FSVO STATE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ Many accidents involving apparatus are caused by the operator.
Answer: misunderstanding the capabilities of the apparatus.
◉ At a working fire, which apparatus has the highest priority for
position. Answer: Aerial apparatus
◉ A fire apparatus should be dried. Answer: with a clean chamois
◉ You have responded to an emergency on a limited-access highway.
Your apparatus is not being used. You should. Answer: use the
apparatus as a barrier between the traffic flow and the responders
on scene.
◉ When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the:.
Answer: A. empty weight of the apparatus.
B. length of the apparatus.
C. condition of the brakes.
D. height of the apparatus.
, ◉ When doing routine maintenance on a battery, which would need
to be corrected by the driver/operator?. Answer: Corrosion on the
battery terminals
◉ Which is a result of over-throttling?. Answer: A. White smoke from
the exhaust
B. Overheating of engine coolant
C. Loss of power
D. Increases torque
◉ A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who does not obey
state, local, or departmental driving regulations is:. Answer: subject
to criminal and civil prosecution.
◉ Because of the size of an apparatus, as well as the clearance
needed when backing, you should:. Answer: assign a spotter.
◉ The air pressure on apparatus equipped with air brakes should
build to a sufficient level in order for the vehicle to operate within
seconds of starting.. Answer: 60
◉ On which port would you inspect the screens for rocks or debris?.
Answer: A. 1-3/4" preconnect.
B.Master stream device
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ Many accidents involving apparatus are caused by the operator.
Answer: misunderstanding the capabilities of the apparatus.
◉ At a working fire, which apparatus has the highest priority for
position. Answer: Aerial apparatus
◉ A fire apparatus should be dried. Answer: with a clean chamois
◉ You have responded to an emergency on a limited-access highway.
Your apparatus is not being used. You should. Answer: use the
apparatus as a barrier between the traffic flow and the responders
on scene.
◉ When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the:.
Answer: A. empty weight of the apparatus.
B. length of the apparatus.
C. condition of the brakes.
D. height of the apparatus.
, ◉ When doing routine maintenance on a battery, which would need
to be corrected by the driver/operator?. Answer: Corrosion on the
battery terminals
◉ Which is a result of over-throttling?. Answer: A. White smoke from
the exhaust
B. Overheating of engine coolant
C. Loss of power
D. Increases torque
◉ A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who does not obey
state, local, or departmental driving regulations is:. Answer: subject
to criminal and civil prosecution.
◉ Because of the size of an apparatus, as well as the clearance
needed when backing, you should:. Answer: assign a spotter.
◉ The air pressure on apparatus equipped with air brakes should
build to a sufficient level in order for the vehicle to operate within
seconds of starting.. Answer: 60
◉ On which port would you inspect the screens for rocks or debris?.
Answer: A. 1-3/4" preconnect.
B.Master stream device
