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Driving Defensively Under Emergency Conditions (Aerial)Driving Defensively Under Emergency Conditions (Aerial)Driving Defensively Under Emergency Conditions (Aerial)Driving Defensively Under Emergency Conditions (Aerial)
Anne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: DDDDriverriverriverriver/O/O/O/Operatorperatorperatorperator
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 12/5/201012/5/201012/5/201012/5/2010
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised:
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
Operate an aerial apparatus using defensive driving techniques under emergency conditions,
given a fire department aerial apparatus and simulated emergency conditions, so that control of the
vehicle is maintained.
II. II. II. II. InstructionsInstructionsInstructionsInstructions –––– ProcProcProcProcedures for Achieving the Objectiveedures for Achieving the Objectiveedures for Achieving the Objectiveedures for Achieving the Objective
The Driver/Operator shall operate a fire department aerial apparatus 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 aerial apparatus
B. Simulated emergency conditions
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA, Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition
B. NFPA, 1002 1.4.1, 1.4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.6, 7.1
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404.03F – Driving Defensively Under Emergency Conditions (Aerial)
Discipline: D/O
Name:Name:Name:Name: Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:
Evaluator:Evaluator:Evaluator:Evaluator: Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:
Date:Date:Date:Date: Unit:Unit:Unit:Unit: Location:Location:Location:Location:
The Driver/Operator: (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/F_____
D. Ensures no firefighters were in a standing position anywhere on the
apparatus………………………………………………………………….……..P/F_____
E. Checks mirror positions before moving .....................................................2.0____
F. Correctly checks passenger restraint devices are in use...........................P/F_____
G. Verbalizes maintaining safe following distances………………………….….2.0_____
H. Maintains control of the vehicle while accelerating………………………….P/F_____
I. Maintains control of the vehicle while decelerating………………………….P/F_____
J. Maintains control of the vehicle while turning………………………………..P/F_____
K. Safely operates under adverse environmental or driving surface
conditions………………………………………………………………………..P/F_____
L. Correctly uses automotive gauges……………………………………………P/F_____
M. Correctly uses automotive controls…………………………………………...P/F_____
N. Follows all local and state laws………………………………………………..P/F_____
O. Uses hand-over-hand or shuffle steering for all elements………………….P/F_____
P. Displays use of appropriate speed for all driving elements………………...P/F_____
Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
8
6
First
Second
Third