Vehicle Operations

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Non-Members Riding in ESO Vehicles

Parades, Fire Prevention Week, citizen ride along programs and similar public relations events are an important part of public service activities for the ESO, there are also inherent risks associated with ride along programs

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An Overview of Driver Monitoring Systems

A quick overview of driver monitoring systems to consider before you make a purchase.

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Annual Requalification of Emergency Vehicle Operators

Why you need an annual driver requalification process and best practices to consider.

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Assigning an Agreed Value to Your Vehicles

Tips to help you assign an agreed value to your VFIS insured vehicles.

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Comparing Capabilities of Driver Monitoring Systems

A comparison of popular driver monitoring systems in the fire and EMS industry.

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Conversion and Overweight Vehicles: Evaluation Form

This form can be used to help evaluate the safety and handling of conversion vehicles.

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Conversion and Overweight Vehicles: Risks + Best Practices

This booklet provides detailed guidance to help make these vehicles safer to operate.

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Conversion Vehicles: Selection and Design

What to consider when selecting or designing a conversion vehicle.

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Driving Evaluation Form: Street, Highway + Off Road

A printable checklist to help you evaluate the technique and knowledge of your drivers.

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Emergency Vehicle Accident/Loss Investigation Report

A printable form to record key incident details and assess situations for root causes.

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Emergency Vehicle Driver and Officer Responsibility

Best practices for drivers and officers while operating an emergency vehicle.

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Emergency Vehicle Driver Log

Keep track of who has operated your emergency vehicles with this simple log.

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Driver Selection Criteria using MVRs

How you can use motor vehicle reports to help you select and utilize the best drivers.

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Emergency Vehicle Driver/Operator Requirements

This guide provides tactics to help you select, train and maintain safe drivers.

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Emergency Vehicle Driver's Competency Course Score Sheet

A sample course and scoring sheet to help asses an emergency vehicle driver's proficiency.

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Emergency Vehicle Driver's Safety Checklist

This checklist can help you perform basic vehicle inspections before and after trips.

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Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Record

A form to help your organization keep track of vehicle maintenance.

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Emergency Vehicle Response Guidelines

A guide for developing comprehensive emergency vehicle response policies and training.

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Fire Aerial Devices: Maintenance and Inspection

Steps you can take to help reduce wear and tear and structural failure risks.

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Hose Loading Policies

Considerations for when hose loading operators should be permitted to ride on apparatus.

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Hose Securement

Suggestions to properly secure hoses and help prevent potentially devasting incidents.

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Using the 'Sterile Cab' to Help Combat Distracted Driving

What the "sterile cab" concept is and how it could help you combat distracted driving.

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Incident & Near Miss Investigation: A guide for Emergency Service Organizations

A guide to developing and utilizing a near miss program to help address your unique risks.

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Intersection Practices

Best practices for adopting intersection operating guidelines during emergency response.

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Long Distance Transport: Managing EMS Fatigue

How to help address fatigue and crewmember strain during long transports.

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Maximum Response Speed

Response speed recommendations to help reduce your risks and keep vehicles under control.

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Near Miss Incident Reporting

How you can use near miss incidents to develop a proactive approach to safety.

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North Carolina Transportation Notification System (NC TNS)

Information about the NC TNS and tips to help your agency gain access to the system.

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Overhead Door Safety

Recommendations to help prevent injuries and property damage caused by overhead doors.

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Paratransit Operator Proficiency Evaluation Checklist

A printable checklist to help you assess the proficiency of your paratransit operators.

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Paratransit Van Operations: Safety Program

How a Paratransit Vehicle Safety program can help ensure effective and safe operations.

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Paratransit Vehicle Operations: Inspection Guide

A printable checklist to help paratransit operators preform pre-trip inspections.

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Personally-Owned Vehicle Response

Considerations to help your members arrive safely to calls in their personal vehicles.

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Personally-Owned Vehicle Safety Checklist

Assess the safety and function of your personal vehicle with this checklist.

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Securing EMS Stations + Vehicles

Consider these steps to help ensure your station and ambulances are secure.

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State MVR Check Procedures

What state-specific procedures to follow to obtain the driving records of your members.

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Vehicle Accident Investigation Form

A printable form to keep in your glove compartment and complete should an incident occur.

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Vehicle Backing Practices

How backing SOGs and training can help you reduce your risks and avoid collisions.

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Vehicle Preventive Maintenance

An overview of developing a vehicle maintenance program and best practices to consider.

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Vehicle Rollovers: Lessons Learned from Past Incidents

Quick rollover case studies you can use to spark conversation in your organization.

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Weekly Emergency Vehicle Report Form

Form to help you perform weekly inspections of your emergency vehicles.

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Witness Form

A printable witness card to complete should an incident occur.

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