Erick Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Online, Driver Training? It's a 16 hour course, or at least it is here.. Take it over a weekend at a public safety office, etc.. and get it over with. I would love to take the course on-site...but that's why I'm asking, I can't find any courses on-site in my area. I thought I could take the on-line course and then take a class once I'm hired for a ambulance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I would love to take the course on-site...but that's why I'm asking, I can't find any courses on-site in my area. I thought I could take the on-line course and then take a class once I'm hired for a ambulance company. What area are you from? I'm sure someone can help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 What area are you from? I'm sure someone can help you out. St.Petersburg/Tampa Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irlemt Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Our "Blue light " driving course is 3 weeks long, Our basic driving course is 1 week. Neither are mandatory at the moment. In the UK I believe their Blue Light driving course is done when on their Technician course and is 3 weeks also ( I am open to correction on this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akflightmedic Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 St.Petersburg/Tampa Florida eeii.org Offers weekend EVOC every month http://eeii.org/Courses_Offered.html Wrong side of the state...oh well make a short 3 day holiday out of it...see the east coast of Florida! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1C Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 http://www.vfis.com VFIS, created the currently used EVO program currently used in many states. Contact them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyRN Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 i'm suprised our special friend and self appointed expert on such matters hasn't popped up to offer his 'expert' opinion .... an online EVOC course seems ridiculous , surely the point of any driving courses ( even if it s shorter than the international standards by an order of magnitude) to to lookat people;s driving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireflymedic Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 In this state, they require EVOC every two years. If not provided by the employer, there are various opportunities at fire schools to obtain it. I'm not sure where you are located (sorry didn't get a chance to look), but if you are around indiana, ky, ohio, or tn I can give you some great resources. There is also a college in the area that has an excellent EVOC course that I truly believe no service wide program can compare to and many services utilize them as they have a skid path and full course associated with the state police program. They offer it specific to POV, fire apparatus, or EMS vehicles. That's another common problem is finding something that has the driving portion done within POVs and not emergency vehicles. I agree the first portion could be done online, but if it does not require a driving lab, then forget it. My biggest issue with EMT basic classes - they don't involve a driving aspect (at least in this area). Many are cut loose without EVOC and may not receive it until they are employed for up to a year, the whole time driving ! Are other states like this or is this isolated to just this area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1C Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 How about a four day weekend on the panhandle? Hi (My Name), At this point the only class that we have scheduled in FL is August 15-16, in Defuniak Springs. I have attached the flyer. If this class does not suite you please continue to check our website, at the link below, for scheduled classes. http://www.vfis.com/seminars_workshops.asp Thank you and have a great day! Kimberly VFIS Sales Support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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