topside of ARFF apparatus may be
slippery. Use caution when walking on
top of the apparatus.
8–46
47. CAUTION
When filling from a pumper, use caution
so as to not over-pressurize the piping
or water tank of the ARFF apparatus, as
this could cause the tank to rupture.
8–47
55. These objectives are measured in Skill
Sheets 8-1 – 8-3.
These sheets can be found in the
curriculum package.
This checklist corresponds with the
skill steps beginning on p. 344 of the
manual.
Learning Objectives 7-9
8–55
56. • ARFF departments should consider all
applicable regulations and standards
when designing ARFF apparatus and
take an all-hazards approach to
determine which support vehicles and
equipment are necessary.
Summary
8–56
(Cont.)
57. • ARFF jurisdictions must provide
adequate resources and establish
agreements with other agencies as
necessary.
Summary
8–57
(Cont.)
58. • ARFF departments should ensure
personnel are proficient with ARFF
vehicle operations and have thorough
understanding of each assigned
vehicle.
Summary
8–58