Fire Department Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A course designed to enhance safe vehicle operation by stressing theory and principles of defensive driving in both emergency and non-emergency situations. North Dakota Motor Vehicle laws pertinent to the operation of emergency vehicles is included in the course. This class is not designed to teach the student to drive, but rather to explain how emergency driving differs from non-emergency driving. Although some driving experience will be gained through the practical exercises it is strongly recommended that the student have adequate driving experience, in the vehicle classification listed, before this course. The course requires 8 hours of instruction (100% attendance required for certification), 4 hours classroom and 4 hours consisting of practical exercises. An EVOC certificate will be awarded to each student successfully completing the course.
PREREQUISITES: : Students must have a valid driver’s license in order to participate in the practical exercises. Students must be 18 years of age (minimum) to receive certification. Students less than 18 years of age may take the classroom instruction only.
EQUIP. REQ: Hosting department, utilizing available city or county connections, should arrange for a minimum of 60, 12″-18″ traffic cones.
Due to the size of fire apparatus and required maneuvers, a minimum space of 500′ x 200′ will need to be reserved by the hosting department. If this area is unavailable a lesser area can be used with the coordination of the course instructor.
COST: This class is offered free of charge to NDFA member departments
TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE NDFA OFFICE
North Dakota Firefighter’s Association
Phone: (701) 222-2799
Fax Number: (701) 222-2899
