• AMBULANCE DRIVER PRACTICAL (RE)CERTIFICATION

  • ROUTE:

    ASVAC, 19 American Legion Drive -> Atria,1017 Saw Mill River Rd -> Dobbs Ferry Hospital, 128 Ashford Ave -> ASVAC

    RUN SEQUENCE:

    5 mins oral prompts + 5 min setup + 20 min road loop + 7 min maneuvering + 3 min debrief

    PASS STANDARD:

    Total Score: 34 or more of the 42 required elements have been demonstrated

    Percentage: 80% and above 

    Lights-and-Sirens items are verbal/simulated unless otherwise specifically authorized

     

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  • Date of assessment *
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  • PRE-DRIVE READINESS & SETUP

  • 1. Manually removes shoreline*
  • 2. Seatbelted*
  • 3. Mirrors checked and adjusted as needed*
  • 4. Cab clear (No flying objects- This includes clipboard)*
  • 5. Radios configured and called in as appropriate*
  • 6. Ensures doors and crew are secured*
  • 7. Stages on tarmac without lights and sirens*
  • 8. Closes bay door before departure*
  • 9. Knows not to leave building until scene location is determined*
  • Additional knowledge check:

  • VEHICLE CONTROL & SMOOTHNESS

  • 10. Smooth acceleration and braking*
  • 11. Controlled stops (' Chauffeur stops')*
  • 12. No unnecessary sway*

  • DEFENSIVE ROADCRAFT

  • 13. Scans ahead*
  • 14. Maintains following distance*
  • 15. Manages blind spots*
  • 16. Maintains lane position*
  • 17. Speed appropriate for conditions, pedestrians, cyclists, and parked cars.*

  • INTERSECTIONS AND L&S JUDGEMENT

  • 18. Slows to yield to traffic before Red/STOP sign*
  • 19. Does not force traffic*
  • 20. Verbalizes understanding that L&S requests Right of way only*
  • 21. Verbalizes understanding that School bus/Pedestrians trump Response.*

  • CREW & RADIO COMMUNICATION

  • 22. Announces hard stops, turns, bumps, steep approaches along the drive*
  • 23. Announces Arrival*
  • 24. Announces Departure*
  • 25. Manages the Radio/GPS without distraction*
  • 26. Driver recites several “status” phrases they would use*
  • 27. Confirms which hospital and lights/sirens status*

  • ATRIA PICKUP SCENE APPROACH

  • 28. Collaborates with crew on best route to hospital if unsure*
  • 29. Safe entry and parking*
  • 30. Understands need for access to cutaway for stretcher*
  • 31. Avoids unnecessary blocking of traffic*

  • MANEUVERING AND BACKING

  • 32. Uses spotter when backing*
  • 33. Knows what to do if spotter is lost (stop the vehicle)*
  • 34. Controlled Tight right/K-Turn/Backing*
  • 35. Checks mirrors continuously*
  • Additional Knowledge check:

  • DOBBS FERRY HOSPITAL DROP OFF APPROACH

  • 36. Slows dramatically on left approaches to Dobbs Ferry Hospital*
  • 37. Confirms readiness with crew before leaving hospital*
  • 38. Maintains situational awareness on hospital grounds*

  • RE-ENTERING THE BUILDING

  • 39. Approaches bay and parks appropriately*
  • 40. Plugged in the shoreline*
  • 41. Calls "Back in service" to Dispatch*
  • 42. Verbalizes completing the Driver Log*
  • Additional Knowledge check:

  • RESULT

    Pass Standard: 80% or more (i.e. 34 or more out of 42)
  • RESULT*
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  • Should be Empty: