EVT learning objectives for every exam
The short version: EVTCC publishes a Reference Materials and Learning Objectives sheet for each of its 22 exams and builds the exams on them. This page lists every sheet: the date on it, the areas it covers and the references it names, with a link to EVTCC's own PDF.
Read from EVTCC's sheets on October 11, 2026. Each outline below is EVTCC's, in EVTCC's words; the PDF linked under it is the current version.
How to use them
- Read the sheet for your test first. EVTCC says the objectives are the basis for preparing, whether or not you take a class. Anything on the sheet is fair game.
- Get the references it names, in the edition it names. Most cite NFPA 1900 or 1910 by the old standard's chapters. What the 2024 renumbering changed.
- Study area by area, then test yourself the same way. If you can't explain an item on the sheet, that is the next thing to study.
Fire apparatus
F1 — Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus
Covers: Definitions and Terms · General Requirements · Out-of-Service Criteria · Inspection, Diagnostic Checks and Maintenance · Road Tests · Performance Testing
What EVTCC says to study from (7)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters)
- OSHA 1926.552, Cranes and Derricks - wire rope section 1926.552(a)(3)(i)
- Meritor Preventive Maintenance and Lubrication (MM1), sections 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8
- Meritor Maintenance Manual MM4M, sections 8 and 13
- Meritor EX Air Disc Brake manual (MM0467)
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (dieselforum.org)
- Cummins Driver Tips for Emergency Vehicles
The full F1 outline, with 327 practice questions · EVTCC's F1 sheet (PDF)
F2 — Design and Performance Standards of Fire Apparatus
Covers: Definitions · General · Test requirements
What EVTCC says to study from (2)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 chapters)
- IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd edition - chapters 2, 9, 10 and the glossary
The full F2 outline, with 424 practice questions · EVTCC's F2 sheet (PDF)
F3 — Fire Pumps and Accessories
Covers: Hydraulic Principles · Mechanical Principles of Pumps · Fire Pump Operation · Preventive Maintenance, Checks & Inspection · Repair and Overhaul · Pump Performance Testing
What EVTCC says to study from (4)
- IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd edition - chapters 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 and the glossary
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 chapters)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters)
- Fire pump manufacturers' repair manuals (Hale, Waterous, Darley, Trident)
Also contains accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material.
The full F3 outline, with 330 practice questions · EVTCC's F3 sheet (PDF)
F4 — Fire Apparatus Electrical Systems
Covers: Basic Principles of Electricity · Basic Principles of Operation · Basic Use of Diagnostic Equipment/Tools · Vehicle Batteries · Starting Systems · Charging Systems · Troubleshooting · NFPA 1910
What EVTCC says to study from (4)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 section) - chapter 10
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 section) - chapters 3, 6, 9, 14, 21 and 26
- Fundamental Electrical Troubleshooting, Dan Sullivan
- Auto Electricity & Electronic Technology, James Duffy (an alternative to Sullivan)
Also contains many hands-on questions you may not find in any reference material.
The full F4 outline, with 315 practice questions · EVTCC's F4 sheet (PDF)
F5 — Aerial Fire Apparatus
Covers: Define the terms and phrases commonly used with aerial fire apparatus, operations, and/or testing. · Identify the design requirements for aerial fire apparatus · Understand the testing, inspection, and documentation requirements of all aerial fire apparatus. · Understand and identify hydraulic systems of an aerial apparatus · Understand and identify electrical systems of an aerial apparatus · Describe activities considered to be accepted practice in service and repair of aerial apparatus · Understand the principles of operating aerial apparatus
What EVTCC says to study from (4)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 section) - chapters 3, 7, 9, 11, 20, 21 and 23
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 section) - chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 20 and 23
- Elementary Hydraulics Student Guide
- Any hydraulic reference with symbols, such as the Fluid Power Designers' Lightning Reference Handbook, 8th edition
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material.
