{"id":194,"date":"2017-09-04T12:57:31","date_gmt":"2017-09-04T12:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/baltimorecountyfra.org\/inferno\/?page_id=194"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:31:53","slug":"evodriver-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/baltimorecountyfra.org\/inferno\/evodriver-training\/","title":{"rendered":"EVO\/Driver Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/baltimorecountyfra.org\/login\/index.php\" target=\"_self\"  role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLog On to the InFERNO Learning Management System\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/baltimorecountyfra.org\/inferno\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cropped-Fire-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Quick Links<\/em><\/strong>\n\t<h3>Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVO) Training Overview<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/baltimorecountyfra.org\/inferno\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/driving.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"177\" \/>The Baltimore County Fire-Rescue Academy, in conjunction with career station personnel, conduct training and certification for personnel to drive fire apparatus. \u00a0In order to drive large departmental apparatus (engines, trucks, or specialized equipment), a candidate must first hold a valid, state-issued driver&#8217;s license. \u00a0Candidates who do not possess the appropriate license to\u00a0operate the appropriate class of apparatus may complete the Emergency Vehicle Operator process. \u00a0This certification will allow a candidate to drive emergency apparatus\u00a0<em>only<\/em> in the class(es) specified.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:jawiggins@baltimorecountymd.gov\">Fire Apparatus Driver\/Operator Joseph Wiggins<\/a> coordinates the Fire Department&#8217;s Driving Program.<\/p>\n<p><b>I Would Like To&#8230;<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/baltimorecountyfra.org\/inferno\/evodriver-training\/evo-card-procedures\/\">Become licensed to drive departmental apparatus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/baltimorecountyfra.org\/inferno\/evodriver-training\/evdo-academy\/\">Apply for the EVDO Driver Academy (Application Period Spring and Fall)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"engine-turn-in-procedures\/\">Complete the In-Station Engine Turn-In Process Option<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/baltimorecountyfra.org\/inferno\/evodriver-training\/truck-turn-in-procedures\/\">Complete the In-Station Truck Turn-In Process Option<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/baltimorecountyfra.org\/inferno\/evodriver-training\/tanker-turn-in\/\">Complete the In-Station Tanker Turn-In Process Option<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Driver&#8217;s License Requirements<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Maryland Residents<br \/>\n<\/strong>Operators need either a Class &#8220;A&#8221; or Class &#8220;B&#8221; Maryland Driver&#8217;s License or an EVO Card issued by the Baltimore County Fire Department. \u00a0A Class &#8220;A&#8221; license will permit the operator to drive all departmental apparatus. \u00a0A Class &#8220;B&#8221; license will permit the operator to drive most units, but not ladder trucks or USAR 17.\n<strong>Non-Maryland Residents<br \/>\n<\/strong>Operators with a valid out-of-state Class &#8220;A&#8221; or Class &#8220;B&#8221; license do not need any other license to drive that class of vehicle for the Baltimore County Fire Department. \u00a0They will need to complete the EVO Testing Process and be issued an EVO Card by the Baltimore County Fire Department if they will be operating an apparatus of a different class than their license permits.\n<strong>Training Material for Apparatus<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Please see the <a href=\"apparatus\/\">Resource Materials<\/a> section for more information.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Log On to the InFERNO Learning Management System Quick Links Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVO) Training Overview The Baltimore County Fire-Rescue Academy, in conjunction with career station personnel, conduct training and certification for personnel to drive fire apparatus. \u00a0In order to drive large departmental apparatus (engines, trucks, or specialized equipment), a candidate must first hold a 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