EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM - QUINTS
SOG#:
ADOPTED DATE:
REVISED DATE:
March 2, 2002
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The operation of aerial apparatus is of a special nature. In addition to emergency vehicle training,
drivers/operators must understand special applications that apply to aerial apparatus as it pertains
to driving, responding, scene set-up and maintenance.
SCOPE: This SOG will cover the following subject areas: Eligibility requirements, training and
proficiency requirements, emergency response issues and operation procedures.
I.
ELIGIBILITY
1. All members must meet other requirements as set out in department procedures.
2. All members must successfully complete the following 12-hour program in numerical
order prior to being certified to operate the Quint apparatus on their own:
1. Emergency Operator Certification Test. (8 Hours)
2. Driver’s Obstacle Course. (Varies)
3. Over the Road driving program. (Minimum of 4 hours and 50 miles)
II.
EMERGENCY OPERATOR CERTIFICATION TEST (EOCT)
1. Complete the manufacture apparatus program. (4 Hours)
This course is designed to familiarize the operator with the Quint operation. It will
include a course on CD and an accompanying booklet. Operators are to watch CD
and become proficient in the operation, maintenance and terminology of the
Quint.
2. Pre-Trip Inspections and apparatus familiarization. (1 Hour)
The operator shall demonstrate that they are familiar with the following:
• Engine and apparatus fluids. (Tri-syend)
• Electrical systems. (Battery, 12 volt, 120 volt, belts, etc)
• Braking Systems. (Low-pressure warning, spring brake, air pressure buildup, air pressure loss, park brake test, service brake test)
• Fuel needs. (Both vehicle and other)
• Walk Around Inspection. (Tires, paint, bumpers, underbody equipment, pump
panel area.
• Tools, Equipment and Appliances.
• Engine start-up. (Strange sounds, gauges)
3. Aerial operation and set-up procedures. (1 Hour)
The operator shall demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
• Set-up and safety procedures and considerations.
• Engaging procedures and operations.
• Jack operations.
• Turntable and pedestal operations.
4. Pumping operations. (2 Hours)
The operator shall demonstrate proficiency in the following area:
• Engaging /disengaging procedures.
• Water supply scenarios.
• Pumping Scenarios
• Appliance familiarization.
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III.
DRIVER’S OBSTACLE COURSE
1. Course layout.
• See attached.
2. Course will consist of 8 stations.
#1 - Straight Line (Must use spotter when reversing)
Drive forward 200’ then reverse out 200’.
#2 – Confined Space
Do a 3-point return in a 50’ x 100’ box.
#3 – Loading Dock. (Must use spotter when reversing)
Back into a 30’ restricted area & to within 6” of back wall.
#4 – Serpentine.
Drive forward to rear of a 200’ x 46’ box. Back around the 2nd, 3rd and 4th
cones. Then drive forward around the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cones.
#5 – Parallel Parking. (Must use spotter when reversing)
Pull forward of area, back into a 50’ by 10’ space. Bumper may proceed over
curb line but tire(s) may not touch and should be within 12”.
#6 – Diminishing Clearance.
Enter at 10’4” and exit at 9’0”.
#7 – Hydrant Spotting.
Stop within 5 to 10 foot radius of hydrant.
#8 – Offset.
Travel through two, 10’ wide areas that have been separated by 52’.
3. Scoring
• Objective is to score 100 points on course.
• Less than 30 points deducted in order to successfully complete the course and
to continue to “Over the Road” driver training.
• Select cones struck or tires striking curb on #5 will be considered automatic
failure of course.
• Each overturned cone, deduct 3 points.
4. Safety
• A course safety officer shall be appointed.
• Non-Drivers shall remain in designated safe area.
• All occupants shall were safety belts.
• Maximum speed on course shall be 15 mph.
• Headlights shall be on.
• Drivers are responsible for vehicle readiness.
• Wait for signal from course examiner to start.
5. Procedure
• Drivers shall make themselves familiar with the course layout.
• Once started, driver is to continue to end of course.
• Each evolution shall consist of a driver and a riding captain.
• Upon completion, the captain shall move to driver position therefore requiring a
new captain.
• This is not a timed course, although it is recommended that the course be
completed as follows:
• Vehicle’s < 170” = 8 minutes
• Vehicle’s 170” to 220” = 9 minutes
• Vehicle’s > than 220” = 10 minutes.
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IV.
OVER THE ROAD DRIVING PROGRAM
1. Operators shall successfully complete this road course.
2. A course evaluator shall grade operator upon completion of course.
3. This program shall, as a minimum, consist of the following tasks.
• 4 left and 4 right turns.
