Unfortunately commercial driving course testing for this was not offered at the Quincy DMV office, or in most rural counties. In the recent past fire engine drivers, often called firefighter engineers, were required to have at least a Class B “Firefighter Restricted” license endorsement. Additional testing is required for Class A and B licenses in the form of written exams, medical exams, and driving tests. The Class A license generally covers almost everything bigger, including large tractor-trailers. A Class B license generally covers two-axle trucks weighing over 26,000 pounds, and three-axle trucks. A Class C license is what most people have for cars and pickups, and is the most basic motor vehicle license. The state has recently changed the firefighter licensing requirements through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).įirefighters were previously required to meet Commercial Truck Driver licensing requirements. Have you ever wondered what it takes to drive a big fire engine? What the training and licensing would be like? Fire engines are very heavy, and driving to emergencies with red lights and sirens requires special skills. Originally published in Plumas News in March of 2012 On Driving Big Fire Engines Safely and Legally
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