IFSTA 7th Edition End-of-Term Mastery Exam – 2025/2026
Comprehensive Study Guide & Practice Questions | 100% Pass
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Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous nonfire gases and
vapors, so firefighters must: - correct answerwear SCBA until air monitoring
demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe.
If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to: - correct answerarrange the SCBA so it can
be donned without removing your seat belt.
Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate? - correct
answerThe outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn
together.
A daily/weekly inspection of SCBA should include: - correct answera check of the
regulator and facepiece.
How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters? - correct answerSlows
breathing and extends the time it takes to deplete air in the SCBA cylinder
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose attached to
one end? - correct answerAir cylinder
Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection against airborne
pathogens? - correct answerSurgical masks
Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called: - correct answerexit
indicators.
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: - correct answermust completely cover the
wristlet of the protective coat.
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in which respiratory
protection would be necessary? - correct answerRescue in a sewer
In order to stay as safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important to: - correct
answerkeep SCBA on and activated until you leave the IDLH area.
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an
incident? - correct answerLook for damage like rips or tears
,Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate? - correct
answerChanging out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by either one or two people.
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building? - correct
answerFirefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant fabric that
attaches to the helmet? - correct answerFace/neck shroud
What are mobile fill stations designed to do? - correct answerRefill air cylinders during
emergency incidents
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label inside
each piece of PPE? - correct answerCleaning precautions
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate? - correct answerPPE must be
inspected at the start of every shift and after every use.
Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to an
SCBA facepiece? - correct answerHelmet faceshield
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced repairs? -
correct answerReport the needed repairs to your supervisor
In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, _____ should NOT be worn during
emergency operations. - correct answerstation footwear
Which type of cleaning can be done at an incident scene by brushing off loose debris
and rinsing the PPE? - correct answerRoutine cleaning
Which SCBA equipment limitation would MOST directly impact a firefighter's ability to
navigate on scene? - correct answerLimited visibility
Which statement regarding the use of fire fighting helmets is accurate? - correct
answerEar flaps must be folded down, even if wearing a protective hood.
How can a firefighter help ensure that they will not be affected by limitations caused by
equipment that is in poor condition? - correct answerFrequent inspections and
maintenance
Which situation would likely be granted an exception to the rule that prohibits filling an
unshielded air cylinder while a firefighter is wearing the SCBA? - correct answerA rapid
intervention crew (RIC) is rescuing a trapped or incapacitated firefighter.
,If the pressure reading on the remote pressure gauge does not match the reading on
the regulator gauge, which reading should be assumed correct? - correct answerThe
lowest number reading
When exiting an IDLH environment, it is important to: - correct answeruse the same
path that you used to enter.
Annual SCBA inspections and maintenance should be performed by: - correct
answerspecially trained, factory-qualified technicians.
After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be: - correct answerwashed with warm
water and a mild disinfectant.
Why is it important to ensure that PPE is dry before wearing it into a fire? - correct
answerMoisture can transfer heat rapidly and result in steam burns.
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? - correct answerProtective
hood
Which statement describes the function of an auto-cascade system? - correct
answerCompletely automated fill station that fills air cylinders to a programmable
pressure
Protective trousers designed for fire fighting are: - correct answerconstructed from the
same fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal layering used in protective coats.
On an SCBA air cylinder, the pressure gauge is used to: - correct answerdisplay the
amount of air left in the cylinder.
What should be done after doffing SCBA? - correct answerClose the cylinder valve.
Which is a safety consideration related to PPE? - correct answerAlways wear protective
clothing that fits properly.
In a situation such as a confined space rescue where a team member must work alone,
the second team member should: - correct answerremain outside the area and monitor
the search line.
Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous atmospheres, because exposure to
particulate contaminants such as _____ can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular
disease. - correct answervehicle exhaust emissions
What is a function of station and work uniforms? - correct answerIdentify wearer as a
member of the fire department
, IDHL - correct answerImmediately Dangerous to Life and Health
While on duty, firefighters should avoid wearing: - correct answerclothing made of non-
fire-resistant synthetic materials.
What should be done after doffing SCBA? - correct answerClose the cylinder valve.
The SCBA backplate and harness assembly: - correct answeris used to hold the
breathing air cylinder.
Immediately prior to donning SCBA, firefighters should: - correct answercheck the
cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is full.
Which situation would require firefighters to wear hearing protection? - correct
answerOperating power tools
Which component of the protective coat is designed to make firefighters more visible at
night or in low light conditions? - correct answerRetroreflective trim
What is a general safety precaution to take when refilling an SCBA cylinder? - correct
answerCheck the hydrostatic test date of the cylinder.
In order to avoid contact burns and heat stress after leaving a heated environment,
firefighters should: - correct answerfollow rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to
cool.
Open-circuit SCBA models: - correct answerprovide compressed air to the wearer.
Side- or rear-mounted SCBA: - correct answerare mounted on the exterior of the
apparatus.
The end-of-service-time indicator (EOSTI): - correct answeruses an audible alarm and
flashing light or vibration to warn the wearer that the air supply is almost depleted.
What should be done if an article of protective clothing is damaged beyond repair? -
correct answerIt should be removed from service and destroyed.
Which situation would be classified as an emergency exit indicator that would signal the
need to leave the hazardous or contaminated area immediately? - correct answerSCBA
failure
How do firefighter breathing air replenishment systems make fire fighting operations in
high-rise buildings more efficient? - correct answerProvide an endless supply of
breathing air to any floor within the structure
Comprehensive Study Guide & Practice Questions | 100% Pass
Guarantee
Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous nonfire gases and
vapors, so firefighters must: - correct answerwear SCBA until air monitoring
demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe.