• At least 1 mile of urban setting roadway.
• Travel at least one narrow two-lane road for at least one mile.
• Enter at least one “through” intersection and at least two stop intersections.
• Cross at least one railroad grade crossing.
• Make one curve in roadway to left and one to right.
• Enter and exit a limited access highway ramp.
• Execute at least two lane changes, one left and one right.
• Travel one uphill and downhill grade change.
• Travel over or under an overpass.
4. A minimum of 4 – one-hour driving scenarios are to be done.
5. A minimum of 50 total miles are to be traveled.
6. The operator shall ride captain for a portion of each one-hour driving course.
7. The following “Over the Road” course is suggested to meet the minimum objectives as
set out in item 3 above:
• From station 1, go north on Old Alvin.
• Left on Knapp. (L1)
• Left on Main. (L2)
• Right on McHard. (R1)
• Up overpass. (Uphill 1)
• Down overpass. (Downhill 1)
• Left on Mykawa. (L3)
• Right on Orange. (R2, Stop 1)
• Right at curve, left at curve. (Right & Left curve)
• Left on Hatfield. (Stop 2, narrow)
• Right on Broadway (R3)
• Execute 2 lane changes. (1 Left, 1 right)
• Travel under SH 288. (Under 1)
• Left to entrance ramp to SH 288 (Limited Enter 1)
• Travel SB to CR 59 crossover.
• Turn left on crossover.
• Turn left, NB, on SH 288. (Through intersection 1)
• Travel NB to Broadway off ramp. (Limited exit 1)
• Turn right on Broadway. (R4)
• Travel EB on Broadway to Old Alvin. (R/R 1)
• Turn left on Old Alvin.
• Stop at Station 1.
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COMPETENCY COURSE SCORE SHEET
EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVING PROGRAM – QUINT
DATE: _____________________
DRIVER: ________________________________
ID #: _________
LOCATION: ______________________________________
APPARATUS: __________________________
COURSE IC: _____________________________________
SAFETY: _______________________________
No 1
No 2
CONE PENALTIES
No 3 No 4 No 5
No 6
No 7
No 8
Total
Time
PASS
FAIL
Run 1
Run 2
Run 3
Run 4
Run 5
Run 6
Run 7
Run 8
Run 9
Run 10
Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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 OK to proceed to “Over the Road” driving
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Signature
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__________________________________________
Date
OPERATOR CERTIFICATION TEST
EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVING PROGRAM – QUINT
DATE: _____________________
DRIVER: ________________________________
APPARATUS: __________________________
ID #: _________
EVALUATOR:__________________________________
The operator being evaluated demonstrates the following:
1.
Familiarity with department, state and local laws
that govern emergency vehicles.
(Right-of-Way, blocked intersections, use of
emergency equipment, etc)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
10. Pump engagement procedures.
(Shifting procedures, indicator lights, sounds, etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
2.
Conducted “walk-around” prior to starting vehicle.
(Damage, paint, underbody, open doors, etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
11. Special PTO engagement procedures.
(Generators, etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
3.
Checks fluids, fuels and tire pressures on vehicle.
(Dipstick locations, tilt cab procedures, fluid types,
PSI, etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
4.
Checks chassis electrical systems and gauges.
(Hi-Low beams, turn indicators, brake lights,
gauges, HVAC, wipers, belts)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
12. Operation and description of standard tools and
equipment on the apparatus.
(Location of vehicle, descriptions, functions, fluids,
etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
5.
Use of horns, sirens and emergency related
equipment.
(When responding, when on location, backing-up,
etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
13. Operation and description of specialized tools and
equipment on the apparatus.
(Location of vehicle, descriptions, functions, fluids,
etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
6.
Use of fire department radios and intercom
systems.
(Who talks, changing frequencies, etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
14. Driving operations.
(Shifts smoothly, following others, passing others,
checks traffic conditions, keeps both hands on
steering wheel, turns smoothly, signals, use of
mirrors, yields, etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
7.
Checks braking systems.
(Low pressure, spring brake, park brake, air
pressure build-up & loss, service brake)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
15. Braking and slowing of apparatus.
(Rides brake, allows engine or transmission to brake,
etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
8.
Adjusts and/or checks mirrors, seats and steering
on apparatus.
(Self-explanatory)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
16. Parking and securing vehicle at specified locations.
(Sets emergency brake, secures transmission,
applies wheel chocks, etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
9.
Engine start-up procedures.
(Warm up procedures, shut down procedures,
sounds, gauges, etc.)
YN
 Satisfactory
 Unsatisfactory
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