The full F5 outline, with 315 practice questions · EVTCC's F5 sheet (PDF)
F6 — Allison Automatic Transmissions
Covers: Operating Principles · Preventive Maintenance Support · Troubleshooting Procedures · Electronic Controls · Output Retarder · Reference Materials
What EVTCC says to study from (4)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 section)
- Allison Mechanics Tips and Operator's Manuals for 1000/2000 and 3000/4000 EVS products - OM8471, MT7325EN, MT4015EN, MT7151EN, OM8491 and SA7497EN (shift selector)
- Allison TS2714EN Driveline Troubleshooting Manual
- Allison Service Tips - TI8807EN fluid and filter change, TI8591EN towing, TI8596EN Allison DOC, TI8952EN water and ethylene glycol, TI8989EN Allison DOC for 6th Gen controls
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material.
The full F6 outline, with 318 practice questions · EVTCC's F6 sheet (PDF)
FA4 — Advanced Electrical Systems
Covers: A/C Line Voltage · System Knowledge · Sources · Accessories · Low Voltage Systems · Multiplex Systems · Operations
What EVTCC says to study from (8)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (NFPA 1901 chapters 10, 11, 21, 22 and Annex A)
- NFPA 1960, 2024 edition (NFPA 1936 chapter 22)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (NFPA 1911 chapters 6, 26 and Annex A)
- Fundamental Electrical Troubleshooting, Dan Sullivan
- Essentials of Electrical Power Generation, Dan Sullivan
- Guide to Hydraulic Power Generation, Russell Scott Dixon (EVTCC's office emails copies)
- V-MUX Six-Step Troubleshooting Guide, Input/Output Relationships Report and Troubleshooting Checklist
- Manufacturers' operation and troubleshooting manuals, and engine makers' electronic diagnostic manuals
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material.
The full FA4 outline, with 179 practice questions · EVTCC's FA4 sheet (PDF)
F7 — Fire Apparatus Foam Systems
Covers: Principals of Foam · Foam Systems and Operations · Mechanical Components · Maintenance and Testing
What EVTCC says to study from (6)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 section, chapters 18 and 19, and annex)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 section, chapters 3, 6, 12, 13, 22, 24 and 26, and annex)
- IFSTA Principles of Foam Fire Fighting, 2nd edition - chapters 2 to 5, glossary and appendix
- IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd edition - chapters 14 and 15
- Foam system manuals: Hale FoamLogix and Smart CAFS, Waterous Eclipse CAFS and 200P compressor, FoamPro 829 and Power Fill, Pierce Husky and Hercules operator manuals
- VFIS Firefighting Foam, and FFFC Best Practice Guidance for Class B firefighting foams
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material.
The full F7 outline, with 109 practice questions · EVTCC's F7 sheet (PDF)
F8 — Fire Apparatus Hydraulic Systems
Covers: Hydraulic Theory, use and maintenance of hydraulic fluids · Understand Hydraulic system components and their functions · Understand and identify hydraulic circuits & symbols · Troubleshooting, Tools and Equipment · Definitions
What EVTCC says to study from (1)
- Vickers Mobile Hydraulics Manual, 3rd edition
The full F8 outline, with 276 practice questions · EVTCC's F8 sheet (PDF)
GL — Ground Ladder Testing
Covers: Definition · Design · Inspection/Maintenance · Service Testing
What EVTCC says to study from (2)
- NFPA 1960, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1931 chapters)
- NFPA 1930 (the NFPA 1932 chapters)
The full GL outline, with 101 practice questions · EVTCC's GL sheet (PDF)
DO1 — Driver Operator Inspection
Covers: NFPA 1900 · NFPA 1910 · Manufacturer's manuals · 49CFR Federal Regulations for trucks
What EVTCC says to study from (8)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 chapters)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters)
- Any fire apparatus operator's manual for chassis, pump and aerial device
- Cummins Driver Tips for Fire & Emergency Vehicles
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (dieselforum.org)
- 49 CFR 393.11 - Lamps and Reflective Devices
- 49 CFR Appendix G to Subchapter B - Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards
- 49 CFR 570 Subpart B (570.51 to 570.63) - Vehicle in Use Inspection
The full DO1 outline, with 219 practice questions · EVTCC's DO1 sheet (PDF)
Ambulance
E0 — Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Ambulances
Covers: Definitions · General Requirements · Out of Service Criteria · Inspection, Diagnostic Checks and Maintenance · Road Test · Performance Testing
