Driving Hazard Awareness: Navigating the Storm
August 10, 2026 – 10:00am to 11:00pm EST
PDHs AVAILABLE
1 Professional Development Hours can be granted for this course. No partial credit available. Attendees must attend at least 90% of the webinar to get 1 PDHs.
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WHAT THIS IS ABOUT
This course provides defensive driving awareness for personnel operating vehicles in storm-affected and disaster response environments. Participants learn to recognize roadway hazards and apply safe driving practices in post-disaster conditions. Emphasis is placed on defensive driving techniques, stress management, route awareness, and recognizing hazards such as pedestrians, responders, and debris-removal vehicles. The course reinforces personal accountability, situational awareness, and decision-making to reduce crash risk and improve safety while traveling to, from, and within response and recovery areas.
INSTRUCTOR
Aaron Gillespie
Aaron brings extensive experience in municipal and industrial emergency response, with a strong focus on training public sector and frontline personnel. He delivers training in hazardous materials, safety, and emergency response and conducts audits for manufacturers, first responders, public works, and healthcare organizations. Aaron’s background includes leadership and operational roles as a Lieutenant/Training Officer, Firefighter/AEMT, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Safe Work Permit Coordinator, providing him with real-world insight into high-risk environments.
He holds Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor certifications, as well as two bachelor’s degrees: one in Biological Sciences, with a minor in Emergency and Disaster Relief Response Management, and one in Information Technology. Aaron’s instruction blends practical field experience, regulatory knowledge, and adult learning principles to deliver relevant, actionable training that supports responder safety and operational readiness.
REGISTRATION FEE
This webinar is free for all participants.
REGISTRATION link: https://tennessee.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TYqW499NRCuEc4XPG6zABw