scope:

This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for emergency vehicle technicians.

Purpose.

The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum JPRs for service as an emergency vehicle technician.

This standard shall define Emergency Vehicle Technician I (EVT I), Emergency Vehicle Technician II (EVT II), and Emergency Vehicle Technician III (EVT III).

The intent of this standard shall be to ensure that personnel serving as EVT I, EVT II, and EVT III are qualified.

This standard shall not address organization or management responsibility.

It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding or combining these minimum requirements.

JPRs for each level and position are the tasks personnel shall be able to perform to carry out the job duties.

An EVT I, EVT II, and EVT III shall remain current with the general knowledge and skills and JPRs addressed for each level or position of qualification.

To obtain and maintain qualification as an emergency vehicle technician, persons shall furnish documentation showing that they have completed 20 hours of initial or continuing education on an annual basis.