EV Fire Training
Electric Vehicle Training for Firefighters
Our EV Fire Training course provides emergency personnel with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience required to respond safely and effectively to electric vehicle (EV) incidents, including EV fires and collisions. Designed with today’s evolving vehicle landscape in mind, this vehicle response training ensures your team is prepared for the challenges posed by high-voltage systems and lithium-ion battery fires.
What the Training Includes:
- EV Fire Training Classroom instruction covering fundamental EV systems, battery chemistries, EV Hazards posed to responders, and critical response strategies.
- Detailed walkthroughs of EV components, including high-voltage wire harnesses and shutdown procedures.
- Hands-on training with:
- Fire blanket deployment for thermal runaway control.
- Identification and handling of high-voltage components.
- Practical demonstrations using a Tesla and a cutaway electric vehicle, giving trainees real-world exposure to EV structures and component makeups.
- Scenario walkthroughs including real-world situations that first responders have faced in the past to further increase readiness for those that may face similar situations in the future.
Whether you’re a firefighter, EMS provider, or public safety official, this EV fire training program prepares you to make informed decisions and execute safe, effective responses in high-risk EV emergencies.
Course Highlights
- Advanced EV fire training tailored to the latest electric vehicle technologies
- Fire blanket deployment practice and high-voltage hazard mitigation
- Tesla and cutaway EVs used for live demonstrations
- Hands-on training to connect the fundamental classroom learning with the components and technology within these vehicles