Fsvo Questions.|2023/24 Update|Graded A+

On a limited access highway when your apparatus is not being used where should it be parked? They assume their vital blocking position of the emergency scene and set up so their apparatus and its warning devices make approaching vehicles aware of the emergency scene ahead. Which apparatus has the highest priority for position at a working fire? Truck or Rescue Company Most accidents in the apparatus are caused by the operator doing what? Misunderstanding the capabilities of the apparatus What is the purpose of the alley dock? Backing the vehicle into a restricted area An apparatus must come to a complete stop at an intersection if? y obstruction that blocks the views of the intersection What is Level II staging? Used when a large number of emergency vehicles are responding to the same incident If the apparatus begins to skid the driver should do what? Turn the apparatus front steering wheel so the front wheels face the direction of the skid What is Level I staging? Used in the initial response to a fire or other incidents involving more than one responding company When is the only acceptable time to be on a moving apparatus without using a seat belt? FPA 1500 states while loading hose back on the apparatus Being aware of everything that is happening around the apparatus is a technique of what? Defensive Driving Know about non-emergency responses The AHJ shall have a response guideline that indicates certain responses that are non-emergent. The air pressure on apparatus equipped with air brakes should build to a sufficient level in order for the vehicle to operate within how many seconds of starting? 60 seconds Know how long a vacuum test goes for. After the test not more than how many inches of vacuum should be lost? 5 minutes with no more than 10" of vacuum lost The weight on most fire apparatus contributes to what? Water and equipment Know what port to inspect for rocks and debris Intake Valve Checking voltage and electrolyte levels are part of inspecting what? Battery Checking fluid levels and warning signals are done how often? Daily/Weekly The device that introduces foam concentrate into the water stream to create foam is? Foam Proportioner