FSVO IL STATE QUESTION BANK
2026 FULL SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Reaction distance.
Answer: The distance the fire apparatus ravels after you recognize the
hazard, remove your foot from the accelerator, and apply the brakes.
◉ 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.
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ 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.
◉ Vacuum test during cont (1).
Answer: Turn battery on (not necessary to start engine); fully open
primer control handle and hold in that position
2026 FULL SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Reaction distance.
Answer: The distance the fire apparatus ravels after you recognize the
hazard, remove your foot from the accelerator, and apply the brakes.
◉ 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.
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ 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.
◉ Vacuum test during cont (1).
Answer: Turn battery on (not necessary to start engine); fully open
primer control handle and hold in that position
