FSVO Test Questions with Correct
Answers Latest Update 2025
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications - Correct Answer-
✔✔NFPA 1002
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program - Correct
Answer-✔✔NFPA 1451
What is designed to supplement the service brakes and that aid braking by using the engine's
own systems to slow it down? - Correct Answer-✔✔Auxiliary brakes
What are the sensors mounted on each wheel to control brake application in event of a sudden
or emergent stop called? - Correct Answer-✔✔Antilock braking system (ABS)
What is designed to assist the driver by maintaining the straight orientation of the vehicle in
effort to prevent rollover? - Correct Answer-✔✔Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
What is the most important safety measure during the backup process? - Correct Answer-
✔✔Having a spotter
What was/is the 2nd leading cause of death in firefighter fatalities? - Correct Answer-
✔✔Injuries sustained while responding to/returning from a call
What NFPA states that it is the driver/operator's responsibility to ensure that passenger
restraints are used on each call? - Correct Answer-✔✔NFPA 1002
What is the care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same conditions? -
Correct Answer-✔✔Due regard
, To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA chapters? - Correct
Answer-✔✔4 & 5
What NFPA requires that all drivers/operators are reauthorized annually for the vehicles that
they operate? - Correct Answer-✔✔NFPA 1451
What consists of the engine, frame, and all other essential structural/mechanical parts? -
Correct Answer-✔✔Chassis
What is designed to hold the apparatus, when loaded to its maximum in-service weight, on a
10% grade w/ transmission in neutral and parking brake released? - Correct Answer-✔✔Wheel
chocks
What instrument gives indication of the electrical condition of the battery and indicates the
amount of amperage being drawn from the battery? - Correct Answer-✔✔Voltmeter
What instrument is used for measuring rotational speed, defined as revolutions per minute
(rpm)? - Correct Answer-✔✔Tachometer
What is the minimum tire tread depth on turning axle tires? - Correct Answer-✔✔4/32" (and
2/32" on non-turning axle tires)
What piece of U.S. currency can be an effective tool when inspecting an apparatus? - Correct
Answer-✔✔Quarter
When checking oil levels, how long should you wait after shutting off the engine? - Correct
Answer-✔✔15 minutes
Answers Latest Update 2025
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications - Correct Answer-
✔✔NFPA 1002
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program - Correct
Answer-✔✔NFPA 1451
What is designed to supplement the service brakes and that aid braking by using the engine's
own systems to slow it down? - Correct Answer-✔✔Auxiliary brakes
What are the sensors mounted on each wheel to control brake application in event of a sudden
or emergent stop called? - Correct Answer-✔✔Antilock braking system (ABS)
What is designed to assist the driver by maintaining the straight orientation of the vehicle in
effort to prevent rollover? - Correct Answer-✔✔Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
What is the most important safety measure during the backup process? - Correct Answer-
✔✔Having a spotter
What was/is the 2nd leading cause of death in firefighter fatalities? - Correct Answer-
✔✔Injuries sustained while responding to/returning from a call
What NFPA states that it is the driver/operator's responsibility to ensure that passenger
restraints are used on each call? - Correct Answer-✔✔NFPA 1002
What is the care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same conditions? -
Correct Answer-✔✔Due regard
, To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA chapters? - Correct
Answer-✔✔4 & 5
What NFPA requires that all drivers/operators are reauthorized annually for the vehicles that
they operate? - Correct Answer-✔✔NFPA 1451
What consists of the engine, frame, and all other essential structural/mechanical parts? -
Correct Answer-✔✔Chassis
What is designed to hold the apparatus, when loaded to its maximum in-service weight, on a
10% grade w/ transmission in neutral and parking brake released? - Correct Answer-✔✔Wheel
chocks
What instrument gives indication of the electrical condition of the battery and indicates the
amount of amperage being drawn from the battery? - Correct Answer-✔✔Voltmeter
What instrument is used for measuring rotational speed, defined as revolutions per minute
(rpm)? - Correct Answer-✔✔Tachometer
What is the minimum tire tread depth on turning axle tires? - Correct Answer-✔✔4/32" (and
2/32" on non-turning axle tires)
What piece of U.S. currency can be an effective tool when inspecting an apparatus? - Correct
Answer-✔✔Quarter
When checking oil levels, how long should you wait after shutting off the engine? - Correct
Answer-✔✔15 minutes
