Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program

by Nova Scotia Firefighters School Claim Listing

The program will verify proficiency in the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving as per NFPA 1002 Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications.

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img Duration

16 Hours

Course Details

Objective
Present the necessary classroom, competency course training, and testing for new and existing emergency vehicle drivers.

The program will verify proficiency in the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving as per NFPA 1002 Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications.

 

Prerequisite

  • Must be 18 years of age (16 or 17 with Departmental Supervision)
  • Must be an active member of a Fire Department of an Industrial Fire Brigade
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Air Brake endorsement

 

Target Group

  • New and experienced apparatus drivers.

 

Methodology

  • Classroom discussion, exercises, audio visual training and competency course driving.

 

Content

  • Extent of the problem
  • Personnel selection
  • Importance of SOG’s
  • Legal aspects
  • Vehicle dynamics
  • Vehicle inspection and maintenance
  • Emergency vehicle operations
  • Emergency vehicle competency course

 

Certification

  • A “Certificate of Attainment” will be issued at the completion of the course.
  • Waverley Branch

    48 Powder Mill Road, Waverley, Halifax

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