The Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) 3: Ambulance Online Course adapts National Safety Council proven defensive driving techniques to the unique nature of ambulance work, training drivers to navigate in traffic safely in emergency and non-emergency situations under severe time constraints and stress. 

A must for emergency medical services vehicle drivers, this course promotes critical thinking in pressure situations. The online version allows busy EMS personnel to train independently on their own schedule, helping them refresh and improve their driving skills in four hours or less.

Animation, video narration and interactive screens enhance retention. A flexible bookmark feature lets users log off and return to the same place later. Answers to review questions are immediate, as is printing of certificates of completion for passing test scores. CEUs may be available for successful completion of this course. Contact your State Fire Marshall for more information.

The Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) 3: Fire Online Course adapts National Safety Council proven defensive driving techniques to the unique nature of fire apparatus operators, training drivers to navigate traffic safely in emergency and non-emergency situations under severe time constraints and stress. 

A must for private, volunteer and municipal fire personnel, this course promotes critical thinking in pressure situations. The online version allows drivers to train independently on their own schedule, helping them refresh and improve their driving skills in four hours or less.

Animation, video narration and interactive screens enhance retention. A flexible bookmark feature lets users log off and return to the same place later. Answers to review questions are immediate, as is printing of certificates of completion for passing test scores. CEUs may be available for successful completion of this course. Contact your State Fire Marshall for more information.

Coaching the Van Driver 3 addresses the differences between driving a car and driving a van— focusing on the considerations of mini-vans, commercial and 15 passenger van drivers. It shows van drivers practical ways to adjust their driving style to the unique type of vehicle to avoid collisions.

Coaching the Van Driver 3 can be presented as a classroom course in one session or in shorter, multiple sessions. Throughout the 4 hour course, participants will learn:

• How to recognize both potential and immediate hazards
• How to conduct an effective pre-trip inspection
• How to avoid collisions in a variety of driving conditions and environments
• Key safety techniques including blind spots, cushions of safety, backing safely, following and stopping distances, distracted driving, collision reporting, and more.

The course also features an optional segment and group learning activity for transporting cargo and passengers 
 

Instructor Kit includes:

• Fully-scripted Instructor manual with group learning activities, discussion starters and questions, situation analyses, observation checklist, registration form and written test
• Video presentation (on DVD) to enhance the course experience

The Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) 3: Fire Classroom Course adapts National Safety Council proven defensive driving techniques to the unique nature of fire apparatus operators, training drivers in six- to eight-hours to navigate in traffic safely in emergency and non-emergency situations under severe time constraints and stress.

A Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator 3: Fire Driver Response Book is required for each class participant.

Driver Response Trainee Kit includes:

• Driver Response Book containing self-appraisal, discussion questions, situation scenarios and coaching points
• Computer-scored final exam*
• Driver recognition patch*

*Final participant tests are scored at Coaching Systems. Those who score 80% or better receive a recognition patch and course completion certificate from the National Safety Council.

The Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator 3: Fire Classroom Course adapts National Safety Council proven defensive driving techniques to the unique nature of fire apparatus operators, training drivers in six- to eight-hours to navigate in traffic safely in emergency and non-emergency situations under severe time constraints and stress.

Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator 3: Fire Classroom Course topics  include handling blind spots, reaction time and cushion of safety, navigating through intersections, proper ways to pass and change lanes, backing and parking safely and operating on different road surfaces and in adverse weather conditions.

Instructor Kit includes:

• Fully-scripted Instructor Guide
• Video Presentation on DVD with apparatus inspections, real life driver scenarios and  group discussion diagrams to reinforce key coaching points 
• Reproducible Observational Checklist

The Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator 3: Fire Instructor Kit does not include Driver Response Trainee Kits

6-hour instructor-led classroom course trains ambulance drivers how to drive safety in both emergency and non-emergency situations and provides defensive driving techniques for maneuvering through traffic. CEU may be available for these courses. Contract your State Division of Health/EMS for more information.

Designed on the highly successful “Coaching” method of training, the 4^thedition of CEVO Ambulance Instructor-led Classroom Course features:

• Leader’s Guide, Driver Response Book  and 50- question, computer-scored final test
• Seven videos plus two additional presentations on braking system
• Discussion scenarios for both emergency and non-emergency driving situations including applying the principles of “SCC” (scanning, cushion of safety, communicating)
• “ Active Shooter” and “Move Over Law” review
• New post-course “Refresher” discussion exercises

CEVO 4 Ambulance Instructor Kit includes:

• Fully scripted Instructor Guide with group learning exercises, discussion diagrams with enhanced content for the instructor
• DVD presentation featuring videos with operator point-of-view perspective

CEVO 4 Ambulance Driver Trainee Kit (sold separately):

• Driver Response Book - 16 page, full color booklet with self-appraisal, discussion questions and traffic analyses diagrams
• Course completion certificate and recognition patch - upon achieving 80% or better on the Final Test scored by Coaching Systems LLC

6-hour instructor-led classroom course trains ambulance drivers how to drive safety in both emergency and non-emergency situations and provides defensive driving techniques for maneuvering through traffic. CEU may be available for these courses. Contract your State Division of Health/EMS for more information

Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO):  Fire Maneuvering Skills is a 1- to 2-hour supplement to the Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator 3:  Fire classroom course or can be taught as a stand-alone module.

The Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator Fire Maneuvering Skills module explains how to set up a driving course and conduct a low-speed, hands-on driver evaluation and skills session, and is especially valuable to organizations without access to a permanent driving range. Module includes a DVD with videos and Administrator Guide. The Administrator's Guide offers detailed information regarding safety procedures, course set up, and program implementation.

This module demonstrates how to conduct a series of specific exercises, including:

• Serpentine driving (backward and forward)
• Backing to the right and left
• Backing with an assistant who tests the operator's ability to drive the vehicle smoothly, judge spatial relations (distance and clearance), maximize the use of mirrors, and communicate with other squad members.
• Vehicle inspection segment

Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO): Ambulance Maneuvering Skills is a 1- to 2-hour supplement to the Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator 3:  Ambulance classroom course or can be taught as a stand-alone module. 

The Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator Ambulance Maneuvering Skills module explains how to set up a driving course and conduct a low-speed, hands-on driver evaluation and skills session, and is especially valuable to organizations without access to a permanent driving range. Module includes a DVD with videos and Administrator Guide. The Administrator's Guide offers detailed information regarding safety procedures, course set up, and program implementation.

This module demonstrates how to conduct a series of specific exercises, including:

• Serpentine driving (backward and forward)
• Backing to the right and left
• Backing with an assistant who tests the operator's ability to drive the vehicle smoothly, judge spatial relations (distance and clearance), maximize the use of mirrors, and communicate with other squad members.