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EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS (6 HOURS)

IS/TC/RC Approved for EMS CEUs

PURPOSE: This course is designed to enable a person eighteen (18)
years of age or older, with a valid Class “D” Delaware Driver’s License
to drive an emergency vehicle exceeding 26,000 pounds if the chief
officer or company policy so permits.

CONTENT: The program deals with topics bearing on both the
potential and past problems as cited in a number of studies.
Information given shows where apparatus shortcomings may be
found during operation and suggests means to operate within safe
ranges. The program's philosophy is that a safe operator will not operate his vehicle beyond safe boundary lines to
the point of "no return". The undercurrent of this program is safety through avoidance. This course has been revised
to emphasize highway safety, intersection safety and vehicle rollover prevention.

AUDIENCE: Emergency Services personnel who will be driving an emergency vehicle. CLASS LIMIT: 50 students

PREREQUISITE: 18 Years of Age TUITION PER STUDENT: $25

EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS ONLINE COURSE (6 HOURS)

Approved for EMS CEUs

PURPOSE: This course is designed to enable a person eighteen (18) years of age or older, with a valid Class “D”
Delaware Driver’s License to drive an emergency vehicle exceeding 26,000 pounds if the chief officer or company policy
so permits.

CONTENT: The program is offered online through the Delaware Learning Center and deals with topics bearing on
both the potential and past problems as cited in a number of studies. Information given shows where apparatus
shortcomings may be found during operation and suggests means to operate within safe ranges. The program's
philosophy is that a safe operator will not operate his vehicle beyond safe boundary lines to the point of "no return".
The undercurrent of this program is safety through avoidance. This course has been revised to emphasize highway
safety, intersection safety and vehicle rollover prevention.

AUDIENCE: Emergency Services personnel who will be driving an emergency vehicle.

PREREQUISITE: 18 Years of Age TUITION PER STUDENT: $35

EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS COMPETENCY COURSE (6 HOURS) IS

PURPOSE: This hands-on course is designed to measure driver proficiency in handling emergency vehicles.

CONTENT: The competency course duplicates eight situations in which the driver’s skill, judgment and knowledge of the
limitations of the emergency vehicle, are required for effective maneuvering. This course is based on Appendix A of the

NFPA #1002 standard. This is a VFIS course.

PREREQUISITE: Emergency Vehicle Operations and 18 Years of Age TUITION PER CLASS: $50

CLASS LIMIT: 20 students EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Company provided Emergency Apparatus

EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS REFRESHER (3 HOURS) TC/RC/IS

PURPOSE: This course is designed to keep your emergency vehicle operator skills current and focused while operating
emergency response vehicles regardless of size and type.

CONTENT: This program focuses on emergency vehicle operator responsibilities and attitude, backing practices,
intersection safety, rollover risk factors and highway safety while on-scene of an emergency.

AUDIENCE: Current Emergency Vehicle Operators CLASS LIMIT: 50 students

PREREQUISITE: Current Emergency Vehicle Operators

TUITION PER STUDENT: $25 In-State Fire Companies only

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