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2025/2026 INDIANA FIRE FIGHTER MANDATORY
TEST 2025/300+ EXAM QS &AS/NEWEST UPDATE
SPRING 2025|ALREADY GRADED A+
The PASS will activate in what two modes? ANS:->>> Manual & motion- activation What are some contaminates that can get on our PPE? ANS:->>> Carcinogens, Hydrocarbons, Blood-borne pathogens The steel shank in turnout boots offers protection to what part of the foot? **ANS:-
** Bottom When should a full inspection of your PPE take place? ANS:->>> After every alarm, After cleaning, Prior to cleaning While doffing. ANS:->>> Perform a quick inspection of any component you feel you might have damaged or contaminated The hood is to worn under the SCBA facepiece. ANS:->>> False NFPA covers Structural PPE. ANS:->>> 1971 The three layers of the pants & coat ensemble are the heat-resistant layer, the moister barrier, and the. ANS:->>> Thermal liner The drag rescue device (DRD) in the turnout coat is designed for. ANS:->>> Pulling a firefighter to safety on the floor or ground
A signal that your gear is superheated is the. ANS:->>> Off-gassing your PPE exhibits When donning PPE. ANS:->>> Don your hood prior to your coat The drag rescue device (DRD) is suitable to attach a rope system for lowering a fallen firefighter. ANS:->>> False What level of hazmat protection does structural PPE provide? ANS:->>> Level D Which of the following are the three layers of Structural PPE? ANS:->>> Outer Shell, Moisture barrier, Thermal barrier What is the highest level of Hazmat PPE available? ANS:->>> Level A Helmet face shields, or flip-downs, provide what level of eye protection? **ANS:-
Secondary** When removing superheated gear, one step is to. ANS:->>> 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. ANS:->>> True Wildland & brush gear is the same as structural PPE. ANS:->>> False When worn correctly, your offers the best protection against harm from the forces and elements. ANS:->>> PPE
Reciprocating saws are generally used by firefighters for ...................ANS:->>> Vehicle and machinery extrication. The recommended minimum distance that firefighters should maintain between themselves and another firefighter operating a saw is. ANS:->>> 10 feet The most important safety factor a saw operator must observe after cutting with a rotary saw is. ANS:->>> 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. ANS:->>> Dull When using a chain saw ti cut a ventilation hole, a firefighter should use the o f the chain. ANS:->>> Tip A "live saw" means that the saw is. ANS:->>> Running Cutting with an axe is as much as it is strength. ANS:->>> Hand-eye coordination Spreading your feet will help to. ANS:->>> Center your body weight Allow to do the work when using an axe. ANS:->>> The weight of the axe When swinging an axe, concentrate on. ANS:->>> Accuracy Cutting, striking, pushing, pulling, and prying are all examples of ? ANS:->>> Various tasks tools can accomplish on the fireground
Effectively used tools become of/to a firefighter's body. ANS:->>> Extensions The primary role of the axe is to. ANS:->>> Cut A pick-head axe has how many cutting bits? ANS:->>> One The ideal weight for a pick-head axe is. ANS:->>> 8 pounds Common terms for a saw are cut-off saw, demolition saw, or rotary saw. ANS:->>> Rotary Portable Ladders should be visually inspected. ANS:->>> Monthly When inspecting portable ladders, check the rungs to ensure that ANS:->>> None are bent, loose or gouged The hooks on the roof ladders should operate freely and have ends that are ANS:->>> Sharp When inspecting a ladder, if there are any sharp edges on a rail, beam, rung or foot, it may be necessary to. ANS:->>> File them down Ladders must be marked with their proper numerical. ANS:->>> Length Following the is the best way to keep a ladder in service and ready for fire duty. ANS:->>> Manufacturer's recommendations The most common way to secure a ladder is for the firefighter at the base to the ladder. ANS:->>> Foot Pole ladders are also known as ladder. ANS:->>> Bangor
Scissor, suitcase and closet are other names for ladder. ANS:->>> Folding The top end of the ladder is the. ANS:->>> Tip What are some distinguishing characteristic of the three section ladder? ANS:-
