ponder fire department driver training lt. james longbrake, lt. john williams
TRANSCRIPT
Objectives
• Driver will have knowledge of current Standard Operating Guidelines
• Driver will have knowledge of safe techniques of driving
• Driver will have knowledge of state laws governing emergency vehicle operations
• Driver will demonstrate safe and proper driving techniques
• Driver will demonstrate safe and proper backing techniques
Course Outline
• Classroom Lecture and Video– 3-4 hrs
• Driving– Backing obstacle course– Road course
Why are we here
• Refresher for senior members
• Knowledge and skills practice for new members
• Incident stabilization not complication
• Everybody Goes Home
Why we are here
In 2007, 118 FF LODD
26 FF died responding or returning from calls
10 in POV
Over 200 injuries resulting from accidents
Why we are here
• Not just your life you are responsible for– Fellow FF in vehicle with you– Fellow FF responding with you– Citizens
• Legal repercussions
Ponder SOG’s/Bylaws
• Age – 21 to drive
• All members required to attend PVFD approved driver training
• Speed limits– Residential and School areas posted
limit is max
Ponder SOG’s/Bylaws
• Will not proceed thru stop sign or lights without first ensuring it is SAFE to do so
• Seat belts will be on prior to getting onto FM 156 or FM 2449– Vehicle operator responsible for
ensuring all members wear seatbelts
Ponder SOG’s/Bylaws
• Driver responsible for equipment inventory after each call
• Driver responsible for operating pump on large vehicles
Other driver responsibilities
• Know your district– Roads– Fastest/safest routes to location– Construction issues– Bridge load limits– Overhead obstacles
Prior to driving
• Inspect your apparatus
• Seat adjustment, mirror adjustments
• Seatbelts
• Know where your controls are
• Take a deep breath– Control nerves/excitement/focus
Normal Driving Ops
• Awareness of surroundings– Following distance– Scan mirrors
• Steering control– 9-3 hand position
• Cover the brake
Code 3
• Member in seat A of apparatus responsible for radio and sirens
• Due regard
• Attitude
• Control
• Awareness of surrounding reactions
Backing
• If unsure what is behind you get out and look
• Use a spotter
• Do not be afraid to pull up and try again