EVIP – study notes and certification preparation material
WAC 296-305 - ANS ✔✔Requires emergency vehicle operation training programs if apparatus
over 26,001 lbs.
RCW 46.25.050 - ANS ✔✔Requires Drivers of vehicles over 26001 lbs. to have a CDL unless
appropriate emergency vehicle training received.
Operators must carry certificate.
A. True
B. False - ANS ✔✔A. True
CDL exemption may only exist in Washington.
A. True
B. False - ANS ✔✔A. True
WAC 296-305-04505 (8) requirements for training of smaller emergency vehicles. - ANS ✔✔For
ambulances and command rigs.
Specific exemption - ANS ✔✔A statement in a state statute giving EV operator certain privileges.
ALWAYS contain clause providing for safety of others.
True emergency - ANS ✔✔A situation in which there is a high probability of death or serious
injury to an individual
Emergency Mode - ANS ✔✔use of lights and sirens in response to a true emergency.
, Due regard must be used when a specific exemption is taken while responding to a true
emergency in emergency mode. - ANS ✔✔All must hold true.
Due Regard - ANS ✔✔The appropriate care and concern for the safety of others. A "reasonably"
careful person would do the same.
Emergency exemption - ANS ✔✔You are asking yo be exempt, it is not guaranteed.
RCW 46.04.040 - ANS ✔✔Defines "Authorized emergency vehicle."
RCW 46.61.035 - ANS ✔✔Sets privileges in a emergency call. Park or stand, pass a stop sign/red
light, exceed speed limits if not endangering, disregard turning regulations.
RCW 46.61.035 (3) - ANS ✔✔Requires the use of visual and audible signals to warn others.
RCW 46.61.035 (4) - ANS ✔✔Shall not relieve the driver of the duty to drive with due regard.
Recertify - ANS ✔✔EVO's must re-certify annually by completing 2 EVIP modules, perform road
test, and carry certificate.
Initial EVO certification - ANS ✔✔EVIP curriculum, pass 50 question written (80%), complete rig
check, complete rodeo, complete road test.
NFPA 1002 - ANS ✔✔Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1451 - ANS ✔✔Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program
NFPA 1500 - ANS ✔✔Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
WAC 296-305 - ANS ✔✔Requires emergency vehicle operation training programs if apparatus
over 26,001 lbs.
RCW 46.25.050 - ANS ✔✔Requires Drivers of vehicles over 26001 lbs. to have a CDL unless
appropriate emergency vehicle training received.
Operators must carry certificate.
A. True
B. False - ANS ✔✔A. True
CDL exemption may only exist in Washington.
A. True
B. False - ANS ✔✔A. True
WAC 296-305-04505 (8) requirements for training of smaller emergency vehicles. - ANS ✔✔For
ambulances and command rigs.
Specific exemption - ANS ✔✔A statement in a state statute giving EV operator certain privileges.
ALWAYS contain clause providing for safety of others.
True emergency - ANS ✔✔A situation in which there is a high probability of death or serious
injury to an individual
Emergency Mode - ANS ✔✔use of lights and sirens in response to a true emergency.
, Due regard must be used when a specific exemption is taken while responding to a true
emergency in emergency mode. - ANS ✔✔All must hold true.
Due Regard - ANS ✔✔The appropriate care and concern for the safety of others. A "reasonably"
careful person would do the same.
Emergency exemption - ANS ✔✔You are asking yo be exempt, it is not guaranteed.
RCW 46.04.040 - ANS ✔✔Defines "Authorized emergency vehicle."
RCW 46.61.035 - ANS ✔✔Sets privileges in a emergency call. Park or stand, pass a stop sign/red
light, exceed speed limits if not endangering, disregard turning regulations.
RCW 46.61.035 (3) - ANS ✔✔Requires the use of visual and audible signals to warn others.
RCW 46.61.035 (4) - ANS ✔✔Shall not relieve the driver of the duty to drive with due regard.
Recertify - ANS ✔✔EVO's must re-certify annually by completing 2 EVIP modules, perform road
test, and carry certificate.
Initial EVO certification - ANS ✔✔EVIP curriculum, pass 50 question written (80%), complete rig
check, complete rodeo, complete road test.
NFPA 1002 - ANS ✔✔Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1451 - ANS ✔✔Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program
NFPA 1500 - ANS ✔✔Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
