Trainer and instructor resources

We offer a variety of in-person, instructor-level ("train the trainer") opportunities, including:

• Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT)
• Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operations (EMSVO)
• Emergency Services Trailer Operations and Safety Program
• Emergency Services UTV/ATV Safety Program
• Traffic Incident Management (TIM)
• Emergency Responder Safety
• Patient Care Documentation
• Patient Handling: Preventing Patient Drops

Our instructor-level programs are designed to share best practices and hands-on techniques to teach competency-level courses—including providing instructor kits to assist your efforts. However, these programs are based upon the assumption that you already have some authority within your organization to train others and are not state certifications.

VFIS does not have any mandatory prerequisites—however, your department may have prerequisites that they abide by.

They will need to be issued by the instructor using the template in the instructor's kit.

We offer most of our materials at no cost for the first copy (and a reduced cost thereafter) to our VFIS insurance clients. Non-clients can also purchase materials for specific classes.

You can order materials by either:

• Placing orders from the online store.
• Calling 800.233.1957 and asking for ext. 7228, Maria Lichty.
• Faxing orders to 717.747.7028

Check out our training calendar to see a complete list of scheduled trainings at this time, including our instructor-level options.

Please view the details of each specific course on our training calendar to see the price of that specific event and call us at 800.233.1957 with any questions. If you're a VFIS client—be sure to login to access special pricing.

Train the trainer programs are typically hosted by VFIS insureds—and are subject to an approval process. Please give our ETC team a call at 800.233.1957 so that we can talk about how to best meet your needs.

This is determined by your department and the authority having jurisdiction.

• Each instructor course is limited to a maximum of three participants from the same organization.
• Meals are on your own for all classes.
• Course dates, times and training sites are subject to change.
• The driver competency course is conducted weather permitting.
• Seminars may offer additional materials for purchase, including participant manuals and accessories to conduct student-level classes.
• Detailed site information will be provided upon registration.
• Spaces are only reserved with pre-payment in full.
• Cancellation/rescheduling fee is 10% of registration fee per person.

Host a video-based training at your station using VFIS' video-based programs, including our:

• Emergency Medical Services Collection which covers important patient handling topics, including proper use of equipment, balance and strength, provider haste, maintenance of equipment and bariatric patients, as well as patient care documentation.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations collection which focuses on preventing common driver errors, emergency vehicle rollover prevention, privately-owned vehicles (POV) considerations, safe backing, preventative maintenance and general best practices.
• Respectful Workplace + Let's talk: Preventing Child Abuse in Your Organization which focus on creating a safe environment for all.

Most of our training resources are available at no cost for the first copy and a reduced cost for additional copies to VFIS clients. Non-clients are also welcomed to purchase resources. Browse our selection in the VFIS store.