An important recurring question from members relates to qualifying a driver and setting a driver qualification policy.

Enduris members have various qualifying needs.  Some drivers must be eligible to drive heavy equipment, while others drive a private passenger vehicle.  A few common elements of qualifying a driver includes: past driving history, responsible driving habits, and training.  While Enduris does not pro-actively qualify drivers, Enduris does strongly recommend that our members establish a written policy relating to driver eligibility.

• ·         Firefighter promptly reports injury to Chief, officer or human resource department to start the return to work process. L&I or self insurance claim is generated and accident report form is filled out using lni.wa.gov/filefast or by department policy. A claim number is usually generated.
• ·         Chief or Officer sends firefighter to health care provider with a return to work package. This usually includes the department’s SOG or SOP with return to work instructions, Job Analysis and Job Description forms for both Full and Light Duty....

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