Description
Properly operating an emergency vehicle is critical for officer and public safety, as well as, agency liability reduction. This course is designed to train experienced instructors to deliver the Emergency Vehicle Operators course (EVOC) to their peers. This class is a realistic, high-stress, driving program that offers the participant 40 hours of actual driving time. The course curriculum was designed with input from the Texas Municipal League - Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML_IRP) training and risk reduction staff.
This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Course #78021.
Prerequisites
Please fax documents to (979) 862-2788 or send an email to ilepse@teex.tamu.edu two weeks prior to class start date.
Course Completion Requirements
- Provide a suitable emergency vehicle in excellent working condition. Maximum of 2 participants per vehicle.
- Vehicle must be equipped with heavy-duty suspension and be in good mechanical condition
- Two spare tires are required during driving exercises. Seriously worn tires are considered hazardous and may not be allowed during exercises.
Topics
Civil and criminal liabilities +Driving exercises +Highway response driving +Mechanics of driver control +Night driving +Vehicle dynamics +Wet surface driving Suggested Audience
- Experienced drivers capable of operating a motor vehicle under stressful conditions and have experience as an instructor
Continuing Education & Professional Credits
5 CEUs
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)Other Information
- Certificate of successful completion valid five years from date of completion.
