ISFM FSVO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What are the qualifications for certification - Answer -Firefighter to complete the course
state practical and written exam
What are the two NFPA standards - Answer -1002 and 1451
What are the goals - Answer -To present training competency and testing for new
drivers. Also to prevent crashes and injuries
What percent of firefighters were killed responding and returning from incidents -
Answer -25%
What percent of accidents are related to driver error - Answer -53%
What ranking is the leading cause of death the fire fighters responding to and from
Emergency's - Answer -It ranks 2nd
What are the elements of a comprehensive program - Answer -Minimum 8 hours
classroom testing of knowledge and understanding of responsibilities
What are the objectives of the program - Answer -To Determine the problem, identify
complexities of driving in emergencies, identifying incidents of accidents, identify types
of conditions and causes, identify the factors to contribute
What are the selection procedures used for emergency response driving - Answer -
Safe operation based on driver selection training and proficiency
How are habits related to emergency response driving - Answer -Their characteristics
produced by constant repetition of an action
What are the characteristics necessary for emergency driving - Answer -Manipulative
skills and abilities to coordinate steering, acceleration and breaking functions
What are the reasons for the adoption of SOP's and SOG's - Answer -Local authority
having jurisdiction review any pertinent compliance. Have legal counsel and local
governing body review policies
What is the legal aspect of driving an emergency vehicle - Answer -It grants rights,
privileges and responsibilities not given to everyone
When do exceptions to laws apply to emergency drivers - Answer -Only on true
emergencies
, What Illinois vehicle gets public officers and employees the right to obey exemptions -
Answer -625 I LCS5/11-205
What is the definition of true regard - Answer -Reasonable careful person performing
similar duties under similar circumstances would act the same
What is the definition of gross negligence - Answer -Direct disregard of consequences
of an act toward another person
What is the definition of vicarious liability - Answer -The legal liability placed on a
person for the acts committed by another
What are some public officers exemptions to vehicle codes - Answer -Parking
intersections speed regulations and direction of travel
What are some emergency vehicle driving laws pertaining to this class vehicle driving
laws pertaining to this class - Answer -NFPA 1451 and 1002. Local municipal
ordinances. Organizational SOP's SOG's
Which one of the standard reversed vehicle apparatus on a yearly basis - Answer -
1500 for apparatus
What is directional control a derivative of - Answer -Steering turning and tracking
When is the complete stop required - Answer -At intersections blind intersections
intersections where all lanes are not visible and at stop school buses with operational
flashers
What is the minimum distance that must be kept in front of the vehicle - Answer -Equal
the minimal distance necessary to stop the vehicle without contacting the other vehicle
How are apparatus operated in route to move ups or to fill in empty station - Answer -In
non emergency mode driver must obey all laws
What percent of crashes are due to vehicle malfunction or lack of maintenance -
Answer -1 in 12. about 8%
What are the primary function components of emergency vehicles - Answer -Pump
Ariel ambulance patient compartment
What is the recommended schedule for pre-trip inspection - Answer -Daily or weekly
What are the three crisis maintenance classes - Answer -Claas A immediately removed
from service. Class B as soon as possible.
Class C. next preventative maintenance
What are the qualifications for certification - Answer -Firefighter to complete the course
state practical and written exam
What are the two NFPA standards - Answer -1002 and 1451
What are the goals - Answer -To present training competency and testing for new
drivers. Also to prevent crashes and injuries
What percent of firefighters were killed responding and returning from incidents -
Answer -25%
What percent of accidents are related to driver error - Answer -53%
What ranking is the leading cause of death the fire fighters responding to and from
Emergency's - Answer -It ranks 2nd
What are the elements of a comprehensive program - Answer -Minimum 8 hours
classroom testing of knowledge and understanding of responsibilities
What are the objectives of the program - Answer -To Determine the problem, identify
complexities of driving in emergencies, identifying incidents of accidents, identify types
of conditions and causes, identify the factors to contribute
What are the selection procedures used for emergency response driving - Answer -
Safe operation based on driver selection training and proficiency
How are habits related to emergency response driving - Answer -Their characteristics
produced by constant repetition of an action
What are the characteristics necessary for emergency driving - Answer -Manipulative
skills and abilities to coordinate steering, acceleration and breaking functions
What are the reasons for the adoption of SOP's and SOG's - Answer -Local authority
having jurisdiction review any pertinent compliance. Have legal counsel and local
governing body review policies
What is the legal aspect of driving an emergency vehicle - Answer -It grants rights,
privileges and responsibilities not given to everyone
When do exceptions to laws apply to emergency drivers - Answer -Only on true
emergencies
, What Illinois vehicle gets public officers and employees the right to obey exemptions -
Answer -625 I LCS5/11-205
What is the definition of true regard - Answer -Reasonable careful person performing
similar duties under similar circumstances would act the same
What is the definition of gross negligence - Answer -Direct disregard of consequences
of an act toward another person
What is the definition of vicarious liability - Answer -The legal liability placed on a
person for the acts committed by another
What are some public officers exemptions to vehicle codes - Answer -Parking
intersections speed regulations and direction of travel
What are some emergency vehicle driving laws pertaining to this class vehicle driving
laws pertaining to this class - Answer -NFPA 1451 and 1002. Local municipal
ordinances. Organizational SOP's SOG's
Which one of the standard reversed vehicle apparatus on a yearly basis - Answer -
1500 for apparatus
What is directional control a derivative of - Answer -Steering turning and tracking
When is the complete stop required - Answer -At intersections blind intersections
intersections where all lanes are not visible and at stop school buses with operational
flashers
What is the minimum distance that must be kept in front of the vehicle - Answer -Equal
the minimal distance necessary to stop the vehicle without contacting the other vehicle
How are apparatus operated in route to move ups or to fill in empty station - Answer -In
non emergency mode driver must obey all laws
What percent of crashes are due to vehicle malfunction or lack of maintenance -
Answer -1 in 12. about 8%
What are the primary function components of emergency vehicles - Answer -Pump
Ariel ambulance patient compartment
What is the recommended schedule for pre-trip inspection - Answer -Daily or weekly
What are the three crisis maintenance classes - Answer -Claas A immediately removed
from service. Class B as soon as possible.
Class C. next preventative maintenance
