IFSTA test review #1 Questions With
Correct Answers
What is a function of station and work uniforms?
a. Provide respiratory protection
b. Protect wearer from hazardous materials
c. Provide protection against advanced fire behavior
d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire department - ANSWER-d. Identify wearer as
a member of the fire department
In order to avoid contact burns and heat stress after leaving a heated environment,
firefighters should:
a. thoroughly inspect PPE to check for damage
b. place contaminated PPE in the cab of the apparatus
c. follow rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to cool
d. make sure that the protective trouser and coat do not overlap - ANSWER-c. follow
rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to cool
During structural fire fighting operations, primary eye protection is provided by:
a. safety glasses
b. the SCBA facepiece
c. the protective hood
d. helmet-mounted face shield - ANSWER-b. the SCBA facepiece
Which component of the protective coat is designed to make firefighters more visible at
night or in low light conditions?
a. Collar
b. Wristlets
c. Retroreflective trim
d. Drag Rescue Device - ANSWER-c. Retroreflective trim
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves:
a. offer minimal protection against heat and embers
b. lay flat beneath the wristlets of the protective coat
c. must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat
d. will protect the firefighter from exposure to hazardous materials - ANSWER-c. must
completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat
Which situation would require firefighters to wear hearing protection?
a. Inspecting ladders
b. Operating power tools
,c. Using a fire department radio
d. Attacking an interior structure fire - ANSWER-b. Operating power tools
Which is a safety consideration related to PPE?
a. Never share PPE with another firefighter
b. Always wear protective clothing that fits properly
c. Always wear the protective gloves beneath the coat wristlets
d. Make sure there is no overlap between the coat and trousers - ANSWER-b. Always
wear protective clothing that fits properly
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate?
a. PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift and after every use
b. PPE must be inspected during rehabilitation for incidents lasting more than two hours
c. Individual Firefighters determine their own PPE inspection schedule and guidelines
d. PPE that is not used in firefighting incidents or live fire training can be exempt form
routine inspections - ANSWER-a. PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift and
after every use
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an
incident?
a. Perform a hydrostatic test
b. Perform specialized cleaning
c. Complete a fabric strength test
d. Look for damage like rips or tears - ANSWER-d. Look for damage like rips or tears
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced repairs?
a. Throw the PPE away and order a new set
b. Report the needed repairs to your supervisor
c. Continue using the PPE until more can be purchased
d. Repair the PPE yourself and report it to the supervisor - ANSWER-b. report the
needed repairs to your supervisor
Which type of cleaning can be done at an incident scene by brushing off loose debris
and rinsing the PPE?
a. Routine cleaning
b. Contract cleaning
c. Advanced cleaning
d. Specialized cleaning - ANSWER-a. Routine cleaning
What should be done if an article of protective clothing is damaged beyond repair?
a. It should be removed from service and destroyed
b. It should be returned to the manufacturer for repairs
c. It may be worn until a replacement can be purchased
, d. It may be traded in for a newer model of the same item - ANSWER-a. It should be
removed from service and destroyed
What is an effective way to protect yourself from the health hazards caused by inhaling
smoke and other products of combustion?
a. Exercise daily
b. Eat a healthy diet
c. Wear respiratory protection
d. Schedule annual physical exams - ANSWER-c. Wear respiratory protection
What is the primary type of respiratory protection used in the fire service?
a. Air-purifying respirator(APR)
b. Atmosphere-supplying respirator(ASR)
c. Closed-circuit breathing apparatus(CCBA)
d. High-efficiency particulate air filter(HEPA) - ANSWER-b. Atmosphere-supplying
respirator(ASR)
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in which respiratory
protection would be necessary?
a. Rescue in a sewer
b. Swift water rescue
c. Vehicle extrication
d. High-angle rope rescue - ANSWER-a. Rescue in a sewer
Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous atmospheres, because exposure to
particulate contaminants such as can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular disease
a. carbon dioxide
b. oil or fuel residue
c. ammonium chloride
d. vehicle exhaust emissions - ANSWER-d. vehicle exhaust emissions
Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous non-fire gases and
vapors, so firefighters must:
a. wear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe
b. leave the scene until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe
c. take more frequent rehabilitation breaks if not wearing SCBA
d. spend at least 80 percent of their time at the incident outside of the hot zone -
ANSWER-a. wear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe
Open-circuit SCBA models:
a. provide pure oxygen to the wearer
b. provide compressed air to the wearer
Correct Answers
What is a function of station and work uniforms?
