Precision Driving Center of Minnesota

Fire/EMS Driving Programs

PDCM instructor talks to a fire truck driver

Classes for Fire and EMS Professions

Our Fire and EMS classes are tailored to the needs of these professions. Having trained over 120 Fire and EMS departments and agencies across the state of Minnesota, our instructors have unique expertise and tailor each course to the needs of today’s departments and drivers. In addition to improving driver competency, a goal of this program is to protect the emergency vehicle operator and department from the consequences associated with a preventable crash.

To learn more or to schedule date for training, contact us at precisiondrivingcenter@stcloudstate.edu, 320-308-1400 or 888-234-1294.

A hold harmless agreement (PDF) must be on file to participate in this course.

Courses

Advanced Driving Skills for Fire/EMS/First Responder

Tailored to the fire and EMS industries. We will explore industry trends and challenges and review current standards and Minnesota statutes. This course is offered as open enrollment as well as customized for entire departments.

These skills-based exercises reinforce our classroom instruction:

Vehicular control techniques
Collision avoidance
Confined space operations
Braking, with emphasis on anti-lock brake systems
Human reaction time
Effects of fatigue
Proper visual scanning techniques
Straight-line braking
Electronic stability control
Serpentine
Backing and mirror set-up and usage
Intersection management
Large vehicle cornering
Lights and siren response

Traffic Incident Management

An alarming number of emergency responders are struck, injured or killed, by passing motorists while working at roadway incidents.

Traffic Incident Management courses are available through the Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths.

Traffic incident management, or TIM, is a coordinated effort by all responders to accommodate their safety, victims’ safety, incoming traffic’s safety, and overall mobility.

Responders include those working as public safety telecommunicators or in related communications, emergency medical services, fire and rescue, law enforcement, towing and recovery, and transportation and public works.

Find out more information about this training.

On-Duty Ride Along for Professionals

This one-on-one evaluation will educate those who are experiencing driving difficulties or have high accident rates. Rates are hourly starting from the time the instructor leaves the PDCM and ending when they return to the PDCM.

To learn more or to schedule date for training, contact us at precisiondrivingcenter@stcloudstate.edu, 320-308-1400 or 888-234-1294.