2019 FSVO|2023/24 UPDATE|GRADED A+

On a limited access highway when your apparatus is not in use where should it be parked? Use the rig as a barrier for traffic flow and the responders on scene Which apparatus has the highest priority for position at a working fire? Truck Most accidents on an apparatus are caused by the operator doing what? Misunderstanding the capabilities of the apparatus What is the purpose of an alley dock ? Backing the vehicle into a restricted area An apparatus must come to a complete stop at an intersection if? If there are obstructions that block the view of the intersections What is level 2 staging? Used when a large number of emergency vehicles are responding to the same scene If the apparatus begins to skid the driver should do what? Turn the wheel so the front wheels are facing the direction of the skid What is level 1 staging Used in the initial response to a fire involving more than one responding company When is the only acceptable time to be moving on an apparatus without a seatbelt When loading hose Being aware of everything that is happening around the apparatus is a technique of what? Defensive driving The air pressure on an apparatus equipped with air breaks should build to a sufficient level in order for the vehicle to operate within how many seconds of starting ? 60 seconds How long does a vacuum test go for? After the test not more than how many inches of vacuum should be lost? Test ends after 5 minutes/ should be no more than 10 inches of vacuum lost The weight of most fire apparatus contributes to what? Skidding and rollover What port do you inspect for rocks and debris? 2.5 intake Checking voltage and electrolyte levels are part of inspecting what? Battery Checking fluid levels are warning signals are done now often? daily/weekly The device that introduces foam concentrate into the water stream to create foam is? Foam proportioner What method is used when washing an apparatus? Automotive shampoo and cold water Consider what when stopping an apparatus? Do not consider length What is the serpentine course? Maneuvering around parked and stopped vehicles and tight corners When an apparatus driver is in a situation requiring evasive tactics the driver should attempt to pass on what side? The left side Pre-tip inspection method Walk around method What does a voltmeter do? Amount of current being drawn from the battery and being supplied to the battery Keeping apparatus in a state or readiness and usefulness is what? Reliability/maintenance