What EVTCC says to study from (8)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters)
- Meritor Preventive Maintenance and Lubrication (MM1), sections 2, 4 and 6
- Changes in Diesel Fuel - The Service Technician's Guide to Compression Ignition Fuel Quality
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (dieselforum.org)
- API Engine Oil Guide
- AMD Standard Test Methods
- Cummins Driver Tips for Fire and Emergency Vehicles
- Any chassis manufacturer's service manual or college-level automotive textbook
The full E0 outline, with 314 practice questions · EVTCC's E0 sheet (PDF)
E1 — Design & Performance Standards of Ambulances
Covers: Definitions or Terms · General Requirements · Safety/FMVSS & OSHA · Principles of Troubleshooting and Repair
What EVTCC says to study from (5)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1917 chapters)
- OSHA 3514, Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheets
- OSHA 3186, Model Plans and Programs for the Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards
- AMD Standardized Test Methods
- Any general truck repair manual, and Safety Data Sheet / Global Harmonization System information
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material.
The full E1 outline, with 400 practice questions · EVTCC's E1 sheet (PDF)
E2 — Ambulance Electrical Systems
Covers: Basic Principles of Electricity · Principles of Operation · Use of Diagnostic Equipment · Vehicle Batteries · Cranking Systems · Charging Systems · Troubleshooting · Vehicle Computer Controls
What EVTCC says to study from (4)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1917 chapters)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters)
- Fundamental Electrical Troubleshooting, Dan Sullivan
- Auto Electricity & Electronic Technology, James Duffy (an alternative to Sullivan)
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material.
The full E2 outline, with 311 practice questions · EVTCC's E2 sheet (PDF)
E3 — Ambulance Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Ventilation Systems
Covers: Definitions or Terms · Specification and Design · Heating and air conditioning theory · Operation Systems Components and Controls · Trouble Shooting, Repair and Service · Safety and Environmental Concerns
What EVTCC says to study from (4)
- MACS Worldwide training materials: Modern Automotive HVAC Systems, and Modern Automotive HVAC: Electrical & Electronic Systems
- OSHA 3514 (Safety Data Sheets), 3186 (Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communication) and 3370 (Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1917 chapters)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters)
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material.
The full E3 outline, with 356 practice questions · EVTCC's E3 sheet (PDF)
E4 — Ambulance Cab, Chassis, and Powertrain
Covers: Physical Characteristics of an ambulance · Cab and Body · Chassis · Powertrain · Troubleshooting & Diagnostics · Safety
What EVTCC says to study from (5)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1917 chapters)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters)
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (dieselforum.org)
- General shop manuals such as Ford 1-ton chassis, Freightliner Medium Duty and International/Navistar Medium Duty, and Allison Transmission e-books
- Any service manual for OBD-II and Class 1 diagnostic service codes
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material.
The full E4 outline, with 333 practice questions · EVTCC's E4 sheet (PDF)
ARFF (airport rescue and fire fighting)
A1 — Design & Performance Standards and Preventive Maintenance of Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
Covers: Definitions · General Requirements of Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles · Test Requirements for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles · Principles of Service and Preventive Maintenance
What EVTCC says to study from (6)
- FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220-10F, Guide Specification for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 414 chapters, and chapter 21)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters)
- NFPA 460, 2024 edition (the NFPA 412 chapters)
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (dieselforum.org)
- Manufacturers' training, operator's and service manuals
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material. Where NFPA 1900 and FAA 10F disagree, NFPA 1900 takes precedence.