a. Provide respiratory protection
b. Protect wearer from hazardous materials
c. Provide protection against advanced fire behavior
d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire department - ANSWER-d. Identify wearer as
a member of the fire department
In order to avoid contact burns and heat stress after leaving a heated environment,
firefighters should:
a. thoroughly inspect PPE to check for damage
b. place contaminated PPE in the cab of the apparatus
c. follow rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to cool
d. make sure that the protective trouser and coat do not overlap - ANSWER-c. follow
rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to cool
During structural fire fighting operations, primary eye protection is provided by:
a. safety glasses
b. the SCBA facepiece
c. the protective hood
d. helmet-mounted face shield - ANSWER-b. the SCBA facepiece
Which component of the protective coat is designed to make firefighters more visible at
night or in low light conditions?
a. Collar
b. Wristlets
c. Retroreflective trim
d. Drag Rescue Device - ANSWER-c. Retroreflective trim
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves:
a. offer minimal protection against heat and embers
b. lay flat beneath the wristlets of the protective coat
c. must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat
d. will protect the firefighter from exposure to hazardous materials - ANSWER-c. must
completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat
Which situation would require firefighters to wear hearing protection?
a. Inspecting ladders
b. Operating power tools
,c. Using a fire department radio
d. Attacking an interior structure fire - ANSWER-b. Operating power tools
Which is a safety consideration related to PPE?
a. Never share PPE with another firefighter
b. Always wear protective clothing that fits properly
c. Always wear the protective gloves beneath the coat wristlets
d. Make sure there is no overlap between the coat and trousers - ANSWER-b. Always
wear protective clothing that fits properly
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate?
a. PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift and after every use
b. PPE must be inspected during rehabilitation for incidents lasting more than two hours
c. Individual Firefighters determine their own PPE inspection schedule and guidelines
d. PPE that is not used in firefighting incidents or live fire training can be exempt form
routine inspections - ANSWER-a. PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift and
after every use
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an
incident?
a. Perform a hydrostatic test
b. Perform specialized cleaning
c. Complete a fabric strength test
d. Look for damage like rips or tears - ANSWER-d. Look for damage like rips or tears
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced repairs?
a. Throw the PPE away and order a new set
b. Report the needed repairs to your supervisor
c. Continue using the PPE until more can be purchased
d. Repair the PPE yourself and report it to the supervisor - ANSWER-b. report the
needed repairs to your supervisor
Which type of cleaning can be done at an incident scene by brushing off loose debris
and rinsing the PPE?
a. Routine cleaning
b. Contract cleaning
c. Advanced cleaning
d. Specialized cleaning - ANSWER-a. Routine cleaning
What should be done if an article of protective clothing is damaged beyond repair?
a. It should be removed from service and destroyed
b. It should be returned to the manufacturer for repairs
c. It may be worn until a replacement can be purchased
, d. It may be traded in for a newer model of the same item - ANSWER-a. It should be
removed from service and destroyed
What is an effective way to protect yourself from the health hazards caused by inhaling
smoke and other products of combustion?
a. Exercise daily
b. Eat a healthy diet
c. Wear respiratory protection
d. Schedule annual physical exams - ANSWER-c. Wear respiratory protection
What is the primary type of respiratory protection used in the fire service?
a. Air-purifying respirator(APR)
b. Atmosphere-supplying respirator(ASR)
c. Closed-circuit breathing apparatus(CCBA)
d. High-efficiency particulate air filter(HEPA) - ANSWER-b. Atmosphere-supplying
respirator(ASR)
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in which respiratory
protection would be necessary?
a. Rescue in a sewer
b. Swift water rescue
c. Vehicle extrication
d. High-angle rope rescue - ANSWER-a. Rescue in a sewer
Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous atmospheres, because exposure to
particulate contaminants such as can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular disease
a. carbon dioxide
b. oil or fuel residue
c. ammonium chloride
d. vehicle exhaust emissions - ANSWER-d. vehicle exhaust emissions
Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous non-fire gases and
vapors, so firefighters must:
a. wear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe
b. leave the scene until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe
c. take more frequent rehabilitation breaks if not wearing SCBA
d. spend at least 80 percent of their time at the incident outside of the hot zone -
ANSWER-a. wear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe
Open-circuit SCBA models:
a. provide pure oxygen to the wearer
b. provide compressed air to the wearer
