Precision Driving Center of Minnesota
Fire/EMS Driving Programs
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.
Our Traffic Incident Management course teaches a planned and coordinated multi-disciplinary process to detect, respond to, and clear traffic incidents so that traffic flow may be restored as safely and quickly as possible. Effective TIM reduces the duration and impacts of traffic incidents and improves the safety of motorists, crash victims and emergency responders.
You can take our three-hour course at the PDCM facility or your own facility.
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.
Contact us at precisiondrivingcenter@stcloudstate.edu, 320-308-1400 or 888-234-1294.
