Minimum Standard for Accreditation (MSA) - Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVOC)

Sep 18, 2026

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Minimum Standard for Accreditation (MSA) for the Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVOC) course outlines the program structure, entry requirements, learning objectives, and training and assessment methods. The course runs 16 hours with an 8-hour lecture/lab breakdown, including classroom instruction and a competency course with hands-on driving conducted multiple times per student. It defines participant equipment and audiovisual needs, sets instructor and agency guidance for class size, and specifies evaluation through written testing and a competency score sheet. Revised in March 1999 (Revision 1).

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Pennsylvania State Fire Academy 1150 Riverside Drive Lewistown, PA 17044-1979 (717) 248 1115 In PA: 1 800 459 4096 FAX (717) 248 3580 Minimum Standard for Accreditation (MSA) Revised March, 1999 Revision 1: 3/1/99 Course Title: Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVOC) Length of Course: 16 hours Lecture/Lab Breakdown: 8/8 Prerequisites: None Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving. Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators. Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a motor vehicle in responding to an emergency. Description of Methodology to be used:(Brief) Classroom lecture – practical application of skills on driving course on Day 2. Each student will drive the course a minimum of three times. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Student workbook, pencil; I copy Participant Manual Equipment/Audiovisual/Supply requirements: Overhead projector-TV-VCR(VHS) – Screen; AV Kit for course in question; 1 copy PM for each student. Video Tapes ( Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Competency Course) Overheads, Test ( Supplement Videos-EZ EVOC for Fire and EZ EVOC for EMS), CD ROM available for Powerpoint􀂤 presentation. Driving course requirements in Instructor Guide. Course Outline – Day One Classroom Session Introduction-30 minutes Extent of the Problem-60 minutes (continued) Minimum Standard For Accreditation Course Title: Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVOC) January 1999 Page 2 of 3 Course Outline (con’t.) Day 1 (continued) Personnel Selection-60 minutes Necessity of SOG’s-30 minutes Legal Aspects-60 minutes Vehicle Dynamics-60 minutes Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance-60 minutes Vehicles Operations/Safety-60 minutes Competency Course -30 minutes Written Examination – 30 minutes Day Two Competency Course; Hands-On Driving-8 hrs Important Note to Instructors and Education Training Agencies – To allow for the minimum of 3 times per student on the practical driving course, a maximum class size of 25 students has been set by the course developers. This maximum can only be exceeded with permission from the SFA Field Education Specialist on a case-by-case basis. A minimum of 1 additional EVOC-accredited instructor must be employed for the second 8 hours of competency course training, regardless of enrollment. Competency Evaluation Mechanism-Classroom-Pass written test; Competency Course-Score Sheet Course Objectives (Specific): Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to correctly: 1. identify the elements of a comprehensive Emergency Vehicle Driver Training program. 2. identify the problems facing the operators of emergency vehicles and recognize the factors that contribute to the incidence of accidents involving emergency vehicles. 3. identify the personnel selection procedures that are the first steps in the developing an effective emergency vehicle driver program. 4. define the personal qualities and attributes of a candidate for operating an emergency vehicle. 5. identify the reasons why standard operating guidelines are important and necessary to an effective . (continued) Minimum Standard For Accreditation Course Title: Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVOC) January 1999 Page 3 of 3 6. identify the primary legal principle which affect emergency vehicle drivers

FAQs

What is the EVOC course length and lecture/lab breakdown?

The course length is 16 hours, with an 8/8 lecture/lab breakdown (8 hours classroom and 8 hours driving on a competency course).

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in the EVOC course?

Prerequisites: None.

How is student competency evaluated?

Students take a pass written test for the classroom component, and the competency course is assessed using a score sheet.

Sep 18, 2026

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