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Driving Defensively under Emergency ConditionsDriving Defensively under Emergency ConditionsDriving Defensively under Emergency ConditionsDriving Defensively under Emergency Conditions
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: D/OD/OD/OD/O
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 10101010////5/5/5/5/2002002002009999
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised:
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
Operate a vehicle using defensive driving techniques under emergency conditions, given
a fire department vehicle and simulated emergency conditions, so that control of the vehicle is
maintained.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Pr Pr Pr Procedures for Achieving the Objectiveocedures for Achieving the Objectiveocedures for Achieving the Objectiveocedures for Achieving the Objective
The Driver/Operator shall operate a fire department pumper using defensive driving
techniques under simulated emergency conditions.
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The Driver/Operator will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of
testing. Emergency driving simulation should be restricted to a driving track or similar controlled
area. Emergency driver training should not be conducted on public ways. For more information,
see 49 CFR 383. The driving course must allow the Driver/Operator to navigate one through-
intersection and two intersections where a stop is made.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Fire department vehicle
B. Simulated emergency conditions
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcReference SourcReference SourcReference Sourceseseses
A. IFSTA, Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition
B. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 700-4.3.6
C. NFPA, 1002 4.3.6
PB 404.01H – Driving Defensively Under Emergency Conditions Page 2 of 2
404.01H – Driving Defensively Under Emergency Conditions
Discipline: D/O
Name: Officer #:
Evaluator: Officer #:
Date: Location:
The Driver/Operator:The Driver/Operator:The Driver/Operator:The Driver/Operator: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)
a) Makes a 360-degree visual inspection around the apparatus......................3.0 _____
b) Uses handrails to enter and exit the apparatus ..........................................1.0 _____
c) Wears seat belt .....................................................................................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
d) Ensures no firefighters were in a standing position anywhere on the apparatus P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
e) Checks mirror positions before moving ....................................................2.0 _____
f) Correctly checks passenger restraint devices are in use...............................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
g) Verbalizes maintaining safe following distances ........................................2.0 _____
h) Maintains control of the vehicle while accelerating ....................................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
i) Maintains control of the vehicle while decelerating ....................................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
j) Maintains control of the vehicle while turning ...........................................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
k) Safely operates under adverse environmental or driving surface conditions ..P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
l) Correctly uses automotive gauges ...........................................................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
m) Correctly uses automotive controls ..........................................................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
n) Follows all local and state laws ...............................................................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
o) Uses hand-over-hand or shuffle steering for all elements ...........................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
p) Displays use of appropriate speed for all driving elements .........................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
PoinPoinPoinPoints ts ts ts
PossiblePossiblePossiblePossible
Passing Passing Passing Passing
ScoreScoreScoreScore
AttemptAttemptAttemptAttempt
Performance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance Rating
(Points)(Points)(Points)(Points)
PASSPASSPASSPASS
FAILFAILFAILFAIL
First
Second 8 6
Third