EVOC stands for Emergency Vehicle Operations Course. It is a specialized training program that teaches police officers, firefighters, and ambulance drivers how to safely operate emergency vehicles in high-stress situations.
What the Training Covers
- Classroom study: Learning traffic laws, vehicle dynamics, and the legal responsibilities of driving with lights and sirens.
- Practical driving: Hands-on practice on closed courses or tracks to master cornering, braking, and tight-space maneuvering.
- Advanced maneuvers: Training for high-speed response, obstacle avoidance, and skid control (and pursuits for law enforcement)