Fire Service Vehicle Operator is designed for engineers and officers of a fire department who, as part of their duties, are responsible for the safe operation of a fire service vehicle during emergency and non-emergency driving. The class covers common driving hazards, pre-trip inspections and driver training. This hour classroom program is combined with an AHJ-provided driving portion, lets the student prepare for OSFM certification completion. A minimum of a valid Illinois Class "B" non-CDL driver's license is required for the road-practice portion. SVCC does not offer the driving certification portion of this class.

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent and valid driver's license. A minimum of a class "B' non-CDL driver's license is required for the road-practice portion.

1 Semester hour(s)

0.5 lec, 0.5 lab/week