MVR Checks LENS Program

Insuring that all emergency vehicle operators have safe driving records is an integral control for emergency services. It is evident that you do complete MVR checks during the initial membership screening process but do not perform MVR reviews thereafter. It is recommended that you improve this process by not only completing initial MVR checks for all new drivers, but enroll your District in the New York Department of Motor Vehicles License Event Notification Service (LENS).  This system is provided free of cost to fire companies and will electronically notify a contact person automatically of any driver license events which occur.  

(Website:  www.dmv.ny.gov/lens.htm)

The MVR process should be further administered by adopting written criteria to be used in the evaluation of the results of these MVR checks.  Specific criteria should be developed for the evaluation of the results of the MVR and to direct any re-training or disciplinary action.   

Available Resources

• GCA Driver Selection Criteria Based on MVRs
• Background Checks - Discounted Packages
• Annual Medical Evaluations
• VFIS Emergency Vehicle Driver Selection Criteria