Distracted Driving for Emergency Vehicle Operators

Course overview

Emergency vehicle operators face significant risks from distracted driving, with even momentary distractions potentially causing deadly motor vehicle accidents during both emergency and routine operations. Research shows that distracted driving by first responders resulted in over 1,700 deaths between 2002-2012, with more than fifty percent occurring during non-emergency operations. This interactive online course will teach you to recognize common distracting factors such as mobile data terminals, GPS devices, radio communications, and cell phones that can impair your ability to safely operate an emergency vehicle. Additionally, you will learn evidence-based prevention strategies, communication best practices, and department policies to minimize distraction risks and maintain focus on the critical task of safe driving.