The full A1 outline, with 150 practice questions · EVTCC's A1 sheet (PDF)
A2 — Chassis and Vehicle Components of Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
Covers: Definitions · Principles of operation · Principles of Repair, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
What EVTCC says to study from (6)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 414 chapters, and chapter 21)
- FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220-10F, Guide Specification for Water/Foam Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles
- Any hydraulic reference with symbols, such as the Fluid Power Designers' Lightning Reference Handbook
- Diesel aftertreatment background: enginetechforum.org, The AA on diesel particulate filters, Cummins on DEF
- Manufacturers' training manuals
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material. Where NFPA 1900 and FAA 10F disagree, NFPA 1900 takes precedence.
The full A2 outline, with 95 practice questions · EVTCC's A2 sheet (PDF)
A3 — Extinguishment Systems of Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
Covers: Fire and Water Pump Systems · Plumbing Systems · Foam Systems · Nozzle and Turret Systems · Ancillary Agent Systems
What EVTCC says to study from (5)
- IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd edition - chapters 5, 9 and 10
- NFPA 460, 2024 edition (the NFPA 412 chapters)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 414 chapters, and chapter 21)
- FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220-10F
- Any major fire pump manufacturer's repair manual
May include accepted-practice questions not found in the reference material. Where NFPA 1900 and FAA 10F disagree, NFPA 1900 takes precedence.
The full A3 outline, with 95 practice questions · EVTCC's A3 sheet (PDF)
Law enforcement vehicles
L1 — Law Enforcement Vehicle Installation
Covers: Definition and Terms · Installation · Basic Electrical · Troubleshooting and Repair of Auxiliary Equipment
What EVTCC says to study from (4)
- EVTCC's Law Enforcement Preparation Guide (free from EVTCC)
- Upfitter guides: GM Upfitter best practices, Federal Signal resource library, Ford Pro 2026 Police Interceptor Utility Modifiers Guide, Stellantis 2021-2023 Durango Pursuit Upfitter Guide
- Fundamental Electrical Troubleshooting, Dan Sullivan
- Auto Electricity & Electronic Technology, James Duffy (an alternative to Sullivan)
1Definition and Terms26 items
- Light Emitting Diode (LED)
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- SIR/SRS-Restraint Systems
- Wig-Wags
- Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
- Traffic Pre-emptive Systems
- Ohms Law
- Lo-Jack Tracking System
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Voltage Drop
- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
- Wire Gauge
- Impedance
- Digital Multi-meter (DMM)
- Cold Cranking Amps(CCA)
- Memory Saver Device
- Ignition Off Draw (IOD)
- Hertz (HZ)
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Convolute / Split Loop
- 4 Wheel Anti Lock Brake (4WAL)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Anode
- Fuse Element Cartridge
- Watt
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
2Installation31 items
- Trunk
- Partition/Prisoner Compartment
- Push bumper
- Plastic seat/floor liner
- Fire extinguisher
- Gun cases
- Light bar
- Wig-wag headlights
- Traffic pre-emption systems
- Radio
- Computer
- Weapons release
- Video camera and recorder
- Chargers (flash light, radio)
- Battery timer
- Alarm systems
- Radar
- GPS
- LED
- Siren & Speakers
- Control module/switch
- Load management (electrical)
- Antennas
- ground plane
- Power inverter
- Dash & Dash lights
- Slide out tray
- Occupant restraint system
- Pillar mounted spotlight
- K-9
- Hybrid Systems
- Intelligent control systems
3Basic Electrical13 items
- Parallel and series circuits
- Wiring
- Relays
- Switches
- Diagnostic equipment/tools and procedures
- Circuit protector
- Battery and charging systems
- A/C power invertor
- Diodes
- Capacitor
- Ohm's Law
- Electrical symbols
- Watts vs Amps
4Troubleshooting and Repair of Auxiliary Equipment17 items
- Light bar
- Wig-wags
- LED
- Pre-emptive systems
- Strobes
- Radio
- Computer
- Weapons release
- Video camera and recorder
- Chargers (flashlight, radio)
- Load Management
- Sirens and speakers
- Mounting requirements
- Programming lights
- R.F. Interference
- Battery/Accessory timer
- Spare tire
- Tire-pressure monitoring
- Vehicle speed sensors
Fleet management
M1 — Management Level 1
Covers: The Supervisor shall understand the principles stated in The Career Equipment Fleet Manager · The Supervisor shall understand the requirements for Fire Apparatus and Automotive Ambulances as stated by NFPA.
