ISFM FSVO Study Guide Exam
Questions with Accurate Solutions
FFII
Completion of FSVO course
State Practical/Written Exam - -What are the FSVO Certification
qualifications?
-NFPA 1451 - -Which NFPA Standard does this quote follow:
"The safe arrival of the apparatus at the scene of an emergency is the first
priority"
-NFPA 1002
NFPA 1451 - -What are the two NFPA standards used for FSVO?
-NFPA 1002 - -Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional
Qualifications
-NFPA 1451 - -Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle
Operations Training Program
-To present classroom, competency course training
Testing for new and existing emergency drivers
To prevent crashes, injuries, and fatalities - -What are the goals of FSVO?
-25% - -What percentage of firefighters are killed responding and returning
from incidents?
-53% - -What percentage of accidents are related to drivers error?
-2nd - -At what ranking is the leading cause of death of firefighters
responding to and from emergency alarms?
-8hrs (min) of classroom instruction
Testing of attitude and knowledge
Understanding of the responsibilities of drivers during non-emergency
situations - -What are the elements of a comprehensive FSVO program?
-15 MPH - -What is the maximum speed allowed on the competency course?
, -FSVO Program Objectives - -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
-Driver selection, training, and proficiency - -What are the selection
procedures used for emergency response driving?
-Attitude
Knowledge
Mental/Physical fitness
Decision making
Age
Habits
Driving characteristics - -What are the components when deciding Personnel
Selection?
-Habits - -Characteristics produced by a constant repetition on an action
-Manipulative skill abilities (for steering coordination)
Accelerating and/or braking functions of maneuvering an emergency vehicle
- -What characteristics are necessary for emergency response driving?
-So that all personnel understand what is expected or required - -What are
the reasons for the adoption of SOPs/SOGs?
-Recommended local AHJ review of any pertinent SOP for compliance
Have legal counsel and legal governing body review polices prior to adoption
- -What are the SOPs which impact response?
-It grants rights, privileges, and responsibilities which are not given to
everyone - -What is a legal aspect of driving an emergency?
Questions with Accurate Solutions
FFII
Completion of FSVO course
State Practical/Written Exam - -What are the FSVO Certification
qualifications?
-NFPA 1451 - -Which NFPA Standard does this quote follow:
"The safe arrival of the apparatus at the scene of an emergency is the first
priority"
-NFPA 1002
NFPA 1451 - -What are the two NFPA standards used for FSVO?
-NFPA 1002 - -Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional
Qualifications
-NFPA 1451 - -Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle
Operations Training Program
-To present classroom, competency course training
Testing for new and existing emergency drivers
To prevent crashes, injuries, and fatalities - -What are the goals of FSVO?
-25% - -What percentage of firefighters are killed responding and returning
from incidents?
-53% - -What percentage of accidents are related to drivers error?
-2nd - -At what ranking is the leading cause of death of firefighters
responding to and from emergency alarms?
-8hrs (min) of classroom instruction
Testing of attitude and knowledge
Understanding of the responsibilities of drivers during non-emergency
situations - -What are the elements of a comprehensive FSVO program?
-15 MPH - -What is the maximum speed allowed on the competency course?
, -FSVO Program Objectives - -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
-Driver selection, training, and proficiency - -What are the selection
procedures used for emergency response driving?
-Attitude
Knowledge
Mental/Physical fitness
Decision making
Age
Habits
Driving characteristics - -What are the components when deciding Personnel
Selection?
-Habits - -Characteristics produced by a constant repetition on an action
-Manipulative skill abilities (for steering coordination)
Accelerating and/or braking functions of maneuvering an emergency vehicle
- -What characteristics are necessary for emergency response driving?
-So that all personnel understand what is expected or required - -What are
the reasons for the adoption of SOPs/SOGs?
-Recommended local AHJ review of any pertinent SOP for compliance
Have legal counsel and legal governing body review polices prior to adoption
- -What are the SOPs which impact response?
-It grants rights, privileges, and responsibilities which are not given to
everyone - -What is a legal aspect of driving an emergency?
