Montgomery County Fire & Rescue

Driver Training
Course and Trainee Manual Materials

 

EMS Units
	EVOC Presentations    *updated 9/28/21	1 - Introduction & Motivation
	*updated 9/28/21	2 - Vehicle Systems & Pre-trip
	*updated 9/28/21	3 - Skid Avoidance & Management
		4 - The Driver & Defensive Driving
	*updated 2/26/21	5 - Apparatus Safety & Common Situations
	*updated 2/26/21	6 - Regulations & Policy
		7 - Emergency Response
		8 - Apparatus Position & Roadway Safety
		Negligence & the EVO article
	*new 8/5/19	Pre-Trip Study Guide
	EMS Unit Certification Checklist     *updated 11/9/2022
	Certification and Training Process
	Driving Policies and Procedures
	Safe Driving Principles
	Safe Driving Principles - Apparatus Positioning
	Training Competencies
	Public Roadway Training Log	Road Driving Behavior Evaluation
	Written Assignment
	Territory Assignment
	PAGS - Practical Application Guide Sheet	Pre-Trip Inspection

Engine
	EVO Class B Materials  *updated 2/26/21	1 Introduction, Policies, and Laws
	*updated 5/18/21	2 Major Vehicle Systems
	*updated 5/18/21	3 Skid Avoidance, Physical Forces, Rollover
	*updated 2/26/21	4 Managing Risk - The Driver & Situation
	*updated 2/26/21	5 Apparatus Positioning & Roadway Safety
		Student Manual 2020
	Training Supplements	Safe Driving Principles
		Safe Driving Principles - Positioning
		Table of Contents
		1. Vehicle Inspection And Driving Preparation
		2. Trouble Shooting
		3. Hydraulics References
		4. Fire Apparatus Pumps
	*updated 5/21/21	5. Foam Operations
		6. Winter Weather Driving & Chains
		7. Atmospheric Testing Devices
		8. Engine Company Positioning
		9. Non-CAF Pumping Operations
		10. Supplying Sprinkler & Standpipe Sys
		11. Drafting Operations
		12. WMATA Standpipes
		13. MCFRS OOS Criteria
		14. Back Flushing A Centrifugal Pump
	*updated 2/26/21	15. Dual and Tandem Pumping
	Certification Check List     *updated 11/9/2022
	Certification and Training Process
	Crimson Engine Study Guide (DRAFT)
	Training Competencies
	Non-emergency Roadway Training Log	Road Driving Behavior Evaluation
	Written Assignment
	Refrence Link to Pierce Enforcer Page -->	Pierce Enforcer Training Page
	PAGS - Practical Application Guide Sheet	Pre-Trip Inspection
		Pre-Trip Air Brake Test
	Updated 2/19/2020	Pump Inspection and Knowledge
	Updated 2/19/2020	Initial Attack with Foam Solution
	Updated 2/19/2020	CAFS for Overhaul
	Updated 2/19/2020	Class B Foam Handline
	Updated 2/19/2020	Supply & Backup Hoseline
	Updated 2/19/2020	Automatic Sprinkler & Standpipe
	Updated 2/19/2020	Aerial Master Stream
	Updated 2/19/2020	WMATA Water Supply
	Updated 2/19/2020	Drafting/Fill Site
	Updated 2/19/2020	Back Flush Centrifugal Pump

Aerial - Ladder, Tower, & Tractor Drawn
	EVO Class A Presentations	1-1 Intro to Class A
	updated Spring 2018	1-2 Operating TDA
		1-3 Major Vehicle Systems
		1-4 Physical Forces & EV Control
		1-5 Managing Risk
	Training Supplements	1. Aerial Inspection and Operations
		2. Vehicle Inspection And Driving Preparation
		3. Hydraulic System Components and Stablization
		4. Aerial Apparatus and Aerial Device Positioning
		5. Slings: Chain, Web, and Wire Rope
		6 . Stokes Basket Operations Using Aerial Devices
		7. Electricity
		8. Technical Rope Rescue
		9 . Power Tools  - Saws, Torches, Fans
		10. Atmospheric Monitors
		11. Winter Weather Driving & Chains
		12.Elevators
		13.  WMATA (Metro) Operations - Safety Control Unit
		14. Vehicle Safety
		15. Shoring & Stabilization
		16. Hydraulic Tools & Equipment
		17. Pneumatic Tools
		18. Pneumatic Lifting Devices - Air Bags
		19. Control of Hazardous Energy
	Certification and Training Process
	Certification Checklist - Aerials & Aerial Towers *rev. 11/9/22
	Certification Checklist - Tractor Drawn Aerials
	Training Competencies - All Aerial Units (rev. 5/18/21)
	Non-emergency Roadway Training Logs - Page 1 for all drivers, Page 2 for tiller	Road Driving Behavior Evaluation - Driver Road Driving Behavior Evaluation - Tiller
	Written Assignment
	PAGS - Practical Application Guide Sheet	Pre-Trip Inspection
		Pre-trip Air Brake Test
		Aerial Device Inspection
		Aerial Ladder - Elevated Master Stream -  Detachable Nozzle
		Aerial Master Stream - Pre-Piped Waterway
		Generator Operations
		Rope Rescue - Steep Slope Stokes Basket
		Aerial Ladder - Victim Removal
		Aerial Tower - Victim Removal
	*updated 7/28/21	WMATA (Metro) Safety Control Unit
		Platform Operator
		Stokes Basket Lashing
	*updated 5/18/21	Aerial Tower - Elevated Stokes Basket
		Aerial Ladder - Elevated Stokes Basket
		Utility Control, LO/TO, and Atmospheric Monitors
	PAGS - Rescue-equipped Aerial Units	Pneumatic Lifting Bags
		Hydraulic Rescue Tools
		Pneumatic Tools
		Shoring And Stabilization

