Chapter #1 The Driver / Operator

Question 1

Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver / Operator Professional Qualifications.

Answer 1

NFPA 1002

Question 2

Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program.

Answer 2

NFPA 1500

Question 3

Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.

Answer 3

NFPA 1582

Question 4

NFPA 1582 requires a driver/operator have a corrected far visual acuity of what?

Answer 4

20/40

Question 5

NFPA recommends rejecting a candidate who has a hearing loss of ……..decimals in the better unaided ear at ………,……..,………, Hz.

Answer 5

40 decibels. 500,1000,2000 Hz

Question 6

NFPA recommends rejecting a candidate who has a hearing loss of ….. decimals in either ear at ……,……,……,……Hz.

Answer 6

40 decibels. 500,1000,2000,3000

Question 7

What is included in a effective driver/operator training program?

Answer 7

Class room instruction (theoretical). Practical field training (application). Testing

Question 8

Standard for a Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training Program.

Answer 8

NFPA 1451

Question 9

Most laws and statues concerning motor vehicle operations are maintained at what level?

Answer 9

State or Provincial Level.