FSVO State Test 2024 [100% Correct]
___% of the apparatus weight is on the front axle and ___% of the apparatus weight is on the rear axle.
*Ans* 33 & 66
An apparatus should drastically begin reducing apparatus speed at least ___ft. before the incident.
*Ans* 500
At a working fire...
FSVO State Test 2024 [100% Correct]
___% of the apparatus weight is on the front axle and ___% of the apparatus weight is on the rear axle.
*Ans* 33 & 66
An apparatus should drastically begin reducing apparatus speed at least ___ft. before the incident.
*Ans* 500
At a working fire, what apparatus has the highest priority for position? *Ans* Aerial apparatus
Before responding to an emergency from the station the driver should do what? *Ans* Assure
everyone is wearing their seatbelt
Drivers who are found guilty/at fault for an accident involving an apparatus may be prosecuted in what
court(s)? *Ans* Both criminal and civil court
During an emergency response, ___ present the greatest potential danger to an apparatus.
*Ans* Intersections
If engine doesn't start within ___ seconds, release the starter switch, and allow the motor to cool for ___
minutes before trying again. *Ans* 30 & 2
If possible, how long should you allow the apparatus to cool off before shutting it off? *Ans* 3-5
minutes
Many FDs allow fire apparatus to exceed the posted speed limit by how many mph? *Ans* 10 mph
Most accidents on an apparatus are caused by the operator doing what? *Ans* Misunderstanding
the capabilities of the apparatus
, Shutting down a Diesel engine immediately after an operation can result in what? *Ans* Turbo
seizure
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program *Ans* NFPA 1451
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications *Ans* NFPA 1002
The air pressure on an apparatus equipped with air brakes should build to a sufficient level in order for
the vehicle to operate within how many seconds of starting? *Ans* 60
The driver/operator position the apparatus ___ft. before or after the incident address. *Ans* 100
The low air pressure warning alarm will activate when the pressure falls below ___ psi. *Ans* 60
The parking brake is required, by NFPA 1901, to hold the apparatus on at least a ___% grade.
*Ans* 20
The steering wheel should be no more than how many degrees in each direction? *Ans* 10º
The vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 minutes during which no more than ___ inches of
vacuum should be lost. *Ans* 10
To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA chapters? *Ans* 4&5
To ensure a safe following distance, what rule should you use? *Ans* 3-second rule (6-second rule if
weather is bad)
True or False: When backing an apparatus, the driver/operator should not turn his or her head to look
backward. *Ans* True
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