Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Chapter 2 Driver Attributes, Training,
and Selection correctly answered
driver/operator - correct answer ✔✔ person who has satisfactorily completed the requirements
of driver/operator is specified in NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualification, and who is authorized by the authority having jurisdiction to drive,
operate, or both drive and operate fire department vehicles. (NFPA 1451)
NFPA 1002 - correct answer ✔✔ Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional
Qualification
-it is the driver/operators responsibility to ensure that passenger restraints are used
blind spots - correct answer ✔✔ areas around the fire apparatus that are not visible to the
driver/operator
vehicle intercom system - correct answer ✔✔ provides a headset and microphone for each rider
on the fire apparatus. enable the fire fighters on the apparatus to communicate clearly.
tactical benchmarks - correct answer ✔✔ objectives that are required to be completed during
the operational phase of an incident.
Near-Miss Reporting System - correct answer ✔✔ developed in 2005, provides a method for
reporting situations that could have resulted in injuries or deaths.
Everyone Goes Home Program - correct answer ✔✔ set of key initiatives, the 16 Firefighter Life
safety Initiatives. describe steps that need to be taken to change the current culture of the fire
service to help make it a safe work environment
, NFPA 1582 - correct answer ✔✔ Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for
Fire Departments
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - correct answer ✔✔ develops and
enforces government regulations on workplace safety and, in some cases, responder safety.
often are incorporated by reference in government regulations
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - correct answer ✔✔ collection of permanent rules published
by the federal government; it includes 50 titles that represent broad areas of interest that are
governed by federal regulation.
freelancing - correct answer ✔✔ acting independently of a superior's orders or the fire
department's SOPs
critical incident stress management (CISM) - correct answer ✔✔ usually respond immediately
after a crisis incident.
critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) - correct answer ✔✔ provides a forum for fire and EMS
personnel to discuss the anxieties, stress, and emotions triggered by a difficult call
employee assistance programs (EAPs) - correct answer ✔✔ provide confidential help with a
wide range of problems that might affect performance.
stressors - correct answer ✔✔ Conditions that create excessive physical and mental pressures
on a person's body; any type of stimulus that causes stress.
job aids - correct answer ✔✔ checklists or inspection sheets, are critical to ensuring the
accuracy and consistency of inspections
Chapter 2 Driver Attributes, Training,
and Selection correctly answered
driver/operator - correct answer ✔✔ person who has satisfactorily completed the requirements
of driver/operator is specified in NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualification, and who is authorized by the authority having jurisdiction to drive,
operate, or both drive and operate fire department vehicles. (NFPA 1451)
NFPA 1002 - correct answer ✔✔ Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional
Qualification
-it is the driver/operators responsibility to ensure that passenger restraints are used
blind spots - correct answer ✔✔ areas around the fire apparatus that are not visible to the
driver/operator
vehicle intercom system - correct answer ✔✔ provides a headset and microphone for each rider
on the fire apparatus. enable the fire fighters on the apparatus to communicate clearly.
tactical benchmarks - correct answer ✔✔ objectives that are required to be completed during
the operational phase of an incident.
Near-Miss Reporting System - correct answer ✔✔ developed in 2005, provides a method for
reporting situations that could have resulted in injuries or deaths.
Everyone Goes Home Program - correct answer ✔✔ set of key initiatives, the 16 Firefighter Life
safety Initiatives. describe steps that need to be taken to change the current culture of the fire
service to help make it a safe work environment
, NFPA 1582 - correct answer ✔✔ Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for
Fire Departments
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - correct answer ✔✔ develops and
enforces government regulations on workplace safety and, in some cases, responder safety.
often are incorporated by reference in government regulations
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - correct answer ✔✔ collection of permanent rules published
by the federal government; it includes 50 titles that represent broad areas of interest that are
governed by federal regulation.
freelancing - correct answer ✔✔ acting independently of a superior's orders or the fire
department's SOPs
critical incident stress management (CISM) - correct answer ✔✔ usually respond immediately
after a crisis incident.
critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) - correct answer ✔✔ provides a forum for fire and EMS
personnel to discuss the anxieties, stress, and emotions triggered by a difficult call
employee assistance programs (EAPs) - correct answer ✔✔ provide confidential help with a
wide range of problems that might affect performance.
stressors - correct answer ✔✔ Conditions that create excessive physical and mental pressures
on a person's body; any type of stimulus that causes stress.
job aids - correct answer ✔✔ checklists or inspection sheets, are critical to ensuring the
accuracy and consistency of inspections
