INDIANA FIRE FIGHTER EXAM 2025/2026 /300+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
The PASS will activate in what two modes? - answer-Manual & motion-
activation
What are some contaminates that can get on our PPE? - answer-Carcinogens,
Hydrocarbons, Blood-borne pathogens
The steel shank in turnout boots offers protection to what part of the foot? -
answer-Bottom
When should a full inspection of your PPE take place? - answer-After every
alarm, After cleaning, Prior to cleaning
While doffing______________. - answer-Perform a quick inspection of any
component you feel you might have damaged or contaminated
The hood is to worn under the SCBA facepiece. - answer-False
NFPA ______ covers Structural PPE. - answer-1971
The three layers of the pants & coat ensemble are the heat-resistant layer, the
moister barrier, and the __________. - answer-Thermal liner
,The drag rescue device (DRD) in the turnout coat is designed for
__________________. - answer-Pulling a firefighter to safety on the floor or
ground
A signal that your gear is superheated is the ____________. - answer-Off-
gassing your PPE exhibits
When donning PPE _____________________. - answer-Don your hood prior to
your coat
The drag rescue device (DRD) is suitable to attach a rope system for lowering a
fallen firefighter. - answer-False
What level of hazmat protection does structural PPE provide? - answer-Level D
Which of the following are the three layers of Structural PPE? - answer-Outer
Shell, Moisture barrier, Thermal barrier
What is the highest level of Hazmat PPE available? - answer-Level A
Helmet face shields, or flip-downs, provide what level of eye protection? -
answer-Secondary
,When removing superheated gear, one step is to ____________. - answer-
Open your coat as wide as possible and roll the coat and SCBA out and off your
shoulders.
Most bunker boots are placed in pants for quick and efficient donning. -
answer-True
Wildland & brush gear is the same as structural PPE. - answer-False
When worn correctly, your ________offers the best protection against harm
from the forces and elements. - answer-PPE
Thermal Protective Performance for Structural PPE measures _____________.
- answer-The amount of heat transfer from one layer of the garment to
another.
What type on gear is designed for use in high angle, trench, or collapse rescue
situations? - answer-Technical Rescue PPE
NFPA requires all PPE to be formally inspected, cleaned, and repaired, if
needed, a minimum of _________ times a year to prevent the buildup of
contaminates. - answer-Two
Before stowing your PPE ---- whether in locker, bag, or compartment on
apparatus ------_____________. - answer-Make sure all components are
completely dry
, The chinstrap must be worn at all times, regardless of how the helmet is fitted
to the head. - answer-True
When performing pick-head axe maintenance,
__________________________. - answer-Do not over sharpen
When performing maintenance on bolt cutters, _________________________.
- answer-Wipe entire tool with light oil.
When performing maintenance on a flat-head axe, __________________. -
answer-Remove all paint from the axe head.
When using a chain saw to ventilate a roof, you should ________________. -
answer-Plunge the saw only a few inches into the material,
Bring saw to full RPM's before you plunge into the material,
Hold the saw in an almost vertical position.
Reciprocating saws are generally used by firefighters for _______________. -
answer-Vehicle and machinery extrication.
The recommended minimum distance that firefighters should maintain
between themselves and another firefighter operating a saw is ___________. -
answer-10 feet
The most important safety factor a saw operator must observe after cutting
with a rotary saw is ________________. - answer-Stop the blade from rotating.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
The PASS will activate in what two modes? - answer-Manual & motion-
activation
What are some contaminates that can get on our PPE? - answer-Carcinogens,
Hydrocarbons, Blood-borne pathogens
The steel shank in turnout boots offers protection to what part of the foot? -
answer-Bottom
When should a full inspection of your PPE take place? - answer-After every
alarm, After cleaning, Prior to cleaning
While doffing______________. - answer-Perform a quick inspection of any
component you feel you might have damaged or contaminated
The hood is to worn under the SCBA facepiece. - answer-False
NFPA ______ covers Structural PPE. - answer-1971
The three layers of the pants & coat ensemble are the heat-resistant layer, the
moister barrier, and the __________. - answer-Thermal liner
,The drag rescue device (DRD) in the turnout coat is designed for
__________________. - answer-Pulling a firefighter to safety on the floor or
ground
A signal that your gear is superheated is the ____________. - answer-Off-
gassing your PPE exhibits
When donning PPE _____________________. - answer-Don your hood prior to
your coat
The drag rescue device (DRD) is suitable to attach a rope system for lowering a
fallen firefighter. - answer-False
What level of hazmat protection does structural PPE provide? - answer-Level D
Which of the following are the three layers of Structural PPE? - answer-Outer
Shell, Moisture barrier, Thermal barrier
What is the highest level of Hazmat PPE available? - answer-Level A
Helmet face shields, or flip-downs, provide what level of eye protection? -
answer-Secondary
,When removing superheated gear, one step is to ____________. - answer-
Open your coat as wide as possible and roll the coat and SCBA out and off your
shoulders.
Most bunker boots are placed in pants for quick and efficient donning. -
answer-True
Wildland & brush gear is the same as structural PPE. - answer-False
When worn correctly, your ________offers the best protection against harm
from the forces and elements. - answer-PPE
Thermal Protective Performance for Structural PPE measures _____________.
- answer-The amount of heat transfer from one layer of the garment to
another.
What type on gear is designed for use in high angle, trench, or collapse rescue
situations? - answer-Technical Rescue PPE
NFPA requires all PPE to be formally inspected, cleaned, and repaired, if
needed, a minimum of _________ times a year to prevent the buildup of
contaminates. - answer-Two
Before stowing your PPE ---- whether in locker, bag, or compartment on
apparatus ------_____________. - answer-Make sure all components are
completely dry
, The chinstrap must be worn at all times, regardless of how the helmet is fitted
to the head. - answer-True
When performing pick-head axe maintenance,
__________________________. - answer-Do not over sharpen
When performing maintenance on bolt cutters, _________________________.
- answer-Wipe entire tool with light oil.
When performing maintenance on a flat-head axe, __________________. -
answer-Remove all paint from the axe head.
When using a chain saw to ventilate a roof, you should ________________. -
answer-Plunge the saw only a few inches into the material,
Bring saw to full RPM's before you plunge into the material,
Hold the saw in an almost vertical position.
Reciprocating saws are generally used by firefighters for _______________. -
answer-Vehicle and machinery extrication.
The recommended minimum distance that firefighters should maintain
between themselves and another firefighter operating a saw is ___________. -
answer-10 feet
The most important safety factor a saw operator must observe after cutting
with a rotary saw is ________________. - answer-Stop the blade from rotating.
