FFII
Completion of FSVO course
State Practical/Written Exam - ✔️✔️-What are the FSVO Certification qualifications?
NFPA 1451 - ✔️✔️-Which NFPA Standard does this quote follow:
"The safe arrival of the apparatus at the scene of an emergency is the first priority"
NFPA 1002
NFPA 1451 - ✔️✔️-What are the two NFPA standards used for FSVO?
NFPA 1002 - ✔️✔️-Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional
Qualifications
NFPA 1451 - ✔️✔️-Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations
Training Program
To present classroom, competency course training
Testing for new and existing emergency drivers
To prevent crashes, injuries, and fatalities - ✔️✔️-What are the goals of FSVO?
25% - ✔️✔️-What percentage of firefighters are killed responding and returning from
incidents?
53% - ✔️✔️-What percentage of accidents are related to drivers error?
, 2nd - ✔️✔️-At what ranking is the leading cause of death of firefighters responding to
and from emergency alarms?
8hrs (min) of classroom instruction
Testing of attitude and knowledge
Understanding of the responsibilities of drivers during non-emergency situations -
✔️✔️-What are the elements of a comprehensive FSVO program?
15 MPH - ✔️✔️-What is the maximum speed allowed on the competency course?
FSVO Program Objectives - ✔️✔️-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
Driver selection, training, and proficiency - ✔️✔️-What are the selection procedures
used for emergency response driving?