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M1NFD · 08-27-2002, 11:42 PM

My Deputy Chief has requested that I arrainge an EVOC course to be taught in my Northern Mass Department. I was wondering who people would recommend for a class like this. I'm interested in seeing who everyone else is using and what thier opionion(on the class and how worthwhile it was) after having taken the class, and whether or not you would recommend your instructor.
Thanks for all your help.
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SFDchief · 08-30-2002, 07:17 AM

We require all apparatus operators to complete the EVOC class.

New York State recently mandated this class as a pre-req to classes such as pump ops and ladder ops.

cdevoe · 09-27-2002, 03:45 PM

Where does one get the EVOC course. I would like to set it up for our departmetn too.

Rescue21D · 09-27-2002, 07:37 PM

The EVOC course is offered by NYS OFPC. It is also an outreach course as a train the trainer. You could then teach your own. Contact whomever does your state fire training courses.

EODTECH · 02-12-2003, 06:57 AM

If your department is insured by VFIS ( other insurance companies may offer EVOC training ) they will train individuals free of charge as EVOC instructors . Check and see whom your department is insured with. We just sent 2 individuals for training last year and are sending 2 more to be certified as EVOC instructors next month.

http://www.vfis.com/

Andrew J. Gnoza, III
Certified Instructor ...
Hazardous Materials
Criminal Investigations
Confined Space Rescue
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Explosive Safety Consultant

4x4evocman · 03-13-2003, 04:17 PM

hello-
I would recommend getting that evoc training as soon as possible. Depending what vehicles your training on will prelude what instrucotr to get.
Check the web for new schools and even view this firehouse.com place for the buyers guide, they have evoc schools thier.
Kevin

www.leonardmotorsports.net

SFDchief · 03-13-2003, 06:03 PM

As previously stated VFIS does offer EVOC classes as does ESIP. I imagine the other insurance carriers offer similar classes.

New York State OFPC does accept these two carriers versions of EVOC for their pre-reqs.

Frozenhosehead · 03-13-2003, 08:04 PM

NFPA 1002 has a lay out and set up for the personnel to accomplish before becoming certified apparatus operators or refresher thats required yearly for all apparatus operators. This course should also encompass a great deal of classrom time, plan on having it over two to three days in length or longer if needed but one day should be in the classroom with a discussion on laws and regulations governing Emergency vehicle drivers, response and legal ramifications for accidents in your particular state and or neighboring state. The second day should be all hands on with driving course overview allowing for practice and then followed by actual certification.

Hope this helps

TC,KS

Rippin73 · 03-13-2003, 08:21 PM

The State of Connecticut Fire Academy holds classes for this and it is very informative. You should contact them to see if you can get a copy of the lesson plan. If you have to buy it then get a few Departments together to chip in. I think its worth it. Good Luck

strikinbox57 · 10-29-2007, 03:15 PM

It's the same way in Massachusetts. Our State Fire Academy has an EVOC course that the put on, maybe your deputy chief should contact them.

mcaldwell · 10-29-2007, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strikinbox57

It's the same way in Massachusetts. Our State Fire Academy has an EVOC course that the put on, maybe your deputy chief should contact them.

He posted that question in 2002, so I think he probably figured it out by now. But thanks for playing, here's the FH.com home game as a parting gift.

firepiper1 · 10-29-2007, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcaldwell

He posted that question in 2002, so I think he probably figured it out by now.

Dont you hate slow dialup?

08-27-2002, 11:42 PM	#1
M1NFD Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 19	EVOC Course My Deputy Chief has requested that I arrainge an EVOC course to be taught in my Northern Mass Department. I was wondering who people would recommend for a class like this. I'm interested in seeing who everyone else is using and what thier opionion(on the class and how worthwhile it was) after having taken the class, and whether or not you would recommend your instructor. Thanks for all your help. E

03-13-2003, 04:17 PM	#6
4x4evocman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 1	evoc hello- I would recommend getting that evoc training as soon as possible. Depending what vehicles your training on will prelude what instrucotr to get. Check the web for new schools and even view this firehouse.com place for the buyers guide, they have evoc schools thier. Kevin www.leonardmotorsports.net

03-13-2003, 08:04 PM	#8
Frozenhosehead MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: North Pole Alaska Posts: 27	NFPA 1002 NFPA 1002 has a lay out and set up for the personnel to accomplish before becoming certified apparatus operators or refresher thats required yearly for all apparatus operators. This course should also encompass a great deal of classrom time, plan on having it over two to three days in length or longer if needed but one day should be in the classroom with a discussion on laws and regulations governing Emergency vehicle drivers, response and legal ramifications for accidents in your particular state and or neighboring state. The second day should be all hands on with driving course overview allowing for practice and then followed by actual certification. Hope this helps TC,KS __________________ Brad Hoff, North Pole Alaska "Protecting the Defenders of Freedom" FT. Wainwright Fire & Emergency Svcs North Star VFD, www.northstarfire.org DTRT, EGH, RFB, FTM-PTB, KTF "Keepin it REAL in the LAST FRONTIER" "Firefighter Extraordinaire" "If a firefighter was buck naked and given three ball bearings, then placed in a round room with no windows and only one entrance, he or she would emerge with two missing and one broken".

03-13-2003, 08:21 PM	#9
Rippin73 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 29	The State of Connecticut Fire Academy holds classes for this and it is very informative. You should contact them to see if you can get a copy of the lesson plan. If you have to buy it then get a few Departments together to chip in. I think its worth it. Good Luck __________________ I.A.C.O.J. SOME ARE FIREMEN OTHERS ARE JUST ON THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

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08-30-2002, 07:17 AM	#2
SFDchief MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 247	We require all apparatus operators to complete the EVOC class. New York State recently mandated this class as a pre-req to classes such as pump ops and ladder ops.

09-27-2002, 03:45 PM	#3
cdevoe Permanently Removed Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mayfield NY Posts: 378	Where does one get the EVOC course. I would like to set it up for our departmetn too.

09-27-2002, 07:37 PM	#4
Rescue21D MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: New York Posts: 131	The EVOC course is offered by NYS OFPC. It is also an outreach course as a train the trainer. You could then teach your own. Contact whomever does your state fire training courses.

02-12-2003, 06:57 AM	#5
EODTECH Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gulf Coast of Alabama Posts: 12	If your department is insured by VFIS ( other insurance companies may offer EVOC training ) they will train individuals free of charge as EVOC instructors . Check and see whom your department is insured with. We just sent 2 individuals for training last year and are sending 2 more to be certified as EVOC instructors next month. http://www.vfis.com/ Andrew J. Gnoza, III Certified Instructor ... Hazardous Materials Criminal Investigations Confined Space Rescue Weapons of Mass Destruction Explosive Ordnance Disposal Explosive Safety Consultant

03-13-2003, 06:03 PM	#7
SFDchief MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 247	As previously stated VFIS does offer EVOC classes as does ESIP. I imagine the other insurance carriers offer similar classes. New York State OFPC does accept these two carriers versions of EVOC for their pre-reqs.

10-29-2007, 03:15 PM	#10
strikinbox57 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	It's the same way in Massachusetts. Our State Fire Academy has an EVOC course that the put on, maybe your deputy chief should contact them.

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