FSVO State Test questions and answers A+ Grade
2026\2027
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
- correct answer NFPA 1002
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program
- correct answer NFPA 1451
What is designed to supplement the service brakes and that aid braking by using the engine's own
systems to slow it down?
- correct answer Auxiliary brakes
What are the sensors mounted on each wheel to control brake application in event of a sudden or
emergent stop called?
- correct answer Antilock braking system (ABS)
What is designed to assist the driver by maintaining the straight orientation of the vehicle in effort to
prevent rollover?
- correct answer Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
What is the most important safety measure during the backup process?
- correct answer Having a spotter
What was/is the 2nd leading cause of death in firefighter fatalities?
- correct answer Injuries sustained while responding to/returning from a call
What NFPA states that it is the driver/operator's responsibility to ensure that passenger restraints are
used on each call?
- correct answer NFPA 1002
, What is the care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same conditions?
- correct answer Due regard
To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA chapters?
- correct answer 4 & 5
What NFPA requires that all drivers/operators are reauthorized annually for the vehicles that they
operate?
- correct answer NFPA 1451
What consists of the engine, frame, and all other essential structural/mechanical parts?
- correct answer Chassis
What is designed to hold the apparatus, when loaded to its maximum in-service weight, on a 10% grade
w/ transmission in neutral and parking brake released?
- correct answer Wheel chocks
What instrument gives indication of the electrical condition of the battery and indicates the amount of
amperage being drawn from the battery?
- correct answer Voltmeter
What instrument is used for measuring rotational speed, defined as revolutions per minute (rpm)?
- correct answer Tachometer
What is the minimum tire tread depth on turning axle tires?
- correct answer 4/32" (and 2/32" on non-turning axle tires)
What piece of U.S. currency can be an effective tool when inspecting an apparatus?
- correct answer Quarter
When checking oil levels, how long should you wait after shutting off the engine?
- correct answer 15 minutes
2026\2027
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
- correct answer NFPA 1002
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program
- correct answer NFPA 1451
What is designed to supplement the service brakes and that aid braking by using the engine's own
systems to slow it down?
- correct answer Auxiliary brakes
What are the sensors mounted on each wheel to control brake application in event of a sudden or
emergent stop called?
- correct answer Antilock braking system (ABS)
What is designed to assist the driver by maintaining the straight orientation of the vehicle in effort to
prevent rollover?
- correct answer Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
What is the most important safety measure during the backup process?
- correct answer Having a spotter
What was/is the 2nd leading cause of death in firefighter fatalities?
- correct answer Injuries sustained while responding to/returning from a call
What NFPA states that it is the driver/operator's responsibility to ensure that passenger restraints are
used on each call?
- correct answer NFPA 1002
, What is the care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same conditions?
- correct answer Due regard
To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA chapters?
- correct answer 4 & 5
What NFPA requires that all drivers/operators are reauthorized annually for the vehicles that they
operate?
- correct answer NFPA 1451
What consists of the engine, frame, and all other essential structural/mechanical parts?
- correct answer Chassis
What is designed to hold the apparatus, when loaded to its maximum in-service weight, on a 10% grade
w/ transmission in neutral and parking brake released?
- correct answer Wheel chocks
What instrument gives indication of the electrical condition of the battery and indicates the amount of
amperage being drawn from the battery?
- correct answer Voltmeter
What instrument is used for measuring rotational speed, defined as revolutions per minute (rpm)?
- correct answer Tachometer
What is the minimum tire tread depth on turning axle tires?
- correct answer 4/32" (and 2/32" on non-turning axle tires)
What piece of U.S. currency can be an effective tool when inspecting an apparatus?
- correct answer Quarter
When checking oil levels, how long should you wait after shutting off the engine?
- correct answer 15 minutes
