Deliver consistent highquality apparatus driver training, testing, and skills validation to prepare firefighters to safely and effectively operate fire department apparatus during both routine and emergency conditions. The nfpa 1002 standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for firefighters who drive and operate fire. Once the base knowledge, skills and abilities have been established or identified through such standards as the national fire protection association nfpa driver apparatus operator competency, the safad curriculum provides the actual hands on experience to support and reinforce the base training. The training officer is charged with the responsibility of keeping an accurate role of personnel qualified to work andor act in the position of driverengineer. Example materials covering pumper, rescue and tower apparatus driver training from ponderosa volunteer fire department. Standard for a fire and emergency service vehicle operations training program. This course is designed for the fire fighter who wishes to advance to the next level of hisher career. There are certified andor accepted courses designed to properly train firefighters in the driving of fire apparatus. Fire apparatus drivers training program interact business. The lecture consists of an interactive power point and video presentation regarding the basics of apparatus placement and operations, apparatus capabilities, laws pertaining to emergency vehicle operations, basic driver safety, minor preventative maintenance, apparatus check. This guideline shall apply to all fire department personnel who are in the position of driverengineer or temporarily work in this position. The ntsb shares concern with the united states fire administration usfa and the united states fire service over this tragic and unacceptable loss of life. Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications 3. Meeting with station captain to explain the driver training process and all required documentation that must be completed.
Driver training programs can help reduce accidents fire. Driver operator training and release manual warren county fire. This checklist and required evoc course documentation shall apply to all fire. Upon entry into the driver training program, the following steps will be followed in order.
This is a 16hour program is designed to introduce students to the basic design and operation of fire service aerial devices. A flexible, modular, easy to use training format a complete inhouse driver training program and a reasonable price far less than the cost of one minor collision graduates receive cevo 3 patches and certificates. A study of public safety emergency vehicle and roadway operations. Driveroperator program illinois fire service institute. Teaching safe fire apparatus driving is both challenging and rewarding.
Nfpa 1500, standard on fire department occupational safety and health program, suggests that departments follow the guidelines in nfpa 1451, standard for a fire and emergency service vehicle operations training program, and nfpa 1002, standard for. Given a static water source, produce an effective handline or master streams so that the pump is safely engaged, all pressure control and vehicle safety devices are set, the rated flow of the nozzles. The boston fire department bfd selected fleet counselor services inc. Emergency vehicle driver training program psfaevoc this is a 16hour course that instructs firefighters and emergency responders to operate emergency vehicles in a safe manner. Weve compiled the best standardized information from across the nation and post them for free.
Appendix a fire department driver operator evaluation checklist april 2, 2010 purpose. Through its use, the progress of each emergency vehicle driver can be measured over a period of time. The problem was that the fairfax county fire and rescue department did not have a comprehensive driver training program for either recruits or incumbent firefighters. Developing a comprehensive drive training program for the. Distracted driving sterile cab securing ems vehicles. The latest addition to the oregon fire training toolbox is the skid avoidance for fire apparatus drivers safad program. October 2018 fire apparatus operator 2 of 4 fema509v20170717 component single type notes training completion of the following.
The driver operatorpumping apparatus class is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills required to safely operate fire service pumping apparatus. Hopefully, your department has a drivertraining program in place. Firefighter driver sop template firefighter driver training. This course is designed to improve the operators awareness of laws governing the operations of five apparatus using case study. Service to be cleared as driver operators of apparatus throughout the department of fire and rescue services. Apparatus operator driver training log boone county fire. The importance of fire department driver training programs.
Paratransit operator proficiency evaluation checklist. Fart of the solution to the problem is an effective driver training program for fire and emergency service personnel operating emergency. These skills meet all the requirements of nfpa 1002, standard on fire apparatus driver operator professional qualifications, 2017 edition, chapter 4. Fa110, emergency vehicle driver training pawling fire. Fire apparatus drivers training program the interact group.
Nfpa 1002 apparatus driveroperator nfpa fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications 2017 guide to certification the following information contains excerpts from nfpa 1002. The competency course is designed to measure driver proficiency in handling emergency vehicles. Top sites fire apparatus driver training program 2019. Approval of station captain to begin driver training of the apparatus at the respective station. To provide documentation that an individual has completed the required minimum training before receiving authorization from the chief officer to drive fire department apparatus. Both the art and science of apparatus driving are equally important, as the art. Standard 1915, standard for fire apparatus preventive maintenance program. The contents of this report suggest adoption of an inspection program and preventive maintenance program. The training officer is charged with the responsibility of keeping an accurate role of personnel qualified to work andor act in the position of driver engineer.
Age, licensure, and length of service prerequisites must be met by the start date of the course. Your department should have a drivertraining program in place. Ifsta pumping and aerial apparatus driveroperator handbook, third edition. Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall demonstrate an understanding of.
The contents of this report suggest adoption of an inspection program and preventive maintenance program developed by fcs that represent industry best practices. Standard 1901, standard for automotive fire apparatus. An interactive tool showing which nfpa codes are enforced around the world. Effective 112019 fire apparatus driveroperator pumper practical skill sheets 5 grading schedule the following criteria will be used to evaluate and determine the passfail status of a candidate. This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements jprs for career and volunteer fire fighters and fire brigade personnel who drive and operate fire apparatus. Building safe fire apparatus drivers driving a fire truck is one of the most important tasks, making doing it safely and effectively all the more critical updated mar. Driver training program international association of fire. These skills meet all the requirements of nfpa 1002, standard on fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications, 2017 edition, chapter 4. Fire apparatus driver training is an art and a science.