What EVTCC says to study from (3)
- The Career Equipment Fleet Manager, Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 and 1917 chapters)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 and 1071 chapters)
AThe Supervisor shall understand the principles stated in The Career Equipment Fleet Manager3 items
- Information
- Benchmarking
- Definition
- Business Practice
- Implementation
- Specifications/Life Cycle Cost
- Specification Writing
- performance & functional
- Tires/Fuel
- Automatic Transmissions
- Diesel Engine/Gasoline Engines
- Road calls
- Air brake dryers
- Considerations for specifications
- Fundamental requirement
- Technical specifications
- Functional specifications
- Sole source
- Specification Writing
- Technology
- Maintenance software
- Computer based records
- Benefits of GPS/GIS
- Pitfalls of new technology and implementation
- Benchmarking
- Policies
- Environmental
- Hazardous Materials
- Hazardous Waste
- EPA
- Fuel Storage Tank Regulations
- Containers
- Toxic Wastes
- Reactive Waste
- Employee Environmental Training
- Hazardous Communication Program
- Shop Ventilation
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Used Oil
- Diesel Emission Fluid (DEF)
- NOx (nitrogen oxide) reduction
- NOx formation
- EGR (exhaust gas recirculation)
- SCR (selective catalyst reduction)
- Human Resource Chapter
- ADA
- Pre-employment Testing & Inquiries
- Discipline
- Sexual Harassment
- EEOC
- Employment Law
- Motivation
- Performance Evaluation
- Personnel Management
- Compensation Practices
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Discrimination
- Quid Pro Quo
- Training
- ADA
- Safety
- Emergency Evacuation Plan
- Personnel Protective Equipment
- Fire Extinguishers
- Lock out/Tag out
- Forklift Operator Training
- Safety awareness
- Environmental
- Controls
- Outsourcing
- Reasons outsourcing fails
- Feasability/Effectiveness
- Outsourcing and increased control
- Definition of control
- Parts Management
- Vendor managed inventory (VMI)
- Inventory volume/costs
- Purpose of inventory
- Just-in-Time
- Order quantity cost
- Preventive Maintenance
- Preventative/Scheduled Maintenance
- Unscheduled Maintenance
- Failure Analysis
- Oil Filters
- Labor Productivity
- Oil Analysis
- Shop/Facilities Management
- Diagnosing Problems
- Empowering
- Ethics
- Failure & Breakdown Analysis
- Job Assignments
- On-the-Job Training
- Productivity
- Quality Control
- Record Keeping
- Regulations/Dot Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety
- Scheduling
- Serving Customers
- Task Assignment
- PMI / Driver / Technician
- Road calls
- Reports
- Unscheduled maintenance cost
- Vehicle availability
- Maintenance controls
- Overtime
- Work standards
- Repair authorization
- Labor ho u r s a v a il a b l e
- Outsourcing
BThe Supervisor shall understand the requirements for Fire Apparatus and Automotive Ambulances as stated by NFPA.4 items
- NFPA 1900/1901
- Definitions
- Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Load Management System
- In-Service Weight
- Requirements
- Acceptance tests
- Acceleration test
- Certification test
- Braking System GVWR
- Reflective stripping
- DPF regeneration
- Stability tests
- Safety Components
- Vehicle data recorder
- Stability Control
- DPF Regeneration
- Definitions
- NFPA 1910/1911
- Pump Test requirements
- Service/Performance test
- Pressure measuring equipment
- Gauges
- Calibration
- Flow equipment
- Pump Vacuum Test
- Preventive Maintenance
- Documentation
- Operational Tests
- Intake Reliefs
- Test Results
- Tire requirements
- Out of Service Criteria
- Definition
- Engine systems
- Engine cooling system
- Stop engine light
- Transmission temperature
- Wheels/Axle
- Welding
- Warning lights
- Cab area
- Aerial device
- Qualification of Personnel
- Safety
- Vehicle Stability/Instability
- Weight
- Braking System
- Aerial Instability
- Types of leaks/leakage
- NFPA 1910/1071
- Definitions
- JPR
- Technician Levels
- Emergency Response Vehicle
- Aerial Device Safety
- Deficiency
- Defect
- Test
- Structural Integrity
- Duties & Responsibilities
- EVT I, II, III Responsibilities
- Level II Body & Cab Repairs
- Water tank repair Level II Technician
- Chassis Testing
- Parking Brake
- Cab Tilt
- Pump & Tank Systems