Heavy and bulky Always ascend and descend from the ladder facing the. ANS:->>> Rungs Portable ladders should be set up at a angle. ANS:->>> 65 - 75 - degree Which ladder, when it is closed, resembles a small extension ladder, but does not have pulleys or a halyard? ANS:->>> A-frame ladder 8 pounds Common terms for a saw are cut-off saw, demolition saw, or rotary saw. ANS:->>> Rotary Portable Ladders should be visually inspected. ANS:->>> Monthly When inspecting portable ladders, check the rungs to ensure that ANS:->>> None are bent, loose or gouged The hooks on the roof ladders should operate freely and have ends that are ANS:->>> Sharp When inspecting a ladder, if there are any sharp edges on a rail, beam, rung or foot, it may be necessary to. ANS:->>> File them down Ladders must be marked with their proper numerical. ANS:->>> Length Following the is the best way to keep a ladder in service and ready for fire duty. ANS:->>> Manufacturer's recommendations The most common way to secure a ladder is for the firefighter at the base to the ladder. ANS:->>> Foot Pole ladders are also known as ladder. ANS:->>> Bangor Scissor, suitcase and closet are other names for ladder. ANS:->>> Folding The top end of the ladder is the. ANS:->>> Tip What are some distinguishing characteristic of the three section ladder? ANS:- >>> Heavy and bulky Always ascend and descend from the ladder facing the. ANS:->>> Rungs Portable ladders should be set up at a angle. ANS:->>> 65 - 75 - degree Which ladder, when it is closed, resembles a small extension ladder, but does not have pulleys or a halyard? ANS:->>> A-frame ladder Most manufacturers insist that when a ladder is raised, the fly section must be in the fly position. ANS:->>> Out How can two firefighters effectively move a heavy extension ladder, a roof ladder and tools? ANS:->>> Place the roof ladder and tools on top of the extension ladder and drag This ladder has a halyard. ANS:->>> 35 foot extension Residential floor-to-floor heights are typically. ANS:->>> 8 - 10 feet When faced with uneven terrain firefighters may use to provide level footing for the ladder. ANS:->>> Cribbing apparatus Firefighters should resist the urge to break windows for ventilation after the fire
has been extinguished. It looks unprofessional and. ANS:->>> Increase the workload for those performing salvage operations It may be more advantageous to strike the window with the sharp end or point of the too to break the glass when. ANS:->>> Faced with double or thermo- pane glass The top priorities in any ventilation operation is/are to. ANS:-
Improve the interior environment for suppression personnel Ventilation operations. ANS:->>> Reduce fire loss and damages to the structure and its contents The priority of specific ventilation operations is based on. ANS:- Fireground Command Reducing fire loss and damages to the structure and its contents is a goal of
. ANS:->>> Ventilation An unconfined fire will draw air into the bottom of a fire as smoke, gases and air rise vertically. ANS:->>> Cold, heated Normal oxygen level in the environment is. ANS:->>> 0. Hydrogen cyanide can be found in either a liquid or gas form and is a powerful poison that . ANS:->>> Reduces the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen In a singe family dwelling, if backdraft conditions are present, firefighters should . ANS:->>> Consider vertical ventilation of the roof after a proper size-up In most fire situations, ventilation should. ANS:->>> Be a primary consideration
Rubber membrane When contaminants fill a room, cooler gases. ANS:->>> Settle to the bottom When pushing down ceiling for ventilation, stand on the of the hole. ANS:->>> Windward Many houses with attic space have which can be used to ventilate if roof conditions are unsafe. ANS:->>> Gable-end vents
