Emergency Vehicle Operations Unit IV Driver Selection
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Emergency Vehicle OperationsUnit IV Objectives
The EVO will understand that the personnel selection procedures is the first steps in developing an effective emergency vehicle operator/driver program.
The EVO will be able to recognize that human aspects of driver selection are an important component of the process
The EVO will be able to recognize that a number of abilities necessary for driving must be acquired.
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Apparatus Driver/Operator Selection
IntroductionNot all people have the necessary skill and
abilitiesResponsibility of Command Structure to
assure proper selection of EVO’sUltimately falls back onto governing boardAffects operating budget, insurance costs and
public relations
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HUMAN ASPECTS : The Ingredients of Prospective Driver/Operator Candidates
Constituent Parts:AttitudeKnowledgeMental FitnessJudgment
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What Makes a Good Driver?
Physical FitnessAgeHabitsDriving CharacteristicsDiamonds vs. StonesCommon SenseAre they trainable?
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Vehicle Characteristics -The dynamic partnership with the EVO consists with:
Type of Vehicle- size mattersComponentsOperating outside of engineered ranges can spell
disasterRequires competency based training
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Personnel File
Contains the qualifications of each person within the department
Serves as a means to select driver/operatorsIncludes complete information on each personIncludes accident and near miss reportsMay stand as a legal document Lack of such documentation can be detrimental
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Administrative Process
Driver/Operator Candidate Questions: Physically capable of doing the job? What type of attitude towards organization? What is his/hers past driving record? Training record? Treatment for drug or alcohol abuse?
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Administrative Process
Procedure for selection should include: Interview Written test covering organization guidelines for
driving, knowledge of response area, local and state laws and general vehicle knowledge
Completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Driving test
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Health and Safety Committee
• Oversee driver selection• Coordinate training program• Review drivers performance• Conduct a review of all accidents and reported
near misses by any driver• Committee should be in place before an
incident happens
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Unit IV Review
The EVO will understand that the personnel selection procedures is the first steps in developing an effective emergency vehicle operator/driver program.
The EVO will be able to recognize that human aspects of driver selection are an important component of the process
The EVO will be able to recognize that a number of abilities necessary for driving must be acquired.
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