A-DRV(T) Driver Training

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Who can request a Driver Training ATI or Training Officer to conduct a driver assessment of firefighters?

TFS Driver Training Section

Fire Chief

Probationary Firefighters

Company Officers/Acting Company Officers (correct)

What should the apparatus status be reported as during driver training?

Incident Response

In-Service

Driver Training (correct)

Out of Service

Where will the Captain sit during a driver assessment?

Crew cab area (correct)

Driver's seat

Front right passenger position

Rear passenger seat

What should the Driver ATI/Training Officer do if the TFS vehicle is dispatched during an assessment?

Safely pull to the side of the road Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of hours of driver training required for each assigned Probationary Firefighter?

30 hours Signup and view all the answers

Where should file records be stored and maintained?

At a location determined by the Recognized Authority Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of driver training should be recorded in the TFS Probationary Operations Firefighter Assessment Period One booklet?

5 hours Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining the Driver Training Log for the assigned Probationary Firefighter?

Company Officer/Acting Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for keeping all driver training records in Toronto Fire Services (TFS)?

TFS Driver Training Section Signup and view all the answers

During in-service driver training, who should occupy the Captain's seat?

The Company Officer/Acting Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

What must personnel have in their possession while participating in driver training using TFS vehicles?

A valid licence of sufficient class and endorsement Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that the apparatus is reported as 'Driver Training' to the TFS Communications Centre?

Company Officers/Acting Company Officers Signup and view all the answers

What should Company Officers drill include when demonstrating competence?

Circle Check procedures, hand signals for backing, backing into a Station procedures, and daily Air Brake System Inspections Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring adherence to the driver training guideline among all TFS personnel?

District Chiefs Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in the comments field on the mobile data terminal (MDT) during driver training?

Driver Training status Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of firefighters during driver training?

Being attentive to the instructions of the Driver Trainer/Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose and Responsibility

The purpose of this guideline is to provide a framework for Driver Training and Driver Assessments for all Toronto Fire Services (TFS) personnel.
All TFS personnel are responsible for adhering to this guideline.
The TFS Driver Training Section is responsible for maintaining driver training records.
Firefighters are responsible for being attentive to the Driver Trainer/Company Officer's instructions during driver training and driving safely.
Company Officers are responsible for driver training and monitoring of all firefighters driving under their supervision.
District Chiefs are responsible for ensuring all personnel adhere to this guideline.

Guidelines

All TFS personnel must have a valid license of sufficient class and endorsement while driving TFS vehicles during driver training.
Driver training and monitoring of firefighters is performed by Company Officers/Acting Company Officers at their respective fire stations.
During in-service driver training, the Company Officer/Acting Company Officer occupies the Captain's seat to offer advice and monitor the driving.
When driver training with a Probationary Firefighter or in-service crews, the apparatus is reported as "Driver Training" to the TFS Communications Centre.
Company Officers/Acting Company Officers must demonstrate competence in:
- Circle Check procedures
- Hand signals for backing vehicles
- Backing into a Station Procedures
- Daily Air Brake System Inspections
- Defensive driving techniques
Company Officers/Acting Company Officers may request a Driver Training ATI or Training Officer (Signing Authority) to conduct a driver assessment of firefighters.

Driver Assessments

Driver assessments are conducted by a Driver ATI or Training Officer (Signing Authority) when:
- A firefighter is required to have a driver assessment due to a collision/incident involving a TFS vehicle
- At the request of a Company Officer/Acting Company Officer
The TFS vehicle remains "In-Service" during the assessment.
The vehicle's status is reported to TFS Communications as "Driver Training" during the assessment.
The TFS vehicle is not taken "Out of Service" to conduct driver training or assessments.
The Driver ATI/Training Officer (Signing Authority) occupies the front right passenger position (Captain's seat) during the assessment.
If the TFS vehicle is dispatched during the driver assessment, the vehicle safely pulls to the side of the road, and the crew members move to take their assigned seating location.

Record Keeping

Each Company Officer/Acting Company Officer ensures a minimum of 30 hours of driver training is conducted for each assigned Probationary Firefighter.
Driver training records are maintained in the TFS Probationary Operations Firefighter Assessment Period booklet.
The Company Officer/Acting Company Officer maintains the Driver Training Log for the assigned Probationary Firefighter.
All file records are stored and maintained at a location determined by the Recognized Authority and the Fire Chief.

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Description

This quiz covers the guidelines and responsibilities for driver training and assessments in the Toronto Fire Services. It outlines the roles of different personnel in ensuring safe and defensive driving practices.