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Driver Development Package
These would be interactive theory sessions looking at
attitude, behaviour and driver pressure. The duration
would be 90 minutes. Behavioural safety is playing a
large part in Health and Safety Policys and I feel that
it is essential to encourage road safety from this point
of view.
These are based at LGV drivers and operators and form
part of the Road Haulage Modernisation Fund. They last
75 minutes.
This would provide drivers with the skill and knowledge
to drive fire tenders to emergency situations, safely
and under proper control, using blue lights, horns and
other emergency equipment.
This would provide drivers with the skills necessary
to pass an Advanced Driving test, accredited through
ROSPA. The principles would be applied to centre steer
vehicles on the airfield and develop the drivers skills
as assessors.
This two day course equips delegates with the skills
to drive a vehicle under blue light conditions. They
will receive a theory input into National Protocol and
Legal exemptions on the Highway, followed by practical
'Blue light' response training in both rural and urban
areas.
This would be a one-day course, designed to develop
the skills of drivers in driving vehicles off road.
The area used will test the drivers to the limit, increasing
in difficulty during the day. The day will culminate
in a practical exercise, encouraging teamwork and developing
the skills of the individual even further.
The Instructors course is designed to develop individuals
driving, assessing and behavioural skills. On completion
of this 3 week course they would be able to develop
the skills of other drivers in the emergency service.
The course would be a culmination of blue light, 4x4,
assessors and behavioural courses. During the course
individuals would undergo training using the Roadcraft
Police Driver's Manual and be examined by a ROSPA advanced
driving examiner.
RESPONSE BLUE LIGHT TRAINING
This is a two-day course designed to provide
emergency service drivers with the knowledge and skills
to drive an emergency vehicle, to the scene of an incident
safely and within their limits.
Generally the training will be undertaken in a vehicle
similar to the one to be driven by the emergency service
driver.
Presentation: including exemptions,
video of emergency service driving, introduction to
vehicle and equipment.
On road training assessing the driver and then introducing
blues and twos in quiet areas
On road training: blues and twos in
rural and urban environments.
On road training: Heavy traffic scenarios.
On successful completion of the course the driver will
receive a full written report and certificate.
Timetable For Ten Day EFAD Course
Week 1
• Introduction and
outline of course, Health and Safety, Road Traffic Legislation,
Roadcraft Video and Lecture.
• On road practical
driver training.
• On road practical
driver training to include introduction to Cockpit Check
and demonstration drive by Trainer, Introduction to
Roadcraft commentary.
• On road practical
driver training with emphasis on "System"
application in high hazard frequency situations (urban
areas), "System" commentary.
• On road practical
driver training with special attention given to issues
arising in rural National Speed Limit areas (judgement
and positioning for corners and bends, ability to stop
in distance seen to be clear, balance of vehicle in
relation to "Tyre Grip Trade Off', cross views,
commentary to reflect these issues etc.
• On road practical
driver training using Dual Carriageways, Motorways with
commentary to evidence sufficient forward observations
and planning to the required test standard, introduction
to assessing, testing techniques, close of week debrief.
Week 2
• Outline of week's
programme, written examinations on Highway Code and
Roadcraft.
• On road practical
driving all locations, driver assessments by students.
• On road practical
driving, final preparation for Advanced driving tests.
• Advanced driving
tests and debriefs.
• Lecture "The
Law and Emergency Service Drivers", Related video's,
vehicle checks, "Carnation" equipped Emergency
Service Vehicles, Fire Service Policies, practical introduction
to special characteristics of Fire Appliances in emergency
use situations.
• Practical Emergency
Equipment use within the Airport perimeters.
• Practical Emergency
Equipment use within the Airport perimeters.
• Assessments by students
on the practical use of Emergency Equipped Vehicles.
• Behavioural assessments,
driver profiling, attitudes to risk taking, practical
Emergency Equipment use within/ outside the Airport
perimeters.
• Final Emergency Equipment
use Test Drives, debriefs and close of course.
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