This course is designed for students who are or may be responsible for driving emergency vehicles. Students will receive a brief instructional presentation, then participate in driving simulator exercises that will enhance the lessons learned. Students will develop their skills through repeated practice of techniques. Emergency response scenarios will reinforce the use of these techniques and real-time decision making to avoid crashes.
One module is covered per DRIVE session. Students will be placed into the appropriate module during their first session in the DRIVE simulator. Students are encouraged to follow the progression of the modules and track their progress using the DRIVE Progress Card.
This class will provide the student with a basic knowledge of search and rescue tactics and mindsets. This class is designed for the firefighter with at least one year of experience. In this class the student learns basic firefighter skills and hones these skills during realistic exercises. Upon successful completion of this class, the student will walk away with an increased level of basic firefighter competencies.
This course introduces the concepts and hazards of hybrid and electric vehicles. Course topics include feature and hazard identification, methods of extinguishment, extrication adaptations, and post incident tactics. Instructors will provide a comprehensive overview of this evolving technology to ensure students are prepared for the response scene.
The State of Illinois Traffic Incident Management course is designed for First Responders who may be called to operate at traffic incidents. This course will teach First Responders how to operate in a safe and coordinated manner with other responder agencies to quickly clear traffic incidents from the roadway. Students will learn the need for proper Traffic Incident Management, how to establish a Traffic Incident Management Area, safe positioning of response vehicles, scene safety, and how to demobilize a Traffic Incident Management Area.
This online Traffic Incident Management training course has been approved by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal to meet the Traffic Incident Management training requirement in JCAR rule 141.301 for Illinois OSFM Basic Operations Firefighter certification.