Description

This course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to learn about and use an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) and all related equipment. 

Purpose

The purpose of this basic level Disaster Services course is to prepare Red Cross employees and volunteers to operate an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) and its equipment safely and effectively to meet feeding and other service needs of people affected by disaster. 

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to— 

• Identify and use all ERV equipment.
• Explain what is meant by the term “Integrated Service Delivery.”
• Describe safe food handling procedures.
• Describe how the dissemination and collection of information provide quality service to clients.
• Explain proper maintenance requirements and procedures.

Audience

Participants will be Red Cross employees and volunteers who work on Emergency Response Vehicles. 

Prerequisites Required:  

• Mass Care Overview (DSMCC200A, Rev. 04/07) or  Community Services Overview (ARC 3068-6, Rev. 09/05)
• Valid driver’s license
• Satisfactory Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Report  NOTE: Please review the Corporate Safety Policy Program (ARC 4514), Part 2 – Safety and Loss Control Programs: Primary Loss Area I – Fleet Control for more information  

Recommended:  

• Logistics: An Overview (ARC 3071-1, Rev. 09/05)
• Defensive Driving Course Certificate  

Length

This course consists of two parts. The first part contains approximately three hours of self-study. At the conclusion of the self-study, participants must attend the second part, which consists of the combination of an ERV orientation and a road test. Participants must complete both parts of the course. The total estimated time to complete the second part of the course is dependent upon the number of participants and the availability of equipment.