If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to: - correct answerarrange the SCBA so it can
be donned without removing your seat belt.
Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate? - correct
answerThe outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn
together.
A daily/weekly inspection of SCBA should include: - correct answera check of the
regulator and facepiece.
How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters? - correct answerSlows
breathing and extends the time it takes to deplete air in the SCBA cylinder
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose attached to
one end? - correct answerAir cylinder
Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection against airborne
pathogens? - correct answerSurgical masks
Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called: - correct answerexit
indicators.
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: - correct answermust completely cover the
wristlet of the protective coat.
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in which respiratory
protection would be necessary? - correct answerRescue in a sewer
In order to stay as safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important to: - correct
answerkeep SCBA on and activated until you leave the IDLH area.
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an
incident? - correct answerLook for damage like rips or tears
,Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate? - correct
answerChanging out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by either one or two people.
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building? - correct
answerFirefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant fabric that
attaches to the helmet? - correct answerFace/neck shroud
What are mobile fill stations designed to do? - correct answerRefill air cylinders during
emergency incidents
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label inside
each piece of PPE? - correct answerCleaning precautions
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate? - correct answerPPE must be
inspected at the start of every shift and after every use.
Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to an
SCBA facepiece? - correct answerHelmet faceshield
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced repairs? -
correct answerReport the needed repairs to your supervisor
In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, _____ should NOT be worn during
emergency operations. - correct answerstation footwear
Which type of cleaning can be done at an incident scene by brushing off loose debris
and rinsing the PPE? - correct answerRoutine cleaning
Which SCBA equipment limitation would MOST directly impact a firefighter's ability to
navigate on scene? - correct answerLimited visibility
Which statement regarding the use of fire fighting helmets is accurate? - correct
answerEar flaps must be folded down, even if wearing a protective hood.
How can a firefighter help ensure that they will not be affected by limitations caused by
equipment that is in poor condition? - correct answerFrequent inspections and
maintenance
Which situation would likely be granted an exception to the rule that prohibits filling an
unshielded air cylinder while a firefighter is wearing the SCBA? - correct answerA rapid
intervention crew (RIC) is rescuing a trapped or incapacitated firefighter.
,If the pressure reading on the remote pressure gauge does not match the reading on
the regulator gauge, which reading should be assumed correct? - correct answerThe
lowest number reading
When exiting an IDLH environment, it is important to: - correct answeruse the same
path that you used to enter.
Annual SCBA inspections and maintenance should be performed by: - correct
answerspecially trained, factory-qualified technicians.
After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be: - correct answerwashed with warm
water and a mild disinfectant.
Why is it important to ensure that PPE is dry before wearing it into a fire? - correct
answerMoisture can transfer heat rapidly and result in steam burns.
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? - correct answerProtective
hood
Which statement describes the function of an auto-cascade system? - correct
answerCompletely automated fill station that fills air cylinders to a programmable
pressure
Protective trousers designed for fire fighting are: - correct answerconstructed from the
same fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal layering used in protective coats.
On an SCBA air cylinder, the pressure gauge is used to: - correct answerdisplay the
amount of air left in the cylinder.
What should be done after doffing SCBA? - correct answerClose the cylinder valve.
Which is a safety consideration related to PPE? - correct answerAlways wear protective
clothing that fits properly.
In a situation such as a confined space rescue where a team member must work alone,
the second team member should: - correct answerremain outside the area and monitor
the search line.
Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous atmospheres, because exposure to
particulate contaminants such as _____ can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular
disease. - correct answervehicle exhaust emissions
What is a function of station and work uniforms? - correct answerIdentify wearer as a
member of the fire department
, IDHL - correct answerImmediately Dangerous to Life and Health
While on duty, firefighters should avoid wearing: - correct answerclothing made of non-
fire-resistant synthetic materials.
What should be done after doffing SCBA? - correct answerClose the cylinder valve.
The SCBA backplate and harness assembly: - correct answeris used to hold the
breathing air cylinder.
Immediately prior to donning SCBA, firefighters should: - correct answercheck the
cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is full.
Which situation would require firefighters to wear hearing protection? - correct
answerOperating power tools
Which component of the protective coat is designed to make firefighters more visible at
night or in low light conditions? - correct answerRetroreflective trim
What is a general safety precaution to take when refilling an SCBA cylinder? - correct
answerCheck the hydrostatic test date of the cylinder.
In order to avoid contact burns and heat stress after leaving a heated environment,
firefighters should: - correct answerfollow rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to
cool.
Open-circuit SCBA models: - correct answerprovide compressed air to the wearer.
Side- or rear-mounted SCBA: - correct answerare mounted on the exterior of the
apparatus.
The end-of-service-time indicator (EOSTI): - correct answeruses an audible alarm and
flashing light or vibration to warn the wearer that the air supply is almost depleted.
What should be done if an article of protective clothing is damaged beyond repair? -
correct answerIt should be removed from service and destroyed.
Which situation would be classified as an emergency exit indicator that would signal the
need to leave the hazardous or contaminated area immediately? - correct answerSCBA
failure
How do firefighter breathing air replenishment systems make fire fighting operations in
high-rise buildings more efficient? - correct answerProvide an endless supply of
breathing air to any floor within the structure
