Driver's Training Program

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Permalink Reply by Larry Lasich on January 11, 2009 at 8:53pm

Are you thinking of cribing from1002 or working from a departments Driver/Operator class format?

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Permalink Reply by Gerry DiNunzio on January 12, 2009 at 10:00am

Yes a little of both. I just obtained a copy of 1002 and I'm trying to digest the 54 pages. I'm also looking for a few ideas from other Departments. We have two engines and two support pieces (No pumps, no water on the support pieces) so I know I can trim down some of what is in 1002.

Larry Lasich said:

Are you thinking of cribing from1002 or working from a departments Driver/Operator class format?

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Permalink Reply by david nadeau on January 12, 2009 at 10:56am

http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/resources/standdownresources.html

http://pweb5.targetsafety.com//fire/fleetsmart/

http://firechief.com/apparatus/firefighting_obstacle_course/

http://yourfirstdue.com/manager/data/1229686201/File/sample_sop_fir...

Check these site out

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Permalink Reply by Brent Sanger on January 12, 2009 at 11:12am

If you are able to, you might also look at VFIS. They have a good Driver's Training program that is well written.

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Permalink Reply by Bruno Lamarre on January 13, 2009 at 7:24pm

Check this site out. My department starting using this company for our instructors and new rookies during there probie training.
http://www.driveforlife.ca/_news/news_2.php

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Permalink Reply by Larry Lasich on January 13, 2009 at 7:48pm

Find someone with a copy of the IFSTA D/O Pumper or Ladder book and see if that will work for you. IFSTA also prints a work book to go with the manual so you can check their work.

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Permalink Reply by Glen Downey on January 14, 2009 at 8:12am

You might also want to consider the National Safety Council "EVOC II - Fire" course as a supplement to or basis for your course.

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Permalink Reply by Libby Petro on January 15, 2009 at 11:19am

Glen Downey's suggestion about the National Safety Council's EVOC II class for Fire is a great one! One must practice like one wants to play. As a state trooper in Ohio, my post has investigated a couple EMS/Fire-related crashes. One unfortunately involved an EMS Ford Explorer (always assigned to an EMT-P, and responds to any call in the county that needs a Medic. Not alot of money in this county). The Ford Explorer was running lights and siren, and passed on a double yellow line before the motorists around him had perceived him and reacted appropriately. A serious injury crash followed.

We all realize that motorists are required to yield to the lights and siren, when activated together. HOWEVER, we must remember that if they don't, WE are the ones that will pay. Through our injuries, or those we injure despite the fact THEY should have given way, to the likely loss of respect and possibly a job after the crash, to the insurance claim and humiliating testimony in civil court and depositions.

All that from INSISTING on having the right of way, instead of ASKING. We all know we're entitled to it, but we have to drive with the state of mind that we're asking, so we don't create a tragedy in our own community.

Food for thought. Glad to see you've taken the initiative to train and protect your own. Be safe!!

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Permalink Reply by Glenn Jennings on January 15, 2009 at 3:36pm

G'Day Gerry

If interested in what we are doing in Australia, I can forward our programs. Our programs are structured around both European and North American teachings. I agree that VFIS offer great programs.

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Permalink Reply by Gerry DiNunzio on January 15, 2009 at 3:59pm

You all have helped me a great deal Thank you very much. I never thought of the IFSTA D/O manual. As a matter of a fact our past chief is a D/O instructor.

Glen I'd love to see what you are doing in Australia. I can be email at gdinunzio@verizon.net



Glenn Jennings said:

G'Day Gerry

If interested in what we are doing in Australia, I can forward our programs. Our programs are structured around both European and North American teachings. I agree that VFIS offer great programs.

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Permalink Reply by Ron Taylor on January 15, 2009 at 4:11pm

Lt, DiNunzio,
I just found your request and would be willing to e-mail to you our driver training manual. Several years ago I was tasked with this same issue. My program is more geared to Ambulance Driver operator as the initial introduction to operating Emergency vehicles. From there, the students then learn how to operate fire deaprtment apparatus. I am constanly looking for ways to improve my class and would be interested in hearing your thoughts and comments on the program that I created. rtaylor@wrfr.com
Thanks for your time,
Ron Taylor
Capt. / Paramedic
WRFR

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Permalink Reply by Pascal Marchand on April 28, 2009 at 12:15pm

Hi Gerry

I've just seen your message that says your looking for info's on driver training program, I'm training instructor for my department and it's part of my job to train drivers and keep on developing the program. Let me know if you are still looking for suggestion or echange of ideas.

Pascal Marchand.
Longueuil fire dept. (Qc) Canada

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