The following resources are provided to assist fire departments and other first responders with their local training program on electric and hybrid vehicle fires.
EV Fire Characterization, Firefighting Tactics & Stranded …
Hybrid/EV fires don’t require special equipment for fire suppression/ extinguishment. All personnel should wear full PPE & SCBA as required at all vehicle fires. Use water or other standard …
Electric Vehicle Responder Training
Learn how to safely respond to and gain an understanding of the different tactical suppression options available when facing an EV emergency, appreciating the pros and cons of each. …
FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS WITH LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Electric Vehicle Fire • This could be a passenger compartment fire (no battery involvement) or caused by the batteries. • Attack the fire with water at a 45-degree angle and from 40 feet …
Emergency Responder Training for Advanced Electric Drive …
training to fire fighters and other emergency responders to prepare them for widespread implementation of advanced electric drive vehicles, including battery electric, hybrid electric, …
Fequently r Asked Questions: Electric Vehicle Fire Safety
• Fire departments are adapting with specialized training, updated policies, and modern equipment to contain and extinguish EV fires quickly. • Innovations, including safer battery …
EMS Guidance for Responding to Crashes and Fires Involving …
These resources contain valuable guidance on identifying, immobilizing, stabilizing, and disabling the vehicle as well as accessing occupants, extinguishing a fire, and understanding the …
Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention Program - EVIP
46.37.184 “Red Flashing Lights on Fire Department Vehicles.” This section spells out the what, where, and how for red lights on your equipment. You will note if you read the whole section …
Electric Vehicle Safety Training for Emergency Responders
Develop and Implement a comprehensive Training Program and Field Guide for Electric Drive Vehicles, to keep first responders prepared and public safe. Reach 1 million fire service …
IAFC Response to EV Fires - International Association of Fire …
Adapting our response plans through training, research, and experience is critical in the fire service. As sales of electric and hybrid vehicles increase, the fire service must continue to …
KEYS TO ONLINE TRAINING SUCCESS - vafire.com
The following tip sheet will provide you with the keys to success when taking the VDFP Electric Vehicle and Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety Awareness Training or any online training course …
EMERGENCY VEHICLE INCIDENT PREVENTION 3.0
The Washington Fire Chiefs (WFC) EVIP Driver's Training Program is aimed at reducing the frequency of vehicular accidents and minimizing their impact on emergency services.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS COURSE PACKET
The Emergency Vehicle Operations Training Course (EVOC) shall consist of a minimum (1)(2)of sixteen (16) hours of emergency vehicle operations training, including classroom lecture (eight …
ELECTRIC & HYBRID VEHICLE SAFETY - National …
SAE J2990, Hybrid and EV First and Second Responder Recommended Practice Integration of NFPA Standards, EV Training Practices, and the SAE recommended practice. …
STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY …
The Connecticut Fire Academy (CFA) partnered with several Connecticut Fire Officers to assist you and your department with training, standard operating procedures, and responses to …
MODULE I: INTRODUCTION - NC DOI
The course goal is to prepare first responders to be able to operate safely at incidents involving hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EV). A hybrid …
Electric Vehicle Safety Training for Emergency Responders
Provide comprehensive nationwide EV Safety Training Programs for the Fire Service (1+ million). Make specialized classroom and online programs available to Law Enforcement & EMS …
Electric Vehicle Challenges for Open & Closed Parking Garages
quantify the fire hazard and spread characteristics of electric vehicles to reform fire protection requirements for parking structures open or closed per NFPA. With the influx of electric …
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION 3
PREVENTION (EVIP) - Training Curriculum and Certification sponsored by the Washington State Fire Chiefs as an approved course for the CDL exemption. If you use another approved …
Electric Vehicle and Battery Safety Skills for Emergency …
ability to identify an EV by make and model, use the vehicle’s emergency disconnect capabilities to disable a high-voltage system and backup power supply, know how to fight a high-voltage …
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Fire Resource Information
The following resources are provided to assist fire departments and other first responders with their local training program on electric and hybrid vehicle fires.
