Frequently asked questions:
I am an EVOC Instructor, when does my credential expire?
December 31, 2024 - On January 1, 2021 the Training Committee and VAVRS Board of Directors approved a change in instructor credentialing that created a "hard reset" of all instructor's certifications. Instructor credentials for all VAVRS instructors that were instructors prior to January 1, 2022 expire December 31, 2024.
What am I required to do to renew my EVOC Instructor certification?
Every VAVRS Instructor, including EVOC Instructors, must attend one update during their 3 year certification and serve as a lead instructor or assistant instructor for 3 courses.
Will there be instructor updates offered at the District level by EVOC Instructor Trainers?
That is the plan as well as annual on-line updates. Instructors are required to attend one every three years but are welcome to attend as many as they wish.
Material required for each student to attend classroom:
EVOC Student Manual Combined with Virginia Criminal Law Manual
Virginia Criminal Law Manual
Description: The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) is patterned after the State Office of Transportation Safety EVOC guide. The course emphasizes safe driving skills. Additionally, the course gives you (the emergency driver) all the vehicle codes of Virginia which will affect you. This course is designed to help reduce the number of crashes involving emergency vehicles. The course includes classroom and driving range skills.
Upon completion of the VAVRS EVOC course, five points can be added to the driver s record in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This point system for your license is allowed only once every two (2) years.
Note: A current edition of the EVOC textbook is required by each student taking this course - cost of textbook for students is $5.00. The textbook can be downloaded from the VAVRS Website at no cost. Students may use to review before and or during the class on their own electronic device, however, please be aware not all training sites have internet access.
Course Hours: 16
Refresher Hours: 4 classroom and 4 hours practical (practical hours may be waived with submission of a Certificate of Driving Experience Form approved by Lead Instructor)
Basic Course Prerequisites:
- Minimum of 18 years of age first day of course
- Valid operator’s license
- Affiliated or have pending affiliation with an Emergency Services Organization
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
- 21 years of age or older
- Hold valid and current VAVRS or VDFP EVOC certification
- Be certified in basic EVOC for at least one year
- Active first responder for at least three (3) years
- A member of a VAVRS Agency or a VAVRS Individual Member
- Maintain a current Virginia Operator’s License**
- Submit a copy of their Virginia driving record not more than 30 days prior to course
- Submit copy of certificate from the VAVRS Methods of Instruction class (Or accepted equivalent)
**Any EVOC instructor who has their operator’s license revoked, suspended, or limited for ANY period of time MUST IMMEDIATELY notify the VAVRS Training Officer. The instructor will IMMEDIATELY stop teaching and participating in all EVOC classes and contests within the VAVRS until issues are investigated by the VAVRS Training Officer or their appointee and reviewed by the VAVRS Executive Committee.
reviewed by the VAVRS Executive Committee.
NHTSA Large Truck Traffic Safety Facts
Certificate of Driving Experience Form
VAOEMS Regarding EVOC Course Equivalents as of 05/08/18
2024 VAVRS EVOC Instructor Update Information:
To: EVOC Instructors:
Date: February 5, 2024
Subject: 2024 Instructor Updates
From: Bubby Bish/Gary Dalton-VAVRS EVOC Coordinators
The VAVRS hosted two EVOC Instructor Updates on March 2, 2024, at the VAVRS State Office and Training Center.
An additional update has been schedule for District 5 EVOC Instructors offered by Distric t 5 EVOC Instructor Trainer Jim Fontaine on Saturday, April 13, 2024 fro 9a until 11a at Centra Central VA Ctr - Sim Lab, 905 Lakeside Dr Suite B, Lynchburg, VA 24501. For details and to register check VAVRS website.
There will also be additional updates offered in each district during 2024 as well as, at least, two ZOOM meeting offerings this year on dates yet to be determined. These dates will be posted as soon as they are available.
As you are all aware, each instructor is required to attend one update during your 3-year certification period and serve as a lead or assistant instructor for two courses. At the update each instructor will be required to update their instructor demographics (address, phone number, email, etc.) and provide documentation of involvement in teaching at least three courses (dates/location/lead instructor).
To attend any of the updates you must register and you can do so by logging into your VAVRS Membership Portal, select the VAVRS EVOC Instructor Update Event and register or by emailing gdalton@vavrs.com or bbish@vavrs.com.
Questions? – Respond to gdalton@vavrs.com
You can obtain Category 2 Continuing Education hours f
Any VAVRS Instructor teaching any of our programs and wish to award CATEGORY 2 continuing education credit can apply for a “Special Instructor Status” by reaching out to Chad Blosser (chad.blosser@vdh.virginia.
Instructors are responsible for applying for courses online, uploading CE electronically and correcting errors. This will require the purchase or make use of a 2D barcode scanner in order to make use of the Virginia CE Scanner Application.
All of this will be explained within the packet that Chad Blosser will send to you.
Instructor Material - Updated - 03-01-24
EVOC Student Manual Combined with Virginia Criminal Law Manual
EVOC Student Manual
Virginia Criminal Law Manual
EVOC Lesson Plans
EVOC PowerPoints
Reference Material
VAVRS Training Brochure
National Safety Culture Change Iniative Brochure
Alive on Arrival Brochure
Virginia DMV Driving Manual
If you have questions contact an EVOC Course Coordinator
VAVRS EVOC Course Coordinators
E. B. "Bubby" Bish, Jr.
920 Dogwood Drive
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
804-731-1131
E-Mail
Gary Dalton
P O Box 522
202B Southridge Court
Woodstock, VA 22664
540-481-0125
E-Mail
VAVRS EVOC Instructor Trainers
District 1
Stephen W. Rohr
1408 Hankey Mtn. Hwy
Churchville, VA 24421
540-430-4683
E-Mail
District 2
Doug Eberhardt
5753 Deerpath Drive
New Kent, VA 23124
757-645-8850
E-Mail
District 3
Kenneth Frenier
212 Spring Drive
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
804-479-6274
E-Mail
District 5
James W. Fontaine
189 Crestwood Drive
Madison Heights, VA 24572
434-929-6310
E-Mail
District 6
Jeffrey Hodges
69 Owl Ridge Drive
Hardy, VA 24101
540-420-8880
E-Mail
District 7
Rickey Hodge
7900 Wood Haven Rd
Roanoke VA 24019
540-392-4531
E-Mail
District 9
Curtis Crawford
P O Box 1371
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 685-8644
E-Mail
District 10
Kevin Dillard
421 Laurel Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408-1571
540-37-4192
E-Mail