Faced with double or thermo- pane glass The top priorities in any ventilation operation is/are to. ANS:- >>> Improve the interior environment for suppression personnel Ventilation operations. ANS:->>> Reduce fire loss and damages to the structure and its contents The priority of specific ventilation operations is based on. ANS:- >>> Fireground Command Reducing fire loss and damages to the structure and its contents is a goal of . ANS:->>> Ventilation An unconfined fire will draw air into the bottom of a fire as smoke, gases and air rise vertically. ANS:->>> Cold, heated Normal oxygen level in the environment is. ANS:->>> 0. Hydrogen cyanide can be found in either a liquid or gas form and is a powerful poison that . ANS:->>> Reduces the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen In a singe family dwelling, if backdraft conditions are present, firefighters should . ANS:->>> Consider vertical ventilation of the roof after a proper size-up In most fire situations, ventilation should. ANS:->>> Be a primary consideration >>> Rubber membrane When contaminants fill a room, cooler gases. ANS:->>> Settle to the bottom When pushing down ceiling for ventilation, stand on the of the hole. ANS:->>> Windward Many houses with attic space have which can be used to ventilate if roof conditions are unsafe. ANS:->>> Gable-end vents Horizontal, vertical and ventilation will improve visibility and reduce the dangerous concentrations of heat, smoke and fire gases. ANS:- Pressurized Before venting it is crucial to know the size and location of the fire as well as
. ANS:->>> The building type Natural ventilation can be affected by wind currents and. ANS:-
Atmospheric conditions Positive pressure should not be used for. ANS:->>> Vent-enter- search Punched, kerf and triangle are three. ANS:->>> Names of inspection holes When laying a supply hose from hydrant and then driving the engine towards the fire, this is called a. ANS:->>> Forward lay When loading supply hose, it is sometimes necessary to take a short fold of hose to allow placement of the coupling in a desirable location in the hosebed. This short fold of hose is commonly called a. ANS:->>> Dutchman
Supply line is usually. ANS:->>> No smaller than 3 in The flat load. ANS:->>> Has become the standard practice for loading hose When drafting, once the engine has been placed at the edge of the source of water (lake, river, etc.),. ANS:->>> The two hard suction hoses are removed and connected After an incident, rhe hose can be loaded back onto the apparatus
. ANS:->>> Once sufficiently clean To avoid permanent folds,. ANS:->>> try to pack the hose so that the folds are in different locations than before It is good practice to check for leaks in attack and supply lines after each use by . ANS:->>> Inspecting them while they are still charged Ensure that there is a in each female coupling. ANS:->>> Pliable rubber gasket Fire hose is susceptible to at the folds. ANS:->>> Gaining a memory When service testing hose, all fire hose is described based on its. ANS:->>> ability to withstand pressure All fire hose should be kept track of. ANS:->>> Using written record inspecting the couplings, gaskets and interior rubber lining of the hose. ANS:->>> Visual inspection of the hose involves In a visual inspection, hose will be identified by. ANS:-
. ANS:->>> 7.48 gallons
Overhaul operations generally require. ANS:->>> Less water volume & pressure than fire attack operations. During , it is important to keep a firefighter ready with a hoseline in case hidden fire is found. ANS:->>> Overhaul Which of the following statement regarding water is correct? ANS:->>> It extinguishes fires primarily through cooling Nozzles control flow, create shape and provide. ANS:->>> Reach Which of the following statements is true regarding comparisons of smooth bore to fog nozzles? ANS:->>> Smooth bore is difficult to clog If staffing levels allow, the engine company officer is more effective if ? ANS:->>> Ascertaining forcible entry & life hazard problems Fire flows for hand lines operating in commercial structures should b a minimum of
. ANS:->>> 250 gpm The position that does the lion's share of the physical labor on a nozzle team is the . ANS:->>> Backup Typical fire flows (gpm) of 50 foot of 2 1/2 inch attack are follows. ANS:-
200 - 325 gpm Flow rates of nozzles today are required to be much higher because. ANS:->>> The type and loading of fuels is much greater than it used to be The minimum acceptable flow rate for interior structural fire attack is. ANS:->>> 150 gpm
Keeping down low, on both knees. ANS:->>> Places one a higher risk of knee burn injuries The backup person on a nozzle team provides what benefit to the nozzle person
