FSVO Test Prep Study Guide
What are the FSVO Certification qualifications? - ANS - FF II for full certification
Completion of the FSVO course
State Practical and Written exam
What are the two NFPA standards used for
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FSVO Test Prep Study Guide
What are the FSVO Certification qualifications? - ANS - FF II for full certification
Completion of the FSVO course
State Practical and Written exam
What are the two NFPA standards used for FSVO? - ANS - NFPA 1002
NFPA 1451
What are the goals of FSVO? - ANS - 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? - ANS - 25%
What percentage of accidents are related to drivers error? - ANS - 53%
At what ranking is the leading cause of death of firefighters responding to and from emergency alarms?
- ANS - 2nd
What are the elements of a comprehensive FSVO program? - ANS - 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? - ANS - 15 MPH
What are the objectives of the FSVO program? - ANS - 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? - ANS - There are the
principals of safe operation based on driver selection, driver training, and driver proficiency
How are habits related to emergency response driving? - ANS - They are characteristics produced by a
constant repetition on an action
What characteristics are necessary for emergency response driving? - ANS - 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? - ANS - So that all personnel understand what is
expected or required
What are the SOPs which impact response? - ANS - 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 eme
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