Advanced Driver Training

Driving and operating emergency vehicles is demanding and requires a high level of skill, training and ability.  In addition to high volumes of traffic, our personnel must be able to safely drive large, complex fire apparatus in all kinds of weather, at any time of the day and night, in all weather conditions.

In 2006, Ajax Fire and Emergency Services launched the Advanced Emergency Vehicle Operator Training Program.

This in depth training program involves an intensive classroom training session, in addition to practical training using a state-of-the-art driver training simulator.  This simulator provides lifelike, realistic training scenarios that greatly enhance the skills of our drivers.

This training program, and the associated advanced training program is provided by Drive Wise Canada.

The Advanced Emergency Vehicle Operator Training Program includes the detailed training in each of the following areas:

Public Safety and Emergency Response Personnel training includes:

• Responding with lights and sirens
• Hazardous perception
• Intersection decision making
• Coordinated multi vehicle response
• Adverse Driving conditions
• Vehicle positioning at scene
• Safe backing

 For additional information on the Ajax Fire and Emergency Services Driver Training Programs, please contact the Chief Training Officer by e-mail or by phone at 905-683-4481.