- Requisite Knowledge
- Level III
- Repair Times
- Failure Analysis
- Level III
- Training
- Continuing Education
- Technician Education
- Requisite Skills
- Definitions
- NFPA 1900/1917
- Payload
- FDA & ambulance components
- Legal requirements
- Administration
- Statement of exemptions
- Low idle alternator output
- Accessory electrical loads
- High idle alternator output
- Patient compartment sound level test
- Multiplex circuit protection
- Ambulance Performance
- Altitude requirement
- Refueling distance
- temperature requirements
- Water leak test
- Oxygen system
- Leak test
- Storage
- Personal protection
- Road Performance
- Speed requirement
- Wiring
- Wiring protection
- Wire harness construction
- Scene lighting
- Patient compartments and level testing
- Patient compartment interior noise
- Longitudinal weight distribution
- Ambulance components
- Reliability
- Serviceability
- Line Voltage Receptacles
M2 — Management Level 2
Covers: The Manager shall understand the principles stated in The Career Equipment Fleet Manager · The Manager shall understand the requirements for Fire Apparatus and Automotive Ambulances as stated by NFPA. · Leadership
What EVTCC says to study from (4)
- The Career Equipment Fleet Manager, Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP)
- NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 and 1071 chapters)
- NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1917 and 1901 chapters)
- Leadership: Theory and Practice, Peter G. Northouse
AThe Manager shall understand the principles stated in The Career Equipment Fleet Manager4 items
- Finance
- Financial Management
- Equipment economic life cycle
- Budget definition
- Budget types
- Capitol budget
- Capital equipment
- Physical improvements
- Equipment overhead costs
- Procurement
- Life Cycle/Cost
- Effective negotiator
- Negotiations
- Negotiation skills/guidelines
- Vehicle Replacement
- Writing effective contracts and purchase orders
- Risk Management
- Property insurance
- Mobile equipment
- Policy types
- Warranty
- Performance guarantee
- Legalities
- Incentives
- Coverage
- Factory recalls
- Types of warranties
- Purchasers responsibility
- Warranty Statement
- Financial Management
- Information
- Benchmarking
- Definition
- Business Practice
- Process (practice) analysis
- Resources
- Constraints
- Pareto Analysis
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Oil analysis
- Specifications
- Specification Writing
- Tires/Fuel
- Automatic Transmissions
- Diesel Engine/Gasoline Engines
- Road calls
- Air brake dryers
- Considerations for specs
- Technology
- Data retention
- Data management
- Data implementation
- Information resources
- Technological Improvements
- System capability
- Training
- Information Systems
- Implementation
- Telematics
- Customization
- Benchmarking
- Policies
- Training
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Fleet manager responsibilities
- Employee productivity
- Environmental
- Hazardous Materials
- Hazardous Waste
- EPA
- Fuel Storage Tank Regulations
- Above Ground
- Diesel
- Monitoring Equipment
- Containers
- Toxic Wastes
- Reactive Waste
- Employee Environmental Training
- Hazardous Communication Program
- Shop Ventilation
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Hazardous waste generator-LQG, SQG, CESQG
- Used oil management
- Record Keeping - Hazardous Material Disposition
- Human Resource
- ADA
- Discipline
- Sexual Harassment
- EEOC
- Employment Law
- Motivation
- Performance Evaluation
- Personnel Management
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Discrimination
- Quid Pro Quo
- Training
- Duty to investigate
- Uniformed Service Employee Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA)
- Terminations
- Exit Interview
- Interviewing
- Pregnancy
- The hiring process
- Negligent Hiring
- Age Discrimination
- Safety
- Emergency Evacuation Plan
- Personnel Protective Equipment
- Fire Extinguishers
- Lock out/Tag out
- Forklift Operator Training
- Alcohol concentration
- Retention of records
- Container labeling
- Inspection
- Training
- Controls
- Outsourcing
- Reasons outsourcing fails
- Control
- Rules/Resistance to change
- Parts Management
- Vendor managed inventory (VMI)
- Just In Time (JIT)
- Carrying costs
