EVOC Pt. 3 Flashcards
EVOC Certification Requirements
NFPA 1002-2014 Edition and the NHTSA Emergency Vehicle Operations
Class 1
0-10,000 pounds. Cars and small vehicles
Class 2
10001-26000 punds. Most ambulances and smaller fire apparatus.
Class 3
26001-+ Large fire apparatus and heavy rescue vehicles.
Skill Attributes
Reading, Writing, and Mechanical
Physical Attributes
Fitness, Vision, Hearing, Disabilities
Stopping Distance Formula
R.D. (Reaction Distance)+ B.D. (Breaking Distance)= S.D. (Stopping Distance)
Following Distance Forumula
3 second rule
Visual Lead Time (Hazard)
12 second rule
NIOSH
Reports that look at vehicle accidents
Transportation System
The vehicle, driver, and environment
Types of Distractions
Visual, auditory, biomechanical, cognitive
Tunnel Vision
tendency to fixate on a small area
Physiological aspects
sound perceptions, disabilities and injuries, chronic conditions
The Good Samaritan Law
It does not apply to emergency vehicle operation
Negligence
Any action which violates a standard practice of care
Negligence Necessary Elements
Duty to Act, Breach of Duty, Injury or Loss
Title 46.2
Virginia Traffic Laws, Motor vehicle Code-EVO
Due Regard
the actions of a prudent person in an emergency
Emergency
occurrence which results or may result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property
Sirencide
An emotional reaction of emergency vehicle drivers when they begin to feel a sense of power and urgency that block out reason and prudence, leading to reckless operation of the emergency vehicle
Three Class of Traffic Incidents
Major >2hrs, Intermediate 30min-2 hrs., Minor <30 min
