Hours: 16 | Prerequisites: Yes | Students: 15–30 | Host requirements: Yes | POST: Yes | CEU: Yes
The learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing emergency vehicle drivers develop safe and competent driving skills. This course incorporates the major elements of a comprehensive driver training and safety program, including classroom instruction, a competency course, and testing. The intent of Emergency Vehicle Driver Training is to teach drivers to better use their own thought process and make them aware of the tragedy, financial loss, and legal and moral responsibilities they have when operating emergency vehicles. The course includes an emphasis on properly seated and secured emergency vehicle occupants (seatbelt usage).
Prerequisites
- Participants are required to be licensed and insured to operate motor vehicles.
Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
- 4 hrs Legal
- 8 hrs Technical
- 4 hrs Skill
Continuing education unit (CEU)
- EMT/Paramedic/Registered Nurse - Operations 16 hours
Hosted by: Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District 405 West Grandview Gerald MO
Contact: Jordan Lottman at 314-800-8185 or jlottmann@bolesfiredistrict.org
Sessions: May 18-19, 2024 08:00-17:00 both days
Partners: Missouri Division of Fire Safety
Funding provided by the Division of Fire Safety (DFS) and the Missouri Fire Safety Education / Advisory Commission. State Funding sources include the DFS General Revenue (GR) Fire Training Fund and Fire Education Fund.