- Stocking Levels
- Re-manufactured parts
- Preventive Maintenance
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Unscheduled Maintenance
- Failure Analysis
- Roadside Inspections
- Training
- Reactive/Proactive maintenance
- What is the future
- Shop/Facilities Management
- Diagnosing Problems
- Empowering
- Ethics
- Failure Analysis
- Job Assignments
- On-the-Job Training
- Scheduling
- Serving Customers
- Task Assignment
- PMI / Driver / Technician
- Road calls
- Reports
- Re-Manufactured parts
- Unscheduled maintenance cost
- Vehicle availability
- Maintenance controls
- Overtime
- Work standards
- Repair authorization
- Repair costs
- Outsourcing
BThe Manager shall understand the requirements for Fire Apparatus and Automotive Ambulances as stated by NFPA.4 items
- NFPA 1910 - 1071 Section including Annex A-C
- Administration and Definitions
- Emergency Vehicle Technician I
- Emergency Vehicle Technician II
- Emergency Vehicle Technician III
- Qualifications and Certifications
- Annex A - Explanatory Material
- Annex C - JPR
- Certification
- EVT III Human Resource Managment
- Requisite Knowledge
- NFPA 1910 - 1911 Section
- Administration
- Scope
- Application
- Definitions
- In service fire apparatus
- Leakage
- Qualified Person
- Operational checks
- Diagnostic check
- General Requirements
- Inspections and Diagnostic tests
- Retirement of Apparatus
- Out of service criteria
- Inspections and Maintenance
- Performance Testing
- Major repairs
- Water gauge
- Test results
- Inspecting & testing aerial ladders
- Rotation bearing mounting bolts
- Road Test
- Administration
- NFPA 1900 - 1917 Section
- Definitions
- Approved
- Contractor
- Types of ambulances
- General Requirements
- Contractor responsibility
- Third party certifications/test results
- Effective date
- Generator specifications
- Exceptions
- Payload
- Serviceability
- Documentation
- Acceptance test/test on delivery
- Annex A
- Explanatory material
- AHJ
- Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
- Fuel system
- Chafe protection
- Chassis
- Stepping surface
- Wheels and tires
- Definitions
- NFPA 1900 - 1901 Section
- General requirements
- Rollover stability
- Weight distribution
- Vehicle date recorder
- Responsibility of the purchaser
- Responsibility of the contractor
- Roadability
- Driver and Crew Areas
- Equipment mounting
- Administration
- Equivalency
- Annex D - Guidelines for first line & reserve fire apparatus
- Foam systems
- CAFS - Compressed air foam system
- Foam proportioning system
- Low voltage electrical systems and warning devices
- Performance testing
- Wiring and wire harness construction
- Compartment lighting
- Alternator performance tests at full load
- Aerial Devices
- Aerial ladder requirments
- Rated capacity
- Heat shield
- Stability
- Aerial ladder requirments
- Line voltage electrical systems
- Stability
- Grounding & bonding
- Air systems
- Breathing air quality
- Winches
- Winch wire or synthetic rope
- Diesel Engines
- Diesel particulate filter
- High Exhuast System Temperature (HEST) Icon
- Diesel Emission Fluid (DEF)
- General requirements
CLeadership14 items
The manager shall understand leadership qualities as stated in Leadership Theory and Practice
- Basic Leadership Qualities
- Ethics definition
- Ethical theories
- Leadership
- Types
- Power
- Coercion
- Assigned vs emergent
- Leadership & Management
- Management compared to leadership
- Leadership definition
- Human skill
- Integrity
- Management skills
- Situational leadership
- Cognitive ability
- Delegating, supporting & coaching
- Development levels
- Trait Approach
- Intelligence
- Emotional intelligence
- IQ
- Intelligence
- Path - Goal Theory
- Directive, supportive, participative
- Achievement oriented
- Tranformational Approach
- Authentic Approach
- Team Leadership Model
- Adaptive Leadership
- Leadership Ethics
- Distributed Leadership
- Team Processes
- Team Leadership
- Culture & Leadership
- Servant Leadership
- Outcomes
- Criticisms
- Model of servant leadership
- Empowering
- Characteristics
- Followership
- Human Resources
- Discrimination Law
- Sexual Harassment
- Employee Discipline & Counseling
Which standards each sheet cites
The NFPA documents named on each sheet, as the sheet names them.
