Emergency Vehicle OperationsUnit 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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Every Crash has Operator Influence

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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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Are we Managing What we Already Have?

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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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How do you pick your drivers?

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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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