INDIANA FIRE FIGHTER MANDATORY TEST
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
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
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
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.
By watching the discharge from the chainsaw, a firefighter can determine the condition
of the chain. If a firefighter sees dust when using a chainsaw, it means the chain is
__________________. - Answer -Dull
When using a chain saw ti cut a ventilation hole, a firefighter should use the
____________ of the chain. - Answer -Tip
A "live saw" means that the saw is _______________. - Answer -Running
Cutting with an axe is as much _____________ as it is strength. - Answer -Hand-eye
coordination
Spreading your feet will help to ______________. - Answer -Center your body weight
Allow ______________ to do the work when using an axe. - Answer -The weight of the
axe
When swinging an axe, concentrate on _______________. - Answer -Accuracy
Cutting, striking, pushing, pulling, and prying are all examples of
___________________? - Answer -Various tasks tools can accomplish on the
fireground
Effectively used tools become ______________ of/to a firefighter's body. - Answer -
Extensions
The primary role of the axe is to ____________________. - Answer -Cut
A pick-head axe has how many cutting bits? - Answer -One
The ideal weight for a pick-head axe is ___________________. - Answer -8 pounds
Common terms for a ________________ saw are cut-off saw, demolition saw, or rotary
saw. - Answer -Rotary
Portable Ladders should be visually inspected ________________. - Answer -Monthly
When inspecting portable ladders, check the rungs to ensure that
__________________ - Answer -None are bent, loose or gouged
The hooks on the roof ladders should operate freely and have ends that are
____________________ - Answer -Sharp
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
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
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
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.
By watching the discharge from the chainsaw, a firefighter can determine the condition
of the chain. If a firefighter sees dust when using a chainsaw, it means the chain is
__________________. - Answer -Dull
When using a chain saw ti cut a ventilation hole, a firefighter should use the
____________ of the chain. - Answer -Tip
A "live saw" means that the saw is _______________. - Answer -Running
Cutting with an axe is as much _____________ as it is strength. - Answer -Hand-eye
coordination
Spreading your feet will help to ______________. - Answer -Center your body weight
Allow ______________ to do the work when using an axe. - Answer -The weight of the
axe
When swinging an axe, concentrate on _______________. - Answer -Accuracy
Cutting, striking, pushing, pulling, and prying are all examples of
___________________? - Answer -Various tasks tools can accomplish on the
fireground
Effectively used tools become ______________ of/to a firefighter's body. - Answer -
Extensions
The primary role of the axe is to ____________________. - Answer -Cut
A pick-head axe has how many cutting bits? - Answer -One
The ideal weight for a pick-head axe is ___________________. - Answer -8 pounds
Common terms for a ________________ saw are cut-off saw, demolition saw, or rotary
saw. - Answer -Rotary
Portable Ladders should be visually inspected ________________. - Answer -Monthly
When inspecting portable ladders, check the rungs to ensure that
__________________ - Answer -None are bent, loose or gouged
The hooks on the roof ladders should operate freely and have ends that are
____________________ - Answer -Sharp
