FSVO Final State Exam |100% Correct|
A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who does not obey state, local, or departmental driving
regulations is: *Ans*
subject to criminal and civil prosecution.
A fire apparatus should be dried: *Ans*
with a clean chamois
A nonemergency res...
FSVO Final State Exam |100% Correct|
A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who does not obey state, local, or departmental driving
regulations is: *Ans* subject to criminal and civil prosecution.
A fire apparatus should be dried: *Ans* with a clean chamois
A nonemergency response during normal operations would be: *Ans* no lights or sirens.
Apparatus are most likely to be involved in an accident at/on: *Ans* intersections.
At a working fire, which apparatus has the highest priority for position? *Ans* Aerial apparatus
At an intersection, if you cannot account for all lanes of traffic, then you should: *Ans* stop, check
the lanes of traffic, then proceed.
Because of the size of an apparatus, as well as the clearance needed when backing, you should:
*Ans* assign a spotter.
Before an apparatus response from the station, the driver/operator should: *Ans* assure that
everyone is seated and belted
Before shutdown the apparatus engine temperature should be allowed to stabilize by idling it for
minutes. *Ans* 3 to 5
Being aware of all that is happening around the apparatus is a technique of: *Ans* defensive driving.
Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires, and visible and audible
warning signals is normally considered to be part of maintenance. *Ans* daily/weekly
, Checking for voltage, electrolyte level, and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: *Ans* the battery.
horizontal and vertical openings, the operator must know: To effectively judge the ability of a vehicle to
pass through areas of restricted *Ans* vehicle dimensions.
If an apparatus begins to skid, the driver/operator should: *Ans* gradually apply the brakes, bringing
the apparatus to a halt.
Improper tire pressures may cause *Ans* poor handling
In emergency incidents that occur near railroad tracks, the driver/operator should: *Ans* park the
apparatus on the same side of the tracks as the incident.
Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of maintenance. *Ans* daily
It is important to maintain of fuel in an emergency apparatus. *Ans* one-half to three-fourths of a
tank
Keeping apparatus ina state of usefulness or readiness is known as: *Ans* maintenance.
Level I staging may be: *Ans* used in the initial response to a fire or other incident involving more
than one responding company.
Level II staging may be: *Ans* A. initiated by the driver/operator. B. used for the initial response to an
incident involving only one responding company C. used when a large number of emergency vehicles,
including mutual aid, are responding to the same incident. D. used on any emergency response where
two or more companies are dispatched.
Many accidents involving apparatus are caused by the operator *Ans* misunderstanding the
capabilities of the apparatus.
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