| Exam | NFPA references on the sheet |
|---|---|
| F1 | NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters) |
| F2 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 chapters) |
| F3 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 chapters); NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters) |
| F4 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 section) - chapter 10; NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 section) - chapters 3, 6, 9, 14, 21 and 26 |
| F5 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 section) - chapters 3, 7, 9, 11, 20, 21 and 23; NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 section) - chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 20 and 23 |
| F6 | NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 section) |
| FA4 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (NFPA 1901 chapters 10, 11, 21, 22 and Annex A); NFPA 1960, 2024 edition (NFPA 1936 chapter 22); NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (NFPA 1911 chapters 6, 26 and Annex A) |
| F7 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 section, chapters 18 and 19, and annex); NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 section, chapters 3, 6, 12, 13, 22, 24 and 26, and annex) |
| GL | NFPA 1960, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1931 chapters); NFPA 1930 (the NFPA 1932 chapters) |
| DO1 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 chapters); NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters) |
| E0 | NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters) |
| E1 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1917 chapters) |
| E2 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1917 chapters); NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters) |
| E3 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1917 chapters); NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters) |
| E4 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1917 chapters); NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters) |
| A1 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 414 chapters, and chapter 21); NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters); NFPA 460, 2024 edition (the NFPA 412 chapters) |
| A2 | NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 chapters); NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 414 chapters, and chapter 21) |
| A3 | NFPA 460, 2024 edition (the NFPA 412 chapters); NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 414 chapters, and chapter 21) |
| M1 | NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1901 and 1917 chapters); NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 and 1071 chapters) |
| M2 | NFPA 1910, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1911 and 1071 chapters); NFPA 1900, 2024 edition (the NFPA 1917 and 1901 chapters) |
Sheets not listed name no NFPA standard. For what the old numbers became, see NFPA 1901 and 1911 are now NFPA 1900 and 1910.
Questions about the learning objectives
Where do I find the EVT learning objectives?
On EVTCC's Exams & Prep page. Each of its 22 exams has a Reference Materials and Learning Objectives sheet and a Sample Questions sheet, both PDFs. This page lists every objectives sheet, with the date printed on it and what it covers.
Are the EVT exams based on the learning objectives?
Yes. EVTCC describes its reference lists and study objectives as the ones its examinations are based on, and says the objectives should be used as the basis for preparing for an EVT exam, whether or not you take a class.
How up to date are the learning objectives?
EVTCC revises them one sheet at a time, and each sheet has its date at the top. The sheets read on October 11, 2026 are dated from June 2024 (FA4) to October 2026 (E0).
Is everything on the exam in the reference material?
Not always. 13 of the 22 sheets warn that the exam may include accepted-practice or hands-on questions you will not find in the listed references: F3, F4, F5, F6, FA4, F7, E1, E2, E3, E4, A1, A2 and A3.
Do the learning objectives use the new NFPA 1900 and 1910 numbers?
Yes. 19 of the 22 sheets cite NFPA 1900 or NFPA 1910, with the old standard named in brackets, such as NFPA 1900 (the NFPA 1901 chapters). The ground ladder sheet cites NFPA 1960 and NFPA 1930 for the old 1931 and 1932 chapters.
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