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APR 2014

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VEHICLE OPERATIONS Precepting/Vehicle Operator Training Upon completion of the classroom phase, the employee is placed with an FTO for 22 shifts. The preception period equates to 264 hours of learning the ÒRAA wayÓ and being monitored on success. The candidates spend more time in precep- tion than in initial EMT training! During this time vehicle operations is an integral part of being cleared to operate in the system. In simple terms the reinforcement of driver safety does not end with a lecture and a trip around the cone course. Once this initial training is completed the new employee is trans- formed from an Òambulance driverÓ to a Òvehicle operator.Ó There is so much more to ambulance operations than driving and RAA wants to recognize these efforts by addressing the position in a more appropriate and dignified manner. Operator Monitoring RAA uses the ZOLL Road Safety System to alert drivers in the live envi- ronment. The interactive feedback alerts vehicle operators they may be exceeding the specified safety parameters of the vehicle. The system records driver behavior data/force and vehicle oper- ating information. RAA was one of the first EMS systems to introduce this technology. For almost 20 years RAA has assisted in the growth and development of this product. Road Safety has been inte- gral in both vehicle operation and fleet maintenance successes. Each week the SRD reviews the overall performance of the employees. Any significant devia- tions from the standard are analyzed, keeping in mind anyone can have a bad day or one-time increase in points causing an issue with the weekÕs score. The key determination to overall vehicle operation behavior is the six-week perfor- mance score. If a trend is seen in force points, speed points or unsafe reverses, the employee receives notice from Mac's Lift Gate Inc. (800) 795-6227 | www.macsliftgate.com | sales@macsliftgate.com Side Mount Ambulance Lift Exclusive Bumper Stow Technology Isolette Lift – 500 lbs. Bariatric Lift – 1,000 & 1,300 lbs. MAC's is Making Ambulance Crews Safer Located in Long Beach, California, Mac's Lift Gate Inc. has been manufacturing lifts for commercial, wheelchair and ambulance use for over 57 years. We are pleased to announce that the Mac's Bariatric Ambulance Lift has received one of the EMS World Top Innovations Award in 2013 for its function and ease of use. The Bumper Stow Technology makes the lift available to the ambulance crew at all times and functions as a bumper and step. This allows for normal ambulance operation and blocks no part of the doors. There is also nothing inside the ambulance to hinder your crew from doing their job safely and efciently. All while saving room on the ambulance for other important life saving equipment. With a 1,300 lbs. weight capacity the lift is prepared for any job you can roll on the platform. And the platform is universal and will accommodate whatever cot, stretcher or chair you choose to use. This means there is no need to update your current cot feet. The Mac's Bariatric Ambulance Lift eliminates lifting injuries and makes patient transportation safe and humane for everyone involved. Mac's Lift Gate Inc. makes a lift for all you needs. Incubators and Isolette lifts with 500-750 lbs. weight capacity, 1,000 lbs. weight capacity and 1,300 lbs. weight capacity. This same lift has proved to be useful for Prisoner Transportation Vehicle and has been considered for SWAT Command Vehicles to help deploy Bomb Recover Robots quickly and safely. Don't Strain Your Back… Go See Mac! Proud partner of For More Information Circle 32 on Reader Service Card Ops, safety and HR staff meet on a weekly basis to screen employment applications to determine if interviews will be granted. 30 APRIL 2014 | EMSWORLD.com EMS_26-36_CoverReport0414.indd 30 3/13/14 2:39 PM

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