When is the hood worn?

• A. Only during brush fires.
• B. Only when a facepiece is worn.
• C. Anytime the coat is worn for FF activities or when the facepiece is worn.
• D. Only during training.

Answer: (C)

The hood is worn whenever you have the coat on for fire-ground activities or whenever the facepiece is worn. It protects the head, neck, and ears from heat and debris and helps maintain a proper seal between the helmet, hood, and coat, so no exposed skin or gaps can let heat or contaminants through. If the coat isn’t on and the facepiece isn’t worn, the hood isn’t needed, but in any situation where you’re in turnout gear or using the facepiece, the hood should be in place.