FSVO Exam Questions & Answers
2024/2025
On a limited access highway when your apparatus is not being used where should it be parked? -
ANSWERSThey assume their vital blocking position of the emergency scene and set up so their apparatus
and its warning devices make approaching vehicles aware of the emergency scene ahead.
Which apparatus has the highest priority for position at a working fire? - ANSWERSTruck or Rescue
Company
Most accidents in the apparatus are caused by the operator
doing what? - ANSWERSMisunderstanding the capabilities of the apparatus
What is the purpose of the alley dock? - ANSWERSBacking the vehicle into a restricted area
An apparatus must come to a complete stop at an
intersection if? - ANSWERSy obstruction that blocks the views of the intersection
What is Level II staging? - ANSWERSUsed when a large number of emergency vehicles are
responding to the same incident
If the apparatus begins to skid the driver should do what? - ANSWERSTurn the apparatus front steering
wheel so the front wheels face the direction of the skid
What is Level I staging? - ANSWERSUsed in the initial response to a fire or other incidents
involving more than one responding company
When is the only acceptable time to be on a moving apparatus
without using a seat belt? - ANSWERSFPA 1500 states while loading hose back on the
, apparatus
Being aware of everything that is happening around the
apparatus is a technique of what? - ANSWERSDefensive Driving
Know about non-emergency responses - ANSWERSThe AHJ shall have a response guideline that indicates
certain responses that are non-emergent.
The air pressure on apparatus equipped with air brakes
should build to a sufficient level in order for the vehicle to operate
within how many seconds of starting? - ANSWERS60 seconds
Know how long a vacuum test goes for. After the test
not more than how many inches of vacuum should be lost? - ANSWERS5 minutes with no more than 10"
of vacuum lost
The weight on most fire apparatus contributes to what? - ANSWERSWater and equipment
Know what port to inspect for rocks and debris - ANSWERSIntake Valve
Checking voltage and electrolyte levels are part of
inspecting what? - ANSWERSBattery
Checking fluid levels and warning signals are done how
often? - ANSWERSDaily/Weekly
The device that introduces foam concentrate into the
water stream to create foam is? - ANSWERSFoam Proportioner
2024/2025
On a limited access highway when your apparatus is not being used where should it be parked? -
ANSWERSThey assume their vital blocking position of the emergency scene and set up so their apparatus
and its warning devices make approaching vehicles aware of the emergency scene ahead.
Which apparatus has the highest priority for position at a working fire? - ANSWERSTruck or Rescue
Company
Most accidents in the apparatus are caused by the operator
doing what? - ANSWERSMisunderstanding the capabilities of the apparatus
What is the purpose of the alley dock? - ANSWERSBacking the vehicle into a restricted area
An apparatus must come to a complete stop at an
intersection if? - ANSWERSy obstruction that blocks the views of the intersection
What is Level II staging? - ANSWERSUsed when a large number of emergency vehicles are
responding to the same incident
If the apparatus begins to skid the driver should do what? - ANSWERSTurn the apparatus front steering
wheel so the front wheels face the direction of the skid
What is Level I staging? - ANSWERSUsed in the initial response to a fire or other incidents
involving more than one responding company
When is the only acceptable time to be on a moving apparatus
without using a seat belt? - ANSWERSFPA 1500 states while loading hose back on the
, apparatus
Being aware of everything that is happening around the
apparatus is a technique of what? - ANSWERSDefensive Driving
Know about non-emergency responses - ANSWERSThe AHJ shall have a response guideline that indicates
certain responses that are non-emergent.
The air pressure on apparatus equipped with air brakes
should build to a sufficient level in order for the vehicle to operate
within how many seconds of starting? - ANSWERS60 seconds
Know how long a vacuum test goes for. After the test
not more than how many inches of vacuum should be lost? - ANSWERS5 minutes with no more than 10"
of vacuum lost
The weight on most fire apparatus contributes to what? - ANSWERSWater and equipment
Know what port to inspect for rocks and debris - ANSWERSIntake Valve
Checking voltage and electrolyte levels are part of
inspecting what? - ANSWERSBattery
Checking fluid levels and warning signals are done how
often? - ANSWERSDaily/Weekly
The device that introduces foam concentrate into the
water stream to create foam is? - ANSWERSFoam Proportioner
