QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉What are the two NFPA standards used for FSVO? Answer: NFPA
1002
NFPA 1451
◉What are the goals of FSVO? Answer: To present classroom training,
competency course training and testing new and existing emergency
drivers
To prevent crashes, injuries, and fatalities
◉What percentage of firefighters are killed responding and returning
from incidents? Answer: 25%
◉What percentage of accidents are related to drivers error? Answer:
53%
◉At what ranking is the leading cause of death of firefighters
responding to and from emergency alarms? Answer: 2nd
, ◉What are the elements of a comprehensive FSVO program? Answer:
Minimum of 8 hours of classroom instruction
Testing of attitude and knowledge
Understanding of drivers responsibilities during non-emergency
situations
◉What is the maximum speed allowed on the competency course?
Answer: 15 MPH
◉What are the objectives of the FSVO program? Answer: Determine
the extent of the program
Identify the complexities of driving under emergency situations and the
existence of governing an emergency vehicle
Identify the high incidence of accidents involving emergency vehicles
and the associated deaths and injuries
Identify the types, conditions, and causes of accidents involving
emergency vehicles