Scope

This module is about developing the relevant level of skills, knowledge and understanding. In respect of driving operational vehicles to include the relevant vehicles for personal responsibilities: This module relates to emergency vehicles and their use for incident response. It includes relating to: Regulations for driving under blue light conditions Driving in a manner to promote a positive image The requirements for operational readiness of emergency vehicles Use warning devices - visual and audible It includes skills of driving and siting appliances at incidents. Specific licences/approval for types of vehicles will be required e.g.. HGV

Skill Objectives

Drive emergency vehicles to an incident, with due regard for safety and urgency of event Site vehicles at incidents with due regard for safety, access and egress Redploy vehicles

Knowledge Objectives

Types and range of emergency vehicles and approvals required for driving
Capabilities and limitations of operational vehicles to be driven
Dimensions of operational vehicles to be driven
Accident, damage and defect reporting procedures
Roles, responsibilities and limits of authority
Requirements for operational response of vehicles
Road Traffic Act and exemptions in respect of emergency vehicles
Regulations and requirements in respect of use of warning devices
How to plan optimum routes to events
How to access information on level topography

Relevant National Occupational Standards

Relevant Personal Skills