PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
(as of February 5, 2013) |
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MONDAY - THURSDAY, MAY 13 - 16, 2013 |
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100 - EVTCC Review
F5/RF5 Aerial Fire Apparatus
Class will help prepare the technician for the EVT F5 exam or the RF5 Recertification Exam.
Steve Dean, American LaFrance
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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101 Hale Pump Class
This is a real-world, hands on training class. The class covers the care, operation and maintenance of Hale mid-ship pumps. Pump accessories will also be covered. Day 1 is a classroom setting. Day 2 + 3 are hands on. We will be working with a real fire truck. Students will remove the pump, diagnose the problem, re-build the pump, and re-install on the truck. Day 4 will cover pump test. We will hook up to a test pit, and run through the pump certification procedure.
Ric Tull, Hale Products
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Students will be required to wear steel toed shoes/boots and safety glasses on days 2+3. Handbooks will be given to each student. |
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MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 - 15, 2013 |
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105 - EVT Review
M-1& M-2 Management-Level I& Level II – Shop Management
The course will review materials needed for supervisor level in a shop setting. It will cover management principles as stated in The Career Equipment Fleet Manager, as well as cover the requirements of Fire Apparatus as stated by NFPA.
Chris Koop, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue; Dick Guerra, Tampa Fire Rescue
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for reference materials |
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106 - EVTCC Review
F8 Hydraulic Systems
Course covers hydraulic theory, use and maintenance for hydraulic fluids, understanding hydraulic systems components and their functions understand and identify hydraulic circuits and troubleshooting.
Darryl Beatrice, E-One, Inc
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] to order REQUIRED MANUAL FOR CLASS |
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MONDAY - TUESDAY, MAY 13 - 14, 2013 |
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108 - EVTCC Review
F2 - Design & Performance Standards and Preventive Maintenance of Fire Apparatus
Class prepares the technician to understand the design and performance standards for fire apparatus per NFPA 1901 Standards for Automotive Fire Apparatus, and the general principles of preventive maintenance and servicing.
Scott Detweiler, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013 |
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110 EVTCC Review
F4A Advanced Electrical Systems
Class will teach the technician to understand the concepts, terms, and phrases related to: 1) A/C Line Voltage 2) System Knowledge 3) Sources 4) Accessories 5) Low Voltage Systems 6) Multiplex Systems 7) Operations. Kenny Stevens, E.V.T.S. Inc
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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111 EVTCC Review
F-1 Inspection & Maintenance of Fire Apparatus
Course will review the definition of terms, general legal requirements, the out of service criteria, along with the inspection, diagnostic checks and maintenance, with road test and performance testing of fire and emergency apparatus and ambulances.
Brian Hughes, Leigh Acres Fire Rescue
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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TUESDAY - THURSDAY, MAY 14-16, 2013 |
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200 EVTCC Review
F4 Apparatus Electrical Systems/E2 Ambulance Electrical Systems
(Course will cover F4 & E2 Apparatus & Ambulance Electrical Systems)
F4 - Class on basic electricity including electrical theory, battery theory, wire and cables, alternators and cranking motors, advanced electricity, the application of the above theories plus troubleshooting of entire systems.
E-2 - The class covers the basic design and performance requirements of the ambulance electrical systems, components of electrical systems and preventive maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
Kenny Stevens, E.V.T.S. Inc
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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TUESDAY MAY 14, 2013 |
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206 EVTCC Review
E1 Design & Performance Standards of Ambulances
Course covers the general design and performance standards for ambulances as described in KKK-A-1822d Federal Specifications for the Star of Life Ambulance and general principles of preventive maintenance and servicing.
Bob Ivey, Ten-8
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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208 Making Your Maintenance Program NFPA 1911 Compliant
We will cover all aspects of the NFPA 1911 2007 edition including general requirements, Out of service criteria, Retirement of fire apparatus. Inspections and performance testing requirements for all sections of the standard including recommended time between inspections.
Steve Wunderle, Florida Apparatus Services, Inc |
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209 EVTCC Review
E0 – Inspection and Maintenance of Ambulances
Course will review the definition of terms, general requirements, the out of service criteria, along with the inspection, diagnostic checks and maintenance, with road test and performance testing of ambulances.
Brian Hughes, Leigh Acres Fire Rescue
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY, MAY 15-16, 2013 |
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300 EVTCC Review
F3 Fire Pumps & Accessories
Class prepares the technician to understand the general design, performance and testing standards for pumper apparatus, per NFPA 1901 and 1911.
Steve Wunderle, Florida Apparatus Services, Inc
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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301 EVTCC Review
F6 Allison Automatic Transmissions
Class will go over operating principles, preventive maintenance support, trouble shooting procedures, electronic controls, output retarder and understanding Allison Reference Materials.
