Does your state require a special license to operate an ambo

[EMT1972]

Additionally Anthony... you missed the part... "If you intend to drive"

[AnthonyM83]

Additionally Anthony... you missed the part... "If you intend to drive"

No, I was specifically addressing that point. The main part of your sentence made it seem like DMV was forcing all to get it, then added in parenthesis "if you intend to drive". Just seemed like "DMV is forcing all citizens who ride aboard a car to get a driver's license...well if you intend on being a driver"....ummm, well yeah.

Anyway, I think that's how JPINFV took it too. Just wanted to clarify things to the other non-Californians reading or future potential EMTs who might find this thread from a google search.

Good luck in your polling.

[Laura Anne]

In Pennsylvania we complete an EVOC class. In Cali when I was out there approx 9yrs ago, I did a similar course up in San Bernandino Co for EVOC.....LOVED the skid pad BTW...LOL. :roll: 8)

Not sure if it changed out there, but my regular drivers license is still a class C...just a regular person.

[Christopher.Collins]

In Connecticut on a state level no. Driver training of course is given by volly and paid companies alike. Most commercial services and some others will do an EVOC/CEVO course but its not mandated by state. I have taken EVOC for Type II and Type III ambulances and also have my Class B CDL.

[Arkymedic]

Arkansas and Oklahoma do not require anything other than a normal DL. Most services do not require EVOC or CEVO but many take it when offered. My last service required everyone to maintain CEVO II or EVOC.

[diazapam]

What you don't need that CERT in CALI, I work for the FD and drive anmbulance just fine w/o a CERT>

[tamaith]

in PA. all you need is your reg drivers license and complete a course called emergency vehicle operation course ( EVOC) which is one weekend long.

[kyle308]

in Indiana you dont need any special license. Most places just require you to take EVOC soon after being hired.

[firedoc5]

Last I knew for IL you just had to have a license consistent with the weight requirements of the vehicles you are to drive. Nothing specific for just ambulance or other emergency vehicles.

It's not required but they do have classes in Emergency and Defensive driving, which is pretty much an EVOC class can be taken.

For LA you have to have a chauffer's license.

[Arizonaffcep]

In Arizona, there is no needed extras as far as a license. Just a regular old drivers license is fine. If you have a CDL, you actually hold a higher liability here because of the higher standard.