Dom Corriveau

VEDC item list

Posted on Feb 2, 2026

This is the list of items I keep in my work truck in addition to the tools and parts needed for my job. Since I work remotely, should an event happen I need to make sure I can get home. Additionally, I need to get through workdays with potentially high heat, heavy rain, or dense smoke from nearby seasonal fires.

I also need to prepare for normal daily problems. What if my truck breaks down? What if I’m stranded?

I am planning for:

  • High heat days
  • Freezing temps or rain
  • Smoke and wildfires
  • Truck break down
  • Extended gaps in my schedule. This is still a prep. I need to plan for what to do if I have 3 hours between stops and want to be able to work on the go.

I also need to prep for my personal health.

This is more than taking care of cuts & scrapes. I want to be ready to handle emergencies, general work soreness (get through hard days), and then be able to clean up in case of plans after work, but can’t get home.

The list below is broken up into “zones”. These zones make it easier for me to keep track of where items are and to place them in locations based on how frequently I access them. This means some items could be kept together in logical kits, but I access one or two items frequently and the others are rarely used.

Audit List

ZONE 1: Passenger Seat Back & Back Seat

  • Heat Packs (Hypothermia protection & comfort)
  • Rain Gear & Umbrella (The “Seattle Suit”)
  • Fire Extinguisher (ABC) (Mounted within reach of driver)
  • GMRS Radios (3-Pack) (Charged; for site comms when cell service fails)
  • Whistle (To signal “Emergency Stop” / ICE)
  • Steering Wheel Desk (Work from anywhere)
  • Safety Gloves (Hand protection)
  • High-Calorie Crew Box (Snacks, electrolytes)
  • Flashlight & Headlamp (High-lumen for night repairs)
  • Cough Drops (Throat relief for smoke/dust)
  • Canned Coffee (High-caffeine alertness)
  • Sterile Gloves (Box) (Protection for medical aid or chemical handling)
  • Water (3 bottles) (Backup hydration)
  • Sunshade & Sun Hat (Thermal management while parked)
  • Paper Towels (Mess management)
  • First Aid Kit (Minor cuts/scrapes/ointments)
  • Back Brace (Structural support for labor)

ZONE 2: Drivers Seat Back & Back Seat

  • Ibuprofen / Benadryl / Icy Hot (Pain and allergy management)
  • Change of Clothes & Jacket (Full set)
  • Tournequet & Trauma Shears (Significant injury care)
  • Blanket (Hypothermia protection)
  • Beach Towel (Multi-tool: cooling wrap or emergency signal)
  • Soap, Wash Cloth, Deodorant, Body Wipes, Toothbrush & Paste (Full hygiene kit)
  • Saline Eye Wash (Site debris removal)
  • Steering Wheel Lock (Vehicle protection)

ZONE 3: Bed Box or Deep Storage)

  • Minimalist Tool Kit (Socket set, wrenches, 6-in-1, pliers)
  • Spare Parts (Serpentine belt, Crank sensor)
  • Fluids (Oil, Coolant, Brake, Power Steering)
  • Portable Tire Pump & Tire Plug Kit (Flat repair)
  • Spare Tire, Jack, & Tire Chock (Check spare air pressure!)
  • 5 Gallon Gas Can (Rotated fuel for truck or equipment)
  • Roadside Safety (Cones, Flashing Beacons)
  • Funnel (Mess management)
  • Painters Tape (Seal vents and gaps from smoke intrusion)

ZONE 4: Passenger Foot Well / Glove Box / Center Console

  • Ice Scraper (Seasonal)
  • Safety Glasses & Sunglasses (Eye care)
  • Battery Bank & Battery Jumper (Does both; Check charge monthly)
  • Mini Fuses (12V port care)
  • 100W Inverter (Charge all devices)
  • Cell phone & headphones charger (Full devices)