Anyone that has ever had the privilege of driving and operating fire apparatus can not deny the thrill and excitement associated with a "Code 3" response. However, some questions come to mind in ...

What was your last training session or company drill like? Odds are it was not emergency vehicle driver training. I have often asked why it is that the things we use the least—portable ladders, rescue ...

LOWER MAKEFIELD >> Emergency vehicle operators face distractions and hazards that other drivers never encounter. With the siren screaming and lights flashing, they weave around traffic and squeeze ...

Before I complete my training to enter the FDNY’s Emergency Medical Service, I have to pass the Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course (EVOC). The course is designed to introduce students, in one week, ...

It’s one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves: if it’s something we do every day, then we don’t need to practice it. After all, we’re doing it successfully and constantly, practicing it every day, ...