EV Fire Characterization, Firefighting Tactics & Stranded …
Hybrid/EV fires don’t require special equipment for fire suppression/ extinguishment. All personnel should wear full PPE & SCBA as required at all vehicle fires. Use water or other standard agents …
Electric Vehicle Responder Training
Learn how to safely respond to and gain an understanding of the different tactical suppression options available when facing an EV emergency, appreciating the pros and cons of each. …
FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS WITH LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Electric Vehicle Fire • This could be a passenger compartment fire (no battery involvement) or caused by the batteries. • Attack the fire with water at a 45-degree angle and from 40 feet away. …
Emergency Responder Training for Advanced Electric Drive …
training to fire fighters and other emergency responders to prepare them for widespread implementation of advanced electric drive vehicles, including battery electric, hybrid electric, and …
Fequently r Asked Questions: Electric Vehicle Fire Safety
• Fire departments are adapting with specialized training, updated policies, and modern equipment to contain and extinguish EV fires quickly. • Innovations, including safer battery chemistries, …
EMS Guidance for Responding to Crashes and Fires Involving …
These resources contain valuable guidance on identifying, immobilizing, stabilizing, and disabling the vehicle as well as accessing occupants, extinguishing a fire, and understanding the potential …
Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention Program - EVIP
46.37.184 “Red Flashing Lights on Fire Department Vehicles.” This section spells out the what, where, and how for red lights on your equipment. You will note if you read the whole section that …
Electric Vehicle Safety Training for Emergency Responders
Develop and Implement a comprehensive Training Program and Field Guide for Electric Drive Vehicles, to keep first responders prepared and public safe. Reach 1 million fire service members …
IAFC Response to EV Fires - International Association of Fire …
Adapting our response plans through training, research, and experience is critical in the fire service. As sales of electric and hybrid vehicles increase, the fire service must continue to modify our …
KEYS TO ONLINE TRAINING SUCCESS - vafire.com
The following tip sheet will provide you with the keys to success when taking the VDFP Electric Vehicle and Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety Awareness Training or any online training course …
EMERGENCY VEHICLE INCIDENT PREVENTION 3.0
The Washington Fire Chiefs (WFC) EVIP Driver's Training Program is aimed at reducing the frequency of vehicular accidents and minimizing their impact on emergency services.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS COURSE PACKET
The Emergency Vehicle Operations Training Course (EVOC) shall consist of a minimum (1)(2)of sixteen (16) hours of emergency vehicle operations training, including classroom lecture (eight …
ELECTRIC & HYBRID VEHICLE SAFETY - National …
SAE J2990, Hybrid and EV First and Second Responder Recommended Practice Integration of NFPA Standards, EV Training Practices, and the SAE recommended practice. www.nfpa.org/OSDS
STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY …
The Connecticut Fire Academy (CFA) partnered with several Connecticut Fire Officers to assist you and your department with training, standard operating procedures, and responses to Electric …
MODULE I: INTRODUCTION - NC DOI
The course goal is to prepare first responders to be able to operate safely at incidents involving hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EV). A hybrid electric …
Electric Vehicle Safety Training for Emergency Responders
Provide comprehensive nationwide EV Safety Training Programs for the Fire Service (1+ million). Make specialized classroom and online programs available to Law Enforcement & EMS …
Electric Vehicle Challenges for Open & Closed Parking Garages
quantify the fire hazard and spread characteristics of electric vehicles to reform fire protection requirements for parking structures open or closed per NFPA. With the influx of electric vehicles, …
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION 3
PREVENTION (EVIP) - Training Curriculum and Certification sponsored by the Washington State Fire Chiefs as an approved course for the CDL exemption. If you use another approved course, you …
Electric Vehicle and Battery Safety Skills for Emergency …
ability to identify an EV by make and model, use the vehicle’s emergency disconnect capabilities to disable a high-voltage system and backup power supply, know how to fight a high-voltage …