FSVO STUDYS 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Whenever possible, allow the engine to warm up for ___ minutes. - ✔✔3-5
✔✔When pulling out of the station, do not exceed speeds over ___ mph. - ✔✔5
✔✔The parking brake is required, by NFPA 1901, to hold the apparatus on at least a
___% grade. - ✔✔20
✔✔What should be the first step in your 360º inspection? - ✔✔Open the apparatus bay
door completely
✔✔What is the area in which the confined-space turnaround is performed in? - ✔✔50' x
100'
✔✔Where should the spotter be located when backing up an apparatus? - ✔✔Drivers
side by the rear bumper
✔✔What is the last step in shutting down/securing an apparatus? - ✔✔Replacing,
cleaning, and repairing any used equipment
✔✔Drivers who are found guilty/at fault for an accident involving an apparatus may be
prosecuted in what court(s)? - ✔✔Both criminal and civil court
✔✔What is a Code 3 response? - ✔✔Driving with emergency lights and sirens
✔✔What is a Code 2 response? - ✔✔Driving with emergency lights and no sirens
✔✔What is a Code 1 response? - ✔✔Driving with no emergency lights or sirens
, ✔✔To ensure a safe following distance, what rule should you use? - ✔✔3-second rule
(6-second rule if weather is bad)
✔✔When driving down hills, what should you rely to slowdown the apparatus? - ✔✔The
engine and the auxiliary brakes
✔✔___% of the apparatus weight is on the front axle and ___% of the apparatus weight
is on the rear axle. - ✔✔33 & 66
✔✔During an emergency response, ___ present the greatest potential danger to an
apparatus. - ✔✔Intersections
✔✔What braking system provides braking torque through the driveline to the rear
wheels? - ✔✔Auxiliary
✔✔What braking system should not be used during slippery road conditions? -
✔✔Auxiliary
✔✔What utilizes the transmission fluid to create back pressure that assists in slowing
down the apparatus? - ✔✔Transmission retarder
✔✔Which level of staging is in effect for all first alarm assignments or incidents involving
3+ units? - ✔✔Level 1
✔✔Which level of staging is utilized on second or greater box alarms or when mutual
aid units report to an incident? - ✔✔Level 2
✔✔What is the landscape on which the apparatus is positioned called? - ✔✔Terrain
✔✔The driver/operator position the apparatus ___ft. before or after the incident
address. - ✔✔100
✔✔Many FDs allow fire apparatus to exceed the posted speed limit by how many mph?
- ✔✔10 mph
✔✔What is total stopping distance defined as? - ✔✔Reaction distance + braking
distance
✔✔What % of braking should be done in a straight line before entering a corner/turn? -
✔✔90
✔✔What is critical speed? - ✔✔The maximum speed at which the car can complete a
turn
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Whenever possible, allow the engine to warm up for ___ minutes. - ✔✔3-5
✔✔When pulling out of the station, do not exceed speeds over ___ mph. - ✔✔5
✔✔The parking brake is required, by NFPA 1901, to hold the apparatus on at least a
___% grade. - ✔✔20
✔✔What should be the first step in your 360º inspection? - ✔✔Open the apparatus bay
door completely
✔✔What is the area in which the confined-space turnaround is performed in? - ✔✔50' x
100'
✔✔Where should the spotter be located when backing up an apparatus? - ✔✔Drivers
side by the rear bumper
✔✔What is the last step in shutting down/securing an apparatus? - ✔✔Replacing,
cleaning, and repairing any used equipment
✔✔Drivers who are found guilty/at fault for an accident involving an apparatus may be
prosecuted in what court(s)? - ✔✔Both criminal and civil court
✔✔What is a Code 3 response? - ✔✔Driving with emergency lights and sirens
✔✔What is a Code 2 response? - ✔✔Driving with emergency lights and no sirens
✔✔What is a Code 1 response? - ✔✔Driving with no emergency lights or sirens
, ✔✔To ensure a safe following distance, what rule should you use? - ✔✔3-second rule
(6-second rule if weather is bad)
✔✔When driving down hills, what should you rely to slowdown the apparatus? - ✔✔The
engine and the auxiliary brakes
✔✔___% of the apparatus weight is on the front axle and ___% of the apparatus weight
is on the rear axle. - ✔✔33 & 66
✔✔During an emergency response, ___ present the greatest potential danger to an
apparatus. - ✔✔Intersections
✔✔What braking system provides braking torque through the driveline to the rear
wheels? - ✔✔Auxiliary
✔✔What braking system should not be used during slippery road conditions? -
✔✔Auxiliary
✔✔What utilizes the transmission fluid to create back pressure that assists in slowing
down the apparatus? - ✔✔Transmission retarder
✔✔Which level of staging is in effect for all first alarm assignments or incidents involving
3+ units? - ✔✔Level 1
✔✔Which level of staging is utilized on second or greater box alarms or when mutual
aid units report to an incident? - ✔✔Level 2
✔✔What is the landscape on which the apparatus is positioned called? - ✔✔Terrain
✔✔The driver/operator position the apparatus ___ft. before or after the incident
address. - ✔✔100
✔✔Many FDs allow fire apparatus to exceed the posted speed limit by how many mph?
- ✔✔10 mph
✔✔What is total stopping distance defined as? - ✔✔Reaction distance + braking
distance
✔✔What % of braking should be done in a straight line before entering a corner/turn? -
✔✔90
✔✔What is critical speed? - ✔✔The maximum speed at which the car can complete a
turn
