Emergency Vehicle Driver/Operator Refresher

Instructional Hours: 6.00

Course Description: The course provides students with opportunities to practice driving skills on a closed driving course. Major topics covered in this course include vehicle inspection; driving preparation; physical forces affecting driving; and basic control tasks. This course include practical skills exercises.

This class will require additional student work outside of normal class hours to include, but not limited to; take-home assignments, PTIs, study guides, and assigned readings from the textbook. This may also include coursework that must be completed prior to the first class session.

Students must bring a Fire Department vehicle to use on the driving course.

This course is not eligible for MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC/DOD certification.

Prerequisites

1. MFRI Emergency Vehicle Driver/Operator (FIRE 130 or FIRE 143)
2. A current, valid Maryland driver's license or equivalent
3. A fire department vehicle to use on the driving course
4. An original, signed and dated letter from the chief of the sponsoring agency giving the student permission to drive the sponsoring agency's apparatus.