Emergency Vehicle Courses
Welcome to the official home of the nationally recognized Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) training programs. For decades, fire departments, ambulance services, and public safety agencies have trusted the CEVO curriculum to improve operator skills and reduce the risks inherent in emergency response.
Our courses provide the critical knowledge needed for ambulance and fire apparatus operators to drive safely and effectively, protecting themselves, their vehicle, their crew, and the public.
What is CEVO® Training?
CEVO® is a specialized Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) that utilizes the proven, participant-based “Coaching” method. Rather than a simple lecture, our training encourages discussion and deep engagement with the material. The primary objective of the CEVO program is to prevent collisions by training operators to recognize potential hazards and act defensively. It is the gold standard for emergency vehicle driver training.
Our Core CEVO® Training Programs
We offer distinct training paths for ambulance and fire apparatus operators, including both classroom instruction and practical, hands-on maneuvering skills.
Ambulance Operator Courses
- CEVO® 5: Ambulance A comprehensive classroom Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) for ambulance operators. The course covers essential topics including due regard, vehicle inspections, defensive driving in emergency and non-emergency situations, use of lights and sirens, distracted driving, fatigue, adverse weather, and more.
- CEVO®: Ambulance Maneuvering Skills A practical, hands-on course designed for instructors to train and evaluate operators. The guide includes complete instructions for setting up and conducting maneuvering exercises that test an operator’s ability to handle any challenge they might encounter on the road.
Fire Apparatus Operator Courses
- CEVO® 4: Fire A classroom Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) specifically for fire apparatus operators. The course covers topics such as: apparatus inspection and characteristics, SCC (Scanning, Cushion of Safety, Communicating), emergency and non-emergency driving in various environments, and other special considerations such as backing and driving in adverse weather.
- CEVO®: Fire Maneuvering Skills A practical, hands-on course designed for instructors to train and evaluate fire apparatus operators. The exercises are consistent with those outlined in NFPA 1002 Standards for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications and are designed to test an operator’s ability to safely maneuver their
Frequently Asked Questions
CEVO certification is granted upon the successful completion of a CEVO course administered by a qualified instructor or training agency. Our course materials are sold as Instructor Kits to fire and EMS departments, who then conduct the training and issue certifications to their personnel.
EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) is the general term for this type of training. CEVO is a specific, nationally recognized brand and curriculum of EVOC training developed by the National Safety Council and Coaching Systems. It is one of the most widely used and respected EVOC programs in North America.
The core CEVO 4 and 5 programs are designed as in-person, instructor-led classroom courses using our comprehensive Instructor Kits. This format encourages critical group discussion and participation. Please contact your agency’s training officer to arrange a class.
TESTIMONIALS
Why Our Clients Trust Us.
The people responsible for their fleet's safety record, telling you why they chose us and why they stayed.
"A driving course that route sales operators see themselves in. Good job."
"Coaching The® School Bus Driver 2® is very concise. It’s very flexible and I can easily integrate this into boring state requirements. Coaching programs really fit the bill."
"The Coaching The® Professional Truck Driver® 2 training course is very flexible. It allows us to cover company policy for idling and other important issues. A great refresher program."
"When I heard I had to take a safety course I thought it would be a waste of time. I’ve operated many different types of fork trucks over the past 20 years. This course was actually enjoyable and I learned a lot about what’s actually behind a lot of the operator requirements."
"We use Coaching The Professional Truck Driver® 2 and a course from another vendor. We alternate every year. The Coaching program is far superior. Your Coaching programs are realistic and easy to use."
"This is great. As an instructor I don’t have to do much to get our drivers talking about safe driving. This is perfect for group work. (Coaching The® School Bus Driver 2™)"
"This is the best and the most reasonably priced truck program that I’ve seen."
"Participants of CEVO II:Police experience a reduction in collision frequency According to Bill Cox, Loss Control Specialist with the Kentucky Association of Counties, police departments participating in the Coaching The Emergency Vehicle II: Police program saw a “reduction in collision frequency and severity of losses and injuries”. Bill just completed training 290 officers over 7 […]"
"Before the truck drivers leave our school they must go through this program."
"The on-line course not only presented good material but I could go at my own pace. (Coaching The Experienced Driver® 3 Online)"
"My experienced drivers like this course – it allows them to build on their experience. My guys are hardnosed but this gets them thinking."
"I’ve learned more from this course (Coaching The® Experienced Driver 4 + 2®) than the lecture course we used to use."
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