Scott Detweiler, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 |
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306 EVTCC Review
E3 Ambulance A/C Heating & Air Vent System
Class covers the basic design, requirements and components of heating, a/c and ventilation systems.
Brian Hughes, Leigh Acres Fire Rescue
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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308 Weldon V-MUX® System
Workshop emphasizes advanced service of OEM installed V-MUX electrical systems. Manuals and materials will be provided for students. System-wide service: • Proper ground and power set-up; How to troubleshoot with me¬ters and scopes; Voltage fly-back from inductive loads; RS-485 data line inspection. Hardware: • Signal inputs and load outputs; analog sensors; NFPA Vehicle Data Recorder. Software: Diagnostics; Loading updates; • Upgrade support and information; There will be software installation support for any student wishing to bring their own com¬puter. Hands-on workshop: •Live V-MUX vehicle multiplex system. Techniques learned in this class will apply to fire, rescue, and ambulance apparatus.
Jeff Dilgren, Weldon, A Division of Akron Brass |
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309 Meritor Brake Systems - Air Brake and Wheel End Component Training (Air Brake Class 3 to 3.5 Hours)
Jeremy Fox, Meritor
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description |
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Banquet – Daytona International Speedway 500 Club
Reception 6:00 pm – 6:45pm
Dinner 7:00 pm
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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 |
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400 EVTCC Review
L1 Law Enforcement Vehicle Installer
Classroom course will cover all materials need to pass the L-1 test. L-1 test covers design and performance standards, installation of the specialized systems and equipment, and the accepted practices used in the service and maintenance of LE Vehicles.
A. J. Morganelli, Whelen Engineering
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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401 EVTCC Review
E4 Ambulance Cab, Chassis and Body
The technician will understand the definition or terms commonly used when dealing with ambulances, the general requirements related to ambulances, safety/FMVSS/OSHA, and maintenance and troubleshooting.
Darryl Beatrice, E-One, Inc.
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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402 - NEW CLASS
Fleet Air Conditioning
Introduction of Bus-Air. Introduction of A/C (when it was born in the USA with statistics…about 30-45 minutes), what the components are that make up an A/C System and what each parts function is. Break for 15 minutes. Talk about how the refrigerant flows and how each component accepts the refrigerant. Lunch break. Talk about the importance of the correct refrigerant oil to use.Talk about the ABC's of diagnostics Take questions from audience. We usually bring A/C certification tests to hand out to mechanics who wish to become certified. I ask at the beginning of class and hand out if any are handed out we will go over the test briefly to ensure everyone understands at the end of the class.
Bobby Woods, General Manager, Bus-Air Mfg. |
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403 Kussmaul Electronics
Battery Chargers (Operation, Troubleshooting, Selection & Sizing); Auto Ejects (Operation, Servicing, Preventive Maintenance); Solar Power (Theory & Selection); Alternative Solutions
Philip Sgroi, Kussmaul Electronics |
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404 Class 1 ES-Key Multiplex System
The Class1 ES-Key Multiplex System Course will cover a brief review of multiplexing, and dive into ES-Key hardware, with hands on training of the ES-Key Pro Service software. Students will review the menu structure, multiplex logic, view reports and live circuits. Several simulators will be available so students can perform diagnostics, trouble-shooting, and manipulate inputs and outputs.
Bill Young, Class 1
NOTE: Students are advised to bring laptops and a thumb-drive |
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405 EVTCC Review
F-7 Foam Systems
Class will review the principles of foam, systems and operations, mechanical components, maintenance and testing of foam systems.
Mike Young, Alexandria Fire Department
REFERENCE MATERIALS NOTE:
This exam may contain some "accepted practice" type questions not found in the reference material listed.
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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406 Braun Ambulance
Braun History; NFPA compliant ambulances.
Cindy Morgan, Ten-8 Fire Equipment
[CLICK HERE] for complete class description and reference materials |
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FAEVT Bar-B-Q 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 |
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7:00am - 8:00am - Registration for EVTCC Exams
(You must have your photo I.D. and registration confirmation letter from the EVT Certification Commission) |
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8:00am - 12:00pm - EVTCC Examinations - Test Site Number FL51713
(You can take more than 1 exam during this testing period) |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
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Reference Materials listed are as of January 2013 as listed on the EVTCC web site, www.evtcc.org. Please refer to this site to get the latest information on the suggested reference materials.
It is recommend that you study the reference materials prior to attending the class as well as bring them with you as instructors refer to them during the review classes. |
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[CLICK HERE] FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION |
