

This course will focus on the dynamics of how to drive an emergency vehicle and stay safe in the process. The course will also focus on the different weight distribution factors and center of gravity when driving these emergency vehicles. The course will define the various types of Emergency Vehicle Inspections and maintenance programs a department must have set-up. This 30-minute course will focus on vehicle features that the Emergency Vehicle Driver should know. And why it is necessary to have standard operating guidelines. It will also define the legal aspects of emergency vehicle operations.

This 30-minute course will explain that proper personnel selection procedures are the first steps in developing an effective, safe emergency vehicle driver program. Selecting the Proper Personnel for Driving Emergency Vehicles Learners will take away an essential understanding of the complexities of driving under emergency conditions, the hazards of intersections and finally the risks of backing apparatus and vehicles. This 30-minute course explains the importance of emergency vehicle driving, the impact of vehicle accidents to you and the organization, responsibilities for safe emergency vehicles operations, and the factors that contribute to an incident involving emergency vehicles.

Washington DC.: United States Federal Emergency Management Agency. (1996) Emergency Vehicle Driver Training. Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Handbook (2nd.

