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IFSTA 7th edition - Midterm Questions
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Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous
nonfire gases and vapors, so firefighters must:
Ans: wear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the
atmosphere is safe.
If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to:
Ans: arrange the SCBA so it can be donned without removing
your seat belt.
Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is
accurate?
Ans: The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier
must always be worn together.
A daily/weekly inspection of SCBA should include:
Ans: a check of the regulator and facepiece.
How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters?
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Ans: Slows breathing and extends the time it takes to deplete
air in the SCBA cylinder
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure
hose attached to one end?
Ans: Air cylinder
Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection
against airborne pathogens?
Ans: Surgical masks
Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called:
Ans: exit indicators.
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves:
Ans: must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in
which respiratory protection would be necessary?
Ans: Rescue in a sewer
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In order to stay as safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important
to:
Ans: keep SCBA on and activated until you leave the IDLH area.
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after
use at an incident?
Ans: Look for damage like rips or tears
Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate?
Ans: Changing out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by
either one or two people.
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise
building?
Ans: Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant
fabric that attaches to the helmet?
Ans: Face/neck shroud
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What are mobile fill stations designed to do?
Ans: Refill air cylinders during emergency incidents
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent
compliance label inside each piece of PPE?
Ans: Cleaning precautions
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate?
Ans: PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift and after
every use.
Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in
addition to an SCBA facepiece?
Ans: Helmet faceshield
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced
repairs?
Ans: Report the needed repairs to your supervisor
In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, should NOT be
worn during emergency operations.
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
IFSTA 7th edition - Midterm Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous
nonfire gases and vapors, so firefighters must:
Ans: wear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the
atmosphere is safe.
If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to:
Ans: arrange the SCBA so it can be donned without removing
your seat belt.
Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is
accurate?
Ans: The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier
must always be worn together.
A daily/weekly inspection of SCBA should include:
Ans: a check of the regulator and facepiece.
How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters?
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Ans: Slows breathing and extends the time it takes to deplete
air in the SCBA cylinder
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure
hose attached to one end?
Ans: Air cylinder
Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection
against airborne pathogens?
Ans: Surgical masks
Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called:
Ans: exit indicators.
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves:
Ans: must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in
which respiratory protection would be necessary?
Ans: Rescue in a sewer
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In order to stay as safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important
to:
Ans: keep SCBA on and activated until you leave the IDLH area.
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after
use at an incident?
Ans: Look for damage like rips or tears
Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate?
Ans: Changing out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by
either one or two people.
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise
building?
Ans: Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant
fabric that attaches to the helmet?
Ans: Face/neck shroud
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What are mobile fill stations designed to do?
Ans: Refill air cylinders during emergency incidents
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent
compliance label inside each piece of PPE?
Ans: Cleaning precautions
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate?
Ans: PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift and after
every use.
Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in
addition to an SCBA facepiece?
Ans: Helmet faceshield
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced
repairs?
Ans: Report the needed repairs to your supervisor
In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, should NOT be
worn during emergency operations.
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