IFSTA 7TH EDITION CHAPTER TEST 5 EXAM
PREPARATION PACK 2026 KEY CONCEPTS
AND REVISION NOTES
◉ Which statement regarding the use of fire fighting helmets is
accurate? (188) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. Ear flaps must be folded down, even if wearing a protective hood.
B. Chin strap color and markings indicate a firefighter's rank and
unit.
C. Ear flaps are optional if wearing a protective hood.
D. Chin straps may be worn open or closed..
Answer: A. Ear flaps must be folded down, even if wearing a
protective hood.
◉ During structural fire fighting operations, primary eye protection
is provided by: (189) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. safety glasses.
B. the SCBA facepiece.
C. the protective hood
D. helmet-mounted faceshield..
Answer: B. the SCBA facepiece.
,◉ Which piece of PPE is donned under the helmet and is designed to
protect the neck, ears, and face from exposure to heat, embers, and
debris? (190) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. SCBA facepiece
B. Thermal barrier
C. Protective hood
D. Moisture barrier.
Answer: C. Protective hood
◉ Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is
accurate? (190) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must
always be worn together.
B. At least two of the three coat components must be worn together
in order to provide complete protection.
C. The thermal barrier is required during structural operations, but
should be removed during rescue or extrication operations.
D. The outer shell must be worn at all times, and the additional
layers can be added if the situation requires extra protection..
Answer: A. The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier
must always be worn together.
, ◉ Which component of the protective coat is designed to make
firefighters more visible at night or in low light conditions? (191)
[4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. Collar
B. Wristlets
C. Retroreflective trim
D. Drag Rescue Device.
Answer: C. Retroreflective trim
◉ Protective trousers designed for fire fighting are: (192) [4.1.1,
4.3.2, 4.3.2]
A. constructed from the same fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal
layering used in protective coats.
B. required to be sent to the manufacturer for specialized cleaning
after each use.
C. designed to protect firefighters from extreme fire behavior such
as flashover and rollover.
D. identical to those used in wildland fire fighting and roadway
operations..
Answer: A. constructed from the same fabric, moisture barrier, and
thermal layering used in protective coats.
◉ When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: (192) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. offer minimal protection against heat and embers.
PREPARATION PACK 2026 KEY CONCEPTS
AND REVISION NOTES
◉ Which statement regarding the use of fire fighting helmets is
accurate? (188) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. Ear flaps must be folded down, even if wearing a protective hood.
B. Chin strap color and markings indicate a firefighter's rank and
unit.
C. Ear flaps are optional if wearing a protective hood.
D. Chin straps may be worn open or closed..
Answer: A. Ear flaps must be folded down, even if wearing a
protective hood.
◉ During structural fire fighting operations, primary eye protection
is provided by: (189) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. safety glasses.
B. the SCBA facepiece.
C. the protective hood
D. helmet-mounted faceshield..
Answer: B. the SCBA facepiece.
,◉ Which piece of PPE is donned under the helmet and is designed to
protect the neck, ears, and face from exposure to heat, embers, and
debris? (190) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. SCBA facepiece
B. Thermal barrier
C. Protective hood
D. Moisture barrier.
Answer: C. Protective hood
◉ Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is
accurate? (190) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must
always be worn together.
B. At least two of the three coat components must be worn together
in order to provide complete protection.
C. The thermal barrier is required during structural operations, but
should be removed during rescue or extrication operations.
D. The outer shell must be worn at all times, and the additional
layers can be added if the situation requires extra protection..
Answer: A. The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier
must always be worn together.
, ◉ Which component of the protective coat is designed to make
firefighters more visible at night or in low light conditions? (191)
[4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. Collar
B. Wristlets
C. Retroreflective trim
D. Drag Rescue Device.
Answer: C. Retroreflective trim
◉ Protective trousers designed for fire fighting are: (192) [4.1.1,
4.3.2, 4.3.2]
A. constructed from the same fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal
layering used in protective coats.
B. required to be sent to the manufacturer for specialized cleaning
after each use.
C. designed to protect firefighters from extreme fire behavior such
as flashover and rollover.
D. identical to those used in wildland fire fighting and roadway
operations..
Answer: A. constructed from the same fabric, moisture barrier, and
thermal layering used in protective coats.
◉ When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: (192) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. offer minimal protection against heat and embers.
