Course Discription: 
This program addresses safety topics pertaining to UTVs and ATVs within an Emergency Services fleet including importance of safe vehicle operations, the need for continued training, the vehicle operator, protective gear, preplanning, basic safety and maintenance.
 
Suggested Audience:
Emergency Services personnel that utilize UTV/ATV specialized vehicles
 
Course Detials:
Hours: 8
Class Size: 10
Prerequisites: None
 
Learning Objectives:
Importance of safe vehicle operations
The need for refresher training
The vehicle operator
Protective gear
Preplanning
Basic safety
Maintenance
Maintaining skills
Patiant transport
Emergency Reponse Considerations 
 
Adittional Information: 
Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) have gained wider acceptance and use in both the fire service and emergency medical service (EMS). These vehicles can help responders take quicker action with less physical exhaustion of department members. These vehicles not only help the EMS providers or firefighters that use them, but may also benefit the individuals serviced by the emergency service organization (ESO).
 
An ESO fleet may provide great benefits but might also present safety issues if those using the vehicle have not been properly trained in the operation and maintenance. This safety program was developed to provide training for ESOs that use these types of specialty vehicles.