U.S. Marine Corps: Emergency Vehicle Course

Press release from the U.S. Marine Corps:

August 10, 2021

III Marine Expeditionary Force and its major subordinate commands hosted a week long Emergency Vehicle Course on Camp Foster for Marines from different Motor Technician units to become Road Masters.

The course began with a check-in which included a basic introduction to the class, a course schedule, vehicle familiarization, and homework.

“The course is being held to certify as many Marines as possible…so they can operate these [emergency] vehicles,” said Staff Sgt. McBrandon Martin, a Road Master with 3rd Marine Logistic Group and one of the instructors for the course. “We want them to move in a legal manner, as well as a safe manner.”

The students reviewed different emergency vehicle accidents and discussed ways those accidents could have been avoided on the second day of the course. Students discussed these accidents so they can recognize avoidable accidents. Students also contributed solutions for each example.

After classroom lessons on Tuesday, and Wednesday, the students conducted ride-alongs with the instructors in order to get hands on training.

“Knowing what Road Masters do helps mitigate some of the trends that we see throughout the island. When these Marines leave here, they will be able to take some of these skills with them." Staff Sgt. McBrandon Martin, a 3rd Marine Logistic Group Road Master

This press release was produced by the U.S. Marine Corps. The views expressed here are the author’s own.