FSVO STATE TEST 2025 NEWEST VERSION 110 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS FROM VERIFIED SOURCES BY EXPERT RATED A+ GRADE.
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications - (ANSWER)NFPA 1002
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program - (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? - (ANSWER)Auxiliary brakes
What are the sensors mounted on each wheel to control brake application in event of a sudden or
emergent stop called? - (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? - (ANSWER)Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
What is the most important safety measure during the backup process? - (ANSWER)Having a spotter
What was/is the 2nd leading cause of death in firefighter fatalities? - (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? - (ANSWER)NFPA 1002
What is the care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same conditions? - (ANSWER)Due
regard
To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA chapters? - (ANSWER)4 &
5
What NFPA requires that all drivers/operators are reauthorized annually for the vehicles that they
operate? - (ANSWER)NFPA 1451
, FSVO STATE TEST 2025 NEWEST VERSION 110 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS FROM VERIFIED SOURCES BY EXPERT RATED A+ GRADE.
What consists of the engine, frame, and all other essential structural/mechanical parts? -
(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? - (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? - (ANSWER)Voltmeter
What instrument is used for measuring rotational speed, defined as revolutions per minute (rpm)? -
(ANSWER)Tachometer
What is the minimum tire tread depth on turning axle tires? - (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? - (ANSWER)Quarter
When checking oil levels, how long should you wait after shutting off the engine? - (ANSWER)15 minutes
Why do new apparatus (newer than 2010) have an additional tank of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)? -
(ANSWER)Meet the new emission requirements
If engine doesn't start within ___ seconds, release the starter switch, and allow the motor to cool for
___ minutes before trying again. - (ANSWER)30 & 2
The low air pressure warning alarm will activate when the pressure falls below ___ psi. - (ANSWER)60
Whenever possible, allow the engine to warm up for ___ minutes. - (ANSWER)3-5
VERIFIED ANSWERS FROM VERIFIED SOURCES BY EXPERT RATED A+ GRADE.
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications - (ANSWER)NFPA 1002
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program - (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? - (ANSWER)Auxiliary brakes
What are the sensors mounted on each wheel to control brake application in event of a sudden or
emergent stop called? - (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? - (ANSWER)Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
What is the most important safety measure during the backup process? - (ANSWER)Having a spotter
What was/is the 2nd leading cause of death in firefighter fatalities? - (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? - (ANSWER)NFPA 1002
What is the care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same conditions? - (ANSWER)Due
regard
To be the driver of a pumper, a FF would need to be proficient in which NFPA chapters? - (ANSWER)4 &
5
What NFPA requires that all drivers/operators are reauthorized annually for the vehicles that they
operate? - (ANSWER)NFPA 1451
, FSVO STATE TEST 2025 NEWEST VERSION 110 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS FROM VERIFIED SOURCES BY EXPERT RATED A+ GRADE.
What consists of the engine, frame, and all other essential structural/mechanical parts? -
(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? - (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? - (ANSWER)Voltmeter
What instrument is used for measuring rotational speed, defined as revolutions per minute (rpm)? -
(ANSWER)Tachometer
What is the minimum tire tread depth on turning axle tires? - (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? - (ANSWER)Quarter
When checking oil levels, how long should you wait after shutting off the engine? - (ANSWER)15 minutes
Why do new apparatus (newer than 2010) have an additional tank of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)? -
(ANSWER)Meet the new emission requirements
If engine doesn't start within ___ seconds, release the starter switch, and allow the motor to cool for
___ minutes before trying again. - (ANSWER)30 & 2
The low air pressure warning alarm will activate when the pressure falls below ___ psi. - (ANSWER)60
Whenever possible, allow the engine to warm up for ___ minutes. - (ANSWER)3-5
