NVFC Releases Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations Guide

March 31, 2014

The NVFC, with guidance from VFIS, has released the second edition of the Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations for Volunteer and Small Combination Emergency Service Organizations guide. The guide aims to prevent firefighter deaths and injuries from vehicle related accidents and includes emergency vehicle safety best practices, standard operating guideline and procedure examples, and behavioral motivation techniques to enhance emergency vehicle safety.

In addition to the guide, the NVFC is offering an online companion course providing an overview of best practices in emergency vehicle safety. The course is free for a limited time and can be accessed through the NVFC Virtual Classroom.