Emergency Vehicle Operators Course

The Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) is designed to provide EMS operators with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate an Emergency Vehicle in emergency and non-emergency mode. The Pennsylvania Department of Health requires that all EMS operators take this course prior to driving an Emergency Vehicle. Topics covered include legal aspects of Emergency Vehicle operations, navigating and route mapping, driver roles and responsibilities, basic driving skills, and proper driving procedures. The course is 16 hours in duration and is held over a three-day weekend. The first day of the course is in the classroom. The second day of the course includes hands on Emergency Vehicle driving on a course. Participants will receive 16 hours of Pennsylvania continuing education credits upon successful completion of the course. This course has been produced by VFIS.