FSVO Test Questions with Correct Solutions Graded A+

What are the FSVO Certification qualifications? - FF II for full certification Completion of the FSVO course State Practical and Written exam What are the two NFPA standards used for FSVO? - NFPA 1002 NFPA 1451 What are the goals of FSVO? - To present classroom training, competency course training and testing new and existing emergency drivers To prevent crashes, injuries, and fatalities What percentage of firefighters are killed responding and returning from incidents? - 25% What percentage of accidents are related to drivers error? - 53% At what ranking is the leading cause of death of firefighters responding to and from emergency alarms? - 2nd What are the elements of a comprehensive FSVO program? - Minimum of 8 hours of classroom instruction Testing of attitude and knowledge Understanding of drivers responsibilities during non-emergency situations What is the maximum speed allowed on the competency course? - 15 MPH What are the objectives of the FSVO program? - Determine the extent of the program Identify the complexities of driving under emergency situations and the existence of governing an emergency vehicle Identify the high incidence of accidents involving emergency vehicles and the associated deaths and injuries Identify the types, conditions, and causes of accidents involving emergency vehicles Identify the factors that contribute to the incidence of accidents involving emergency vehicles What are the selection procedures used for emergency response driving? - There are the principals of safe operation based on driver selection, driver training, and driver proficiency How are habits related to emergency response driving? - They are characteristics produced by a constant repetition on an action What characteristics are necessary for emergency response driving? - Manipulative skill abilities, which are necessary to coordinate the steering, accelerating and/or braking functions of maneuvering an emergency vehicle What are the reasons for the adoption of SOPs/SOGs? - So that all personnel understand what is expected or required What are the SOPs which impact response? - Recommend local authority having jurisdiction review any pertinent SOP for compliance Have legal counsel and legal governing body review polices prior to adoption What is a legal aspect of driving an emergency? - It grant rights, privileges, and responsibilities which are not given to everyone When do exemptions to laws apply to emergency drivers? - Only on true emergencies What Illinois Vehicle Code gives public officers and employees the right to obey exemptions? - 625 ILCS5/11-205 What is the definition of due regard? - A reasonably careful person performing similar duties and under similar circumstances would act in the same manner What is the definition of gross negligence? - The reckless disregard of the consequences of an act to another person. It occurs when a person's actions (or lack of) result in the failure to exercise even a slight degree of care What is the definition of vicarious liability? - The legal liability places on one person for the acts committed by another