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Ponder Fire Department

Ponder Fire Department. Driver Training Lt. James Longbrake, Lt. John Williams. Objectives . Driver will have knowledge of current Standard Operating Guidelines Driver will have knowledge of safe techniques of driving

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Ponder Fire Department

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  1. Ponder Fire Department Driver Training Lt. James Longbrake, Lt. John Williams

  2. Objectives • Driver will have knowledge of current Standard Operating Guidelines • Driver will have knowledge of safe techniques of driving • Driver will have knowledge of state laws governing emergency vehicle operations • Driver will demonstrate safe and proper driving techniques • Driver will demonstrate safe and proper backing techniques

  3. Course Outline • Classroom Lecture and Video • 3-4 hrs • Driving • Backing obstacle course • Road course

  4. Why are we here • Refresher for senior members • Knowledge and skills practice for new members • Incident stabilization not complication • Everybody Goes Home

  5. Why we are here In 2007, 118 FF LODD 26 FF died responding or returning from calls 10 in POV Over 200 injuries resulting from accidents

  6. Why we are here • Not just your life you are responsible for • Fellow FF in vehicle with you • Fellow FF responding with you • Citizens • Legal repercussions

  7. Ponder SOG’s/Bylaws • Age • 21 to drive • All members required to attend PVFD approved driver training • Speed limits • Residential and School areas posted limit is max

  8. Ponder SOG’s/Bylaws • Will not proceed thru stop sign or lights without first ensuring it is SAFE to do so • Seat belts will be on prior to getting onto FM 156 or FM 2449 • Vehicle operator responsible for ensuring all members wear seatbelts

  9. Ponder SOG’s/Bylaws • Driver responsible for equipment inventory after each call • Driver responsible for operating pump on large vehicles

  10. Other driver responsibilities • Know your district • Roads • Fastest/safest routes to location • Construction issues • Bridge load limits • Overhead obstacles

  11. Preparation • Equipment checks • Daily/Weekly • Monthly • Yearly • What are we looking for and why?

  12. Video • CEVO Apparatus Inspection

  13. Prior to driving • Inspect your apparatus • Seat adjustment, mirror adjustments • Seatbelts • Know where your controls are • Take a deep breath • Control nerves/excitement/focus

  14. Video CEVO Cushion of Safety

  15. Normal Driving Ops • Awareness of surroundings • Following distance • Scan mirrors • Steering control • 9-3 hand position • Cover the brake

  16. Video • CEVO Driving with Lights and Sirens

  17. Code 3 • Member in seat A of apparatus responsible for radio and sirens • Due regard • Attitude • Control • Awareness of surrounding reactions

  18. Video • CEVO Specific Traffic Situations

  19. Video • CEVO Special Considerations

  20. Backing • If unsure what is behind you get out and look • Use a spotter • Do not be afraid to pull up and try again

  21. Equipment

  22. Tanker responding to house fire

  23. During MDA fundraiser got called to Grass fire, car cut them off and they rolled

  24. No seatbelts, all four ejected lucky to be alive, Took corner to fast On their way to vacant structure fire

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