Skid Truck Training

4190 Aumsville Highway Southeast,Salem OR 97317

01 May, 2021

Description

Skid Truck Training located at DPSST REQUIRED: COMPLETE TARGET SOLUTIONS VIDEO PORTION PRIOR TO YOUR HANDS-ON TRAINING DATE. To access the video, your fire department must have Target Solutions. Go to the Target Solutions home page and on the top ribbon click on Community Resources. Once in Community Resources, go to the right side and enter DPSST in the search bar. Once it populates, Skid Truck part 1 and part 2 are listed with other DPSST listings. Complete Part 1 and 2 prior to your arrival at DPSST. At the bottom of the list is the course evaluation. For those that do not have access to Target Solutions, an in-class offering will be available later in May. What exactly is a Skid Truck? The Skid Truck is a semi-truck that has been modified with a set of “training wheels” that are controlled from within the vehicle. The Skid Truck system uses hydraulic rams and casters to lift the truck just enough to limit the normal traction and simulate driving on wet pavement, snow, ice, etc. With this system, DPSST is able to teach drivers how to stay calm while employing techniques that keep the driver in control when navigating hazardous conditions. Through the use of two separate Skid Trucks, one stationary truck in Salem and one traveling tractor trailer that brings the class to all corners of Oregon, DPSST is able to offer a comprehensive driver development course. The curriculum consists of a classroom portion that covers material ranging from vehicle dynamics to proper braking techniques and overall stability, in addition to hands-on training in the Skid Truck unit. For questions, contact Mike Bozeman at 541-303-3303 or [email protected].