Driver's training for voluteers.

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Permalink Reply by Bobby Hill on March 7, 2009 at 7:46pm

Check out "Getting To Calls". That is an exable of the lack of understanding what is involved when you get behind the wheel of a fire fighting vehicle. Vehicle training in my department is takin very seriously. You have to attend drivers training both in house and a cert. givin by (for us) OSU Fire training. You still are not suppose to drive untill your first year is up. Can't all ways help how drive there but at least we try.

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Permalink Reply by Tim "snowman"hileman on March 20, 2009 at 11:13am

pumper ops

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Permalink Reply by Dave on March 23, 2009 at 7:55am

Operation and maintenance of pumps and equipment on the truck. As well as maintenance of the truck itself. We have truck checks that rotate to different personel each month. This is to familiarize everybody with every truck, IE where is equipment, what equipment is on it, etc.

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Permalink Reply by Chad Furr on March 24, 2009 at 6:59pm

We have no formal requirred training here. As in a state ran clas or anything like that. we do howeverhave to go out with the chief and drive an obsticle course and prove we know what we are doing. At the end of each course we have to pump water to various hoses. No good in knowing how to drive a truck and not use it when you get there is the motto.

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Permalink Reply by Oldman on March 26, 2009 at 9:54pm

My department has a progressive training program where prospective operators start with the smaller apparatus and work their way to the Engines and Tankers. All operators cannot be less than 21, with a clean driving record. All operators must have EVOC which I teach in house. An EVOC refresher is required every 2 years. All driver training must be done with officer or engineer operator (EO), in the right seat.

Boosters and ambulances
A total of 8 hrs drive time and 5 emergency runs, tested knowledge of all operational aspects of the vehicle. pump ops, tools and equipment knowledge. In addition, they must show knowledge of the communications systems and service area. The booster operator must also have a minimum of 3 hrs. off road driving.

Engine operators
Must meet above requirements and complete pumps ops. They are required to have minimum of 10 hrs driving time, and a minimum of 15 emergency runs. Prior to release, they must complete and pass a drivers test for a Class B CDL. Training for the tanker has been put on hold until we receive our new one in May. All EO's and officers will have to qualify on driving and operations on this much larger apparatus.

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Permalink Reply by Wes Smith on April 2, 2009 at 8:22am

I'm a certified Evoc Instuctor and this subject is a priority. We have combined evoc with Smith System. Smith system was designed for the Trucking Industry. It is a Wonderful training. It all about defensive driving. Everytime that apparatus leaves the bay it isn't always code 3. We do more driving non code 3 than we do code 3. I'm really trying to get the word out and start travelling and teaching evoc. So if any dept you no of is in need of it let me know. Also Andrea, From the top of the chain to the bottom chief officers and line officers have to enforce the policies. It starts at the top

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Permalink Reply by EYFD5917 on April 3, 2009 at 4:48pm

In Our department.....twice a year,a "Driving Rodeo" is required.All department apparatus is assembled at the local Career Center,and all members are required to drive each vehicle through a series of simulated scenarios,set up by orange cones and a guide member acting as a "backer",as should be by SOG's.An 8 hour class is also required to insure that those operating apparatus keep the well being of the passengers of that apparatus, first and foremost.It simply does nobody any good ,if You do not arrive on scene in one piece!

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Permalink Reply by Asst. 29 on April 3, 2009 at 4:55pm

Check out this proposed SOP for our company. our SOP's have not been updated in 10 years, not to mention they are very vague and in need of updating.
keep in mind that we are basically starting from scratch. Any input would be greatly appreciated. The proposed SOP goes before the body for a vote as to adopt it or not in 2 weeks.

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• Bernville Community Fire Company Driver Training Program.docx, 21 KB

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Permalink Reply by EYFD5917 on April 3, 2009 at 5:37pm

A comprehensive driving ability course should be established for ALL members to complete twice a year on the interoperability of all apparatus.Set up an agreement with a local school and or career center to afford Your members the opportunity to familiarize themselves with all department apparatus in as close to real life scenarios as possible. State driving laws apply in any driving certifications......This is not enough! Driving to the scene,passenger's responsibilities (depending on seating position),upon arrival on scene,are all imperative to the successful deployment of Your engine! And as a VERY important note....THE TRUCK DOESN'T MOVE .......UNTIL EVERYONE CALLS OUT.......BUCKLED UP!!!!!......LET'S KICK SOME BUTT !!

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Permalink Reply by Asst. 29 on April 7, 2009 at 12:30am

If you have trouble opening try this one.

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• Bernville Community Fire Company Driver Training Program 1.doc, 51 KB

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Permalink Reply by Michael Shooter on April 3, 2009 at 7:35pm

yes iam LT. on my dept and there are some of my guys i will not let drive

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Permalink Reply by Hooter on April 6, 2009 at 11:47pm

In our dept. we need to take a EVOC. course and be qualified by a senior operator.

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