FSVO CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
DETAILED SOLUTIONS PROFESSIONAL
READINESS GUIDE
◉ Whenever possible, allow the engine to warm up for ___ minutes..
Answer: 3-5
◉ When pulling out of the station, do not exceed speeds over ___
mph..
Answer: 5
◉ The parking brake is required, by NFPA 1901, to hold the
apparatus on at least a ___% grade..
Answer: 20
◉ What should be the first step in your 360º inspection?.
Answer: Open the apparatus bay door completely
◉ What is the area in which the confined-space turnaround is
performed in?.
, Answer: 50' x 100'
◉ Where should the spotter be located when backing up an
apparatus?.
Answer: Drivers side by the rear bumper
◉ What is the last step in shutting down/securing an apparatus?.
Answer: Replacing, cleaning, and repairing any used equipment
◉ Drivers who are found guilty/at fault for an accident involving an
apparatus may be prosecuted in what court(s)?.
Answer: Both criminal and civil court
◉ What is a Code 3 response?.
Answer: Driving with emergency lights and sirens
◉ What is a Code 2 response?.
Answer: Driving with emergency lights and no sirens
◉ What is a Code 1 response?.
Answer: Driving with no emergency lights or sirens
DETAILED SOLUTIONS PROFESSIONAL
READINESS GUIDE
◉ Whenever possible, allow the engine to warm up for ___ minutes..
Answer: 3-5
◉ When pulling out of the station, do not exceed speeds over ___
mph..
Answer: 5
◉ The parking brake is required, by NFPA 1901, to hold the
apparatus on at least a ___% grade..
Answer: 20
◉ What should be the first step in your 360º inspection?.
Answer: Open the apparatus bay door completely
◉ What is the area in which the confined-space turnaround is
performed in?.
, Answer: 50' x 100'
◉ Where should the spotter be located when backing up an
apparatus?.
Answer: Drivers side by the rear bumper
◉ What is the last step in shutting down/securing an apparatus?.
Answer: Replacing, cleaning, and repairing any used equipment
◉ Drivers who are found guilty/at fault for an accident involving an
apparatus may be prosecuted in what court(s)?.
Answer: Both criminal and civil court
◉ What is a Code 3 response?.
Answer: Driving with emergency lights and sirens
◉ What is a Code 2 response?.
Answer: Driving with emergency lights and no sirens
◉ What is a Code 1 response?.
Answer: Driving with no emergency lights or sirens
