OSMOND — Members of the Osmond EMTs took an EVOC class on Saturday, April 18, on the Osmond Community School parking lot. The class was taught by Brad Korth, a Pierce EMT and instructor for continuing education classes.
EVOC — Emergency Vehicle Operating Class — is a required course. It is part of a 20-hour continued education requirement for a state license.
It is a training program designed for emergency responders, like EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) and firefighters, to teach them safe and effective driving techniques when operating emergency vehicles under various conditions.
The training typically includes both classroom instruction and hands-on driving exercises, covering topics such as: Defensive driving techniques, vehicle control and maneuvering, navigation through different road conditions, emergency response driving and safety protocols.
The goal of EVOC training is to help emergency responders develop the skills and judgment needed to operate their vehicles safely, even in high-stress situations, while protecting themselves, their passengers, and the public.
Osmond EMTs taking the course included Missy Hoppe, James Bessmer, Jared Bessmer, Doug Schmit, Garret Kuhl, Kayla Hart, Liz Gubbels and Mark Krienert.
