FSVO-TEST FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Standard for Fire apparatus Driver/operator professional Qualifications ,
Sets minimum requirements for subjects driving fire service vehicles.
Answer: NFPA 1002
◍ Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program.
Answer: NFPA 1451
◍ Stopping distance.
Answer: The distance it takes for you to recognize the hazard, process the
need to stop, apply the brakes, and come to a complete stop.
◍ Standard on Fire Dept occupational safety and health program.
Answer: NFPA 1500
◍ Reaction distance.
Answer: The distance the fire apparatus ravels after you recognize the
hazard, remove your foot from the accelerator, and apply the brakes.
◍ What percent of firefighters killed in the line of duty are responding to or
returning from incidents.
Answer: 26%
◍ An estimated _____________ Emergency vehicle collisions occur at
intersections each year.
Answer: 3,000
◍ Braking distance.
Answer: The distance the fire apparatus travels from the time that the brakes
are activated until the fire apparatus makes a complete stop.
,◍ What is the most common type of emergency vehicle collisions that
accounts for 24% of crashes?.
Answer: Intersections
◍ Over 3/4 or 77% of all accidents in the fire service are caused by
______________________?.
Answer: Driver error
◍ Over __________ % involving firefighters occur in theyre personally owned
vehicles.
Answer: 42%
◍ Ungaurded railroad crossing.
Answer: Come to a complete stop, turn off sirens and roll down windows;
operate apparatus on idle, and listen for the sound of an oncoming train
◍ Intersections with railroad crossbars.
Answer: Never proceed between the crossbars in an attempt to continue the
response
◍ What are the 4 goals of the FSVO Program?.
Answer: 1. Prevent crashes 2. Prevent injuries 3. Prevent fatalities 4. Prevent
criminal and civil litigation
◍ Fuel guage.
Answer: Fuel tanks should never drop below the halfway level
◍ Voltmeter.
Answer: Measures the voltage across the battery terminals and gives an
indication of the electrical condition of the battery
◍ Velocity = _________.
Answer: speed
◍ What is the second most common fire service vehicle to be involved in an
accident?.
Answer: Tender
, ◍ What is the location where are path conflicts with other vehicles?.
Answer: Intersections
◍ Air brake test.
Answer: Turn apparatus on, allow air compressor to build up to 110 PSI,
shut off engine but leave battery in on position, step on and off brake pedal.
An audible alarm should signal before pressure drops to less than 60 PSI.
◍ Confined space turnaround maneuver.
Answer: Establish a 50x12 ft lane; driver enters area and turns the apparatus
180 degrees and leaves area
◍ Standard on Comprehensive Operational Medical Program for Fire
Departments.
Answer: NFPA 1582
◍ Program that trains emergency vehicle drivers to operate in safe and
professional manner.
Answer: FSVO
◍ Approximately 50% of ambulance accidents occurred when the driver had
________ years of experience
A. 0-2B- 2-5C- 6-10
D. 10+.
Answer: A. 0-2
◍ Vaccuum test before.
Answer: Before: remove all discharge caps and drain booster tank; chock
wheels
◍ Vacuum test during.
Answer: During: drain water from fire pump and booster tank; close all
drains, intake valves, cooler lines, and any other sources of vacuum leaks to
isolate fire pump; place caps on all suction or external intake fittings and
remove caps from discharge fittings.
◍ What is the formula for momentum?.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Standard for Fire apparatus Driver/operator professional Qualifications ,
Sets minimum requirements for subjects driving fire service vehicles.
Answer: NFPA 1002
◍ Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program.
Answer: NFPA 1451
◍ Stopping distance.
Answer: The distance it takes for you to recognize the hazard, process the
need to stop, apply the brakes, and come to a complete stop.
◍ Standard on Fire Dept occupational safety and health program.
Answer: NFPA 1500
◍ Reaction distance.
Answer: The distance the fire apparatus ravels after you recognize the
hazard, remove your foot from the accelerator, and apply the brakes.
◍ What percent of firefighters killed in the line of duty are responding to or
returning from incidents.
Answer: 26%
◍ An estimated _____________ Emergency vehicle collisions occur at
intersections each year.
Answer: 3,000
◍ Braking distance.
Answer: The distance the fire apparatus travels from the time that the brakes
are activated until the fire apparatus makes a complete stop.
,◍ What is the most common type of emergency vehicle collisions that
accounts for 24% of crashes?.
Answer: Intersections
◍ Over 3/4 or 77% of all accidents in the fire service are caused by
______________________?.
Answer: Driver error
◍ Over __________ % involving firefighters occur in theyre personally owned
vehicles.
Answer: 42%
◍ Ungaurded railroad crossing.
Answer: Come to a complete stop, turn off sirens and roll down windows;
operate apparatus on idle, and listen for the sound of an oncoming train
◍ Intersections with railroad crossbars.
Answer: Never proceed between the crossbars in an attempt to continue the
response
◍ What are the 4 goals of the FSVO Program?.
Answer: 1. Prevent crashes 2. Prevent injuries 3. Prevent fatalities 4. Prevent
criminal and civil litigation
◍ Fuel guage.
Answer: Fuel tanks should never drop below the halfway level
◍ Voltmeter.
Answer: Measures the voltage across the battery terminals and gives an
indication of the electrical condition of the battery
◍ Velocity = _________.
Answer: speed
◍ What is the second most common fire service vehicle to be involved in an
accident?.
Answer: Tender
, ◍ What is the location where are path conflicts with other vehicles?.
Answer: Intersections
◍ Air brake test.
Answer: Turn apparatus on, allow air compressor to build up to 110 PSI,
shut off engine but leave battery in on position, step on and off brake pedal.
An audible alarm should signal before pressure drops to less than 60 PSI.
◍ Confined space turnaround maneuver.
Answer: Establish a 50x12 ft lane; driver enters area and turns the apparatus
180 degrees and leaves area
◍ Standard on Comprehensive Operational Medical Program for Fire
Departments.
Answer: NFPA 1582
◍ Program that trains emergency vehicle drivers to operate in safe and
professional manner.
Answer: FSVO
◍ Approximately 50% of ambulance accidents occurred when the driver had
________ years of experience
A. 0-2B- 2-5C- 6-10
D. 10+.
Answer: A. 0-2
◍ Vaccuum test before.
Answer: Before: remove all discharge caps and drain booster tank; chock
wheels
◍ Vacuum test during.
Answer: During: drain water from fire pump and booster tank; close all
drains, intake valves, cooler lines, and any other sources of vacuum leaks to
isolate fire pump; place caps on all suction or external intake fittings and
remove caps from discharge fittings.
◍ What is the formula for momentum?.
