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Emergency Vehicle Operator Instructor Certification

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Instructors:

Rodney L. Brown, Lieutenant, Detroit Fire Department (retired). Emergency Vehicle Operations Coordinator for both the Oakland Police and Fire Academies. Rodney was Lead Instructor for the Detroit Fire Department’s EVO Section for 10 years, he served 6 years as the Fire Training Coordinator for the State of Michigan and four years as a Michigan State Police Trooper (1986-1990). Rodney brings extensive experience in public safety, emergency response, leadership, and professional instruction. He has 22 years of distinguished service in the United States Army (retired), which encompassed 7 years of active-duty service as a Military Police Sergeant, Army Reserves as a Drill Sergeant, Sergeant First Class, and Senior Military Instructor.

Chester Bartle retired from the Waterford Police Department at the rank of Lieutenant.  During his over 25 year career in law enforcement, Lt. Bartle served the Township of Waterford in numerous roles across the patrol, investigative and administrative bureaus of the organization which included assignments with the Motor Unit, Special Operations Unit and the Oakland County Auto Theft Task Force.  With over 10 years experience as an Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, Lt. Bartle has created several scenario based driving programs that are designed to induce stress in a controlled environment and require students to implement multiple training disciplines to successfully complete the scenario.  

Course Description:

This course is designed to train experienced officers (minimum 3 years) to deliver the Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) to their peers.  This course is a realistic, hands-on, driving program that offers the participant a combination of actual driving time on the range and driving simulator along with classroom instruction.  Successful completion of this course qualifies you as an EVO Instructor.

Topics

  • Legalities, Policies and Procedures, Case Law and Pursuits
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Driving Techniques (Driving Range)
  • Evaluation Exercises (In-car “Role Reversal” exercises-Driving Range)
  • Driving Simulator System (FAAC system)
  • Driving Range Safety & Risk Management

Required Equipment: 

  • Patrol/Emergency Response Vehicle must be equipped with emergency lights, and please remove all excess equipment from cabin/trunk area prior to arrival
  • Wet weather gear (you will be driving in the rain)
  • Sun Screen/Head Cover
  • Hydration Supplies
  • Dramamine or equivalent if you are prone to motion sickness (consult your personal physician before use of any medication)

NOTE: The driving course for this particular class IS NOT designed for Pickups or Extended Version Expeditions, Excursions or Suburban’s, etc.

Course Details:

- 302 Funds Eligible -

~Agency Elected CPE~

*No shows WILL be billed unless cancellation is received FIVE days prior to the class*