FSVO FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
⩥ Mandated right of way for emergency vehicle drivers. Ans: No, they
only request the right of way.
⩥ Criminal charges for a driver if a collision results in death or serious
injury. Ans: Yes
⩥ Illinois Vehicle Code providing exemptions for public officers and
employees. Ans: 625 ILCS 5/11-205
⩥ Care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same
conditions. Ans: Due regard
⩥ NFPA standard stating that drivers/operators must ensure passenger
restraints are used on each call. Ans: NFPA 1002
⩥ Instrument indicating the electrical condition of the battery. Ans:
Voltmeter
, ⩥ Frequency of reauthorization for drivers/operators for the vehicles
they operate. Ans: Annually, as per NFPA 1451
⩥ Components of the vehicle including engine, frame, and essential
structural/mechanical parts. Ans: Chassis
⩥ Device designed to hold the apparatus on a 10% grade with the
transmission in neutral and parking brake released. Ans: Wheel chocks
⩥ Fuel level at which the tank should be refilled to ensure readiness.
Ans: When it drops below half-full
⩥ Proper procedure at an unguarded railroad crossing. Ans: Come to a
complete stop, turn off sirens, roll down windows, and listen for trains.
⩥ Maximum speed allowed on the competency course. Ans: 15 MPH
⩥ Apparatus with the highest priority for positioning at a working fire.
Ans: Aerial apparatus
⩥ Method for drying a fire apparatus after washing. Ans: With a clean
chamois
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
⩥ Mandated right of way for emergency vehicle drivers. Ans: No, they
only request the right of way.
⩥ Criminal charges for a driver if a collision results in death or serious
injury. Ans: Yes
⩥ Illinois Vehicle Code providing exemptions for public officers and
employees. Ans: 625 ILCS 5/11-205
⩥ Care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same
conditions. Ans: Due regard
⩥ NFPA standard stating that drivers/operators must ensure passenger
restraints are used on each call. Ans: NFPA 1002
⩥ Instrument indicating the electrical condition of the battery. Ans:
Voltmeter
, ⩥ Frequency of reauthorization for drivers/operators for the vehicles
they operate. Ans: Annually, as per NFPA 1451
⩥ Components of the vehicle including engine, frame, and essential
structural/mechanical parts. Ans: Chassis
⩥ Device designed to hold the apparatus on a 10% grade with the
transmission in neutral and parking brake released. Ans: Wheel chocks
⩥ Fuel level at which the tank should be refilled to ensure readiness.
Ans: When it drops below half-full
⩥ Proper procedure at an unguarded railroad crossing. Ans: Come to a
complete stop, turn off sirens, roll down windows, and listen for trains.
⩥ Maximum speed allowed on the competency course. Ans: 15 MPH
⩥ Apparatus with the highest priority for positioning at a working fire.
Ans: Aerial apparatus
⩥ Method for drying a fire apparatus after washing. Ans: With a clean
chamois
