Columbia University Health Services

Crew Chiefs administer driver training individually to teach members how to navigate city streets, approach local hospitals and buildings, and communicate with emergency rooms. The amount of time required for promotion to Driver status depends on the individual’s ability to drive safely and to function as the Crew Chief’s partner.

CAVA treats every call as a training opportunity. Generally, the Probie practices vitals; the Driver-in-training practices routine and emergency driving as well as communications; and the Crew Chief-in-training runs the call and works on crew management and scene control. The Crew Chief supervises and debriefs with the crew upon completion of the call.