EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER CHAPTER 2
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION GUIDE 2026 FULL
SOLUTION
◉ Which equipment is MOST likely to be used when a small amount
of power is needed near the vehicle? Answer: Inverter.
◉ Which equipment converts a vehicle's 12- or 24-volt DC current
into
110- or 220-volt AC current? Answer: Inverter.
◉ Which equipment is powered by small gasoline or diesel engines,
generally has 110 and/or 220 volt capability, and is available with
power capacities up to 5,000 watts? Answer: Portable Generators.
◉ Which equipment is useful when remote power is needed away
from the apparatus? Answer: Portable Generator.
◉ Which equipment is powered by gasoline, diesel, power-take-off,
or hydraulic systems? Answer: Vehicle-Mounted Generator.
◉ Which of the following statements about apparatus-mounted
generators with separate engines is MOST accurate? Answer: They
,may create noisy work environments making communication
difficult.
◉ Which type of light ranges from 300 to 1,000 watts and is
advantageous where illumination is needed away from the
apparatus? Answer: Portable Lights.
◉ Which type of light provides general lighting for the scene and is
often mounted so that it may be raised, lowered, or turned to
provide the best possible lighting? Answer: Fixed Lights.
◉ Which of the following is the MOST likely reason that a fire
department would use heavy duty electrical cords? Answer: These
types of cords provide greater abrasion protection on the
fireground.
◉ Which equipment is used to supply power to several connections
from one supply source? Answer: Junction Boxes.
◉ Which equipment allows rescuers to plug their equipment into
standard electrical outlets? Answer: Adapters.
◉ Which of the following statements about rescue tools is MOST
accurate? Answer: Power systems may be portable or apparatus
mounted.
, ◉ Which of the following should be specified in a systematic
maintenance program? Answer: Maintenance procedures, when they
are performed, and who is responsible.
◉ Which of the following statements about the driver/operator and
maintenance responsibilities is MOST accurate? Answer: The
driver/operator is often able to correct minor deficiencies.
◉ Which of the following would be an appropriate option for a
systematic maintenance program? Answer: Contract out repair
work.
◉ Why should a driver/operator use an inspection checklist?
Answer: Ensures the driver/operator conducts a uniform and
complete inspection.
◉ What should a driver/operator do when a piece of equipment
onboard is found broken, defective, or in need of any type of repair?
Answer: Follow the established policy of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ) for documenting,
reporting, and following up on status of repair.
◉ Which of the following is a function of apparatus maintenance and
inspection records? Answer: The records may be needed to
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION GUIDE 2026 FULL
SOLUTION
◉ Which equipment is MOST likely to be used when a small amount
of power is needed near the vehicle? Answer: Inverter.
◉ Which equipment converts a vehicle's 12- or 24-volt DC current
into
110- or 220-volt AC current? Answer: Inverter.
◉ Which equipment is powered by small gasoline or diesel engines,
generally has 110 and/or 220 volt capability, and is available with
power capacities up to 5,000 watts? Answer: Portable Generators.
◉ Which equipment is useful when remote power is needed away
from the apparatus? Answer: Portable Generator.
◉ Which equipment is powered by gasoline, diesel, power-take-off,
or hydraulic systems? Answer: Vehicle-Mounted Generator.
◉ Which of the following statements about apparatus-mounted
generators with separate engines is MOST accurate? Answer: They
,may create noisy work environments making communication
difficult.
◉ Which type of light ranges from 300 to 1,000 watts and is
advantageous where illumination is needed away from the
apparatus? Answer: Portable Lights.
◉ Which type of light provides general lighting for the scene and is
often mounted so that it may be raised, lowered, or turned to
provide the best possible lighting? Answer: Fixed Lights.
◉ Which of the following is the MOST likely reason that a fire
department would use heavy duty electrical cords? Answer: These
types of cords provide greater abrasion protection on the
fireground.
◉ Which equipment is used to supply power to several connections
from one supply source? Answer: Junction Boxes.
◉ Which equipment allows rescuers to plug their equipment into
standard electrical outlets? Answer: Adapters.
◉ Which of the following statements about rescue tools is MOST
accurate? Answer: Power systems may be portable or apparatus
mounted.
, ◉ Which of the following should be specified in a systematic
maintenance program? Answer: Maintenance procedures, when they
are performed, and who is responsible.
◉ Which of the following statements about the driver/operator and
maintenance responsibilities is MOST accurate? Answer: The
driver/operator is often able to correct minor deficiencies.
◉ Which of the following would be an appropriate option for a
systematic maintenance program? Answer: Contract out repair
work.
◉ Why should a driver/operator use an inspection checklist?
Answer: Ensures the driver/operator conducts a uniform and
complete inspection.
◉ What should a driver/operator do when a piece of equipment
onboard is found broken, defective, or in need of any type of repair?
Answer: Follow the established policy of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ) for documenting,
reporting, and following up on status of repair.
◉ Which of the following is a function of apparatus maintenance and
inspection records? Answer: The records may be needed to
