ID
4-509-1479
Name
Emergency Vehicle Technician
Status
Published
Version
1.1
Updated
4/5/2022 3:23:58 PM
Original Release
04/05/2022
Last Major Release
 
NQS Position
Resource Category
Fire/Hazardous Materials
Primary Core Capability
Fire Management and Suppression
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
An Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) performs inspections, maintenance, and operational checks on emergency response 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 EVT: 1. Performs inspections, diagnosis, maintenance, repairs, and testing activities on emergency response vehicles 2. Repairs vehicle chassis, cab and body components, electronic and electrical systems, pump and tank systems, aerial systems, and any other specialized systems
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
TrainingPer NIMS compliance at the time of publication, Incident Command System (ICS)- and Independent Study (IS)- training courses are listed. Equivalent courses must meet the NIMS National Standard Curriculum
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: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 4. IS-800 National Response Framework, An Introduction 5. Training in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1071: Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications, or equivalent
ExperienceWhere applicable, experience is measured from the time an individual receives necessary certifications
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of common pump types, various pump drivers, controllers, and installation of components and related accessories Experience: Two years of relevant experience as an EVT as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Physical/Medical FitnessThe NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NQS positions
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Moderate
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsThe AHJ determines additional licenses and recertification requirements, if any
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Certification: AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparats, NFPA 1911: Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Emergency Vehicles, NFPA 1917: Standard for Automotive Ambulances, or NFPA 1071: Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications
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
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
Requestor specifies any additional qualifications necessary based on incident complexity and requirements
1494
Notes
References
Reference
1. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 2. FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017 3. FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019 4. NFPA 1071: Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications, 2020
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.1 4/5/2022 3:23:58 PM PDF
1.0 4/5/2022 10:59:28 AM PDF