Grade 2026\2027
What are the FSVO Certification qualifications?
- correct answer FFII
Completion of FSVO course
State Practical/Written Exam
Which NFPA Standard does this quote follow:
"The safe arrival of the apparatus at the scene of an emergency is the first priority"
- correct answer NFPA 1451
What are the two NFPA standards used for FSVO?
- correct answer NFPA 1002
NFPA 1451
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 are the goals of FSVO?
- correct answer To present classroom, competency course training
Testing for new and existing emergency drivers
To prevent crashes, injuries, and fatalities
, What percentage of firefighters are killed responding and returning from incidents?
- correct answer 25%
What percentage of accidents are related to drivers error?
- correct answer 53%
At what ranking is the leading cause of death of firefighters responding to and from emergency alarms?
- correct answer 2nd
What are the elements of a comprehensive FSVO program?
- correct answer 8hrs (min) of classroom instruction
Testing of attitude and knowledge
Understanding of the responsibilities of drivers during non-emergency situations
What is the maximum speed allowed on the competency course?
- correct answer 15 MPH
Determine the extent of the program
Identify the complexities of driving under emergency situations and the existence of governing an
emergency vehicle
Identify the high incidence of accidents involving emergency vehicles and the associated deaths and
injuries
Identify the types, conditions, and causes of accidents involving emergency vehicles
Identify the factors that contribute to the incidence of accidents involving emergency vehicles
- correct answer FSVO Program Objectives