New Lenox Fire Protection District Driver Training PDF

Procedure New Lenox Fire Protection District 602 Procedures Manual Driver Training 602.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to enhance the safety of members and the public by ensuring that all New Lenox Fire...

Procedure New Lenox Fire Protection District 602 Procedures Manual Driver Training 602.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to enhance the safety of members and the public by ensuring that all New Lenox Fire Protection District members who operate firefighting apparatus and other authorized emergency vehicles as part of their duties receive the appropriate training. Establish a training minimum for personnel driving district apparatus. Establish certification requirements for reaching the status of operator or engineer. 602.2 POLICY It is the policy of the New Lenox Fire Protection District that all members who operate any authorized emergency vehicle shall successfully complete the appropriate operator training that meets or exceeds the applicable requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for the types of vehicles operated, or certification through the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Division of Personnel Standards and Education. All members who operate firefighting apparatus shall have training validating competent operational and driving skills. All members who drive other department authorized emergency vehicles that are not fire apparatus, such as staff response vehicles, shall complete driver training that meet or exceeds the requirements of NFPA 1451 (2013 ed.) or OSFM certification as a Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO). It is essential that the driver of the apparatus in the New Lenox FPD are trained and educated on the apparatus they are driving and how to operate it while at an emergency scene. This will set forth the minimum requirements for personnel to drive and operate the apparatus, the required certifications, and the annual requirements to continue driving apparatus. This will help ensure the safety of the personnel on board the apparatus and the public that we share the road with. 602.3 GUIDELINE For the purpose of this SOG, the following terms shall be defined as: Ambulance Driver- The status of a driver that has completed all training requirements to drive and operate the ambulances of the New Lenox FPD. Brush Truck Driver- A driver who is cleared as an ambulance operator and has satisfactorily completed an orientation on the operation of the brush truck with a Station 63 lieutenant. Engine Operator- The status of a driver who has performed the required drive time, the required engine Job Performance Requirements (JPR's), and is certified at minimum by the Illinois OSFM in Fire Service Vehicle Operator. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/12/14, All Rights Reserved. Driver Training - 1 Published with permission by New Lenox Fire Protection District  New Lenox Fire Protection District Procedures Manual Driver Training Tender Operator- A driver who has completed the tender drive time and has completed all training necessary to drive and operate the tender. Truck Operator- The status of a driver who has been an engineer for no less than 6 months and has performed all of the necessary training to drive and operate the tower ladder. Engineer- The status of a driver who has been cleared to drive all of the NLFD types vehicles (Ambualnce, Encine, Truck and Tender). 602.4 PREREQUISITES TO DRIVE Before any personnel can begin any apparatus driving program they must possess a valid State of Illinois Class-C (at minimum) Non- CDL driver’s permit. This permit must be obtained prior to employment, and the final road test will be conducted by personnel who are qualified by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. The Class C License must be obtained within two months of employment. If a member has had their license expire, suspended, or revoked, they shall notify their Battalion Chief immediately and they will not be allowed to drive any department vehicles. License expirations will be tracked on Target Solutions by the Training Officer. 602.5 AMBULANCE DRIVER REQUIREMENTS To drive an ambulance (and obtain a Class C license), personnel must go through the following training requirements: Satisfactorily complete all JPR’s with an ambulance in Target Solutions. Complete no less than 10 hours of road drive time in an ambulance. Become certified as a Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO) through the OSFM. Licensed with an Illinois Class “C” driver’s license. These requirements will be tracked on Target Solutions. Once completed, a “Final Ambulance Training Sign-Off” will be submitted in Target Solutions by the lieutenant. When the training officer verifies all training, the administration will be notified by the training officer. 602.6 ENGINE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS To drive a New Lenox FPD pumper apparatus, personnel must complete the following training requirements: Be cleared as an “Ambulance Driver” Shall notify the training officer the firefighter is beginning the initial driving program. Complete all JPR’s provided in Target Solutions under “Driver Training – Engine/ Pumper.” Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/12/14, All Rights Reserved. Driver Training - 2 Published with permission by New Lenox Fire Protection District  New Lenox Fire Protection District Procedures Manual Driver Training Complete no less than 12 hours of drive time on engine/pumper apparatus; this includes no less than two hours on each pumper apparatus in the New Lenox FPD. The last 4 hours can be on any of the pumper apparatus. Licensed with an Illinois Class “B” (non-CDL) driver’s license. All requirements and hours must be documented by the engine lieutenant in Target Solutions. Once everything has been completed, a “Final Engine/Pumper Training Sign-Off” will be submitted in Target Solutions by the Lieutenant. When the training officer verifies all training, the administration will be notified by training officer. 602.7 TRUCK OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS To drive any New Lenox FPD aerial apparatus, personnel must first be an “Engine Operator” for 6 months and has performed all of the necessary training to drive and operate the tower ladder. Successfully perform all Truck Operator JPR’s provided in Target Solutions under “Driver Training - Truck.” Complete no less than 12 hours of drive time on the aerial apparatus. Certification in Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) through the OSFM. All requirements and hours must be documented by the truck lieutenant in Target Solutions. Once everything has been completed, a “Final Truck Training Sign-Off” will be submitted in Target Solutions by the lieutenant. When the training officer verifies all training, the administration will be notified by the training officer. 602.8 TENDER OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS To drive the New Lenox FPD tender apparatus, the individual must meet the following requirements to be a Tender Operator: Successfully complete all Tender JPR’s located in Target Solutions. Complete 12 hours of drive time on the tender. All requirements and hours must be documented by the tender lieutenant in Target Solutions. Once everything has been completed, a “Final Tender Training Sign-Off” will be submitted in Target Solutions by the lieutenant. When the training officer verifies all training, the administration will be notified by the training officer. For any initial driving program, the firefighter will have one year to complete all practical evolutions and drive time. 602.9 ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION FOR CLASSIFICATION All personnel that are classified as an Engine Operator, Truck Operator, Tender Operator, or Engineer must go through re-certification on a yearly basis to keep their classification. Every January 1, the training officer will re-publish the classification lists for what the individual’s latest classification is and submit it to the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Battalion Chiefs. If engineers Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/12/14, All Rights Reserved. Driver Training - 3 Published with permission by New Lenox Fire Protection District  New Lenox Fire Protection District Procedures Manual Driver Training or operators have not recertified for their classification by this date, they will be downgraded or removed as a vehicle operator at that point. Re-certification can be performed with the individual’s Lieutenant using the training and credentialing provided in Target Solutions. Requirements to re-certify as an Engine Operator: Successful completion of an FSVO cone course. Attain 12 hours of documented non-emergency drive time Requirements to re-certify as a Tender Operator: Successful completion of an FSVO cone course. Attain 12 hours of documented non-emergency drive time. Requirements to re-certify as a Truck Operator: Successful completion of an FSVO road and cone course. Attain 12 hours of documented non-emergency drive time. Requirements to re-certified as an Engineer: Successful completion of the FSVO cone course on an engine, truck, and tender. 12 hours total drive time on all types of vehicles, minimum of 2 hours for engines, 2 hours for the truck, and 2 hours for the tender. All components and requirements of this guideline can be altered or changed by the direction of the Fire Chief and/or the Training Officer as situations require. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/12/14, All Rights Reserved. Driver Training - 4 Published with permission by New Lenox Fire Protection District