FSVO State Review|2023/24 UPDATE|GRADED A+

Whenever the driver/operator is faced with approaching an unguarded railroad crossing, he or she should: come to a complete stop The distance that a fire apparatus travels from the time that the brakes are activated until the apparatus makes a complete stop is known as the __________ distance braking What is in the apparatus maintenance records? The date and description of all maintenance work, repairs, and other inspections performed on the vehicle. When preforming a voltage drop test each side of the wiring should not exceed _____ volt for a 12-volt nominal system or _____ volt for a 24-volt nominal system .02 and .04 What should be done when an emergency vehicle is backing up? The emergency lights should be turned on and the driver/operator should use a spotter to assist with the procedure Whose responsibility is it to ensure the apparatus does not hit anything or anyone The spotter (when one is present) No vehicle should be backed into an intersection, around a corner, into the fire station, or in traffic unless emergency lighting is used and a spotter precedes it (T/F) True Where should the front wheels of the apparatus be when parked? 45 degrees towards the curb What is level 2 staging? Used on second or greater alarms or when mutual aid units report to the scene. Vehicles are parked farther from the scene. What is the serpentine maneuver? NFPA 1002 requires that all drivers complete this exercise that simulates the conditions of a fire apparatus around objects at the scene or parked vehicles. Minimum of 3 marker cones are spaced 30-38ft apart in a line. No vehicle should be backed into an intersection, around a corner, into the fire station or in traffic unless: emergency lighting is used and a spotter precedes it to safely direct such a movement. What part of a road presents the greatest potential danger to fire apparatus? Intersections You should slow down to less than ______ While in the intersection and visually clear each lane of traffic before proceeding. 5 mph Always notify other responding apparatus when laying out: LDH across streets and intersections What is a traffic signal preemption system? At intersections to assist fire apparatus during the emergency response. Changes the light. When is it acceptable to not use a seatbelt? Never During an emergency response on a roadway with multiple lanes, where should the driver/operator operate the apparatus? Far left lane