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E M V E E V ME ER RG GE EN NC CY Y EH HI IC CL LE E T E I T I EC CH HN NI IC CI IA AN N C E T R S T C T S S ER RT TI IF FI IC CA AT TI IO ON N RA AI IN NI IN NG G TA AN ND DA AR RD DS Draft 2011 Version: 2.15.11 – Presentation Draft

E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN C ERTIFICATION T RAINING S TANDARDS Emergency Vehicle Technician I .......................................................................................................................... 2 #1: The Role of the Emergency Vehicle Technician I ............................................................... 2 #2: Inspecting the Low Voltage Systems ..................................................................................... 4 #3: Maintaining and Repairing the Low Voltage Systems ..................................................... 6 #4: Inspecting an Emergency Response Vehicle Chassis ....................................................... 8 #5: Maintaining and Repairing Emergency Vehicle Chassis ............................................... 10 #6: Inspecting Emergency Response Vehicle Engines and Transmissions .................... 12 #7: Maintaining and Repairing Emergency Vehicle Engines and Transmissions......... 14 #8: Inspecting the Cab and Body .................................................................................................. 16 #9: Maintaining and Repairing the Cab and Body ................................................................. 19 #10: Inspecting Fire Pumps and Water Tanks ............................................................................ 21 #11: Maintaining and Repairing Fire Pumps and Water Tanks ............................................ 23 #12: Inspecting Foam Proportioning Systems and Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) .............................................................................................................................................. 25 #13: Maintaining and Repairing Foam Proportioning Systems ........................................... 28 #14: Maintaining Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) ...................................................... 30 #15: Inspecting Air and Hydraulic Brakes ..................................................................................... 32 #16: Axle, Brake, and Road Performance Testing ...................................................................... 34 Reference Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 36 Page i of 37 Version: 2.15.11 - Presentation

E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN C ERTIFICATION T RAINING S TANDARDS E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN I E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN I #1: T HE R OLE OF THE E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN I A UTHORITY : NFPA 1071 S TANDARD FOR E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN P ROFESSIONAL Q UALIFICATIONS (2011): S ECTION 4.1.1 AND S TATE F IRE M ARSHAL L EVEL OF L EARNING : II P ERFORMANCE G OAL The following must be in accordance with department policy and standard operating procedures. G IVEN : 1. A summary of the mission of the fire service 2. Fire department and maintenance facility organizational charts 3. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 4. A sample Hazardous Materials Communication Plan 5. Applicable federal, state, and local regulations R EQUISITE K NOWLEDGE : 1. Describe the mission of the fire service (4.1.1) 2. Describe the organization of the fire department and maintenance facility (4.1.1) 3. Describe the role of the EVT I within the organization (4.1.1) 4. Identify AHJ standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations as they apply to the EVT I (4.1.1) 5. Describe the critical aspects of NFPA standards as they apply to the EVT I, which at a minimum shall include:  NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program  NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus  NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In- Service Automotive Fire Apparatus (4.1.1) 6. Describe the critical aspects of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (4.1.1) 7. Describe applicable federal, state, and local regulations as they apply to the EVT (4.1.1) 8. Apply and use manufacturer specifications, inspection checklists, maintenance schedules, maintenance checklists, and AHJ standard operating procedures (4.1.1) 9. Identify recordkeeping requirements 10. Describe how to select and use tools (4.1.1) 11. Describe fastener types and their usage (4.1.1) 12. Identify maintenance equipment and describe its usage (4.1.1) 13. Describe workplace safety practices (4.1.1) Page 2 of 37 Version: 2.15.11 - Presentation

E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN C ERTIFICATION T RAINING S TANDARDS E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN I 14. Describe how to select and use cleaning products (4.1.1) 15. Describe EVT housekeeping responsibilities (4.1.1) 16. Identify the components of a Hazardous Materials Management Plan, which at a minimum shall include:  A Hazardous Materials Identification System  MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)  Storage  Handling  Dispensation  Use  Disposal (4.1.1) J OB P ERFORMANCE R EQUIREMENT : 1. Inspect and verify the operation and condition of emergency response vehicles 2. Maintain or repair emergency response vehicle operational condition in accordance with manufacturer specifications 3. Conduct performance testing for emergency response vehicle systems and components 4. Operate emergency response vehicles in compliance with regulations 5. Locate, interpret, and use manufacturer specifications, inspection checklists, maintenance schedules, maintenance checklists, and AHJ standard operating procedures, documents, and standards 6. Handle hazardous materials S TANDARD : By successfully completing all assignments and activities, passing all performance tests, and passing all written tests with a minimum of 80% accuracy Page 3 of 37 Version: 2.15.11 - Presentation

E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN C ERTIFICATION T RAINING S TANDARDS E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN I #2: I NSPECTING THE L OW V OLTAGE S YSTEMS A UTHORITY : NFPA 1071 S TANDARD FOR E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN P ROFESSIONAL Q UALIFICATIONS (2011): S ECTION 4.4.1, 5.4.1, 5.4.3, AND THE S TATE F IRE M ARSHAL L EVEL OF L EARNING : II P ERFORMANCE G OAL The following must be in accordance with department policy and standard operating procedures. G IVEN : 1. An emergency response vehicle (4.4.1) (5.4.1) (5.4.3) 2. Standard operating procedures (4.4.1) (5.4.1) (5.4.3) 3. Manufacturer specifications (4.4.1) (5.4.1) (5.4.3) 4. Tools (4.4.1) (5.4.1) (5.4.3) 5. Test and calibration equipment, including a belt tension gauge and a multimeter (4.4.1) (5.4.1) (5.4.3) 6. An inspection checklist (4.4.1) R EQUISITE K NOWLEDGE : 1. Describe the principles of electricity and electronics:  Ohm’s law  Kirchoff’s laws  Magnetism  Voltage drop (4.4.1) 2. Describe electrical schematic usage 3. Select tools and test, diagnostic, and calibration equipment (4.4.1) 4. Describe types of defects, deficiencies, and potential problems associated with low- voltage electrical systems (4.4.1) 5. Describe the function, construction, operation, and requirements of starting and charging systems, chassis lighting and electrical components, emergency lighting, and accessory lighting (4.4.1) 6. Describe the function, construction, and operation of batteries , starting motors, alternators, and accessory electric motors, relays, solenoids, and regulators (5.4.1) (5.4.3) 7. Describe mounting and adjustment requirements (4.4.1) 8. Describe manufacturer and AHJ inspection procedures and documentation (4.4.1) J OB P ERFORMANCE R EQUIREMENT : 1. Utilize appropriate procedures to avoid hazards Page 4 of 37 Version: 2.15.11 - Presentation

E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN C ERTIFICATION T RAINING S TANDARDS E MERGENCY V EHICLE T ECHNICIAN I 2. Verify operation, condition, and mounting of low voltage systems utilizing manufacturer specifications and appropriate checklists:  Battery system  Starting system  Charging system  Lighting systems  Other low voltage electronic and electrical systems and devices (4.4.1) 3. Identify and report defects and deficiencies including broken, loose, worn, or missing components to the AHJ (4.4.1) 4. Document inspection and tests (4.4.1) S TANDARD : By successfully completing all assignments and activities, passing all performance tests, and passing all written tests with a minimum of 80% accuracy Page 5 of 37 Version: 2.15.11 - Presentation