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1-DAY FIRE / AMBULANCE EVOC / BASIC SKILLS UPDATE

Fee: $242.00

DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to teach emergency and evasive vehicle operations to Fire and Ambulance Drivers. This course is for operators of small to medium size ambulances and fire apparatus. The student will also be instructed in the requirements of pertinent California Vehicle Code Sections. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of driver skills by successfully driving such courses as the Skid Pan, Hazard Avoidance Simulator, Emergency Braking, Offset Alleys, Serpentine, Code-3 Operations, and others.  This course is excellent for the beginning operator.

INSTRUCTORS:  All instructors are POST certified driving instructors.

PREREQUISITE:  Must be a full time/part-time Ambulance or fire rig operator. Must be in excellent physical condition and free of any prior injuries that may be aggravated by intensive vehicle weight transfer, braking, turning or skidding.

PRESENTATION HOURS:  This is an 8-hour course. The courses begin at 0800 and end at 1700.

PRESENTATION DATES:  See below.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:  Students are required to have a valid drivers license. Students will primarily drive police sedans for the training, but are allowed to bring and should if possible bring their own work vehicles to train in.  Students should wear suitable clothing, such as long pants (no shorts or skirts), a comfortable shirt and sturdy shoes. Athletic shoes are acceptable. No sandals, highs heels, or dress shoes allowed. We provide the vehicles.

RESERVATIONS:  This course is limited to 16 students and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis. If you need additional information please call Vickie Swenson at (925) 551-6970. 

LOCATION: The course will be conducted at the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Regional Training Center, 6289 Madigan Road, Dublin, CA. [map].

LODGING: Reservations for lodging must be arranged by the student or his/her agency [hotel list].

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NOTE: If the "Seats Available" indicates zero, you can still
submit a registration and be added to a "Stand-by" list.

Available class dates /Seats Available

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