EVIP
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EVIP Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any Train the Trainer classes being offered in the near future?Regional trainings are being offered around the state, and new classes are being offered continually. Keep an eye on the EVIP Information page for the most up to date information regarding EVIP Train the Trainer classes.
Interested in hosting your own in-person class? Click here for more information.
Call Deputy Chief, Ray Lamoureux at (509) 504-1595 if you have at least 12 students and want to schedule an EVIP Train-the Trainer class locally.
Do EVIP Students & Instructor need to participate in EVIP continuing education?
Yes. The new EVIP program includes a continuing education component for both the EVIP drivers and the EVIP trainer. EVIP trainers need to attend a EVIP Train-the-Trainer class once every five years. EVIP drivers need to participate in annual continuing education. There are several options for EVIP driver continuing education:
- Accident case review (either an accident that occurred in your department or locate an accident on firefighterclosecalls.com)
- EVIP Rodeo
- EVIP Road course
- Review 4 chapters from the EVIP course.
Provided your EVIP drivers have been actively participating in EVIP continuing education they do not need to retake the full EVIP course. The new EVIP program has provisions for 4 different types of continuing education. If your drivers have not been participating in continuing education we strongly encourage you to have them go through the full new EVIP course.
Who approves the firefighter drivers training program in Washington state?
All Wa. State Firefighter drivers training programs must be accredited with WSP Standards and accreditation. Per RCW these programs must be submitted for approval and resubmitted every five years. WSP Standards and accreditation have an agreement with Washington State Dept of Licensing, Commercial Drivers Licensing, to review and approve Drivers training programs for firefighters. Currently there are three programs that are accredited and approved in Wa. State for firefighters:
- Washington Fire Chiefs EVIP
- VFIS
- International Association of Professional Drivers (formerly known as NAPD)