. ANS:->>> Most of the physical labor and momentum Exposure protection on an attack hoseline provides what function? ANS:->>> Maximum reach to keep firefighters out of collapse zones A large volume nozzle that is similar to a detachable deck gun but is alaeways used on the ground is known as a. ANS:->>> Deluge gun When using hydraulic ventilation, what safety precaution should be taken? ANS:-
Avoid excessive water damage to the window or door frames Ways to prevent common accidents and injuries include all of the following methods except . ANS:->>> Being unaware of one's surroundings The highest priority on the fireground is. ANS:->>> Life safety Sudden cardiac deaths result in what percentage of LODD deaths each year? ANS:->>> 30 percent If emergency incident warrants that the electrical power to a structure be turned off, the local utility personnel should be. ANS:->>> Immediately requested by the IC Many times, these disconnect areas are in the. ANS:->>> Attic near the chimney The fire department officer must check with building plant personnel . ANS:->>> Before randomly cutting the power to a
building Utility disconnections should be handled. ANS:-
In accordance with the safety procedures of your department and local utility companies Natural gas utilities usually can be shut off. ANS:->>> On the street side of the gas meter Once the gas is shut off at the meter,. ANS:->>> It should not be turned back on until the system undergoes a safety inspection by the utility company personnel or another qualified professional Personal protective equipment. ANS:->>> Should always be worn when working with live utility systems in the event of electrical shock or gas explosion To turn off the gas, the gas cock should be. ANS:->>> Perpendicular to the flow Improper removal of an electrical meter. ANS:->>> Can cause serious injuries or even death Defensive action must be taken. ANS:->>> If the gas utility cannot be controlled Firefighters should always use when mounting and dismounting the apparatus. ANS:->>> Handrails and steps The urgent call is an important message that usually will have an impact on tactics. These messages. ANS:->>> Normally follow an unexpected event on the fireground Mayday is a distress call for help and an indication that. ANS:-
What is the limiting factor of the SCBA? ANS:->>> Air pressure, psi The process of changing a solid directly to a gas is called. ANS:->>> Sublimation Which of the following solids would be the easiest to ignite? ANS:->>> Wood saw dust A flammable liquid has which of the following characteristics? ANS:->>> A flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit The amount of heat that a substance absorbs as the temperature of the substance increases is called. ANS:->>> Specific heat Which statement about density is true? ANS:->>> Vapor density is the comparison of density of a given vapor or gas to the density of
. ANS:->>> Air The amount of heat generated by electrical means depends on the movin g along the conductor. ANS:->>> Amount of electricity This is an examples of a mechanical heat source. ANS:->>> Compression What are the four stages of fire development? ANS:->>> Ignition, growth, fully developed, decay The is a factors that affects the rate in which a fire will grow. ANS:->>> Amount of oxygen In a fire, as oxygen levels drop below visible flames start to diminish because
the fire is being starved of oxygen. ANS:->>> 16% is a warning sign of flashover. ANS:->>> Rapid build-up of heat in a room is a warning sign of backdraft. ANS:->>> Smoke puffing from the building Matter can change from by heatng or colling, by applying pressure, or by releasing pressure. ANS:->>> One state to another Which choice is not part of the fire tetrahedron? ANS:->>> Extinguishing agent is a measurement of heat energy. ANS:->>> British Thermal Unit The latent heat of vaporization is. ANS:->>> The amount of heat that is absorbed by a liquid that passes to a gaseous form A liquid with a specific gravity of 1.4. ANS:->>> Is heavier than water and will sink "The chemical decomposition of a compound into one or more other substances by heat alone" is called. ANS:->>> Pyrolysis Oil - soaked rags, discarded and reaching self-ignition temperature are examples of a(n)
. ANS:->>> Exothermic reaction will cause a static electricity discharge. ANS:->>> Contact and separation between dissimilar solids
