What garment is used to cover the ballistic vest?

• A. Rain poncho
• B. T-shirt
• C. Hoodie
• D. Brush jacket or turnout coat

Answer: (D)

The concept here is that a ballistic vest is worn as an underlayer, and it must be covered by a protective outer garment to provide flame resistance and complete protection during firefighting tasks. The brush jacket or turnout coat is designed as the outer layer and is worn over the ballistic vest. This outer coat protects against heat, flames, moisture, and abrasion, and also helps keep the vest in place while you move or operate. The other options—rain poncho, T-shirt, or hoodie—do not provide the required fire protection or proper coverage for the vest, so they aren’t appropriate as the outer protective garment in this context.