Riverside Fire Department Post 101 Training Practice Test

PASS stands for Personal Alert Safety System. It’s a safety device worn on a firefighter’s turnout gear that helps teammates locate and rescue someone who becomes immobile or distressed inside smoky or low-visibility environments. The system includes an inactivity timer that triggers a loud alarm if the firefighter stops moving for a set period, and it can also be activated manually. This rapid alerting is essential for quick location and recovery during interior operations. The other terms don’t fit firefighting terminology, since they alter the name to Public, Attack, or Portable Alarm Safety System, which are not the standard designation.