INDIANA FIRE FIGHTER MANDATORY EXAM
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+
The PASS will activate in what two modes?
Manual & motion-activation
What are some contaminates that can get on our PPE?
Carcinogens, Hydrocarbons, Blood-borne pathogens
The steel shank in turnout boots offers protection to what part of the foot?
Bottom
When should a full inspection of your PPE take place?
After every alarm, After cleaning, Prior to cleaning
While doffing______________.
,Perform a quick inspection of any component you feel you might have damaged or
contaminated
The hood is to worn under the SCBA facepiece.
False
NFPA ______ covers Structural PPE.
1971
The three layers of the pants & coat ensemble are the heat-resistant layer, the
moister barrier, and the __________.
Thermal liner
The drag rescue device (DRD) in the turnout coat is designed for
__________________.
Pulling a firefighter to safety on the floor or ground
A signal that your gear is superheated is the ____________.
Off-gassing your PPE exhibits
,When donning PPE _____________________.
Don your hood prior to your coat
The drag rescue device (DRD) is suitable to attach a rope system for lowering a
fallen firefighter.
False
AD
What level of hazmat protection does structural PPE provide?
Level D
Which of the following are the three layers of Structural PPE?
Outer Shell, Moisture barrier, Thermal barrier
What is the highest level of Hazmat PPE available?
Level A
, Helmet face shields, or flip-downs, provide what level of eye protection?
Secondary
When removing superheated gear, one step is to ____________.
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.
True
Wildland & brush gear is the same as structural PPE.
False
When worn correctly, your ________offers the best protection against harm from
the forces and elements.
PPE
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+
The PASS will activate in what two modes?
Manual & motion-activation
What are some contaminates that can get on our PPE?
Carcinogens, Hydrocarbons, Blood-borne pathogens
The steel shank in turnout boots offers protection to what part of the foot?
Bottom
When should a full inspection of your PPE take place?
After every alarm, After cleaning, Prior to cleaning
While doffing______________.
,Perform a quick inspection of any component you feel you might have damaged or
contaminated
The hood is to worn under the SCBA facepiece.
False
NFPA ______ covers Structural PPE.
1971
The three layers of the pants & coat ensemble are the heat-resistant layer, the
moister barrier, and the __________.
Thermal liner
The drag rescue device (DRD) in the turnout coat is designed for
__________________.
Pulling a firefighter to safety on the floor or ground
A signal that your gear is superheated is the ____________.
Off-gassing your PPE exhibits
,When donning PPE _____________________.
Don your hood prior to your coat
The drag rescue device (DRD) is suitable to attach a rope system for lowering a
fallen firefighter.
False
AD
What level of hazmat protection does structural PPE provide?
Level D
Which of the following are the three layers of Structural PPE?
Outer Shell, Moisture barrier, Thermal barrier
What is the highest level of Hazmat PPE available?
Level A
, Helmet face shields, or flip-downs, provide what level of eye protection?
Secondary
When removing superheated gear, one step is to ____________.
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.
True
Wildland & brush gear is the same as structural PPE.
False
When worn correctly, your ________offers the best protection against harm from
the forces and elements.
PPE
