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Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course

Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course. Driving Experience. ** NOTE ** Student should have prior driving experience in the vehicle type and classification in which he / she will attempt to gain certification. Driver Selection. Often selected through promotions

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Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course

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  1. Emergency VehicleOperator’s Course

  2. Driving Experience ** NOTE ** Student should have prior driving experience in the vehicle type and classification in which he / she will attempt to gain certification.

  3. Driver Selection • Often selected through promotions • Often selected based on experience and training/certification requirements. • Must have desire and put forth an effort to learn

  4. Good Public Relations • Safe driving displays professionalism and respect from the public • Show courtesy • Keep vehicles clean • Initiate and maintain public information programs

  5. Bad Public Relations • Improper languages; gestures • Impatience in dealing with the public • Unkempt appearance

  6. Seat Adjustment • Use seat belt • Proper hand positioning • Legs slightly bent at knees • Proper seat height

  7. Blind Spots

  8. The Smith System

  9. S-I-P-D-E • A five step approach to safe driving • Sense or search • Identify • Predict • Decide • Execute

  10. The Transportation System The transportation system is made up of three (3) components: • The Vehicle • The Driver • The Environment

  11. Resources • Google Images • Thomco Insurance http://www.thomcoins.com/vitals.cfm • YouTube - Vimeo

  12. 2012 In Review New Policies-Updates? • Complaints? • Issues? • Concerns? • I have one – it’s a BIG issue and need you to MAKE IT STOP!

  13. Suggestion- Promote the VAVRS at each and every class!

  14. What is your opinion on the VAVRS procedure to become and maintain EVOC Instructor Status? • Attend three updates prior to expiration of your card • Teach five courses prior to the expiration of your card

  15. What is your opinion on the VAVRS certification expiration limitations? • AHA 2 years • OEMS 3 years ALS 4 years BLS • Fire Programs – no expiration • VAVRS 5 years

  16. How would you like to handle updates? • Webinars • Gotomeeting.com • others?

  17. Have a safe trip home!

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