off road evoc

This off road training course is designed for those who must drive offroad, but are not responsible for responding to emergencies. Learn to safely drive offroad without getting stuck or damaging your vehicle. Basic winch safety can also be covered upon request. 

These off road training courses are scheduled on request. We can schedule a custom date for your group of 8 or more.  Even if you do not have 8 students, contact us because we may be able to add your students to an existing custom date we have planned for another agency.

Topics Include:​

• Off road safety in any stock SUV, stock pickup, or modified off road vehicle​  
• 4WD Theory​  
• Ascending and descending steep inclines​   
• Approach and departure angles​   
• Proper tire pressure​  
• Proper braking methods​   
• Handling weight transfer​  
• Proper vehicle configuration​  
• Spotting techniques​   
• Intro to winching added on request
• Traction control systems
• Proper use of lockers

Custom Courses Course Dates Available for Groups of 8 or More​   

Prices per person. 1-Day Basic Off Road: $320 

​​​4-wheel Drive vehicles available for rent:  

$100 per day per student (2 students assigned to 1 vehicle)  (limited availability- first come, first served)​ 

You can significantly expand your response area once you have the off road training and hands-on experience you get in this 2-day offroad course. You learn how to negotiate different types of terrain, the concept of "mechanical sympathy" which will save your agency money in repair and maintenance costs, and you learn how to make sound decisions in offroad situations. We will discuss how to set up and equip off road response vehicles, and how to use various types of recovery gear. No other company provides this level of detail for Type III fire rigs.  The course includes realistic scenarios. Lead instructor Dave Storton holds a Master's degree in Adult Education, and he has designed this off road EVOC course using the latest in adult learning methods. Our problem-based learning model uses realistic scenarios to deliver the best off road training you will find anywhere. Our instructors have extensive experience as emergency responders and as instructors teaching off road EVOC courses to public safety personnel. This is a very hands-on, interactive course. Our experts know that learning happens behind the wheel, so very little time is spent in a classroom; you will be out in our challenging and exciting off road training area. This course meets or exceeds the NFPA standards for driving offroad.

 Topics Include:​

• Off road safety in any stock SUV, stock pickup, modified off road vehicle​, or  Wildland Firefighting Apparatus 
• 4WD Theory​  
• Ascending and descending steep inclines​   
• Approach and departure angles​   
• Proper tire pressure​  
• Proper braking methods​   
• Handling weight transfer​  
• Proper vehicle configuration​  
• Spotting techniques​   
• Winching Operation
• Traction control systems
• Proper us of lockers
• Recovery Scenarios and problem solving
• Trail responses 
•  Kinetic Energy Recovery Rope (KERR) demonstration 

2-Day Off Road EVOC

Sept 24-25, 2020 Hollister Hills SVRA  FULL/CLOSED

May 20-21, 2021 Hollister Hills SVRA

Custom Courses Course Dates Available for Groups of 8 or More​   

Prices per person. 2-Day Off Road: $640

​​​4-wheel Drive vehicles available for rent:  

$100 per day per student (2 students assigned to 1 vehicle)  (limited availability- first come, first served)​ 

Off Road Instructor Courses

(Train-the-Trainer)

September 15-18, 2020 Oceano Dune SVRA (Pismo Beach) 2 spots left!

October 20-23, 2020 Hollister Hills SVRA

2021

February 2-5, 2021 Ocotillo Wells SVRA

May 11-14, 2021 Hollister Hills SVRA

October 26-29, 2021 Hollister Hills SVRA

Custom Off Road EVOC Dates and Locations Available  

The 4-day Train-the-Trainer course covers offroad driving basics as in the 2-day course, but in more detail; recovery techniques, aspects of adult learning, techniques of teaching, course facilitation, dealing with problem students, remedial training issues, and safety considerations in off road training. At the end of the course the students will be able to plan and administer a basic off road training course for their agency. We highly recommend all personnel who are going to teach an off road training course attend this Train-the-Trainer course. We do not believe in teaching drivers in a classroom setting alone. Learning happens behind the wheel, out on our challenging and exciting off road training area. The Trainer-the-Trainer course is not intended to teach students to train other instructors.​

 Students will receive the following:​

1.   A sample expanded course outline that can be modified to meet their specific needs
​2.   A sample lesson plan
​3.   Sample safety guidelines that can be modified to meet your needs and meets the​​  requirements to get your own off road course POST certified
4.   A workbook that can be used in all your own off road classes​
5.   A PowerPoint presentation that can be used in the classroom component  ​
6.   We will provide ongoing support by acting as a resource for all your instructors  ​
​7. We provide lunch each day.​​

Topics Include:​  
Off road safety in an SUV or  Wildland Firefighting Apparatus   
4WD Theory​  
Ascending and descending steep inclines​   
Approach and departure angles​   
Proper tire pressure​  
Proper braking methods​   
Handling weight transfer in an SUV​  
Offroad Recovery techniques​  
Proper offroad vehicle configuration​  
Recovery equipment use and safety​   
Spotting techniques​   
Recovery scenarios​   
Emergency responses​​

Adult Learning Concepts

Instructional Systems Design

Creating Learning Objectives

Creating Learning Activities 

Custom Courses Course Dates Available for Groups of 8 or More​   

Prices per person:

 4-Day Off Road EVOC Instructor Course: $1,280 for Hollister Hills courses. $1,680 for Ocotillo Wells and Oceano Dunes (Pismo Beach) courses. Tuition is POST reviewed and approved.

​​​4-wheel Drive vehicles available for rent:  

$100 per day per student (2 students assigned to 1 vehicle)  (limited availability- first come, first served)​ 

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