ID
3-509-1012
Name
Emergency Vehicle Operator – Heavy (EVO-H)
Status
Published
Version
1.5
Updated
4/30/2024 1:07:49 PM
Original Release
03/01/2009
Last Major Release
 
NQS Position
Resource Category
Emergency Medical Services
Primary Core Capability
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services
Secondary Core Capability
Critical Transportation
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Emergency Vehicle Operator – Heavy (EVO – H) safely operates heavy or large emergency vehicles
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
 
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1The primary focus of the EVO – H is the safe operation of heavy or large emergency vehicles used for patient care and/or transport with special operating requirements (such as airbrakes, heavy-duty chassis, etc.)
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
TrainingThe NIMS Training Program defines a national baseline to guide and promote NIMS training. It provides recommendations to assist AHJs in developing their own training plans, tailored to their specific needs
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 4. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 5. Training in ambulance and emergency vehicle operations, or equivalent as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) 6. Training in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.120: Hazardous Materials Awareness 7. Training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protection 8. Training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030: Bloodborne Pathogens
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 9. Ongoing, active participation with an EMS providing entity, organization or agency 10. One year of experience driving emergency vehicles PLUS one year of experience driving Department of Transportation (DOT) Class 5 commercial vehicles or higher (over 16,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight)
Physical/Medical Fitness1. NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions 2. PPE is mission specific and may vary by working environment; it includes protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposure, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves and masks
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 11. Moderate 2. Is able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3. Maintain immunizations in accordance with current AHJ requirements
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Licensing: 1. Valid state driver’s license, with appropriate endorsements as required by the AHJ 2. Emergency vehicle operator certification, as required by the AHJ
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
This position can be ordered as a single resource or in conjunction with a National Incident Management System (NIMS)-typed team (such as a Medical Ambulance Bus)
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment
The position typically works 12 hours per shift, is self-sustainable for 72 hours and is deployable up to 14 days
1580
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Medical Ambulance Bus
FEMA, NIMS, October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016
IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.120: Hazardous Materials Awareness, latest edition adopted
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protection, latest edition adopted
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030: Bloodborne Pathogens, latest edition adopted
DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Field Operations Guide for Safety/Service Patrols, December 2009
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.5 4/30/2024 1:07:49 PM PDF
1.4 12/3/2019 11:51:38 AM PDF
1.3 1/3/2019 4:21:46 PM PDF
1.2 9/28/2018 5:09:21 PM PDF
1.1 4/8/2014 6:57:24 PM PDF
1.0 1/22/2014 4:03:23 PM Unavailable