POV (Privately Owned Vehicle) Safety

FASNY is pleased to announce the latest addition to its distance learning system – POV (PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE) SAFETY. The program can be accessed at vfis.sju.edu.  A recent study by the U.S. Fire Administration shows that 25% of firefighters who died in motor vehicle crashes were killed in privately owned vehicles (POVs). Many emergency service organizations allow their members to drive their POVs to the station or directly to the emergency scene. These vehicles are not recognized by the state motor vehicle code as an authorized emergency vehicle and are not granted exemptions tot the motor vehicle code. In some states, the motor vehicle code may authorize the use of a courtesy light but the lights are issued for identification and visibility purposes only. This places a responsibility on the Chief and the department to make sure these individuals are trained in proper defensive driving techniques, understand the department SOPs for POV response and state laws that impact the use of a courtesy light. THIS COURSE IS RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYONE IN THE ORGANIZATION WHO DRIVES A PERSONAL VEHICLE TO THE STATION OR TO THE EMERGENCY SCENE. To  see the other FASNY distance learning offerings visit: vfis.sju.edu.

Price: $15.00 (FASNY Members ONLY)

Log in to the POV (Privately Owned Vehicle) Safety course here