Rescue Squad
	Training Supplements	1. Vehicle Inspection And Driving Preparation
		2. Electrical Systems And Components
		3. Pneumatic Tools And Equipment
		4. Pneumatic Lifting Devices - Air Bags
		5. Hydraulic Tools And Equipment
		6. Shoring And Stabilization Equipment
		7. Power Tools And Equipment
		8. Atmospheric Testing Device
		9.
		10. Stokes Basket Operations Using Aerial Devices
		11. Slings
		12. Vehicle Safety
		13. Winter Weather Driving & Chains
		14. Elevator Guide
		15. Rescue Squad Metro
		16. Winch Operations
	Certification and Training Process
	Certification Checklist     *updated 11/9/2022
	Training Competencies
	Written Assignment
	PAGS - Practical Application Guide Sheet	Pre-Trip Inspection
		Pre-Trip Brake Test
		Pneumatic Lifting Bags
		Rigging Equipment
		Cutting Torch And Power Saws
		Hydraulic Rescue Tools
		Generator Operations
		Pneumatic Tools
		* Rope Rescue - Team Based Pick-off
		Rope Rescue - Steep Slope Stokes Basket
		Stokes Basket Lashing
		Shoring And Stabilization
		Utility Control, LO/TO, and Atmospheric Monitors
		Winch Operations
		Pre-Trip Inspection
	*No longer tested - 1/1/19 - IRP Appendix J

Brush Trucks
	Training Supplements	Introduction
	POSTED: 1/6/17	Process
		Policies
		Safe Driving Principles
		Safe Driving Principles - Positioning
		1. Vehicle Inspection, Preparation, and Driving Techniques
		2. Brush Fire Tactics
		3. Winching Operations
		4. Chainsaw Safety
		5. Offroad Driving
		6. Pumping Brush Trucks
		7. Winter Weather Driving & Chains
	updated 11/21/19	8. Hydraulics References
		9 - Training Supplement
		10 - Fireline Handbook
		11 - Wildland Firefighting Resources
		12 - S130_Unit-1-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-2-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-3-Notes
		12 - S130-Unit-4a-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-4b-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-4c-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-4d-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-5-notes
		12 - S130-UNIT-9-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-10a-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-10b-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-11-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-13-notes
		12 - S130-Unit-14-notes
		13 - S-190_Student Workbook
	PAGS - Practical Application Guide Sheet	Pre-Trip Inspection
		Chainsaw Safety
		Connection to External Water Supply
		Load Pulling Using Winch
		Offroad Driving
		Pump & Roll with Hoseline
		Pump & Roll with Ground Sweeps
		Pump Troubleshooting
		Single Line with Tank Water
		Static Water Source
		Stationary Attack
		Winching Out
	Written Assignment
	Certification and Training Process
	Certification Checklist      *updated 11/9/2022
	Competencies - updated 7/25/19

Tankers
	Training Supplements	1. Vehicle Inspection, Preparation, and Driving Techniques
		2. MCFRS OOS Criteria
		3. IRP Appendix F Excerpts
		4. Winter Weather Driving & Chains
		5. FEMA Safe Operation of Fire Tankers
	updated 4/16/19	6. Hydraulics Reference
	PAGS	Pre-Trip Inspection
	updated 4/18/19	Pre-Trip Brake Test
		Pump Inspection & Knowledge
		1st Due Tanker/Attack Tanker
		2nd Due Tanker/Dump Site Ops
	Certification and Training Process
	Certification Checklist & Pre-requisites   *updated 11/9/2022
	Competencies
	Written Assignment

Utility Task Vehicles (UTV)
	Course Presentation
	Reference Materials	Warn Winching Guide
		ROHVA Guide for Off-Highway Vehicles
	Certification Packet - Checklist and PAGS
	PAGS	Load Pulling with Winch
		Off Road Driving
		Pre-Trip Inspection
		Self-Rescue with Winch

Water Units
Check Out Sheets Flat Water Crew Check Out     Tow Vehicles Check Out

Miscellaneous Units
	Command Post 700	Command Post 700 Manual
		Command Post 700 Competencies

Class Administration Resources
	Daily Attendance Sheet	Course OT Report
	Verification of Make-up Session	Course Attendance Summary
	Training Status Report	Course Completion Letter
	Class B Document List	EVOC Document List
	Class A Document List	MCFRS Cone Course Design
	Student Counseling Report - SCR