Developing the program can be relatively simple if you break down the components into manageable modules, as. Standard for fire apparatus driver operator professional qualifications 3. Driveroperator training division of fire standards and. Fire apparatus drivers, firefighterrs need continued training. The illinois fire service institutes driveroperator program offers a wide range of courses to train firefighters who drive and operate fire department apparatus. Nfpa 1500, standard on fire department occupational safety and health program, suggests that departments follow the guidelines in nfpa 1451, standard for a fire and emergency service vehicle operations training program, and nfpa 1002, standard for fire apparatus driver operator professional qualifications. As designed, the program is similar to that used by. Background and cause the concept of a countywide driver training guideline has been discussed for several years at the fire chiefs staff, driver. For task 11, please indicate the type of pressure control device used. These programs should be based on the national fire protection association 1002 standard on fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications.
Adding the fact that fire apparatuses have gotten progressively larger over the years makes training more complex for both the student and the teacher. Demonstrations in these programs provide clear stepbystep instruction on the correct use and effective operation of this essential fire department equipment, including safe driving techniques, operating fire pumps, positioning apparatus, water shuttle and relay. County of warren department of fire and rescue services. This guideline shall apply to all fire department personnel who are in the position of driver engineer or temporarily work in this position.
This instructional jpr verification sheet is to be used in conjunction with the alabama fire college fire apparatus operator. Orlando proper and continuous training on apparatus operations is essential to safety for motorists and firefighters alike and to achieve that goal, a new program has been developed with the. The importance of fire apparatus driver training provident fireplus. This course includes classroom instruction along with practical driver training exercises using fire department apparatus. The purpose of this program is to identify emergency service personnel who demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a firefighter. Driver training classes montgomery county, maryland. Members who have successfully completed training for operation of the apparatus based on nfpa 1002 standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications trainee drivers may operate apparatus when under the supervision of a qualified driver. Driver training program example materials covering pumper, rescue and tower apparatus driver training from ponderosa volunteer fire department. Course topics include the safe operation of aerial apparatus, proper pump operation, fireground hydraulic calculations, safe driving operations, hydrant water supply operations, and. Service to be cleared as driver operators of apparatus throughout the. Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional. Both the art and science of apparatus driving are equally important, as the art helps us remember the science better.
Emergency vehicle driver this course and the exams are based on nfpa 1002. Appendix a fire department driver operator evaluation checklist. Evaluation form apparatus operator driver training log. Station 1 lake of the woods missouri dnr open burning regulations. Firefighter driver training on this page you will find everything you need to start or improve your fire department driver operator training program. Operate a fire department vehicle, given a vehicle and a predetermined route on a public roadway that incorporates the maneuvers and features as specified in the following tasks which a driveroperator is expected to. Pennsylvania state fire academy pumper driveroperator pdo skill stations january 2019 evaluator note.
Developing a driver training program fire engineering. Upon entry into the driver training program, the following steps will be. Background and cause the concept of a countywide driver training guideline has been discussed for several years at the fire chiefs staff, driver training committee, and training committee meetings. Ifsta pumping and aerial apparatus driver operator handbook, third edition. When a member of falmouth fireems would like to start driver training, they will approach their captain and the captain will decide if that person is ready to. Its obstacle course has been successful for thirty years in helping drivers understand how to maneuver apparatus in slowspeed tight situations, including backing. Pumping apparatus this 5title series teaches to the current nfpa 1002 standards. It is one portion of a fourpart comprehensive emergency vehicle driver training program and should be utilized with the overall program. Why its important to qualify fire apparatus drivers. Fire apparatus driver training includes dz license training and is designed by highly qualified professionals to respond to everchanging industry and its demands. Standard 1002, standard for fire apparatus driver operator. There are various protocols, checklists and competencies within the fire service that departments use. The purpose of this applied research project was to develop an outline of a driving.
Driver training should be a critical part of any fire departments training program. Since the release of our publication emergency vehicle safety initiative 2004, we have worked with many fire service organizations and the law enforcement community to increase emergency responder safety in this area. A driver of an suv died from multiple blunt force injuries saturday with a lexington fire department apparatus that was responding to a report of a gas leak. This program is intended for all preservice firefighters or firefighters to focus on improving the driving ability to read traffic conditions, act accordingly and prevent collisions. A nonlecture, participantintensive educational approach. Training officers are tasked with either developing or enhancing their driver training programs. Practical skills sheets fire apparatus driveroperator.
The dpsst regional fire section is no stranger to remote delivery and over the last ten years has purchased a number of training props that can be moved around the state to assist with the needs of the oregon fire service. The use of these courses by certified instructors can reduce the frequency and. The driveroperatorpumping apparatus class is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills required to safely operate fire service pumping apparatus. Apparatus driver training program fire engineering. Afsc fire apparatus pumper operator practical skills evaluation packet afsc popses v14160822 v final examination steps a. Fcs to develop inspection and preventive maintenance processes and programs.
Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications this standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements jprs for career and volunteer fire fighters and fire brigade personnel who drive and operate fire apparatus. Pumper driveroperator pdo skill stations january 2019 directions. Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications. Firefighter training fire apparatus placement firehouse. Firerescue1 academy offers emergency vehicle operator course evoc training. The nfpa 1002 standard for fire apparatus driver operator professional qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for firefighters who drive and operate fire. Fire department driver operator evaluation checklist april 2, 2010 purpose. Perhaps the best known outside driver training program for the fire service is offered by vfis, the largest insurer of fire departments in the country. Qualifying your fire apparatus drivers document firefighter apparatus training with task books to evaluate and improve operational skills driving a fire truck is very serious business.